Journal of the House of Representatives of the State of Georgia at the regular session commenced at Atlanta, Monday, January 10, 1977 and adjourned Thursday, March 10, 1977, volume I

Compiler's Note
The Journal of the House of Representatives regular session of 1977 is bound in two separate volumes. The large number of pages made it impractical to bind into one volume.
Volume I contains January 10, 1977 through February 23, 1977. Volume II contains February 28, 1977 through March 10, 1977 regular session.

JOURNAL
OF THE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OP THE
STATE OF GEORGIA
AT
THE REGULAR SESSION
Commenced at Atlanta, Monday, January 10, 1977 and adjourned Thursday, March 10, 1977
1977 Atlanta, Ga.

OFFICERS
OF THE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
1977-1978
THOMAS B.MURPHY....................................................................Speaker
18th DISTRICT, HARALSON COUNTY
JACK CONNELL..............................................................Speaker Pro Tern
87th DISTRICT, RICHMOND COUNTY
GLENN W. ELLARD...........................................................................Clerk
HABERSHAM COUNTY
JACK GREEN .....................................................................Assistant Clerk
RABUN COUNTY
AMELIA SMITH..................................................................Assistant Clerk
FULTON COUNTY
ELMOREC. THRASH.................................................................Messenger
LOWNDES COUNTY
MARION TOMS..........................................................................Doorkeeper
QUITMAN COUNTY
EDWARD C.MOSES.......................................................Sergeant-at-Arms
MONTGOMERY COUNTY

MONDAY, JANUARY 10, 1977
HOUSE JOURNAL
Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia
Monday, January 10, 1977
The Representatives-elect of the General Assembly of Georgia for the years 1977-1978 met pursuant to law in the Hall of the House of Representatives at 10:00 o'clock A.M., this day and were called to order by the Honorable Glenn W. Ellard, Clerk of the House of Representatives.
Prayer was offered by the Reverend Lee Branham, pastor, First United Methodist Church, Bremen, Georgia.
The following communication from the Honorable Ben W. Fortson, Jr., Secretary of State, certifying the Representatives-elect for the years 1977-1978, was received and read:
Secretary of State 214 State Capitol
Atlanta 30334 November 19, 1976 Honorable Glenn W. Ellard Clerk, House of Representatives State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Sir:
I am transmitting herewith the names of the Representatives elected in the November 2, 1976 General Election to represent the various Representative Districts in the General Assembly for the years 1977 and 1978, as the same appear from the consolidated returns which are of file and record in this office. With kindest regards and best wishes, I am
Sincerely yours, /s/Ben W. Fortson, Jr. Secretary of State BWF:jac Enclosure
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 attached seven pages of typewritten matter are a true and correct list of the State Representatives as elected in the November 2, 1976 General Election; all as the same appear of file and record in this office.

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

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 19th day of November, 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 Hundred and first.

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

(Seal)

STATE REPRESENTATIVES ELECTED TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY NOVEMBER 2, 1976 GENERAL ELECTION

DISTRICT

COUNTIES

POST NO.

NAME

1 Portions of Dade,

1

Wayne Snow, Jr.

Walker

1 Portions of Dade,

2

Forest Hays, Jr.

Walker

2 Portion of Catoosa

Robert G. Peters

3 Murray; Portions of Catoosa, Whitfield

Tom Ramsey

4 Fannin, Gilmer, Lumpkin,

1

Carlton H. Colwell

Rabun, Towns, Union;

Portion of White

4 Fannin, Gilmer, Limpkin,

2

Ralph Twiggs

Rabun, Towns, Union;

Portion of White

5 Chattooga; Portions of

Jerry Money

Dade, Walker

6 Portions of Walker,

1

Roger Williams

Whitfield

6 Portions of Walker, Whitfield

2

R. L. Foster

7 Gordon; Portion of Bartow

_

Ernest Ralston

8 Cherokee, Dawson, Pickens; Portion of Bartow

1

Joe Frank Harris

8 Cherokee, Dawson, Pickens; Portion of Bartow

2

Max R. Looper

8 Cherokee, Dawson, Pickens; Portion of Bartow

3

Wendell Anderson

9 Forsyth, Hall 9 Forsyth, Hall
9 Forsyth, Hall

1

Joe T. Wood

2

Doug Whitmire

3

Jerry D. Jackson

10 Stephens; Portion of Banks

Jack Irvin

11 Habersham; Portion of White

Bill Dover

12 Jackson; Portions of

Lauren (Bubba) McDonald, Jr.

Banks, Barrow

13 Elbert, Franklin, Hart,

1

Louie Clark

Madison, Oglethorpe;

Portions of Greene, Oconee

13 Elbert, Franklin, Hart,

2

Billy Milford

Madison, Oglethorpe,

Portions of Greene, Oconee

MONDAY, JANUARY 10, 1977

DISTRICT

COUNTIES

POST NO.

NAME

13 Elbert, Franklin, Hart,

Charles C. Mann

Madison, Oglethorpe,

Portions of Greene, Oconee

14 Portion of Floyd

-- Lucian K. Oldham

15 Portion of Floyd

-- E. M. (Buddy) Childers

16 Portions of Floyd, Polk

-- E. B. Toles

17 Portion of Polk

-- Lynn Gammage

18 Haralson; Portion of

-- Thomas B. Murphy

Paulding

19 Portions of Cobb,

1 Joe Mack Wilson

Paulding

19 Portions of Cobb,

2

Max D. Kaley

Paulding

19 Portions of Cobb,

3

Bill Cooper

Paulding

20 Portion of Cobb

1

Johnny Isakson

20 Portion of Cobb

2

Carl Harrison

20 Portion of Cobb

3

Ken Nix

21 Cobb; Portion of

1

Eugene (Gene) Housley

Paulding

21 Cobb; Portion of Paulding

2 A. L. (AD Burruss

22 Portion of Fulton

-- Mrs. Dorothy Felton

23 Portion of Fulton

-- Robert A. (Bob) Irvin

24 Portion of Fulton

-- Kil Townsend

25 Portion of Fulton

-- Mike Egan

26 Portion of Fulton

-- Sidney J. Marcus

27 Portion of Fulton

-- Michael Nichols

28 Portion of Fulton

--

Clint Deveaux

29 Portion of Fulton

-- Douglas C. Dean

30 Portion of Fulton

--

Paul Bolster

31 Portion of Fulton

-- Grace T. Hamilton

32 Portion of Fulton

-- Mildred Glover

33 Portion of Fulton

-- J. C. (Julius C.) Daughterly

34 Portion of Fulton

--

Ben Brown

35 Portion of Fulton

-- J. E. "Billy" McKenney

36 Portion of Fulton

--

G. D. Adams

37 Portion of Fulton

--

David Scott

38 Portion of Fulton

-- Henrietta M. Canty

39 Portion of Fulton

-- Bob Holmes

40 Portion of Fulton

-- Dick Lane

41 Portion of Fulton

-- Greg Pilewicz

42 Portion of Fulton

-- Virlyn B. Smith

43 Fulton

1

Charlie Carnes

43 Fulton

2

Gerald Talmadge Horton

43 Fulton

3 John W. Greer

44 Portion of DeKalb

-- John Linder

45 Portion of DeKalb

-- George Williamson

46 Portion of DeKalb

-- Cathey W. Steinberg

47 Portion of DeKalb

-- Joe Burton

48 Portion of DeKalb

-- Bill Noble

49 Portion of DeKalb

-- Hank Elliott

50 Portion of DeKalb

-- John Hawkins

51 Portion of DeKalb

--

Mrs. Mobley (Peggy) Childs

52 Portion of DeKalb

-- Eleanor L. Richardson

53 Portion of DeKalb

-- Mike Lenderman

54 Portion of DeKalb

-- Hosea L. Williams

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

DISTRICT

COUNTIES

POST NO.

NAME

55 Portion of DeKalb

-- Betty J. Clark

56 Portion of DeKalb

1

Don Butler

56 Portion of DeKalb

2 Joe J. Johnston

56 Portion of DeKalb

3

Tommy Tolbert

57

Rockdale; Portion of DeKalb

--

Clarence R. Vaughn, Jr.

58 Portion of DeKalb

-- Cas Robinson

59 Portion of Gwinnett

-- Tom Phillips

60 Portion of Gwinnett

-- B. B. Harris, Sr.

61 Portions of Barrow,

-- Vinson Wall

Gwinnett

62 Portion of Clarke

-- Hugh Logan

63 Portion of Clarke

-- Bob Argo

64 Portions of Barrow,

-- John D. Russell

Clarke, Oconee

65 Portion of Douglas

-- Thomas M. Kilgore

66 Carroll; Portions of

1

Gerald Johnson

Douglas, Heard

66 Carroll; Portions of

2 Tom Glanton

Douglas, Heard

67 Portion of Coweta

-- Nathan G. Knight

68 Portions of Coweta,

-- J. Crawford Ware

Heard, Troup

69 Portion of Troup

-- Edwin G. (Ed) Mullinax

70 Meriwether, Talbot

-- Claude A. Bray, Jr.

71 Spalding; Portions of

1

John Carlisle

Coweta, Fayette

71 Spalding; Portions of

2

John L. Mostiler

Coweta, Fayette

72 Clayton; Portion of

1

William J. "Bill" Lee

Fayette

72

Clayton; Portion of

2 Jimmy Benefield

Fayette

72 Clayton; Portion of

3

Jim Wood

Fayette 72 Clayton; Portion of

4

Rudolph Johnson

Fayette

73 Henry; Portion of Butts

-- Ray M. Tucker

74 Newton

-- Phil Johnson

75 Walton; Portion of Morgan

-- Bobby Carrell

76 Lincoln, Taliaferro,

-- Ben Barron Ross

Warren, Wilkes

77 Columbia; Portion of

-- Ray Owens

McDuffie

78 Lamar; Portions of Butts,

-- Bill Jones

Pike

79

Upson; Portion of Pike

-- Marvin Adams

80 Jones, Monroe; Portion of

-- Benson Ham

Jasper

81

Portions of Bulloch, Screven

--

W. Jones Lane

82 Portions of Bulloch,

-- Paul E. Nessmith, Sr.

Burke, Screven

83

Portions of Burke, Jefferson

--

Emory E. Bargeron

84 Portions of McDuffie,

-- Warren D. Evans

Jefferson, Richmond

85 Portion of Richmond

-- R. A. Dent

86 Portion of Richmond

-- Ronnie Truluck

MONDAY, JANUARY 10, 1977

DISTRICT

COUNTIES

POST NO.

NAME

87 Portion of Richmond 88 Portion of Richmond 89 Portion of Richmond 90 Portion of Richmond 91 Harris; Portion of
Muscogee 92 Portion of Muscogee 93 Portion of Muscogee 94 Portion of Muscogee 95 Portion of Muscogee 96 Portion of Muscogee 97 Portion of Muscogee 98 Crawford; Portions of
Macon, Peach 99 Portion of Bibb 100 Portion of Bibb 101 Portion of Bibb 102 Portion of Bibb 103 Twiggs; Portion of Bibb 104 Portion of Bibb 105 Glascock, Washington,
Portion of Johnson 106 Jenkins; Portions of
Emanuel, Johnson
107 Bryan, Candler, Evans, Portions of Tattnall, Emanuel
108 Wilkinson; Portion of Baldwin
109 Putnam; Portion of

Jack Connell Graham F. Daniel, Jr. Bob Beckham David Swann W. Randolph Phillips
Calvin Smyre Albert W. Thompson Sanford Bishop Thomas B. Buck, III Gary Cason Mary Jane Galer Bryant Culpepper
Burl Davis Frank Pinkston William C. (Billy) Randall David E. Lucas Kenneth (Ken) W. Birdsong Frank Home Jimmy Lord
Randolph C. (Randy) Karrh
A. D. Clifton
-- Wilbur E. Baugh
-- Bobby Eugene Parham

Baldwin

110 Marion, Taylor; Portion

-- Ward Edwards

of Chattahoochee

111

Quitman, Stewart, Webster,

--

Don Castleberry

Portions of Chattahoochee,

Sumter

112 Hancock; Portions of

-- E. Roy Lambert

Greene, Jasper, Morgan

113 Portions of Houston,

-- Ted W. Waddle

Peach

114 Portion of Houston

--

Roy H. (Sonny) Watson, Jr.

115 Schley; Portions of

-- Larry Walker

Houston, Macon

116 Portion of Sumter

-- Bill Murray

117 Bleckley, Pulaski, Wilcox

-- Ben Jessup

118 Dodge; Portions of

-- Terry L. Coleman

Laurens, Telfair

119 Portion of Laurens

-- J. Roy Rowland

120 Montgomery, Treutlen,

--

L. L. "Pete" Phillips

Wheeler; Portion of Toombs

121 Portions of Long,

--

Dewey D. Rush

Tattnall, Toombs

122 Portion of Chatham

-- Arthur Gignilliat

123 Portion of Chatham

-- Al Scott

124 Portion of Chatham

-- Joseph A. (Joe) Battle

125 Portion of Chatham

-- Tom Taggart

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

DISTRICT 126 127 128 129
130
131
132 133 134 135 136 137
138
138
139
140
141
142 143 144
145 146 146 147 148 149
150 151
152
152
153 154

COUNTIES

POST NO.

NAME

Portion of Chatham Portion of Chatham Portion of Chatham Emngham; Portion of

-- Herb Jones

-- Bobby L. Hill

-- Tom Triplett

--

George Chance

Chatham

Clay, Randolph, Terrell;

-- Bob Hanner

Portion of Calhoun

Baker; Portions of Calhoun,

--

Charles Hatcher

Dougherty

Portion of Dougherty

-- John White

Lee; Portion of Dougherty

--

R. S. (Dick) Hutchinson

Portion of Dougherty

-- T. Hayward McCollum

Dooly; Portion of Crisp

--

Howard H. Rainey

Worth; Portions of

--

Earleen Sizemore

Crisp, Turner

Ben Hill, Irwin;

-- Ted Hudson

Portions of Coffee,

Turner

Appling, Jeff Davis, Wayne; Portions of Brantley, Pierce, Telfair
Appling, Jeff Davis, Wayne; Portions of Brantley, Pierce, Telfair

1

R. Bayne Stone

2

Joel R. Greene

Liberty, Mclntosh; Portion of Long
Early, Miller; Portions of Calhoun, Seminole
Decatur; Portions of Grady, Seminole
Portions of Grady, Thomas Portion of Thomas Mitchell; Portion of
Colquitt

--

Rene' D. Kemp

-- Mobley Howell

--

Walter E. Cox

--

Bobby Long

--

James W. Keyton

--

Marcus Collins

Portion of Colquitt Berrien, Cook, Tift Berrien, Cook, Tift Brooks, Echols;
Portion of Lowndes

--

Dorsey R. Matthews

1

Grover C. Patten

2

Monty Veazey

--

Henry L. Reaves

Portion of Lowndes Lanier; Portion of
Lowndes Atkinson, Clinch;
Portion of Ware Charlton; Portion of
Ware

--

James M. Beck

_

Robert L. Patten

--

Tom Crosby, Jr.

--

Harry D. Dixon

Bacon, Camden; Portions of
Brantley, Coffee, Pierce

1

Paul W. Foster

Bacon, Camden; Portions of Brantley, Coffee,
Pierce Portion of Glynn Portion of Glynn

2

Bobby A. Wheeler

--

James R. Tuten, Jr.

--

Dean Auten

MONDAY, JANUARY 10, 1977

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THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT I, Glenn W. Ellard, CLERK OF THE HOUSE OF REPRE SENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, HAVE RECEIVED FROM BEN W. FORTSON, JR., SECRETARY OF STATE, THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS:
CERTIFICATION OF THE REPRESENTATIVES-ELECT OF THE 1977-1978 SESSION.
This the 22nd day of November, 1976
/s/Glenn W. Ellard Clerk of the House of Representatives State of Georgia

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

Adams, G. Adams, Marvin Anderson, W. Argo, B. Auten, D. Bargeron, E. Battle, Joe Baugh, W.E. Beck, J.M. Beckham, B. Benefield, J. Birdsong, K. Bishop, S. Bolster, P. Bray, C.A. Brown, Ben Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. Burton, J. Butler.D. Canty, H. Carlisle, J. Carnes, C. Carrell, B. Cason, G. Castleberry, D. Chance, G. Childers, E.M. Childs, P.
Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton, A.D. Coleman, T.
Collins, M. Colwell, C.H. Connell, J.

Cooper, B. Cox, W.E. Crosby, T. Culpepper, B. Daniel, G. Daugherty, J.C. Davis, B. Dean, D.C. Dent, R.A. Deveaux, C. Dover, Bill Edwards, W. Egan, M.J. Elliott, E.H. Evans, W.D. Felton, D. Foster, P. W. Foster, R.L. Galer, M. Gammage, L. Gignilliat, A. Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. Greene, J. Greer, J. Vf. Ham.B. Hamilton, Mrs. G. Hanner, B.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Hatcher, C.F.
Hawkins, J. Hays, F.,Jr. Hill, B.L. Holmes, Bob

Home, F. Horton, G.T. Housley, E. Howell, M. Hudson, Ted Hutehinson, R.S. Irvin, J.
Irvin, R. Isakson, J. Jackson, J.D. Jessup, Ben Johnson, G. Johnson, P. Johnson, W.Rud. Johnston, J. Jones, B. Jones, Herb Kaley, M. Karrh, H. Kemp, R. Keyton, J.W. Kilgore, T.M. Knight, N.G. Lambert, Roy Lane, Dick Lane, W.J. Lee, W.J.(Bill) Lenderman, M.
Linder, J. Logan, H. Long, W.K. Looper M. Lord, J. Lucas, D.E. Mann, C.C. Marcus, S.J.

Matthews, D.R. McCollum, H. McDonald, L. McKinney, J.E. Milford, B. Money, J. Mostiler, J.L. Mullinax, E.G. Murray, B. Nessmith, P.E. Nichols, M. Nix, K. Noble, Bill Oldham, L. Owens, R.D. Parham, B.E. Patten, G. C. Patten, R. L.
Peters, R.G. Phillips, L.L. Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R. Pilewicz, G. Pinkston, F.C. Rainey, H. Ralston, E. Ramsey, T. Randall, W.C.
Reaves, H.L. Richardson, E.
Robinson, C. Ross, Ben B. Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey Russell, J. Scott, A.

Scott, D. Sizemore, E. Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. Snow, Wayne,Jr. Steinberg, C. Stone, R. Swann, D.
Taggart, T. Thompson, A.W. Tolbert, T. Toles, E.B. Townsend, K.V. Triplett, Tom Truluck, R. Tucker, R.M.
Tuten, J. Vaughn, C.R. Veazey, M. Waddle, T.W. Walker, L. Wall, V. Ware, J.C. Watson, R.H.,Jr. Wheeler, Bobby White, J. Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L.
Williams, R. Williamson, G. Wilson, J.M.
Wood, J. Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

The oath of office was administered to the Representatives-elect by: Judge Ernest Tidwell of the Atlanta Judicial Circuit, Judge Howell Cobb Ravan of the Cobb Judicial Circuit, Judge Dan Winn of the Tallapoosa Judicial Circuit, Judge Marcus Calhoun of the Southern Judicial Circuit, Judge Colbert Hawkins of the Ogeechee Judicial Circuit, and Judge Frank Pierce of the Augusta Judicial Circuit.
The next order of business being the election of a Speaker of the House for the ensu ing term of two years, Representative McDonald of the 12th placed in nomination the name of the Honorable Thomas B. Murphy of the 18th, which nomination was seconded by Representatives Clark of the 55th and Coleman of the 118th.
Representative Vaughn of the 57th moved that the nominations be closed and that the Clerk of the House be instructed to cast the entire vote of the membership present for the nominee. The motion prevailed and on the election of the Speaker of the House, the Honorable Thomas B. Murphy received 178 votes, being the entire vote of the membership present.

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JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

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

The Chair appointed as a committee to escort the Speaker to the Speaker's stand the following members:
Representatives Harris of the 8th, Hatcher of the 131st, Collins of the 144th, Gammage of the 17th, Triplett of the 128th, Hanner of the 130th, Colwell of the 4th and Mann of the 13th.

The Honorable Thomas B. Murphy was escorted to the Speaker's stand and in appre ciation of the honor conferred upon him, delivered the following address:
Thank you Mr. Clerk.
Ladies and Gentlemen of the House:
This is the third time you have honored me by electing me as your Speaker. I say to you on this the third time the same thing I did on the first occasion.
The Speaker's Office belongs to you and I hold it only as your tenant. The door to the Speaker's Office will always be open to any of you and I welcome your suggestions, comments, and your constructive criticism.
For many of you, it has been a traumatic summer, as you were campaigning to be elected. Then, after being elected, being faced immediately with House politics.
Now that the campaigns are behind us, let us assume the mantle of statesman and put politics behind us.
Let us here and now resolve that our every act and deed will be what each of our consciences tells us is in the best interest of our beloved state.
I have full confidence that each of you will do this.
There are many important issues to come before this body and I have total confidence that you will face each issue squarely and meet every challenge head on.
If the people in the Speaker's Office or myself can help you in any way, you have only to ask.
Let us now get on with the task we were elected to do.
Thank you.

The oath of office was administered to Representative-elect Twiggs of the 4th by Judge Dan Winn of the Tallapoosa Judicial Circuit.

The next order of business being the election of a Clerk of the House for the ensuing term of two years, Representative Lambert of the 112th placed in nimination the name of the Honorable Glenn W. Ellard of Habersham County, which nomination was seconded by Representatives Colwell of the 4th and Howell of the 140th.

Representative Vaughn of the 57th moved that the nominations be closed and that the Deputy Clerk of the House be instructed to cast the entire vote of the membership present for the nominee. The motion prevailed and on the election of the Clerk of the House, the Honorable Glenn W. Ellard of Habersham County received 179 votes, being the entire vote of the membership present.

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

The Chair appointed as a committee to escort the Clerk to the Clerk's stand the following members:
Representatives Dover of the llth, Dent of the 85th, Buck of the 95th, Castleberry of the lllth, Childs of the 51st, Gignilliat of the 122nd, Hamilton of the 31st and Wood of the 9th.

The Honorable Glenn W. Ellard was escorted to the Clerk's stand where the oath of office was administered by the Speaker, after which he addressed the House expressing his appreciation to the members for having elected him to his 10th consecutive term as Clerk of the House of Representatives.

The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

HR 1. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Connell of the 87th, Vaughn of the 57th, Knight of the 67th, 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, has organized by the election of Honorable Thomas B. Murphy of the 18th District as Speaker and Honorable Glenn W. Ellard of Habersham County as Clerk, and is now ready for the transaction of business.

HR 2. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Connell of the 87th, Vaughn of the 57th, Knight of the 67th, Lee of the 72nd, and Edwards of the 110th:

A RESOLUTION
To notify the Governor that the General Assembly has convened; and for other pur poses.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that a Commit tee 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.

Pursuant to the provisions of HR 2, the Speaker appointed as a Committee on the part of the House, the following members thereof:
Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Carlisle of the 71st, White of the 132nd, Richardson of the 52nd, Buck of the 95th, Carrell of the 75th, and Toles of the 16th.

HR 3. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Connell of the 87th, Vaughn of the 57th, Lee of the 72nd, and Edwards of the 110th:

A RESOLUTION
Relative to officials, employees, and committees in the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.

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PART I.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the following provisions shall be in effect during the 1977 and the 1978 regular sessions of the General Assembly of Georgia:
1. The Speaker of the House is authorized to appoint and employ personnel and fix the compensation therefor as follows:
(a) Two aides, each of whom shall be compensated in an amount not to exceed $25.00 per diem, plus an amount not to exceed the same daily expense allowance and the same mileage allowance as members of the House. Three additional aides for the House of Representatives to be compensated in an amount not to exceed $25.00 per diem, plus an amount not to exceed the same daily expense allowance as members of the House.
(b) Four secretaries, each of whom shall be compensated in an amount not to exceed $25.00 per diem, plus an amount not to exceed the same daily expense allowance as members of the House.
(c) Two persons skilled in legislative matters, each of whom shall be compensated in an amount not to exceed $25.00 per diem, plus an amount not to exceed the same daily expense allowance as members of the House.
(d) A Sergeant-at-Arms for the House who shall be compensated in an amount not to exceed $25.00 per diem, plus an amount not to exceed the same daily expense allowance as members of the House and the same mileage allowance as members of the House.
(e) Chaplains for the House, each of whom shall be compensated in an amount not to exceed $25.00 per diem, plus an amount not to exceed the same daily expense allowance as members of the House, plus mileage.
(f) A supervisor of stenographic personnel to be compensated in an amount not to exceed $25.00 per diem, plus an amount not to exceed the same daily expense allowance as members of the House.
(g) A Postmaster or a Postmistress who shall be compensated in an amount not to exceed $35.00 per diem. One Assistant Postmaster or Assistant Postmistress who shall be compensated in an amount not to exceed $30.00 per diem.
(h) One Chief Assistant Doorkeeper who shall be compensated in an amount not to exceed $50.00 per diem.
(i) Twenty Assistant Doorkeepers, each of whom shall be compensated in an amount not to exceed $32.00 per diem.
(j) Three porters, each of whom shall be compensated in an amount not to exceed $25.00 per diem.
(k) Pages, each of whom shall be compensated in an amount not to exceed $3.00 per diem.
(1) Secretaries, stenographers, typists, clerks and aides for the use of the House, its committees and subcommittees, each of whom shall be compensated in an amount not to exceed $40.00 per diem.
(m) Court Reporters and consultants for the committees of the House, the rate of compensation therefor to be agreed upon by the Speaker and the Chairman of the committee.
(n) Interns for the committees of the House to receive such expenses as shall be determined by the Speaker. 2. The Speaker Pro Tempore of the House is hereby authorized to appoint one secre tary and fix the compensation in an amount not to exceed $25.00 per diem, plus an amount not to exceed the same daily expense allowance as members of the House. 3. The Majority Leader of the House is hereby authorized to appoint one aide and one secretary, and fix the compensation therefor in an amount not to exceed $25.00 per diem, plus an amount not to exceed the same daily expense allowance as members of the House. 4. The Minority Leader of the House is hereby authorized to appoint one aide and one secretary, and fix the compensation therefor in an amount not to exceed $25.00 per diem, plus an amount not to exceed the same daily expense allowance as members of

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the House. The Minority Party is authorized to appoint one secretary in an amount not to exceed $30.00 per diem.
5. The Clerk of the House is hereby authorized to appoint and employ personnel and fix the compensation therefor as follows:
(a) Six Assistant Clerks, each of whom shall be compensated in an amount not to exceed $25.00 per diem, plus an amount not to exceed the same daily expense allowance as members of the House, plus mileage as authorized by law for members of the General Assembly; one Reading Clerk, one Calendar Clerk and one Journal Clerk, each of whom shall be compensated in an amount not to exceed $25.00 per diem plus an amount not to exceed the same daily expense allowance as members of the House.
(b) Copy readers, typists, Multilith operators, Xerox operators, collator operators, porter-machinists, and sound machine operators, each of whom shall be compensated in an amount not to exceed $40.00 per diem.
(c) Porters, each of whom shall be compensated in an amount not to exceed $20.00 per diem.
(d) Personnel to distribute bills and other material for members, each of whom shall be compensated in an amount not to exceed $20.00 per diem. 6. The Doorkeeper of the House and the Messenger of the House, who are elected by the House, each shall be compensated in an amount to be fixed by the Speaker, but not to exceed $25.00 per diem, plus the same daily expense allowance as members of the House, plus mileage allowance as authorized by law for members of the General Assembly.
PART II. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the provisions of Part I of this resolution shall be effective during any period of adjournment during the 1977 or 1978 regular sessions occurring in the months of January, February or March. The Speaker, the Speaker Pro Tempore, the Majority Leader, the Minority Leader, and the Clerk of the House are authorized to keep their offices open and retain such of the foregoing officials and per sonnel as they deem necessary and advisable during such periods. Such officials and per sonnel shall be compensated in an amount not to exceed the amount provided in Part I. During such period of time, the Speaker, the Speaker Pro Tempore, the Majority Leader and the Minority Leader shall each be a committee of one and shall receive the expense, mileage, and travel allowances authorized by law for members of interim committees. The Speaker is hereby empowered to give authorization for standing committees of the House and such other committees as he might create to remain at the Capitol during any such period of time for the purpose of considering and studying proposed legislation and other matters. Members of such committees as shall be designated by the Speaker to remain at the Capitol shall receive the expense, mileage and travel allowances author ized by law for members of interim committees.
PART III. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that after final adjournment of the 1977 regular session of the General Assembly until the convening of the 1978 regular session of the General Assembly, and after final adjournment of the 1978 regular session of the General Assembly until the convening of the 1979 regular session of the General Assembly, except as provided in Part IV of this resolution, the following provisions shall be in effect: 1. The Journals Committee is hereby authorized to remain at the Capitol five days after adjournment for the purpose of checking bills and resolutions, and transacting whatever other matters are necessary. The members shall receive the expense, mileage and travel allowances authorized by law for members of interim committees. 2. The Speaker and such personnel as he deems necessary are authorized to remain at the Capitol ten days after adjournment for the purpose of completing the work and records in the Speaker's office. For each such day, such personnel shall receive an amount not to exceed the compensation and expenses received for each day during the regular session. After such ten-day period, the Speaker is authorized to keep his offices open for the transaction of the business of the House and for the convenience of the members

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of the General Assembly. He is authorized to employ such personnel as he shall deem necessary and advisable for such periods of time as he deems advisable and to fix the compensation for such personnel. For each day spent on official business during the period of time covered in this part of this resolution, the Speaker shall be a committee of one and shall receive the expense, mileage and travel allowances authorized by law for mem bers of interim committees. The Speaker is also authorized to employ court reporters, consultants and other personnel for the House and committees of the House and fix the compensation therefor.
3. The Clerk of the House and such personnel as he deems necessary are authorized to remain at the Capitol not to exceed 40 days after adjournment of each regular session for the purpose of completing the work and records in the Clerk's office. For each such day such personnel shall be compensated in an amount not to exceed the compensation and expenses received for each day during the regular session. After such 40-day period the Clerk is authorized to keep his office open for the transaction of business and for the convenience of the members of the House. The Clerk is authorized to employ secretar ies to perform duties in the Clerk's office and fix the compensation therefor at an amount not to exceed $40.00 per diem each. The Clerk is authorized to employ porters to perform duties in the Clerk's office and fix the compensation therefor at an amount not to exceed $20.00 per diem each. The Clerk is authorized to employ such personnel as he deems necessary and fix the compensation therefor not to exceed the amount provided in Part I of this resolution, seven days prior to the convening of any regular or extraordinary session of the General Assembly.
4. The Majority Leader and such personnel as he deems necessary are authorized to remain at the Capitol seven days after adjournment for the purpose of completing the work and records in his office. For each such day, such personnel shall be compensated in an amount not to exceed the compensation and expenses received for each day during the regular session. The Majority Leader shall be furnished office space, and for each day spent on official business during the period covered by this part of this resolution, such Majority Leader shall be a committee of one and shall receive the expense, mileage and travel allowances authorized by law for members of interim committees. He is author ized to keep his office open during the entire period. He is also authorized to employ such personnel as provided for him in Part I of this resolution and such personnel shall be compensated as provided in Part I.
5. The Speaker is authorized to appoint committees from the members of the House to serve as interim legislative study committees and for the purpose of performing such duties as the Speaker shall deem necessary. Such committees are authorized to serve during the interim and the members thereof shall receive the expense, mileage and travel allowances authorized by law for legislative members of interim legislative committees. The Speaker shall designate the Chairman of any such committee and shall prescribe the time for which any such committee is authorized to function. The Speaker is author ized to extend the time allowed for any committee, whether the committee is created by resolution or by the Speaker. The Speaker is authorized to designate standing commit tees or any subcommittee thereof to function during the interim for the purpose of per forming such duties as the Speaker shall deem necessary. The members of any such committee or subcommittee shall receive the expense, mileage and travel allowances authorized by law for legislative members of interim legislative committees.
6. The Minority Leader and such personnel as he deems necessary are authorized to remain at the Capitol seven days after adjournment for the purpose of completing the work and records in his office. For each such day, such personnel shall be compensated in an amount not to exceed the compensation and expenses received for each day during the regular session. The Minority Leader shall be furnished office space, and for each day spent on official business during the period covered by this part of this resolution, such Minority Leader shall be a committee of one and shall receive the expense, mileage and travel allowances authorized by law for members of interim committees. He is author ized to keep his office open during the entire period. He is also authorized to employ such personnel as provided for him in Part I of this resolution and such personnel shall be compensated as provided in Part I.
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on official business during the period covered by this part of this resolution, the Speaker Pro Tempore shall be a committee of one and shall receive the expenses, mileage and travel allowances authorized by law for members of interim committees. He shall be authorized to keep his office open during the entire period. He is also authorized to employ a secretary who shall be compensated as provided in Part I.
PART IV. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in the event of an extraordinary session during the interim between the 1977 and 1978 regular session of the General Assembly or between the 1978 and the 1979 regular session of the General Assembly, the following provisions shall be in effect: 1. The Speaker of the House, the Majority Leader of the House and the Minority Leader of the House are hereby authorized to appoint and employ the officials and employees authorized in Part I of this resolution for a period of time not to exceed seven days prior to the convening of such extraordinary session and terminating not later than ten days after final adjournment of said extraordinary session. Such officials and employees shall be compensated in an amount not to exceed that provided in Part I of this resolution. The Speaker Pro Tempore is authorized to appoint one secretary and fix the compensation therefor in an amount not to exceed that provided in Part I of this resolution. For the seven-day period prior to any such session and for the ten-day period after final adjournment of any such session, the Speaker of the House and the Majority Leader of the House shall each be a committee of one and shall receive the expense, mileage and travel allowances authorized by law for members of interim committees. 2. The Clerk of the House is hereby authorized to appoint and employ the officials and employees authorized in Part I of this resolution for a period of time not to exceed seven days prior to the convening of such extraordinary session and terminating not later than forty days after final adjournment of said extraordinary session. Such officials and employees shall be compensated in an amount not to exceed that provided in Part I of this resolution. 3. The Doorkeeper and Messenger elected by the House are authorized to assume their duties during such extraordinary session and shall be compensated in an amount not to exceed that provided for in Part I of this resolution.
PART V. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that during the period of time that the provisions of Part IV of this resolution are in effect, the provisions of Part II and Part III shall be suspended and shall be of no force and effect.
PART VI. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that during such time as any of the officials listed hereinafter are authorized to be at the Capitol, the Speaker, the Speaker Pro Tempore, the Majority Leader, the Minority Leader, and the Clerk shall be furnished suitable office space and are authorized to purchase and requisition all necessary supplies, equipment, services, utilities and maintenance necessary for the operation of their offices. Pursuant to the provisions of law, in addition to the amount he receives as salary as a member of the General Assembly, the Majority Leader shall receive an amount of twenty-four hundred dollars ($2,400.00) per annum, as salary, to be paid in equal monthly or semimonthly installments. Pursuant to the provisions of law, in addition to the amount he receives as salary as a member of the General Assembly, the Administration Floor Leader shall receive an amount of twenty-four hundred dollars ($2,400.00) per annum, as salary, to be paid in equal monthly or semimonthly installments.
PART VII. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that during his tenure of office the Speaker is author ized to appoint an Executive Aide and other aides and fix the compensation, expenses and allowances therefor.
PART VIII. Pursuant to the provisions of an Act approved March 21, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, p.

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458), the salary of the Clerk of the House shall be $20,000.00 per annum. During his tenure of office he shall receive the same expense allowance and the same mileage allow ance or travel allowance as members of the General Assembly for each day of official services rendered by him.
PART IX. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the funds necessary to carry out the provisions of this resolution shall come from the funds appropriated to and available to the legis lative branch of government and shall be disbursed subject to the provisions hereof.

The following Resolution of the House was read:

HR 4. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Connell of the 87th, Vaughn of the 57th, Knight of the 67th, Lee of the 72nd, and Edwards of the 110th:

A RESOLUTION
Adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that, except as here inafter provided, the Rules of the House of Representatives in force at the adjournment of the regular 1976 session of the General Assembly of Georgia .are hereby adopted as the Rules of the House of Representatives for the regular 1977 session-.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Rule 22 is hereby amended by striking the word "five" as it appears in two places and inserting in lieu thereof the word "seven" in both of said places, and by striking the word "he" from the last sentence and inserting in lieu thereof the words "the member", so that when so amended Rule 22 shall read as follows:
"Rule 22. Each member of the House shall be allowed a maximum of seven 'Page Days' during each annual session. One 'Page Day' shall be deemed to be utilized by the service of one Page. Said seven 'Page Days' may be utilized on one legislative day or on separate legislative days in the discretion of the member. No one shall be eligible to serve as a Page who is not at least twelve years of age. A member must make a reservation for each Page at least one week prior to the date on which the member wishes such Page to serve."
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Rule 45 is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:
"No member shall be allowed to rise on a point of personal privilege until after the period of unanimous consent.", so that when so amended 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 member shall be allowed to rise on a point of personal privilege until after the period of unanimous consent."
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Rule 112 is hereby amended by striking the same in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Rule 112, to read as follows:
"Rule 112. No bill or resolution shall be reconsidered more than once."
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a new Rule to be known as Rule 133A is hereby added to read as follows:
"Rule 133A. The Clerk of the House shall mail not more than two copies of any privi-

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leged resolution which is adopted by the House. In the event the author or authors of any such resolution desire additional copies to be mailed, such author or authors shall bear the cost thereof."
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a new Rule to be known as Rule 140A is hereby added to read as follows:
"Rule 140A. If a majority of the members of the House whose districts are wholly or partially located within a political subdivision shall file with the Chairman of the State Planning and Community Affairs Committee their own rules as to the number of Representatives who must sign proposed legislation affecting that political subdivi sion before it will be favorably reported by the State Planning and Community Affairs Committee, the Committee shall observe such rules in considering such legislation. Otherwise, the Committee shall not favorably report any legislation affecting a political subdivision unless all of the Representatives whose districts are wholly or partially located within the political subdivision shall sign such legislation.
No bill or resolution referred to the Committee shall be released to any person, includ ing members of the House, except upon the condition that such person shall return the bill or resolution to the Chairman of the State Planning and Community Affairs Committee within 48 hours of the Chairman's request to do so."
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Rule 211 is hereby amended by striking from the last paragraph the following:
", with the exception of the Committee on Rules when fixing the Calendar,", so that when so amended said last paragraph shall read as follows:
"Except as hereinafter provided, all meetings of any committee or subcommittee of the House, including interim committees shall be open to the public. Provided, however, when a Conference Committee has been appointed and has begun meeting, if two Senate members of the committee and two House members of the committee shall decide that the efficiency of the committee is being impeded or the committee is unable to make sound fiscal recommendations, resulting from public meetings, a report of this decision shall be made by the House conferees to the full House. The full House shall then vote, and if a majority of the members elected to the House vote to adopt said report, the Conference Committee shall continue its deliberations in Executive Session. The Conference Committee may establish rules for the conduct of its meetings not in conflict with the provisions of this rule. By a majority vote of a quorum of the commit tee or subcommittee, a meeting may be closed to the public when the committee or subcommittee is: (1) discussing the future acquisition of real estate, or (2) discussing the appointment, employment, disciplinary action or dismissal of a public officer or employee, or (3) hearing complaints or charges brought against a public officer or employee, unless the officer or employee requests that the meeting be open to the public."
An amendment offered by Representative Lane of the 40th was read and lost.
An amendment offered by Representative McCollum of the 134th was read and lost.
An amendment offered by Representative Egan of the 25th was read and lost.
On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin YAnderson, W. YArgo, B. Y Auten, D. YBargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe
Y Baugh, W.E.

Y Beck, J.M. N Beckham B V FU>nofi.>lH T "frTMwieia.j. Y Birdson8. * Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P.
Y Bray, C.A.

Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. y Butler, D
Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J.

Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. YCason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G.
Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P.

Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L.
Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M.
Y Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J.

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Y Cooper, B.
Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T.
Y Culpepper, B Y Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C.
Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W.
Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D.
Y Foster, P.W.
Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L.
Y Gignilliat, A.
Glanton, Tom
Glover, M.
Y Greene, J.
Y Greer, J.W. YHam, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Y Hanner, B.

Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.
Horton, G.T. Housley, E. Y Howell, M.
Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. N Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben
Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud.
Johnston, J. Y Jones, B.
Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M.
Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W.

Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G.
Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
Looper, M. N Lord, J.
Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B.
N Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G.
Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M.
Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L.

Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E.
Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G.
Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell.J. Y Scott, A.
Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R.

N Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles. E.B.
Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom N Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R.
Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H. L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 147, nays 7. The Resolution was adopted.
Due to mechanical failure, the votes of Representatives Jones of the 126th and Steinberg of the 47th were not recorded on the adoption of HR 4. Each wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.

The next order of business being the election of a Speaker Pro Tempore of the House for the ensuing term of two years, the name of the Honorable Jack Connell of the 87th was placed in nomination by Representative Marcus of the 26th, which nomination was seconded by Representatives Dent of the 85th and Carrell of the 75th.

Representative Vaughn of the 57th moved that the nominations be closed and that the Clerk of the House be instructed to cast the entire vote of the membership present for the nominee. The motion prevailed and on the election of the Speaker Pro Tempore of the House, the Honorable Jack Connell received 179 votes, being the entire vote of the membership present.

The Speaker appointed as a committee to escort the Speaker Pro Tempore to the Speaker's stand the following members:
Representatives Evans of the 84th, Lee of the 72nd, Phillips of the 120th, Richardson of the 52nd, Russell of the 64th, Thompson of the 93rd, Toles of the 16th, and Wilson of the 19th.

The Speaker Pro Tempore was escorted to the Speaker's stand where he gave his speech of acceptance and thanks.

The next order of business being the election of a Messenger of the House for the ensuing term of two years, Representative Beck of the 148th placed in nomination the name of the Honorable Elmore C. Thrash of Lowndes County, which nomination was seconded by Representative Jessup of the 117th.

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Representative Vaughn of the 57th moved that the nomination be closed and that the Clerk of the House be instructed to cast the entire vote of the membership present for the nominee. The motion prevailed and on the election of the Messenger of the House, the Honorable Elmore C. Thrash of Lowndes County received 179 votes, being the entire vote of the membership present.

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

The Speaker appointed as a committee to escort the Messenger to the well of the House the following members:
Representatives Patten of the 149th, Reaves of the 147th, Keyton of the 143rd, Patten of the 146th, Sizemore of the 136th, Lane of the 81st.

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

The next order of business being the election of a Doorkeeper of the House, Repre sentative Castleberry of the lllth placed in nomination the name of the Honorable Marion Toms, which nomination was seconded by Representative Collins of the 144th.

Representative Vaughn of the 57th, moved that the nomination be closed and that the Clerk of the House be instructed to cast the entire vote of the membership present for the nominee. The motion prevailed and on the election of the Doorkeeper of the House, the Honorable Marion Toms received 179 votes, being the entire vote of the membership present.

The Honorable Marion Toms was thereby declared elected Doorkeeper of the House for the ensuing term.

The Speaker appointed as a committee to esctort the Doorkeeper to the well of the House the following members:
Representatives Dent of the 85th, Lane of the 40th, Howell of the 140th, Long of the 142nd, Adams of the 36th, and Hutchinson of the 133rd.

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

The Honorable Edward C. Moses was administered the oath of office as Sheriff of the House by the Speaker.

The Speaker announced the following committee assignments:

AGRICULTURE & CONSUMER AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

MATTHEWS, Chairman WHITMIRE, Vice Chairman LONG, Secretary
Argo Castleberry Chance Clifton Collins

Culpepper Felton Foster of 6th Glanton

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Hanner Harrison Hatcher Hudson
Irvin of 10th Lord McKinney Nessmith

Ralston Reaves Sizemore Stone
Truluck Veazey Wheeler

AGRICULTURE & CONSUMER AFFAIRS SUBCOMMITTEES:

General Agricultural Matters

FOSTER of 6th, Chairman SIZEMORE, Vice Chairman CLIFTON, Secretary

Lord Veazey

Marketing & Livestock Matters CHANCE, Chairman CASTLEBERRY, Vice Chairman HANNER, Secretary

Culpepper Reaves

Milk & Milk Control
HUDSON, Chairman HATCHER, Vice Chairman HARRISON, Secretary Truluck

Poultry Matters WHITMIRE, Chairman
FELTON, Vice Chairman McKINNEY, Secretary Argo

Hudson Ralston Stone

APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE

HARRIS of 8th, Chairman HUTCHINSON, Vice Chairman COLEMAN, Secretary
Adams of 79th Baugh Beck
Beckham Buck Carrell Caldwell Connell Daugherty Dixon
Egan Foster of 152nd Gignilliat Ham Hamilton
Howell Jones of 126th Keyton Knight
Lambert

Lane of 40th Lane of 81st Lee
McDonald Nix Patten of 146th Patten of 149th Pinkston Reaves Richardson
Ross Rush Toles Twiggs Vaughn
Ware Whitmire Wilson Wood of 9th

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APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEES:

Agriculture, Consumer Affairs & Public Works

REAVES, Chairman COLEMAN, Vice Chairman BAUGH, Secretary

Adams of 79th Howell Patten of 149th

Education HAMILTON, Chairman HUTCfflNSON, Vice Chairman CARRELL, Secretary

Egan Ross

Highway Department & Related Agencies

GIGNILLIAT, Chairman

Vaughn

FOSTER, Vice Chairman

Wood of 9th

BECKHAM, Secretary

Col well

Human Resources TOLES, Chairman CONNELL, Vice Chairman BECK, Secretary

Lane of 40th Pinkston

State Regulatory Agencies
DAUGHERTY, Chairman KEYTON, Vice Chairman WARE, Secretary

Buck Lane of 81st Lee

BANKS & BANKING COMMITTEE

PINKSTON, Chairman

DAUGHERTY, Vice Chairman

KARRH, Secretary

Beck

Milford

Beckham

Mostiler

Benefield

Parham

Carnes

Peters

Cason

Pilewicz

Elliott

Ramsey

Horton

Robinson

Johnson of 74th

Smyre

Jones of 78th

Townsend

Kaley

Triplett

Logan

Williamson

Long

McCollum

BANKS & BANKING SUBCOMMITTEES: General Banking
LOGAN, Chairman TRIPLETT, Vice Chairman CARNES, Secretary Johnson of 74th

McCollum Milford Williamson

Industrial Loans KARRH, Chairman PARHAM, Vice Chairman SMYRE, Secretary

Mostiler Ramsey

DEFENSE & VETERANS AFFAIRS WOOD of 9th, Chairman

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HAYS, Vice Chairman WALL, Secretary
Bargeron Crosby Galer Gignilliat Kemp

Kilgore Owens Scott of 123rd

DEFENSE & VETERANS AFFAIRS SUBCOMMITTEE:

HAYS, Chairman

Galer

WALL, Vice Chairman

Scott of 123rd

OWENS, Secretary

EDUCATION COMMITTEE

ROSS, Chairman CARRELL, Vice Chairman PHILLIPS of 91st, Secretary
Anderson Benefield Brown Burton Cason Chance Clark of 13th Clifton
Daniel Dover Edwards Elliott Evans Felton Glanton Hamilton Harris of 60th

Harrison Hawkins Hill Jackson Jones of 78th Knight Marcus Mostiler
Oldham Phillips of 120th Robinson Sizemore Tucker Wheeler White

EDUCATION SUBCOMMITTEES:

Authorities & Retirement System

TUCKER, Chairman

Benefield

BROWN, Vice Chairman

Evans

BURTON, Secretary

Common Schools HAMILTON, Chairman KNIGHT, Vice Chairman EDWARDS, Secretary Harris of 60th

Jackson Sizemore

School Building & Supplies PHILLIPS of 91st, Chairman HAWKINS, Vice Chairman HARRIS of 60th, Secretary Cason

Daniel Oldham

Transportation EVANS, Chairman CARRELL, Vice Chairman ELLIOTT, Secretary Hill

Jones of 78th Robinson

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Vocational Education PHILLIPS of 120th, Chairman CHANCE, Vice Chairman DOVER, Secretary Anderson

Clark of 13th White

GAME, FISH & RECREATION COMMITTEE

RAINEY, Chairman TWIGGS, Vice Chairman GAMMAGE, Secretary
Adams of 36th Anderson Argo Cox Dent
Foster of 152nd Hays Housley Irvin of 10th Jackson Lane of 40th Lenderman

Mann McCollum McKinney Money Mullinax
Noble Owens Peters Rush Tolbert

GAME, FISH & RECREATION SUBCOMMITTEES:

Boating ADAMS of 36th, Chairman GAMMAGE, Vice Chairman FOSTER of 152nd, Secretary

Anderson Housley

Parks & Recreation LANE of 40th, Chairman JACKSON, Vice Chairman OWENS, Secretary

Dent Money

State Fisheries

MANN, Chairman COX, Vice Chairman NOBLE, Secretary Rush

HEALTH & ECOLOGY COMMITTEE

MARCUS, Chairman HUDSON, Vice Chairman PARHAM, Secretary
Baugh Burton Childers Clark of 55th Cox Dean Dover Linder Looper Mann

McKinney Noble Randall Richardson Rowland Russell Smyre Swann

HEALTH AND ECOLOGY SUBCOMMITTEES:

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General Health CLARK of 55th, Chairman BURTON, Vice Chairman RICHARDSON, Secretary Linder

Randall Rowland

Nursing Homes & Homes for Aged RUSSELL, Chairman CHILDERS, Vice Chairman NOBLE, Secretary Cox

Dean Swann

LANE of 81st, Chairman TRIPLETT, Vice Chairman STONE, Secretary
Benefield Birdsong Bishop Cason Collins Colwell Dent
Deveaux Gammage Greene Ham
Harris of 8th Housley Johnson of 74th
Johnston

HIGHWAYS COMMITTEE
Kilgore Logan Lord Matthews Money Oldham Phillips of 59th Ramsey Twiggs Vaughn Veazey Waddle Whitmire Wood of 72nd

HIGHWAYS SUBCOMMITTEES:

Highway Maintenance Shops & Facilities

STONE, Chairman

Money

DENT, Vice Chairman

Phillips of 59th

HAM, Secretary

Ramsey

Colwell

Interstate Highway System
TWIGGS, Chairman HARRIS of 8th, Vice Chairman WADDLE, Secretary Veazey

State Highway System
TRIPLETT, Chairman WHITMIRE, Vice Chairman PHILLIPS of 59th, Secretary Gammage

Johnson of 74th Lord

HUMAN RELATIONS & AGING COMMITTEE

DENT, Chairman

CLARK of 13th, Vice Chairman

HILL, Secretary

Birdsong

Looper

Butler

Lucas

Crosby Deveaux

Steinberg Williams of 6th

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INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE

MULLINAX, Chairman BROWN, Vice Chairman CHILDERS, Secretary
Butler Galer Greene Mostiler Phillips of 59th

White Williams of 6th Wood of 72nd

INDUSTRY COMMITTEE

HORTON, Chairman McDONALD, Vice Chairman WATSON, Secretary
Bargeron Burruss Daniel Glanton Harrison Home Isakson Kilgore Lee

Mann Robinson Scott of 123rd Tuten Waddle Wheeler Williams of 54th

INDUSTRY SUBCOMMITTEES:

Industrial Development, Information & Coordination

MANN, Chairman

Home

HARRISON, Vice Chairman

Robinson

LEE, Secretary

Tourist Relations McDONALD, Chairman WADDLE, Vice Chairman WILLIAMS of 54th, Secretary

Scott Tuten

INSURANCE COMMITTEE

WARE, Chairman CASTLEBERRY, Vice Chairman CLIFTON, Secretary
Auten Bargeron Davis Greer Jessup Kemp Lenderman
McCollum

Peters Pilewicz Taggart Truluck Watson Williams of 54th Wood of 9th

INSURANCE SUBCOMMITTEES:
Fire, Casualty & Allied Lines CASTLEBERRY, Chairman WOOD of 9th, Vice Chairman GREER, Secretary Clifton

McCollum Watson

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Health, Life & Accident
PETERS, Chairman WILLIAMS of 54th, Vice Chairman BARGERON, Secretary

Lenderman Pilewicz

INTERSTATE COOPERATION COMMITTEE
PETERS, Chairman EDWARDS, Vice Chairman CASTLEBERRY, Secretary
Gammage Mann

JOURNALS COMMITTEE
MILFORD, Chairman SMITH, Vice Chairman FOSTER of 152nd, Secretary
Murray Truluck

JUDICIARY COMMITTEE

SNOW, Chairman WALKER, Vice Chairman HATCHER, Secretary
Bray Butler Carnes
Childs Culpepper Daugherty Evans Hill
Irvin of 23rd

Kaley Karrh Lambert
Murray Pilewicz Rowland Taggart Tucker

JUDICIARY SUBCOMMITTEES:
General Law & Procedure HATCHER, Chairman BRAY, Vice Chairman CULPEPPER, Secretary

Kaley Murray

Law Enforcement

EVANS, Chairman CARNES, Vice Chairman KARRH, Secretary Butler

Pardons & Paroles

LAMBERT, Chairman CHILDS, Vice Chairman IRVIN of 23rd, Secretary Pilewicz

Trusts & Estates TUCKER, Chairman WALKER, Vice Chairman

DAUGHERTY, Secretary Rowland

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LEGISLATIVE & CONGRESSIONAL REAPPORTIONMENT COMMITTEE

WILSON, Chairman HAMILTON, Vice Chairman BATTLE, Secretary
Adams of 36th Elliott Nichols

Ralston Wood of 72nd

GREER, Chairman Childs

MARTA OVERVIEW COMMITTEE (MARTOC)

MOTOR VEHICLES COMMITTEE

JESSUP, Chairman JACKSON, Vice Chairman DEAN, Secretary
Coleman
Crosby Daniel Davis Dixon Harris of 8th Hutchinson

Lucas
McDonald Milford Scott of 123rd Smith

MOTOR VEHICLES SUBCOMMITTEES:
Motor Carriers McDONALD, Chairman HARRIS of 8th, Vice Chairman JACKSON, Secretary

Davis Milford

Title & License Affairs
HUTCHINSON, Chairman SMITH, Vice Chairman DEAN, Secretary

Crosby Daniel Scott of 123rd

NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE

REAVES, Chairman CHANCE, Vice Chairman COOPER, Secretary
Adams of 79th Auten Battle Carlisle Greene Hanner Long Lord

Noble Owens Patten of 146th Patten of 149th Phillips of 120th
Smith Tucker

NATURAL RESOURCES SUBCOMMITTEES:

Gas, Oil, Geology and Minerals
TUCKER, Chairman NOBLE, Vice Chairman PATTEN of 146th, Secretary

Battle Greene

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Soil Conservation & Pollution

LONG, Chairman CARLISLE, Vice Chairman

Chance Phillips of 120th

OWENS, Secretary

Auten

RETIREMENT COMMITTEE

BUCK, Chairman TOWNSEND, Vice Chairman
HARRIS of 60th, Secretary
Bolster Canty Childs Clark of 13th Dean Hutchinson Johnson of 66th

Johnson of 72nd Robinson
Snow Steinberg Williamson

LEE, Chairman KNIGHT, Vice Chairman EDWARDS, Secretary
Buck Burruss Clark of 55th Connell Egan Gammage Greer Hawkins Howell Jones of 126th Lambert Linder Mullinax

RULES COMMITTEE
Nessmith Parham Pinkston Randall Townsend Triplett Vaughn Walker Wall Ware Wilson

RULES SUBCOMMITTEES:
Privilege Resolutions TRIPLETT, Chairman WARE, Vice Chairman HOWELL, Secretary

Clark of 55th Wall

Rules Changes VAUGHN, Chairman WALKER, Vice Chairman GREER, Secretary Gammage

Parham Randall

SPECIAL JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
THOMPSON, Chairman RANDALL, Vice Chairman SCOTT of 37th, Secretary

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Bishop Carlisle Harris of 60th Home Johnson of 74th
Kemp Lenderman

Looper Nichols Nix Swann Tuten Williams of 54th

SPECIAL JUDICIARY SUBCOMMITTEES:

Code Revision & Constitutional Amendments

CARLISLE, Chairman

Home

HARRIS of 60th, Vice Chairman

Tuten

RANDALL, Secretary

Inquiry & Investigation
WILLIAMS of 54th, Chairman NIX, Vice Chairman SCOTT of 37th, Secretary Nichols

STATE INSTITUTIONS & PROPERTY COMMITTEE

COLWELL, Chairman RUSH, Vice Chairman COX, Secretary
Anderson Auten Baugh Childs Coleman Cooper Evans Felton Foster of 6th Glover Hays Housley Irvin of 10th Johnson of 72nd Johnston

Jones of 126th Keyton Linder Money Nichols Oldham Rainey Taggart Thompson Toles Waddle Watson White

STATE INSTITUTIONS & PROPERTY SUBCOMMITTEES:

Eleemosynary Institutions RUSH, Chairman CHILDS, Vice Chairman TOLES, Secretary Glover

Money Oldham

Penal Institutions HAYS, Chairman IRVIN of 10th, Vice Chairman JONES of 126th, Secretary Johnston

Toles White

Property Control
FOSTER of 6th, Chairman EVANS, Vice Chairman COOPER, Secretary Housley

Rainey Waddle

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State Income Producing Properties

KEYTON, Chairman JOHNSON of 72nd, Vice Chairman TAGGART, Secretary

Anderson Nichols

State Ports JONES of 126th, Chairman COLEMAN, Vice Chairman
THOMPSON, Secretary Auten Baugh

Cox Felton
f?f5fs Watson

STATE PLANNING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

ADAMS of 36th, Chairman

CLARK of 55th, Vice Chairman

PATTEN of 146th, Secretary

Birdsong

Johnson of 66th

Bolster

Lane of 40th

Brown

Phillips of 91st

Canty

Richardson

Dover

Scott of 37th

Foster of 6th

Stone

Holmes

Tolbert

Isakson

STATE PLANNING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS SUBCOMMITTEES:

Local Legislation

RICHARDSON, Chairman

Phillips of 91st

LANE of 40th, Vice Chairman

Tolbert

DOVER, Secretary

Foster of 6th

State & Federal Relations PATTEN of 146th, Chairman CANTY, Vice Chairman BROWN, Secretary

Holmes Stone

STATE OF REPUBLIC COMMITTEE

HOWELL, Chairman BRAY, Vice Chairman HAWKINS, Secretary
Cooper Deveaux Edwards Holmes
Home

Kaley Rowland Steinberg Tolbert

DIXON, Chairman HAM, Vice Chairman CARNES, Secretary
Bishop
Davis Galer Glover
Johnston Jones of 78th

TEMPERANCE COMMITTEE
Ralston Swann Thompson Williams of 6th

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UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF GEORGIA COMMITTEE

GIGNILLIAT, Chairman TOLES, Vice Chairman LOGAN, Secretary
Adams of 79th Argo Battle Beck Beckham Bolster Burton Canty Carlisle Childers Connell Culpepper Glover Hanner Holmes Irvin of 23rd Isakson

Johnson of 72nd Jessup Johnson of 66th Karrh Lane of 81st Lucas Murray Nix Patten of 149th Phillips of 59th Phillips of 91st Ramsey Russell Tuten Veazey

UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF GEORGIA SUBCOMMITTEES:

Higher Finance LOGAN, Chairman
ADAMS of 79th, Vice Chairman BATTLE, Secretary Karrh

Nix Ramsey

Long Range Programs CONNELL, Chairman PATTEN of 149th, Vice Chairman RUSSELL, Secretary Argo Beckham

Isakson Phillips of 91st Veazey

WAYS & MEANS COMMITTEE

COLLINS, Chairman PHILLIPS of 120th, Vice Chairman RUSSELL, Secretary
Bray
Burruss Carrell
Castleberry Egan Greer Hatcher

Marcus
Nessmith Rainey
Ross Scott of 37th Sizemore Smyre

Horton Hudson Irvin of 23rd Keyton

Snow Walker Wall Williamson

WAYS & MEANS SUBCOMMITTEES:
Income & Estate Taxes RAINEY, Chairman WALL, Vice Chairman EGAN, Secretary

Marcus Snow

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Public Utilities & Transportation

RUSSELL, Chairman BURRUSS, Vice Chairman WILLIAMSON, Secretary Hudson

Real & Intangible Tax
HATCHER, Chairman CASTLEBERRY, Vice Chairman BRAY, Secretary

Ross Sizemore

Sales Tax & Tax Revision KEYTON, Chairman GREER, Vice Chairman WALKER, Secretary Carrell

Horton Nessmith Smyre

The following message was recieved 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 2. By: Senators Riley of the 1st and Eldridge of the 7th: A RESOLUTION notifying the House of Representatives that the Senate has organized by the election of Honorable Al Holloway of the 12th District as President Pro Tempore, and Honorable Hamilton McWhorter, Jr., of Oglethorpe County as Secretary, and is now ready for the transaction of business.

The following communication from His Excellency, Governor George Busbee, was received and read:

Office of the Governor Atlanta, Georgia 30334
April 14, 1976

Honorable Thomas B. Murphy Speaker of the House of Representatives State of Georgia State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Dear Speaker Murphy:
I have vetoed House Bills 164, 2050, 1287, 1288, 1289, 1290, 1804, 1719, 1615, 1958, 1651 and 588 and House Resolution 567-1544 which were passed by the General Assembly of Georgia at the 1976 Regular Session.
Article V, Section I, Paragraph XV of the Constitution of the State of Georgia requires that I transmit such bills to you, together with a list of reasons for such vetoes. The bills and list of reasons for their veto are enclosed.
Sincerely, 1st George Busbee

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GB:whc
Enclosures
cc:
Honorable Glenn W. Ellard Honorable Frank H. Edwards Honorable Arthur Bolton Honorable Ben W. Fortson, Jr.
Veto No. 25 - H. B. 164 by Representatives Jones of the 126th, Hudson of the 137th, Fraser of the 139th and others
This bill would require the State to pay counties up to $7.00 per day for housing prisoners who have been sentenced with no appeal pending and who have not been transferred to a State prison unit after 30 days. It would be fiscally irresponsible to permit legislation to become law which would cost the State as much as $2 2 million to $3 million for which there has been no appropriation made by the General Assembly. This problem will be somewhat relieved as new prison facilities are constructed.
Veto No. 26 - H. B. 2050 by Representatives Buck of the 95th and Berry of the 94th
This bill would provide for additional investments for municipalities, counties, school dis tricts and other local units of government; however, the bill as written contained a techni cal language defect which was not discovered until after the bill had passed. The author of the bill requested that it be vetoed in order to avoid unnecessary inconsistencies within the Act.
Veto No. 27 - H. R. 567-1544 by Representatives Jones of the 126th, Taggart of the 125th, Chance of the 129th and others
This Resolution would authorize a conveyance to Union Camp Corporation certain Stateowned property in the Savannah River. The Resolution contained a technical language defect and as written would not accomplish the purposes intended. The authors of the bill requested that the Resolution be vetoed.
Veto No. 28 - H. B. 1287 by Representatives Ware of the 68th, and Glanton and Parkman of the 66th
Veto No. 29 - H. B. 1288 Veto No. 30 - H. B. 1289 Veto No. 31 - H. B. 1290
These bills are local bills affecting the compensation of county officers in Heard County. Because of a defect in the advertisement, these bills could not become law and the author requested that they be vetoed.
Veto No. 32 - H. B. 1804 by Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Milford, Mann and Clark of the 13th
This bill would create and establish the Greene County Airport Authority; however, because of a technical error in the main body of the bill the author requested that it be vetoed.
Veto No. 33 - H. B. 1719 by Representatives Glanton and Parkman of the 66th
This was a local bill which would change the compensation of the Tax Commissioner of Carroll County. Because of technical difficulties the author requested that the bill be vetoed.
Veto No. 38 - H. B. 1615 by Representatives Carnes of the 43rd, Holmes of the 39th, Sheats of the 28th and others
This bill would provide for procedures to dispose of abandoned automobiles in certain

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counties, and would have provided for procedures in this connection that were not uniform statewide, creating an undue burden with respect to the outstanding certificates of title on automobiles and the administration of the Title Act. The Department of Revenue asked that the bill be vetoed in order that they could work with the authors of the bill during the coming year and prepare a uniform statewide bill which would meet the requirements and needs in this area.

Veto No. 39 - H. B. 1958 by Representative Larsen of the 119th
This bill would amend the Act creating the Office of the Consumers' Utility Counsel so as to make changes with respect to the administration of the office of such Counsel. The Attorney General has advised the Governor that the Office of the Consumers' Utility Counsel can operate properly under existing law, and that this bill is not needed.

Veto No. 40 - H. B. 1651 by Representative Harden of the 154th
This bill would authorize the sale, construction and operation of condominiums on Jekyll Island, and would permit the conversion of motel units into privately owned condomin iums. Jekyll Island was developed as a State park for the enjoyment of the public, and a transfer of public accommodations to condominium units would not further the purposes for which the Island has been developed.

Veto No. 42 - H. B. 588 by Representatives Hatcher of the 131st, Walker of the 115th, Evans of the 84th and others
This bill would amend Code Section 27-2503 relating to presentence hearings for the determination of punishment to be imposed in certain felony cases. The purpose of the bill was to clarify language contained in the original Act which is not needed. The inconsistencies and difficulties in the original bill have now been clarified by a court decision and this bill would have little, if any, effect. Language of a technical nature contained in the bill would, however, create additional difficulty because of the provision dealing with the jury determining the punishment to be imposed. In order to avoid the apparent confusion, the bill was vetoed.

The following communication was received and read:
House of Representatives Atlanta, Georgia
November 15, 1976 The Honorable Glenn Ellard Clerk of the House State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334 Dear Mr. Clerk:
This is to certify that the House Republican Caucus met on Monday, November 1976, and elected the following officers for the 1977-78 term:
Michael J. Egan, Minority Leader Dick Lane, Minority Whip
Robert A. Irvin, Republican Caucus Chairman
Ken Nix, Republican Caucus Secretary

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Each of the above was duly elected under the rules of the House Republican Caucus.

cc: Honorable Thomas B. Murphy Speaker of the House

Sincerely,
/s/Ken Nix Secretary-Elect House Republican Caucus

The following communication was received and read:

Office of the Governor Atlanta, Georgia 30334
January 10, 1977
Honorable Thomas B. Murphy Speaker of the House of Representatives and Members of the House of Representatives State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Gentlemen and Ladies:
In accordance with Article V, Section II, Paragraph II 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 5, 1976, 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 of treason.
Subsequent to the adjournment of the Regular Session of the General Assembly on March 5, 1976, to the date of this communication, I have issued no stays of execution.
Sincerely,
/s/George Busbee
GB:whj

The following communication was received and read:

By the Governor: ORDERED:

Executive Department The State of Georgia
Executive Order

That Honorable Roy Lambert of the 112th Representative District be and he is hereby appointed Administration Floor Leader of the House of Representatives, to serve at the pleasure of the Governor.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED:

That Honorable John Carlisle of the 71st Representative District, Post 1, be and he is hereby appointed Assistant Administration Floor Leader of the House of Repre sentatives, to serve at the pleasure of the Governor.

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This 10th day of January, 1977.
ATTEST: (SEAL) /s/Norman L. Underwood Executive Secretary

la/George Busbee Governor

The following communication was received and read:

House of Representatives Atlanta, Georgia
November 12, 1976
Honorable Glenn W. Ellard Clerk House of Representatives General Assembly of Georgia State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Dear Mr. Ellard:
This is to certify that Representative Clarence R. Vaughn, Jr. of District 57 was duly elected Majority Leader of the Democratic Caucus of the House of Representatives at a meeting of the Democratic Caucus held on the 10th day of November, 1976 at the State Capitol, Atlanta, Georgia.
This certification is submitted pursuant to Rule No. 209 of the Rules of the House of Representatives.
So certified this the 12th day of November, 1976.
Sincerely,
/s/Wm. J. (Bill) Lee Democratic Caucus Chairman
WJL/cl

The following communication was received and read:

The General Assembly Atlanta
March 9, 1976
Honorable George Busbee Governor of Georgia Office of the Governor State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Dear Governor Busbee:
I herewith tender my resignation as Representative from the 105th District in the General Assembly of Georgia to become effective immediately prior to my taking office as a member of the State Board of Transportation from the Tenth Congressional District.

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This resignation is tendered in this manner in order that no break will occur in the con tinuity of my state service.

TCC:yrl

Sincerely yours, /s/Tom C. Carr

Office of the Governor Atlanta, Georgia 30334
June 17, 1976
Honorable Tom C. Carr Representative, District 105 313 North Smith Street Sandersville, Georgia 31082
Dear Tom:
I have received your letter in which you resign as Representative from the 105th District in the General Assembly of Georgia, effective at the time you are administered the oath of office as a member of the Board of Transportation from the Tenth Congres sional District. As requested, I accept your resignation as tendered.
I have enjoyed my association with you in the House of Representatives, and look forward to continuing our relationship while serving the citizens of the State of Georgia.
Sincerely, /s/George Busbee
GB:whc
cc: Honorable Tom Murphy Honorable Glenn Ellard Honorable Frank Edwards Honorable Ben W. Fortson, Jr.

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, 1976
Governor George Busbee Lieutenant Governor Zell Miller Speaker of the House of Representatives, Thomas Murphy Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, H. E. Nichols Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals, John Sammons Bell Clerk of the House of Representatives, Glenn Ellard Secretary of the Senate, Hamilton McWhorter Legislative Counsel, Frank Edwards
Gentlemen:
The State Commission on Compensation herewith makes its annual report for 1976 as required by law. (Section 5, Georgia Laws, pp. 105-106)

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This year the Commission confronted an unusually diverse set of circumstances as it reviewed the adequacy of the salaries of those officials within its purview. On the one hand, it is evident that Georgia is still in the embrace of recession, with unemployment running at a high level, State revenue growth sluggish, a possibility that department budgets may have to be trimmed in coming months, and citizens demanding economy in government. These factors suggesting salary restraint were recognized by all members of the Commission; to three members they were of such importance that they voted to deny increases at this time.
On the other hand, there are factors pointing to an urgent need for salary relief. The most compelling is the severe impact of persistent inflation on the salaries under the jurisdiction of this Commission which have not been increased for four years. During that time, other State officials and employees have received at least partial relief from the ravages of such inflation. The officials who fall within the jurisdiction of the Commis sion are currently compensated under a salary schedule based on State Compensation Commission recommendations dated December 4, 1972. By July 1, 1977, the earliest prac tical date for relief, the cost-of-living by all present indications will have risen about 34% above its level when present salaries became effective.
The plight of this group of officials is by no means the usual case. On the contrary, the Commission reviewed comprehensive information which showed that most salary rates have been rising steadily over the past four years in other segments of the economy, both public and private, at a rate sufficient to offer substantial relief from inflation. (For representative situations, see Table, page 3.)

Sectors

PERCENT INCREASE IN SALARIES IN VARIOUS SEGMENTS OF THE ECONOMY

Time Interval

Increase

___ ___ ___ ___ ___ yrs.________%

I.

Professional, administrative, tech

nical, and clerical employees, pri

vate sector, United States (1)

30.1

n. Federal Civil Service, Grade 16,

Sept. 1972 to Sept. 1976 (2)

34.4

III. Georgia agency heads not under State Commission on Compensation, July 1973 to July 1976, average for 12 depart ments or agencies (3)
IV. Georgia Merit System A. High Level positions, Grade 27 and 28, July 1973 to July 1977 (4) B. Lower level positions, Grades 6,7,8, July 1973 to July 1977 (5)

29.0
29.4 32.0+

V.

Beginning teacher, T-4 certificate,

Georgia public schools, "State sched

ule," Sept. 1972 to Sept. 1976, in

27.4

cluding normal step increases (6)

A. Beginning salaries compared,

Sept. 1972 and Sept. 1976

18.5

VI. State Trooper, Georgia (7)

69.8

VII. School bus driver, Georgia

14.3

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Table footnotes: (1) From national surveys conducted annually by the U. S. Bureau of Labor Statis
tics; the private sector. (2) Assumes progress by employee during time interval from Step 1 to Step 5 within
the pay grade. (3) Includes the Departments of Human Resources, Natural Resources, Community
Development, Public Safety, Transportation, Office of Planning & Budget, and six others. (4) Assumes progress by employee from Step 3 to 7 within each pay grade over time
interval. (5) Assumes progress by employee from Step 1 to 5 within each pay grade over time
interval. (6) Based on years of service with maximum of 14 as ceiling. (7) Assumes progress to rank of "Trooper, First Class" and a step increase on Merit
System schedule.
To a majority of the Commission, it appeared that State officials and members of the judiciary whose salaries are under its jurisdiction have been singled out for a denial of salary relief. This should not be the case. The majority felt that some increase was called for on grounds of simple justice. Salaries should be sufficient to make public service attractive to high caliber people.
Another factor pointing to the need for salary relief, at least in the view of a major ity, is the fact that the State of Georgia is presently paying many people salaries con siderably above those which fall within the State Commission on Compensation's jurisdic tion. The Commission could find no justification for these disparities. We do not refer here to salary differentials of minor magnitude; rather, we have in mind numerous instances of salaries to department heads and professors which are seven to ten thousand dollars above those of the officials whose compensation we review. Yet the officials under the Commission's purview head up some of the most important activities performed by the State of Georgia. Understandably, these officials feel these salary differentials keenly and look to the Commission and the General Assembly for relief.
In view of these factors, a majority of the Commission felt that some upward adjust ment in salaries is required now. In the case of the Governor and the Lieutenant Gover nor, a majority thought these offices should be paid salaries of $60,000 and $30,000 per annum, respectively, taking cognizance of the heavy inroads of past inflation as well as the burdens of the office. However, in view of the expressed wishes of the incumbents that there be no increases at this time, the Commission recommends no change in their current compensation.
For the Adjutant General, the Commission recommends that he continue to receive pay and allowances under the same procedure as is now provided by law. This means that he will continue to be compensated according to similar rank in the U. S. Army.
For the other officials within its jurisdiction, the Commission recommends the follow ing annual salaries effective July 1, 1977. The proposed new salaries represent a 12 Vz% increase, rounded to the nearest $5.

Executive Branch
Commissioner of Agriculture Attorney General State Auditor Comptroller General Director of Corrections Commissioner of Labor
This shall include any compensation received from the United States

39,375 45,000 36,565 39,375 36,565 39,375

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Government and the amount of State funds paid shall be reduced by the amount received from the United States Government. Board of Pardons and Paroles, each member Public Service Commission, each member State Revenue Commissioner State Superintendent of Schools Secretary of State Director of Veterans Service This shall include any compensation received from the United States Government, and the amount of State funds paid shall be reduced by the amount received from the United States Government. Commissioner of Department of Banking and Finance Commissioner of Department of Administrative Services
Legislative Branch
Each member of the General Assembly Each member of the General Assembly shall also receive an expense allow ance of $36 per day as provided by law. (to be effective in 1979 per constitutional amendment ratified in 1976)
Speaker of the House of Representatives The Speaker shall also receive the salary and allowances authorized as a member of the General Assembly, (to be effective in 1979 per consti tutional amendment ratified in 1976)
President Pro Tempore of the Senate The President Pro Tempore of the Senate shall also receive the salary and allowances authorized as a member of the General Assembly, (to be effective in 1979 per consti tutional amendment ratified in 1976)
Speaker Pro Tempore of the House The Speaker Pro Tempore of the House of Representatives shall also receive the salary and allowances authorized as a member of the General Assembly, (to be effective in 1979 per consti tutional amendment ratified in 1976)
Judicial Branch
Each Justice of the Supreme Court Each Judge of the Court of Appeals Each Superior Court Judge
Each Superior Court Judge shall also

33,750 39,375 36,565 39,375 39,375 36,000
36,565 36,565 8,100
20,025
3,150
3,150
45,000 44,440 36,565

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receive any supplement paid to him by the county or counties of his judicial circuit as may be provided by law. Each Superior Court Judge shall also receive reimbursement of travel expenses as provided by law.

Each District Attorney Each District Attorney shall also receive any supplement paid to him by the county or counties of his judicial circuit as may be provided by law. Each District Attorney shall also receive reimbursement of travel expenses as provided by law.

31,500

NOTE:

Commissioners voting for the above salary schedule: James H. Blanchard, Alan S. Gaynor, Howell Hollis, Herbert H. Mabry, Edward D. Smith.
Commissioners voting against the above salary schedule: Barbara T. Muntean, Hobby Stripling, Owen Westbrook.
Commissioners absent: W. O. DuVall, Edward M. Mclntyre.* Commissioner abstaining: James M. Wood, Jr.**

*Messrs. DuVall and Mclntyre state that had they been present, they would have voted for the adoption of the foregoing salaries.

**Commissioner Wood was recently elected to serve in the House of Representatives, beginning the next session. He refrained from voting to avoid any conflict of interest.

Boards and Commissions

For Boards and Commissions, we recommend that the compensation as now provided by law be continued without change.

Mileage Reimbursement

The State Commission on Compensation recommends that members of the General Assembly receive the same mileage reimbursement rate when their automobiles are used in the conduct of State business as do other employees.

Respectfully yours,

STATE COMMISSION ON COMPENSATION

/s/Charles L. Gowen, Chairman /s/Edward D. Smith, Vice Chairman /s/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 Resolu tion of the House:

HR 2. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Council of the 87th, Vaughn of the 57th, Knight of the 67th, Lee of the 72nd and Edwards of the 110th: A RESOLU TION to notify the Governor that the GeneralAssembly has convened; and for other purposes.

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The President has appointed as a Committee to notify the Governor on the part of the Senate the following Senators:
Starr of the 44th, Foster of the 50th, Russell of the 10th, Fincher of the 54th, Dean of the 31st and Brantley of the 56th.

The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

HR 5. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Connell of the 87th, Vaughn of the 57th, Knight of the 67th, 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 11, 1977, 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 Repre sentatives.

Pursuant to the provisions of HR 5, the Speaker appointed as a Committee on the part of the House, the following members thereof:
Representatives Adams of the 79th, Baugh of the 108th, Lane of the 81st, Daugherty of the 33rd, Evans of the 84th, Hatcher of the 131st, and Phillips of the 91st.

HR 6. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Connell of the 87th, Vaughn of the 57th, Knight of the 67th, 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, 1977, 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 Repre sentatives.

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Pursuant to the provisions of HR 6, the Speaker appointed as a Committee on the part of the House, the following members thereof:
Representatives Beck of the 148th, Chance of the 129th, Dent of the 85th, Rush of the 121st, Gammage of the 17th, Sizemore of the 136th, and Peters of the 2nd.

By unanimous consent the rules were suspended to permit the following Bills and Resolutions of the House to be introduced, read the first time and referred to the commit tees:

HB 1. By: Representative Harris of the 8th: A BILL to provide for the Georgia Building Authority, through the Department of Administrative Services in addition to any other appropriations heretofore or hereafter made, a supplementary appro priation for the remainder of Fiscal Year ending June 30, 1977, in connection with Georgia Building Authority Project No. 39Y; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HB 2. By: Representatives Long of the 142nd, Keyton of the 143rd, Collins of the 144th, Matthews of the 145th, and Veazey of the 146th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia State Warehouse Act" approved Dec. 22, 1953, as amended, so as to provide a maximum surety bonding requirement of $100,000.00 for each warehouse licensed pursuant to the Act; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.

HB 3. By: Representatives Hatcher of the 131st, Collins of the 144th, Snow of the 1st, Castleberry of the lllth, Egan of the 25th, Keyton of the 143rd, Hudson of the 137th, Hutchinson of the 133rd, and Adams of the 79th: A BILL to amend the Code of Georgia of 1933, as amended, so as to strike in its entirety Code Title 92, relating to public revenue, as amended, and substitute in lieu thereof a new Code Title 92, relating to public revenue; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 4. By: Representatives Harris of the 8th, Rainey of the 135th, Carrell of the 75th, Ross of the 76th, Collins of the 144th, and Phillips of the 120th: A BILL to repeal Code Section 35-708, relating to the requirement that the tax receiver of each county shall obtain and keep statistics of the blind, as amended; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 5. By: Representatives Harris of the 8th, Rainey of the 135th, Carrell of the 75th, Ross of the 76th, Collins of the 144th, and Phillips of the 120th: A BILL to repeal Code Chapter 92-52, relating to the requiring of tax collectors to prepare and keep special or occupational tax digests, procedures connected with prepar ing and maintaining special or occupational tax digests, and remittances of delinquent taxes; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 6. By: Representatives Harris of the 8th, Rainey of the 135th, Carrell of the 75th, Ross of the 76th, Collins of the 144th, and Phillips of the 120th: A BILL to repeal Code Section 92-5801, relating to the application of the provisions of

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Code Chapter 92-58; to repeal Code Section 92-5803, relating to when special or occupation taxes become delinquent; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 7. By: Representatives Harris of the 8th, Rainey of the 135th, Carrell of the 75th, Ross of the 76th, Collins of the 144th, and Phillips of the 120th: A BILL to repeal an Act entitled "An Act to amend an Act relating to the taxing of cigars, cigarettes, little cigars, cherootes and stogies" so as to provide that each such tax stamp or other indication of the payment of the tax shall show the amount of tax paid; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 8. By: Representatives Harris of the 8th, Rainey of the 135th, Carrell of the 75th, Ross of the 76th, Collins of the 144th, and Phillips of the 120th: A BILL to repeal Code Section 92-111, relating to the ad valorem tax for sinking fund for retirement of State bonds and to meet appropriations, as amended by Para graph 2 of Section 2 of an Act approved March 28, 1935; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 9. By: Representatives Harris of the 8th, Rainey of the 135th, Carrell of the 75th, Ross of the 76th, Collins of the 144th, and Phillips of the 120th: A BILL to repeal an Act entitled "An Act to provide for the redemption of real estate sold at tax sales by municipal authorities; and for other purposes."; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 10. By: Representatives Harris of the 8th, Rainey of the 135th, Carrell of the 75th, Ross of the 76th, Collins of the 144th, and Phillips of the 120th: A BILL to repeal an Act entitled "An Act to impose and fix a license of one thousand dollars on each person collecting rents or fees on copyrighted music, and radio programs, in each county in Georgia."; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 11. By: Representatives Harris of the 8th, Rainey of the 135th, Carrell of the 75th, Ross of the 76th, Collins of the 144th, and Phillips of the 120th: A BILL to repeal Code Section 92-2309, relating to double tax for failure to make returns; to repeal Code Chapter 92-66, relating to double taxation and procedures for imposing or relieving double tax; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 12. By: Representatives Harris of the 8th, Rainey of the 135th, Carrell of the 75th, Ross of the 76th, and Collins of the 144th: A BILL to repeal Code Section 92-7305, relating to penalty or default tax on corporations where there is no special provision and to require that such defaulters be triply taxed; to repeal Code Section 92-7306, relating to penalty or default tax on foreign insurance companies, foreign bank agencies, and express companies; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 13. By: Representatives Harris of the 8th, Rainey of the 135th, Carrell of the 75th, Ross of the 76th, Collins of the 144th, and Phillips of the 120th: A BILL to

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repeal Code Section 92-3902, relating to license fees imposed on itinerant shows and peddlers; to repeal Code Section 92-3902, relating to the one-year term of such licenses required by Code Section 92-3902; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 14. By: Representatives Harris of the 8th, Rainey of the 135th, Carrell of the 75th, Ross of the 76th, Collins of the 144th, and Phillips of the 120th: A BILL to repeal an Act authorizing the State Revenue Commissioner to furnish informa tion 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, approved April 25, 1969; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 15. By: Representatives Harris of the 8th, Rainey of the 135th, Carrell of the 75th, Ross of the 76th, Collins of the 144th, and Phillips of the 120th: A BILL to repeal an Act entitled "An Act to provide for exemption of taxation to the owner of personal property; to fix the amount of such exemption; to provide for the time and manner of exempting said personal property; to provide for personal property application blanks; and for other-purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 16. By: Representatives Harris of the 8th, Rainey of the 135th, Carrell of the 75th, Ross of the 76th, Collins of the 144th, and Phillips of the 120th: A BILL to repeal Code Section 92-6306, relating to the requirement that tax receivers enter names in full upon the tax digest; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 17. By: Representatives Harris of the 8th, Rainey of the 135th, Carrell of the 75th, Ross of the 76th, Collins of the 144th, and Phillips of the 120th A BILL to repeal Code Section 40-602, relating to the forbidding of the Secretary of State to speculate in wild lands; to repeal Code Section 40-1508, relating to the fur nishing of list of wild lands by the Comptroller General and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 18. By: Representatives Harris of the 8th, Rainey of the 135th, Carrell of the 75th, Ross of the 76th, Collins of the 144th, and Phillips of the 120th: A BILL to repeal Code Section 92-106, relating to the taxation of property owned by tran sient persons; to repeal Code Section 92-107, relating to the defining of tran sient persons; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 19. By: Representatives Irvin of the 23rd, Carnes of the 43rd, and Evans of the 84th: A BILL to amend Code Title 46, relating to garnishment, as amended, so as to provide for judicial supervision and for approval of certain affidavits; to provide for certain affidavits, their contents and how and before whom made; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 20. By: Representatives Phillips of the 91st, and Hudson of the 137th: A BILL to amend Code Title 74, relating to parent and child, as amended, so as to provide

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for the termination of parental and custodial rights in certain cases where the parent or guardian is convicted of the offense of cruelty to children; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 21. By: Representatives Phillips of the 91st, Hudson of the 137th, and Karrh of the 106th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 26-9, relative to defenses to criminal liability, as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to justification as a defense; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 22. By: Representatives Phillips of the 120th, Ross of the 76th, Karrh of the 106th, Rowland of the 119th, Clifton of the 107th, Howell of the 140th, and Greer of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System of Georgia, approved March 19, 1943, so as to provide creditable service for accumulated days of State allotted forfeited sick and personal or profes sional leave; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 23. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Carlisle and Mostiler of the 71st: A BILL to provide for the regulation of the quality of water in Georgia's public water systems which are used to provide the public with piped water for human consumption; to designate the Division of Environmental Protection of the Department of Natural Resources as the State agency to administer the provi sions of this Act; to provide for the enforcement of drinking water rules and regulations; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.

HB 24. By: Representatives Howell of the 140th, and Bray of the 70th: A BILL to amend Title 34A of the Code of Georgia, said Title being known as the Georgia Municipal Election Code, as to provide for no campaign activities within two hundred and fifty feet of a polling place; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 25. By: Representatives Howell of the 140th, and Bray of the 70th: A BILL to amend the Campaign and Financial Disclosure Act, approved March 5, 1974, so as to change certain campaign disclosure report filing requirements under section 6(d) of said Act; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 26. By: Representatives Howell of the 140th, and Bray of the 70th: A BILL to amend Title 34 of the Code of Georgia, said Title being known as the Georgia Election Code, so as to provide for no campaign activities within two hundred and fifty feet of a polling place; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 27. By: Representatives Howell of the 140th, and Bray of the 70th: A BILL to amend Title 34 of the Code of Georgia, said Title being known as the "Georgia Election Code", so as to provide that the Secretary of State shall disseminate certain information concerning primaries and elections to candidates for federal and state office and Probate Judges; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 28. By: Representative Howell of the 140th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the sheriff of Early County upon an annual salary, approved Feb. 16, 1966, so as to provide that the annual salary of the sheriff of Early County shall be fixed by the governing authority of Early County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 29. By: Representative Howell of the 140th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a small claims court in certain counties of this State, approved Mar. 10, 1966, so as to change the provisions relating to the jurisdiction of said court; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 30. By: Representative Howell of the 140th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Clerk of the Superior Court of Miller County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation, so as to change the compensation of the clerk for his services as Clerk of the State Court of Miller County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 31. By: Representatives Howell of the 140th, Collins of the 144th, Lee of the 72nd, and Phillips of the 120th: A BILL to amend Code Section 92-6905, relating to qualifications of members of county boards of tax assessors, as amended, so as to remove therefrom certain persons who shall be ineligible to serve as members of county boards of tax assessors; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 32. By: Representatives Lee, Johnson, Benefield and Wood 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; to fix a time at which he shall begin his term of office; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 33. By: Representatives Howell of the 140th, and Bray of the 70th: A BILL to amend Code Section 34-1704 relating to venue in election contests, so as to change the procedure for determining which judge shall preside over an election con test; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 34. By: Representatives Howell of the 140th, and Bray of the 70th: A BILL to amend Title 34A of the Code of Georgia, said Title being known as the Georgia Municipal Election Code, so as to provide for municipal primaries and elections held in conjunction with general primaries and elections; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 35. By: Representatives Howell of the 140th, and Bray of the 70th: A BILL to amend Title 34 of the Code of Georgia, said Title being known as the Georgia Election

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Code, so as to provide a procedure for certain electors to receive assistance in voting; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 36. By: Representatives Howell of the 140th, and Bray of the 70th: A BILL to amend Title 34A of the Code of Georgia, said Title being known as the Georgia Municipal Election Code, so as to provide a procedure for certain electors to receive assistance in voting; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 37. By: Representative Smith of the 42nd: A BILL to amend Code Title 68B, relating to motor vehicle driver's licenses, so as to provide exemptions to persons tempo rarily 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 38. By: Representatives Egan of the 25th, Beckham of the 89th, and Williamson of the 45th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Retailers' and Con sumers' Sales and Use Tax Act" approved Feb. 20, 1951, so as to provide for a bracket system for the collection of the three percent State sales and use tax; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 39. By: Representative Egan of the 25th: A BILL to repeal Code Section 113-107, relating to regulation of charitable devises by any person leaving a wife or child, or descendants of child; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 40. By: Representative Egan of the 25th: A BILL to amend the "Campaign Financing Disclosure Act" so as to provide clarification; to provide that certain persons who serve as officers of political parties shall be ineligible to serve as members of the State Ethics Commission; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 41. By: Representative Egan of the 25th: A BILL to provide for the creation of tax service districts within any county of this State having a population of 600,000 or more according to the U.S. Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census; to provide for the applicability of this Act; to provide for definitions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 42. By: Representatives Castleberry of the lllth, and Edwards of the 110th: A BILL to amend an Act providing minimum salaries for the tax collectors and tax commissioners of the various counties within the State of Ga., so as to change the provisions relating to the calculation of county population and minimum salaries for certain tax collectors and tax commissioners; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

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HB 43. By: Representatives Glover of the 32nd, and Egan of the 25th: A BILL to create a board of tax assessors in all counties of this State having therein the greater part of a municipality with a population of more than 300,000 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.

HB 44. By: Representative Glover of the 32nd: A BILL to amend Code Section 84-207, relating to the qualifications of applicants for certification as certified public accountants, as amended, so as to authorize the substitution of certain experi ence as an employee of the Ga. State Department of Audits and Accounts or the U.S. General Accounting office in lieu of the practical experience in public accounting presently required; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 45. By: Representative Stone of the 138th: A BILL to provide the circumstances under which a gross receipt tax may be levied by the various counties of this State; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 46. By: Representative Stone of the 138th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 88-19, relating to regulations of hospitals and related institutions, as amended, so as to require public hospitals to adopt policies and procedures to assure the availability and presence of certain personnel for the evaluation and treatment of medical emergencies; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

HB 47. By: Representatives Wall of the 61st, Harris of the 60th, and Phillips of the 59th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the State Court of Gwinnett County, approved March 24, 1937 so as to abolish the position of special investigator for the solicitor of the State Court of Gwinnett County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 48. By: Representatives Wall of the 61st, and Harris of the 60th: A BILL to amend Code Section 74-111, relating to reports of child abuse by physicians, treating personnel, institutions and others, as amended, so as to require day care per sonnel to make reports of suspected child abuse; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 49. By: Representatives Wall of the 61st, and Harris of the 60th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 26-23, relating to crimes involving abuse of governmental office, as amended, so as to provide that the appointment or employment of certain relatives by elected officials of a political subdivision shall be unlawful; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 50. By: Representative Wall of the 61st: A BILL to amend Code Section 87-201, relat ing to notice of election on issue of bonds by political subdivisions, as amended, so as to provide that where an election is held relating to bonds for the con struction or equipping of schoolhouses, the local board of education shall be required to publish a statement of the school district's finances and a summary

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explaining the need for such additional schoolhouse facilities; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 51. By: Representatives Wall of the 61st, Baugh of the 108th, and Parham of the 109th: A BILL to authorize the discontinuance of life-sustaining procedures for certain adult persons in the event of a terminal condition and upon a writ ten directive requesting such discontinuance; to provide a short title; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

HB 52. By: Representative McKinney of the 35th A BILL to amend an Act reincorporating the City of Atlanta in the Counties of Fulton and DeKalb, so as to delete the provision allowing directors of departments to appeal their suspension or removal from office by the mayor to the council; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 53. By: Representative McKinney of the 35th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Fulton County so as to change the provisions pro viding for the filling of vacancies; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 54. By: Representatives Culpepper of the 98th, Walker of the 115th, Watson of the 114th, Waddle of the 113th, Evans of the 84th, Cox of the 141st, Birdsong of the 103rd, and Tuten of the 153rd: A BILL to amend Code Section 34-1307, relating to prohibition of certain campaign activities within a certain distance of polling places, as amended, so as to prohibit the solicitation of signatures for petitions within a certain distance of polling places on any primary or elec tion day; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 55. By: Representatives Long of the 142nd, Patten of the 149th, Collins of the 144th, Veazey of the 146th, and Matthews of the 145th: A BILL to amend an Act regulating the sales, operations, practices and procedures of grain dealers, so as to exempt from the licensing and bonding provisions contained therein those grain dealers already in compliance with the licensing and bonding require ments of the Georgia State Warehouse Act, as amended; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.

HB 56. By: Representatives Cooper, Wilson and Kaley of the 19th, Harrison, Isakson, and Nix of the 20th, and Burruss and Housley of the 21st: A BILL to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Powder Springs, Ga., so as to delete from said charter those provisions providing for the repeal of the charter under certain circumstances; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 57. By: Representatives Parham of the 109th, Baugh of the 108th, Noble of the 48th, Clark of the 55th, Richardson of the 52nd, and Marcus of the 26th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 79A-4, relating to pharmacists, as amended, so as to provide for the substitution of certain generic and brand name drugs; to provide for recording of substitutes; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

HB 58. By: Representatives Stone of the 138th, Harris of the 8th, Foster of the 6th, Harrison of the 20th, Dover of the llth, Wheeler of the 152nd, Taggart of the 125th, Jones of the 126th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act providing minimum salaries for clerks of the superior courts, so as to change the mini mum salaries; to change the provisions relating to clerks who also serve as clerks of other courts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HR 7-58. By: Representative Egan of the 25th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide requirements relative to the provision of services and taxation in connection therewith by counties of this State having a population of 600,000 and to authorize the General Assembly to provide by law for the revision or modification of such requirements and for other matters relative thereto; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HR 8-58. By: Representatives Glover of the 32nd, Adams of the 36th, Carnes, Horton and Greer of the 43rd, Felton of the 22nd, Pilewicz of the 41st, McKinney of the 35th, and Nichols of the 27th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide the circumstances under which the author ity and obligation of the governing authorities of counties which have wholly or partly within their boundaries a city of not less than 200,000 population to levy a tax for educational purposes not to exceed 1 2 mills on all property located within the county, upon request of the boards of education of such coun ties shall be terminated; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HR 9-58. By: Representative Culpepper of the 98th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the exemption from ad valorem property taxation of certain commercial nursery stock; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HR 10-58. By: Representatives Adams of the 36th, Carnes, Horton and Greer of the 43rd, Felton of the 22nd, Pilewicz of the 41st, McKinney of the 35th, Glover of the 32nd, and Nichols of the 27th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution to create within Fulton County the Fulton County Industrial District; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HR 11-58. By: Representative Stone of the 138th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amend ment 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.

HR 12-58. By: Representative Howell of the 140th: A RESOLUTION compensating Mrs. Mildred C. Hobbs; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

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HR 13-58. By: Representatives Johnston, Tolbert and Butler of the 56th, Clark of the 55th, Childs of the 51st, Lenderman of the 53rd, and others: A RESOLUTION creating the DeKalb County Police Retirement System Study Commission; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 59. By: Representatives Marcus of the 26th, Hudson of the 137th, and Parham of the 109th: A BILL to amend Code Section 88-304, relative to hearings in connection with administrative procedure under the "Georgia Health Code", so as to provide that a county board of health is authorized to direct its director, or the director's appointee, to conduct certain hearings and to vest such with certain necessary powers, ancillary to that function; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

HR 14. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Connell of the 87th, Daugherty of the 33rd, Vaughn of the 57th, Lee of the 72nd, and others: A RESOLUTION expressing regrets at the passing of Honorable Robert H. Farrar; and for other purposes.

HR 15. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Hamilton of the 31st and others:

A RESOLUTION
Expressing sorrow and regret at the passing of Miss Janette Hirsch; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Miss Janette Hirsch, the beloved Assistant Clerk of the House of Repre sentatives, passed away on December 18, 1976, at the age of 66; and
WHEREAS, she was born in Atlanta on March 25, 1910, attended school in the Atlanta City School System and also attended Georgia State College for Women at Milledgeville; and
WHEREAS, she was an employee of the Board of Education of the City of Atlanta from 1930 to 1941 and taught at Bass Junior High School where she knew and assisted a number of past and present members of the House; and
WHEREAS, she was an employee of the Georgia Department of Public Safety from 1941 to 1948, during which time she served on a special assignment to the House of Representatives; and
WHEREAS, she was a full-time employee of the Clerk's Office in the House of Repre sentatives from 1948 until her retirement on April 1, 1975; and
WHEREAS, Jenny, as she was affectionately known by her colleagues in State Government, devoted her entire life to the service of her State and was honored in a ceremony in the Governor's Office in 1974, where she received the Faithful Service Award for dedicated public service of over 40 years; and
WHEREAS, she was responsible for many of the progressive measures utilized in the Clerk's Office, such as the First Reader sheets, Composite Status and others; and
WHEREAS, she was largely responsible for the efficient manner in which the Clerk's Office operated, and through the years worked diligently and many long hours in order

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to perform her duties and make the legislative process easier for members of this Body; and
WHEREAS, her many acts of kindness and consideration towards Representatives and all others who frequent the Clerk's Office made her a favorite of all those who were fortunate enough to know her; and
WHEREAS, her fellow employees in State Government, particularly those in the Legislative Branch, held her in high esteem; and
WHEREAS, she was loved by the members of this Body, and those members and her host of friends throughout the State are deeply sorrowful at her passing and will sorely miss her during the coming years; and
WHEREAS, the members of this Body know that she will be missed most by the members of her family and by her faithful friend and co-worker, Amelia Smith, Assistant Clerk of the House of Representatives; and
WHEREAS, she is survived by a sister, Mrs. Simon Froug of Atlanta, and a brother, Mr. Jack Hirsch of Tampa, Florida, and several nieces and nephews.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this Body hereby express their deep sorrow at the passing of Miss Janette Hirsch, Assistant Clerk of the House of Representatives, and extend their heartfelt sympathy to the members of her family.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby instructed to transmit an appropriate copy of this Resolution to the family of Miss Janette Hirsch and an appropriate copy to Miss Amelia Smith.

HR 16. By: Representative Linder of the 44th: A RESOLUTION designating Georgia Dental Health Day; and for other purposes.

HR 17. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Coleman of the 118th, Colwell of the 4th, Rainey of the 135th, Lane of the 81st, and others: A RESOLUTION expressing regrets at the passing of Honorable Williamson S. Stuckey, Sr.; and for other purposes.

The following oath of office was administered to Representative-elect Dixon of the 151st by Judge Osgood Williams of the Atlanta Judicial Circuit.

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 judgement, be most conducive to the interests and prosperity of this State.
I further swear or affirm that I am not the holder of any public money due this State, unaccounted for, that I am not the holder of any office or trust under the Govern ment 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/Representative Harry Dixon 159th District January 10, 1977

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The following communication was received and read:

Secretary of State State Capitol Atlanta
30334
January 7, 1977
Honorable Glenn Ellard Clerk, House of Representatives State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Dear Jack:
I am transmitting to you herewith a certified list of those persons registered in the Docket of Legislative Appearance as of January 7, 1977, being numbered 1 through 120, in accordance with Act No. 1294 (H.B. 1210), 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

I, Ben W. Fortson, Jr., Secretary of State of the State of Georgia, do hereby certify, that the seven pages of photographed matter hereto attached contain the names and addresses of those persons (numbered 1 through 120), 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 1977 Session of the Georgia General Assembly as of Friday, January 7, 1977, in accordance with Act No. 1294, Georgia Laws, 1970, as the same appears of file and record in this office.

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 7th day of January, in the year of our Lord One Thousand Nine Hundred and Seventy-Seven and of the Independence of the United States of America the Two Hundred and first.

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

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THOSE REGISTERED IN THE DOCKET OF LEGISLATIVE APPEARANCE

1977

1. Ed Deaton Georgia Association of Educators 2900 Britt David Road Columbus, Georgia 31904

2. Gene Dyson Georgia Business and Industry ,18Q^ 1 Wacsi*htiinog"ton S&treet. , Sc.wW. Atlanta, Georgia 30303

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James N. Parkman Georgia Business and Industry
Association 181 Washington Street, S.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30303
George L. DeMore Georgia Business and Industry
Association 181 Washington Street, S.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Jerry R. Griffin Georgia Municipal Association 220 - 10 Pryor St. Building Atlanta, Georgia 30303
James R. Loyd Georgia Business and Industry
Association 181 Washington Street, S.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Bill Hardman Hardman & Stuckey Suite 100 1380 West Paces Ferry Rd., N.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30327
Mary Anne Whatley Apartment Owners and Managers
Association 5600 Roswell Road, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30342
Salvador M. Guzzardi The Peoples League of Voters 631 Sheppard Road Stone Mountain, Georgia 30083
10. Ervin W. Goodroe Building Material Merchants Association 1009 Jernigan Street Perry, Georgia 31069
11. Harold E. Davidson Lieutenant Colonel, USAF (Ret.) Georgia Retired Officers Association, Inc. 1713 Council Bluff Drive, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30345
12. Cheryl Deaner Gay Pride Alliance 1326 McLendon Avenue, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30307
13. Mayor Letchwich Watkins City of Ellijay 133 Lucille Avenue Ellijay, Georgia 30540

14. Julian B. Rosenthal Registered Agent American Association of Retired Persons National Retired Teachers Association 37 Olde Ivy Square Atlanta, Georgia 30342
15. Fred J. Cramer Georgia Federation of Teachers, AFT/AFL-CIO 6065 Roswell Road, N.E. Suite 724 Atlanta, Georgia 30328
16. Herman Spence Georgia Home Furnishings Assn. 14C1 Atlanta Merchandise Mart Atlanta, Georgia 30303
17. Mrs. Vita R. Ostrander Registered Agent National Retired Teachers Association American Association of Retired Persons (Joint Committee) 1839 Mt. Royal Drive, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30329
18. H. Alien Moye Georgia Federation of Young Republicans 301 Fulton County Courthouse Atlanta, Georgia 30303
19. Cheatham F. Hodges, Jr. Georgia Catholic Conference 206 7th Street Augusta, Georgia 30902
20. Gil Robison Gay Pride Alliance 3018 Shenandoah Valley Rd., N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30345
21. Barry Barrentine Georgia State Racing Assn. 3300 Buckeye Road Northside Air Terminal Suite 722 Atlanta, Georgia 30341
22. Marion F. Mundy Georgia State Racing Assn. 5320 Roswell Road Apt. K4, Roswell Mews Atlanta, Georgia 30328

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23. Jim Morrison Georgia Wildlife Federation
4019 Woburn Drive Tucker, Georgia 30084

34. Tom Stribling Pfizer, Inc. 4360 Northeast Expressway Doraville, Georgia 30340

24. Reverend Ted Clark Self 1742 Willis Mill Road Atlanta, Georgia 30311

35. Bob Finney Pfizer, Inc. 4360 Northeast Expressway Atlanta, Georgia 30340

25. Francis L. Solomon Self 357 Forrest Avenue, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30312
26. F. Thomas Longerbeam Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Association of the United States, Inc. 1700 Commerce Drive Suite 101 Atlanta, Georgia 30318
27. Harry H. Foster Georgia State Association of Power Engineers 661 Whitebird Way Fairburn, Georgia 30213
28. Wayne Stanford Georgia Retail Food Dealers Assn. P. O. Box 10551 Atlanta, Georgia 30310
29. C. H. Wofford Georgia State Firemen's Assn., Inc. Post Office Box 1623 Decatur, Georgia 30030

36. Joseph R. Hitchcock Georgia Crushed Stone Assn. 3050 Presidential Drive Suite 202 Atlanta, Georgia 30340
37. W. M. (Bill) Alexander City of Atlanta City Hall Atlanta, Georgia 30303
38. Alfred Hazel, Sr. Laborers International Union of North America 4001 Lakemont Drive College Park, Georgia
39. Jane M. Zinn Young Republicans 3217 Cedar Creek Parkway Decatur, Georgia 30033
40. Dorothy Tracy League of Women Voters of Ga. 3272 Peachtree Road, N.E. Suite 353 Atlanta, Georgia 30305

30. Frank L. Carter

41. Judge G. Sisk

Georgia Textile Manufacturers

National Association of Retired

Association, Inc.

& Veteran Railway Employees

2640 National Bank of Georgia Bldg.

390 Lake Drive

Atlanta, Georgia 30303

Hapeville, Georgia 30354

31. S. L. Harris Self 357 Forrest Avenue, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30312
32. Rev. Fred Williams Laborers International Union of North America 1069 Forrest Valley Drive, S.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30354

42. Marion Hudson Georgia Tax Payers Federation P. O. Box 14 Fairburn, Georgia 30213
43. George Brownlee, Jr. Georgia Tax Payers Federation 3861 Highway 166 Douglasville, Georgia 30135

33. Steve McWilliams Georgia Business and Industry Association 181 Washington Street, S.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30303

44. Richard H. Kimberly Kimberly-Clark Corporation Executive Suite 3390 Peachtree Road, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30326

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45. Howard R. Siggelko Inland Container Corporation 4815 Mead Road Macon, Georgia 31208
46. J. Roger Sumner Inland Container Corporation P. O. Box 5463 Rome, Georgia 30161
47. Elmer George Georgia Municipal Assn. 220 - 10 Pryor Street Building Atlanta, Georgia 30303
48. June W. Rowland Georgia Nurses Association 770 Shannon Lane Woodstock, Georgia 30188
49. Ed Sumner Georgia Municipal Assn. 220 - 10 Pryor Street Building Atlanta, Georgia 30303
50. Barbara Nicholson Professional Association of Georgia Educators Mercer University Macon, Georgia 31207
51. RonE. Widener Georgia Independent Automobile Dealers Association 200 Wendell Court Suite 207 Atlanta, Georgia 30336
52. J. W. Scott Georgia Association of Educators 2943 LaVista Way Decatur, Georgia 30033
53. Jim Calvin Georgia Municipal Association 220 - 10 Pryor Street Building Atlanta, Georgia 30303
54. Ed W. Miles Georgia Savings and Loan League 1616 William-Oliver Building Atlanta, Georgia 30303

Forsyth County National Assn. of Independent
Insurers 112 N. Main Street Gumming, Georgia 30130
57. James M. Christian CIBA 4439 Shelborne Drive Chamblee, Georgia 30341
58. Linda G. Womack Georgia Electric Membership Corporation 148 Cain Street Suite 845 Atlanta, Georgia 30303
59. Coy R. Johnson Registered Agent Georgia Assn. of Life Insurance Companies National Association of Independent Insurers 112 North Main Street Gumming, Georgia 30130
60. Dorothy P. Spence Georgia Association, American Institute of Architects 2525 Peachtree Center Bldg. 230 Peachtree Street, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30303
61. Roy W. Sockwell Christian Science Committee on Publications 3379 Peachtree Road, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30326
62. John P. Langsfeld Independent Insurance Agents of Georgia 1252 West Peachtree St., N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30309
63. John F. Chambless Associated General Contractors of America (Ga. Branch) 147 Harris Street, N.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30313

55. Will Dixon

64. Carol Ann Dalton

Dixon Consultant & Advisor

Georgia Hospital Association

1352 Bankhead Avenue, N.W.

92 Piedmont Avenue, N.E.

Apartment 1

Atlanta, Georgia 30303

Atlanta, Georgia 30318

65. W. A. Robinson

56. Emory Lipscomb

W. A. Robinson and Associates

Registered Agent

1836 Meadowglades Drive

Sawnee Electric Membership Corp.

Decatur, Georgia 30032

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66. Aubrey T. Villines, Jr. Georgia Nurses Association 269 10th Street Atlanta, Georgia 30309
67. Bill Talmadge The Coca-Cola Co. 310 North Avenue Atlanta, Georgia 30301
68. Mel Steely American Association of University Professors Route 10, Box 171 Carrollton, Georgia 30117
69. James L. Hutto Georgia Highway Contractor's Association, Inc. 92 Luckie Street, N.W. Valley Forge Bldg., Suite 1102 Atlanta, Georgia 30303
70. Anne H. Patrick DeKalb Community College 945 N. Indian Creek Drive Clarkston, Georgia 30021
71. W.Wayne Scott DeKalb Community College 945 N. Indian Creek Drive Clarkston, Georgia 30021
72. Travis E. Weatherly DeKalb Community College 945 N. Indian Creek Drive Clarkston, Georgia 30021
73. Robert H. Evans Georgia Chamber of Commerce Executives Association Box 577 Toccoa, Georgia 30577
74. Clint G. Sweazea Air Transport Association c/o Delta Airlines Hartsfield International Airport Atlanta, Georgia 30320
75. Bettye M. Lowe Adoption Revision Committee 591 West Paces Ferry Road, N.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30305
76. Doris van Veelen Adoption Revision Committee 1513 Thornhill Court Dunwoody, Georgia 30338

77. Frances Pauley Georgia Poverty Rights Organization 943 Clifton Road, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30307
78. Dr. Lewis C. Loveless Metro Clinic 4280 Loveless Drive Ellenwood, Georgia 30049
79. Lithangia S. Robinson Georgia Association of Educators 2880 Valley Heart Drive, N.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30318
80. Jack S. Schroder, Jr. Georgia Hospital Association Haas-Howell Building Atlanta, Georgia 30303
81. Kenneth Diffenderfer Sierra Club Box 118, Old Virginia Union City, Georgia 30291
82. Glenn Newsome Georgia Association of Educators 3951 Snapfinger Parkway Decatur, Georgia 30035
83. Robert R. Christian Georgia Association of Educators 3951 Snapfinger Parkway Decatur, Georgia 30035
84. Thomas C. Watson Independent Bankers Association of Georgia 350 E. Paces Ferry Rd., N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30305
85. Margie Britt Georgians United for Education 2723 Canna Ridge Circle, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30345
86. Willie Bolden American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO, Local 1644 Suite 211 133 Luckie Street, N.W. Bona Alien Building Atlanta, Georgia 30303
87. T. H. Resseau, Jr. Georgia Milk Producers, Inc. 419 W. Marion Street Eatonton, Georgia 31024

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88. William A. Moore Georgia Milk Producers, Inc. 2493 Highland Drive Conyers, Georgia 30207
89. Rudolph Clark Georgia Milk Producers, Inc. Route 1 Murrayville, Georgia 30564
90. Don Tomlinson Georgia School Boards Assn. 4 Cardinal Drive Newnan, Georgia 30263
91. Frank D. Roberts Georgia State Fraternal Order of Police 4010 Manor House Drive, N.E. Marietta, Georgia 30062
92. O'Lester J. Kinard Employment Opportunities P. O. Box 5528 Atlanta, Georgia 30307
93. Elinor Metzger League of Women Voters of Fulton County Suite 202 1372 Peachtree Street Atlanta, Georgia 30309
94. Myrtle Davis League of Women Voters of Fulton County Suite 202 1372 Peachtree Street Atlanta, Georgia 30309
95. Pam Prochnow League of Women Voters of Fulton County Suite 202 1372 Peachtree Street Atlanta, Georgia 30309
96. J. Robert Watson Fulton Federal Savings & Loan Association P. O. Box 1077 Atlanta, Georgia 30301
97. Gerald Busbee First National Bank of Atlanta 2 Peachtree Street Atlanta, Georgia 30302
98. Steve Nimmer Registered Agent 3M

Ga. Automobile Assn. Ga. Farm Equipment Assn. P. O. Box 269 Blackshear, Georgia 31516
99. Phil Paradice Georgia Savings & Loan League 1616 William-Oliver Building Atlanta, Georgia 30303
100. Dr. Charles Adamson Georgia Chiropractic Assn. 2160 East Lake Road, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30307
101. Dr. Dupree Jordan Association of Colleges and Universities in Georgia 3121 Maple Drive, N.E. Suite Two Atlanta, Georgia 30305
102. Roger Buerki Sierra Club 499 Lyle Drive Marietta, Georgia 30067
103. Phyllis Fraley Georgia Motor Club 6 East Pine Circle, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30305
104. Mike Witter Georgia Motor Club 1100 Spring Street Atlanta, Georgia 30309
105. Bob Bullington United Transportation Union Post Office Box 80763 Chamblee, Georgia 30366
106. John W. Cox, Sr. Georgia Assn. of Realtors, Inc. 2751 Buford Highway, N.E. 8th Floor Atlanta, Georgia 30324
107. Jack W. Houston Georgia Association of Petroleum Retailers Post Office Box 639 Decatur, Georgia 30031
108. Herbert C. Green United Automobile Workers Union Suite 131 1280 Winchester Parkway, S.W. Smyrna, Georgia 30080

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109. Charlie Templeton Medical Association of Georgia 938 Peachtree Street, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30309
110. Charles L. Skinner Georgia Motor Trucking Association 500 Piedmont, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30308
111. Frank E. Coggin Registered Agent Municipalities (6th District) Georgia Hotel-Motel Association Georgia Auto Dealers Association The Harrison Company 201 Victoria Lane Hapeville, Georgia 30354
112. SkiBashinski Registered Agent Ga. Funeral Directors Assn. Ga. Motorcycle Dealers Assn. Ga. Automatic Merchandising Council Surveying & Mapping Society of Ga. Ga. Auto and Truck Wreckers Assn. Suite 123 3009 Rainbow Drive Decatur, Georgia 30034
113. Ruth Garretson DeKalb League of Women Voters 4215 Newcomb Road Decatur, Georgia 30034

114. Victor J. Impeciato Georgia Restaurant Association 2263 Peachtree Road, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30309
115. Jesse W. Curlee Georgia Textile Manufacturers Assn. 2640 National Bank of Ga. Bldg. Atlanta, Georgia 30303
116. Bryce Holcomb Georgia Soft Drink Association 197 Club Drive Gainesville, Georgia 30501
117. Mrs. John A. Dunaway Stop ERA 4904 Lake Forrest Drive, N.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30342
118. Tom Boiler National Bank of Georgia 34 Peachtree Street, N.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30301
119. Stephen Day Young Democrats of Georgia 3554 Buford Highway, N.E. Apt. 1 Atlanta, Georgia 30329
120. W. Fitzgerald Georgia Asphalt Pavement Assn., Inc. 3445 Peachtree Road, N.E. Suite 879 Atlanta, Georgia 30326

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

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia Tuesday, January 11, 1977

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.
Adams, Marvin Anderson, W. Argo, B. Auten, D. Bargeron, E. Battle, Joe Baugh, W.E. Beck, J.M. Beckham, B. Benefield, J. Birdsong, K. Bishop, S. Bolster, P. Bray, C.A. Buck, T.B. Burruss. A.L. Burton, J. Canty, H. Carnes, C. Carrell, B. Cason.G.
Castleberry, D. Chance, G. Childers, E.M. Childs, P. Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton, A.D. Coleman, T. Collins, M. Colwell, C.H. Connell, J.

Cooper, B.
Cox, W.E. Crosby, T. Culpepper, B. Daniel, G. Daugherty, J.C. Davis, B. Dent, R.A. Deveaux, C. Dover, Bill Egan, M.J. Elliott, E.H. Evans, W.D. Felton, D. Foster, P.W. Foster, R.L. Galer, M. Gaminage, L. Gignilliat, A. Glanton, Tom Greene, J. Ham, B. Hamilton, Mrs.G. Hanner, B. Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Hatcher, C.F. Hawkins, J. Hays, F.,Jr. Hill, B.L. Holmes, Bob Home, F.

Housley, E. Howell, M. Hudson, Ted Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Isakson, J. Jackson, J.D. Jessup, Ben Johnson, G. Johnson, P. Johnson, W.Rud. Johnston, J.
Jones, B. Jones, Herb Kaley, M. Karrh, R. Keyton, J.W. Kilgore, T.M. Knight, N.G.
Lane, Dick Lane, W.J. Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Linder, J. Logan, H. Long, W.K. Looper, M. Lord, J. Lucas, D.E. Mann, C.C. Marcus, S.J. Matthews, D.R. McCollum, H.

McDonald, L.
Milford, B. Money, J. Mostiler, J.L. Mullinax, E.G. Murray, B. Nessmith, P.E. Nichols, M. Nix, K. Noble, Bill Oldham, L. Owens, R.D. Parham, B.E. Patten, G.C. Patten, R.L. Peters, R.G. Phillips, L.L. Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R. Pilewicz, G. Pinkston, F.C. Rainey, H. Ralston, E. Ramsey, T. Randall, W.C. Reaves, H.L. Richardson, E. Robinson, C. Ross, Ben B. Rowland, J.R. Rush, Dewey Russell, J. Scott, A.

Sizemore, E. Smith, V.B.
Snow, Wayne.Jr. Steinberg, C.
Stone, R. Swann, D. Taggart, T.
Thompson, A.W. Tolbert, T. Toles, E.B. Townsend, K.V. Triplett, Tom Truluck, R.
Tucker, R.M. Tuten, J. Twiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R. Veazey, M. Waddle, T.W. Walker, L. Wall, V. Ware, J.C. Watson, R.H.,Jr. Wheeler, Bobby White, J. Whitmire, D. Williams, R. Williamson, G. Wilson, J.M. Wood, J. Wood, J. T. Mr. Speaker

Prayer was offered by the Reverend Nat Long, Pastor, First United Methodist Church, Conyers, Georgia.

Representative Milford of the 13th, 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.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were intro duced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:

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HB 60. By: Representatives Williams of the 54th, Smyre of the 92nd, Brown of the 34th, Thompson of the 93rd, Randall of the 101st, Glover of the 32nd, Clark of the 55th, Deveaux of the 28th, Scott of the 37th, 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.

HR 18-60. By: Representative Clark of the 13th: A RESOLUTION compensating Mr. and Mrs. Luther Dwain Free for the death of their daughter, Judy Diane Free; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HB 61. By: Representatives Rowland of the 119th, Phillips of the 120th, Parham of the 109th, Baugh of the 108th, and Stone of the 138th: 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 ("Catastrophic Health Insurance Act"); to provide for legislative purpose; to provide defini tions; to mandate availability of certain catastrophic health insurance cover age; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

HB 62. By: Representative Hutchinson of the 133rd: A BILL to provide a new charter for the City of Smithville in the County of Lee; to provide for the incorporation and powers of said City; to provide for the governing body of said City; to pro vide for the executive branch; to provide for the judicial branch; to provide for elections; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 63. By: Representative Hutchinson of the 133rd: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Leesburg, Georgia, so as to expand the corporate limits of said City; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 64. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, McDonald of the 12th, Adams of the 79th, Hudson of the 137th, Harris of the 60th, Rush of the 121st, Pinkston of the 100th, Dover of the llth, Irvin of the 10th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Public School Employees' Retirement System so as to authorize certain persons to be employed as public school employees, to become members and to establish prior service credits under the Retirement System; 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 1 HB 2 HB 3 HB 4

HB 5 HB 6 HB 7

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HB 8 HB 9 HB 10 HB 11 HB 12 HB 13 HB 14 HB 15 HB 16 HB 17 HB 18 HB 19 HB 20 HB 21 HB 22 HB 23 HB 24 HB 25 HB 26 HB 27 HB 28 HB 29 HB 30 HB 31 HB 32 HB 33 HB 34 HB 35 HB 36 HB 37

HB 38 HB 39 HB 40 HB 41 HB 42 HB 43 HB 44 HB 45 HB 46 HB 47 HB 48 HB 49 HB 50 HB 51 HB 52 HB 53 HB 54 HB 55 HB 56 HB 57 HB 58 HB 59 HR 7-58 HR 8-58 HR 9-58 HR 10-58 HR 11-58 HR 12-58 HR 13-58

The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 20. By: Representatives Howell of the 140th, Johnson of the 72nd, Collins of the 144th, Patten of the 149th, Rush of the 121st, and others: A RESOLUTION congratulating the Honorable L. L. "Pete" Phillips on the occasion of his birth day; and for other purposes.
HR 21. By: Representatives Taggart of the 125th, Jones of the 126th, Chance of the 129th, Triplet! of the 128th, Gignilliat of the 122nd, and others: A RESOLUTION commending Honorable Dunbar Harrison; and for other purposes.
HR 22. By: Representative Watson of the 114th: A RESOLUTION commending the Warner Robins High School Demons Football Team; and for other purposes.
HR 23. By: Representatives Jackson of the 9th, Whitmire of the 9th, and Wood of the 9th: A RESOLUTION commending the Red, White and Blue Theatre of Gainesville Junior College; and for other purposes.
HR 24. By: Representatives Buck of the 95th, Thompson of the 93rd, Cason of the 96th, Galer of the 97th, Bishop of the 94th and others: A RESOLUTION expressing regrets at the passing of Honorable James W. Woodruff, Jr.; and for other purposes.
HR 25. By: Representatives Richardson of the 52nd and Hawkins of the 50th: A RESO LUTION expressing regrets upon the passing of Mr. Kenneth O. Alford; and for other purposes.

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HR 26. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Whitmire of the 9th, Wood of the 9th, and Jackson of the 9th: A RESOLUTION relative to the suspension of Atlanta Braves owner Ted Turner; and for other purposes.

Representative Harris of the 8th District, Chairman of the Committee on Appropria tions, 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 follow ing recommendations:
HB 1 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Colemanof the 118th Secretary
By unanimous consent, the rules were suspended to permit the following Bill of the House to be introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee on Appropria tions:
HB 94. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, 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 1976-77, known as the "General Appropriations Act", approved March 25, 1976 (Ga. Laws 1976, p. 785), so as to change certain appropriations for the fiscal year 1976-77; to make language and other changes; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
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 5. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Connell of the 87th, Vaughn of the 57th, Knight of the 67th, Lee of the 72nd and Edwards of the 110th: A RESOLU TION 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 pur poses.
The President has appointed a Committee of Escort to notify the Governor on the part of the Senate the following Senators:
Banks of the 17th, English of the 21st, Riley of the 1st, Foster of the 50th, Overby of the 49th, Gillis of the 20th and Starr of the 44th.
The Speaker announced the House in recess until 11:45 A.M.
The Speaker called the House to order.
The hour of convening the Joint Session, pursuant to HR 5, having arrived, the

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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.

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:

STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS OF
GOVERNOR GEORGE BUSBEE
Lieutenant Governor Miller, Speaker Murphy, Ladies and Gentlemen of the General Assembly. It has been a year since I formally discussed with you the condition of our State. It has been a special year in our history....and a significant year for the South.
My predecessor and your former colleague was chosen by this Nation as its Chief Executive. All of us prayerfully extend to him our best wishes as he works to establish a new order and a new policy in Washington.
I think it's fair to speculate that when historians of the future write about America and the South they will label 1976 as a pivotal year....a peg in history on which to hang large and small events.
The political events of 1976 symbolize that a tide of change has been blowing across America...the kind of change that has economic as well as political meaning. It affects the South most directly and is especially focused in our State. Whether we welcome these events and trends...whether we regret them...or try to view them with indifference...one thing is certain...it would be a major oversight to try to assess the State of our State without recognizing that we have a different posture than we've ever had before in the national scheme of things.
Partly because of a special brand of progress that has been growing in this City and State for the last two decades., partially because of some favorable historical forces over which none of us has any control...and partially because of the national political develop ments of last year......our people.....our way of handling public matters......our customs.......will be viewed for awhile as being symbolic of our region.........and perhaps more importantly as symbols of a country that has at long last united its states in fact as well as in name.
As we proceed in this Session with the practical business of operating the State government.....setting State policy.....and allocating State resources......let us all be fully conscious of this extra dimension of our responsibility.
Before we get into a discussion of the affairs of State government.....! want to congratulate all of you on your electoral successes last Fall. For those of you who took the oath of office for the first time in these Chambers yesterday.......! especially want to congratulate you and welcome you into State government.
To those of you who are returning after serving one or many terms...and this group includes the closest friends I've ever had. .let us remember again this year that while our Constitution wisely assigns separate roles to the Executive and Legislative Branches of government....we have a common duty to the people.
During this administration we have worked in a climate of mutual respect. I have not shifted Executive decisions to the Legislature nor avoided responsibility for those decisions.

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We have not played the game of trying to label one branch of government as the "spending" branch and another as the "saving" branch.
We have not played the "credit" game to see who gets political credit for popular causes....and the political blame for unpopular decisions.
That spirit of cooperation....that willingness to work together...is a major factor in the sound condition of our State today.....and I want you to know that I appreciate the job you've done.
Again this Session I pledge my cooperation...and I ask for yours. Again this Session may we not be rivals for power.....but let us be partners in progress.
I have placed on your desk this morning a 160 page Policy Statement. In a sense this is an accounting to you and the people of the State of my management of the Execu tive Branch of State government.
I hope you will read it with some attention because it is a more complete recital of the condition of your State than would be practical for me to give in these remarks.
On Thursday I will present to you a summary of the budget which I have proposed. Once again my budget proposal is the cornerstone of my program for this Session. In both my budget and non-budget proposals.....! have tried to tailor a program which is in phase with our economic recovery.
I believe a national recovery has begun....but we must proceed with caution and fiscal responsibility must be the prevailing principle of this Session.
During the Special Session of 1975 and in the last regular Session we used an expres sion a lot which is not very poetic....but it's very descriptive of the process we went through. We looked at all the requests for appropriations and said we had "to bite the bullet". Since the early Fall I've been looking at requests once more and looking at reve nues....and I have to advise you that this is not the Session to lose your taste for "the bullet".
But it will be a session...! believe....in which we don't have to spend all of our time and effort just keeping our governmental house in order.......and we can begin to look a little further into the future.
The first year of my administration was in every sense of the word an austerity year. We had to tread water. We had to cut employees.....we had to cut out every frill we could uncover....we had to close parks.....to delay road maintenance....to cancel the kindergarten expansion we worked for....and to delay salary adjustments.
During the first half of 1976 we continued those austerity measures and in the last half of the year....we began a cautious transition out of the period of austerity.
I'm trying to make sure that we don't resume some of our pre-austerity habits. We're going to add employees only when I'm convinced that the job can't be done with what we have. We have tried very hard to eliminate the old attitude that the way you get ahead in government is to play the game called "build up your bureau".
As we move away from the term "austerity program" let us carry with us some of the lessons of that period. Let us convey to every State employee, whether his rank is high or low, that he will be judged by the job he does....not by his title...the size of his staff....the size of his office....or the size of his budget.
Today State finances are in good order....our credit worthiness....our standing in the financial community....are all good.
Because we had unity of purpose during a period of economic difficulty we avoided financial pitfalls which would have impaired our financial standing for generations to come. That is an accomplishment of which we can all be proud.

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But as we start a new Session today...two years into this administration....those of us who will together write the record of this administration....want that record to reflect more than that we avoided mistakes. We want it to reflect more than that we operated the machinery of government well.
We want it to reflect that even though we were an administration of limited resources...we were an administration of vision. We want it to reflect that with our limited resources we left some sign posts to a brighter future.
With our limited resources we can't start a lot of expensive new programs this year...but within practical limits we can break some new ground....and we can look ahead and try to identify some of the practical tools that will be needed for good government...and provide those tools.
During this Session we need to begin the long and crucial process of revising our State Constitution.
The State Constitution goes deep to the roots of effective government. Ours has served us rather well through the years, but through a long series of piecemeal amend ments we have built up a highly complex document with a patchwork of legal provisions, many of which are antiquated.
As we all know, there have been repeated attempts during the last 15 years to revise the State Constitution. Experience has shown the virtual impossibility of successfully amending the Constitution in one comprehensive effort.
But last November the people approved an editorial revision of the Constitution which now makes it possible for us to come to practical terms with the revision process.
We can and we should now proceed to modernize the Constitution Article by Article on a schedule which is orderly and workable. This, of course, is a major undertaking. It will be necessary for the State government and the people to face up to some searching questions.
I will give you just two examples of the kind of questions we must be prepared to deal with in revising the Constitution. In the area of governmental operations....we should ask is it necessary and proper for us to continue to use the mechanism of "authorities" to operate various State facilities? In a broader sense....is our system of taxation...particularly our methods and concept of ad valorem taxation as equitable as any system we can prescribe?
In my judgment the key to a successful Constitution revision effort is to have an efficient and credible management mechanism to plan the revision schedule....to choose the order of submission of the Articles to the people....to focus public attention and support upon the process.
I believe the best management mechanism would be a Select Committee created by a joint Resolution of the House and Senate which would include the top elected officials of all three branches of the State government.
I would think a realistic goal to set would be to have substantially completed the process after submitting proposed Amended Articles to the people in three different Gen eral Elections.
I hope you will join me in a strong commitment to the long delayed task of modern izing our Constitution.
Last year at this time I told you that we needed to take some directional bearings in the field of education to try to determine where we are now...and which way we are headed. In the last year we've been doing that. The Lt. Governor and I are chairing a Task Force which has worked with the Department of Education and all the educational interests in the State to make an appraisal of our progress in education.

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What has come out of the Task Force is a set of practical recommendations that call for some catching up...as well as for breaking some new ground.
The top priority of the Task Force was the need for continued progress toward a statewide kindergarten program. There can be no serious doubt that a kindergarten pro gram is the foundation upon which real excellence in education must be built.
I have recommended continued expansion of our kindergarten program.
I would like to say at this point that all of us who participate in the political process are accused from time to time of crusading for those causes that have appeal to the voters. I'll confess that I'm a crusader for kindergarten.
I want the record to show that education is the top priority of my administration...and I'm not going to rest until we are well on our way to having a kindergarten program so that not only the children of the upper class who go to private kindergarten...and not only the few children from deprived families who are in the "headstart" program but all the young people of this State can start to school with as good a chance of success as any other boy or girl in America.
I hope you will join me in that commitment and I hope you will look closely at all the proposals in my education package.
Government will not rise above the quality of people who comprise it. Administration will not be any better than administrators. Education can be no better than educators. That's why I believe the expenditures I am proposing for salary adjustments are prudent expenditures.
I am talking today about fixing a course for the future...and we want that to be a steady course of improvement.
That won't be possible without talented employees and teachers. To keep the salaries of these public servants so low that we can't command talent would simply be poor eco nomics.
You will have before you this Session some legislation dealing with lobbying. I believe we can perfect a bill that will strike a proper balance between the right of any citizen to express his position on legislation...and the right of the public to know who has a spe cial interest in legislation and how far that interest goes.
One of the matters to which I have devoted a great deal of time during my adminis tration has been economic development. What do we mean when we use the term "eco nomic development"? It has a broad range of implications...but basically it means provid ing those things that make it possible for the people of the State to have a better life. Education is a part of it...transportation is a part of it....the quality of government is a part of it....the number of industrial jobs in the State and the number of tourist dollars spent in the State....are big parts of it.
There are no effective gimmicks in the economic development process....there are no magic formulas by which State government can drastically speed up the process. It's a highly competitive enterprise that has to be worked at every day of every year. We are working at it in this administration.

The program I have submitted reflects an increased commitment to funding economic development efforts including an increased emphasis on tourism. In addition to that commitment I will ask you to approve the creation of an Institute of International Com merce to be operated in conjunction with the World Congress Center...and I hope you will signify by your support for these programs that the State of Georgia has a strong...meaningful commitment to economic development.
We need to break some new ground in the area of government operations by adopting

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a proposal which is known as a Sunset law. This is a concept which recognizes that a government agency may not need or deserve perpetual existence just because it was a good idea at the time of its creation. For too long it has been easier to give birth to a government agency than to bury one.
The Bill I am suggesting will initially apply to a limited number of occupational licensing boards and if the process proves workable....we should enlarge it in the future.
(As you know, a few years ago we adopted the Sunshine law and it has become one of the most talked about statutes in our Code...and I hope you will devote some attention to this Sunset law. But I want to say parenthetically right here that if anybody introduces a Bill and calls it the Sunrise law...I'm going to veto it on the grounds that we have carried this terminology far enough.)
I recommend to you that we break some new ground in the wise use of our natural resources by adopting this Session a Surface Water Management Act.
This legislation will establish an orderly and sensible method of regulating the with drawal and diversion of large quantities of water from our streams. Our water supply is one of our most precious natural resources and I urge you to favorably consider this legislation.
You will have before you a recommendation to remove the Medicaid Program from the Human Resources Department. This recommendation is the culmination of many months of effort. In carrying out the mandate which you gave me last year to make an internal reorganization of the Human Resources Department....! determined the size and complexity and nature of the Medicaid Program is such that its operation and manage ment is a distinct kind of undertaking from the management of the other programs in the Department.
I am therefore recommending that you approve the measure to make it an independ ent agency and I believe this will be a major step in the continuation of the process of making a responsible, businesslike operation out of our Medicaid Program.
A strong State depends upon the strength of its local communities and local govern ments. I am a believer in the principle of local determination.....without State interfer ence.
But I don't think the State can afford to stand aloof from local government and local problems. Once again it is a question of finding the proper balance.
When the town of Plains found itself befallen with new problems and opportunities we put together a special task force to coordinate the State's effort to help with local problems. We don't have an agency that has as its main mission bridging the gap between what the State has and what local governments need.
The Intergovernmental Relations Council, which is made up of representatives of counties, cities and the legislature, has identified this as a real need of State government.
I am going to submit a proposal to you to remove the Community Affairs Bureau from the Department of Industry and Trade and give it this responsibility as an agency. This will not require any additional administrative support but it will give local govern ments an effective, continuing bridge to State government.
On this matter of the State's interest in and relationship to local problems...! want to make a somewhat unusual request of one particular legislative delegation.
I make this request of the delegation from Fulton County because any thoughtful observer would agree that the governmental health and vitality of your county is a major factor in the health and vitality of Georgia. It is the domicile of State government and a focal point for our economy.

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During the two years of my administration, I have repeatedly been asked by local officials, citizens and some legislators to have the State play a role in dealing with the complex local problems which confront a modern urban county which Fulton has become.
These suggestions have ranged from "abolish Atlanta", to "expand Atlanta", to "build a wall around Atlanta".
In listening to the suggestions I've received it would be easy to think that the State is being asked to reconcile the irreconcilable and solve the insoluble.
Yesterday and today some of you have given me copies of bills that affect Fulton County and raise extremely complex questions about financing local government.
It has been suggested to me on numerous occasions that it would be responsible for me to appoint a special Commission of legislators and citizens and to have the State pro vide some staff support for a thorough, meaningful study of government services in Fulton County which would lead to a set of recommendations as to how those services should be provided.
I hold no brief for any particular solution to these problems. But I know from twenty years experience in this Capitol that a study is worthless unless the people who have to vote on it want it and have confidence in the way it originates.
I'm not looking for unanimity....but before we allocate the resources to do this study I would like to have a good faith expression from those of you in the delegation that serious use will be made of this study and that it won't just gather dust on a shelf.
If this is something that you want done for your County I will assure you of my best efforts to appoint a fair and impartial commission and to see that it has the necessary staff to conduct a high quality study.
In closing let me say that its more than political politeness that prompts me to say that I have a high respect and almost a reverence for these Chambers and what they represent.
For twenty years, I've seen the needs and aspirations of the people converge here in the plain spoken words of men and women....from small towns....cities...from the farms and factories of Georgia.
I've seen you and your predecessors work hard in these Chambers...and fight hard....not just for bills but for ideals.
That's why I begin another year in State government with a great deal of enthusiasm and excitement and faith in the future of our State.

The Lieutenant Governor announced the Joint Session dissolved.

The Speaker called the House to order.

Representative Vaughn of the 57th moved that the house do now adjourn until 10 o'clock, tomorrow morning and the motion prevailed.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia Wednesday, January 12,1977

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. Adams, Marvin Anderson, W.
Argo, B. Auten, D. Bargeron, E. Battle, Joe
Baugh, W.E. Beck, J.M. Beckham, B. Benefield, J. Birdsong, K.
Bishop, S. Bray, C.A. Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. Burton, J. Butler, D. Canty, H. Carlisle, J.
Carnes, C. Carrell, B.
Cason, G. Castleberry, D. Chance, G.
Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton, A.D. Coleman, T. Collins, M.
Colwell, C.H. Connell, J.

Cooper, B. Cox, W.E. Crosby, T.
Culpepper, B.
Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C. Davis, B. Dent, R.A. Deveaux, C.
Dover, Bill Edwards, W. Evans, W.D.
Felton, D. Foster, P.W. Foster, R.L. Galer, M. Gammage, L. Gignilliat, A. Glanton, Tom Greene, J. Ham, B. Hanner, B. Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Hatcher, C.F. Hawkins, J. Hays, F.,Jr. Hill, B.L. Holmes, Bob Home, F. Horton, G.T. Housley, E.

Howell, M. Hudson, Ted Hutchinson, R.S. Irvin, J.
Isakson, J. Jackson, J.D. Jessup, Ben Johnson, G.
Johnson, P. Johnson, W.Rud. Johnston, J. Jones, B. Jones, Herb
Kaley, M. Karrh, R. Kemp, R. Keyton, J.W. Kilgore, T.M. Knight, N.G. Lane, Dick Lane, W.J.
Lee, W.J.(Bill) Lenderman, M. Linder, J. Logan, H.
Long, W.K. Looper, M. Lord, J, Lucas, D.E. Mann, C.C. Marcus, S.J. Matthews, D.R. McCollum, H.

McDonald, L. Milford, B.
Money, J.
Mostiler, J.L. Mullinax, E.G. Murray, B. Nessmith, P.E. Nichols, M.
Nix, K. Oldham, L. Owens, R.D. Parham, B.E.
Patten, G.C. Patten, R.L. Peters, R.G. Phillips, L.L. Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R. Pilewicz, G. Pinkston, F.C. Rainey, H. Ralston, E.
Ramsey, T. Randall, W.C. Reaves, H.L. Richardson, E.
Robinson, C. Ross, Ben B. Rowland, J.R. Rush, Dewey Russell, J. Scott, A. Sizemore, E.

Smith, V.B. Smyre, C. Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Steinberg, C. Stone, R. Swann, D. Taggart, T. Thompson, A.W.
Tolbert, T. Toles, E.B. Townsend, K.V. Triplett, Tom Truluck, R.
Tucker, R.M. Tuten, J. Twiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R. Veazey, M. Waddle, T.W. Walker, L. Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. Watson, H.H.,Jr. Wheeler, Bobby White, J. Whitmire, D. Williams, R. Williamson, G. Wilson, J.M.
Wood, J. Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

Prayer was offered by the Reverend Charles Q. Carter, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Jonesboro, Georgia.

Representative Milford of the 13th, 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 65. By: Representative Walker of the 115th: A BILL to amend Code Section 69-318, relating to sale of municipal property, as created by an Act approved Mar. 5, 1976 so as to'authorize the sale by municipalities of certain real property in established industrial parks or in municipally designated industrial develop ment areas; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HB 66. By: Representatives Walker of the 115th, Culpepper of the 98th, Foster of the 6th, and Karrh of the 106th: A BILL to amend Code Section 30-217, relating to subsequent cohabitations and the effect as to permanent alimony, so as to provide that the voluntary cohabitation of the wife with another person shall annul and set aside all provisions made for permanent alimony, either by deed or decree; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 67. By: Representatives Walker of the 115th, Culpepper of the 98th, Foster of the 6th, and Karrh of the 106th: A BILL to amend Code Section 30-202.1, relating to the grant of attorney's fees in cases involving alimony or divorce so as to provide that the grant of such fees is within the sound discretion of the court, except that the court shall consider the financial circumstances of the wife, as well as those of the husband; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 68. By: Representatives Lane of the 40th, Hudson of the 137th, Carnes of the 43rd, and Adams of the 36th: A BILL to require certain swimming pools to be sur rounded by fences or barriers; to provide for a definition; to designate certain unfenced swimming pools as dangerous instrumentalities for purposes of appli cation of the doctrine of attractive nuisance; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

HB 69. By: Representatives Lane of the 40th, Hudson of the 137th, Carnes of the 43rd, and Adams of the 36th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the establish ment of the Ga. Crime Information Center, so as to provide that criminal his tory record information on any candidate for party nomination or public office shall be a public record open for inspection by the public and by the news media; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 70. By: Representatives Lane of the 40th, Carnes of the 43rd, Hudson of the 137th, and Adams of the 36th: A BILL to regulate instructors in the martial arts; to provide for definitions; to create the Martial Arts Instructors Licensing Board and to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for the qualification, examination and licensing of martial arts instructors; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Human Relations & Aging.

HB 71. By: Representatives Lane of the 40th, Hudson of the 137th, Carnes of the 43rd, and Adams of the 36th: A BILL to provide for the submission of reports by the Governor to the General Assembly relative to the termination of executive agencies; to provide for a short title ("Executive Agencies Termination Act"); to provide for reports by the Governor; to provide for interim studies; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HR 19-71. By: Representatives Lane of the 40th, Adams of the 36th, Carnes of the 43rd, Smith of the 42nd, Hudson of the 137th, and Irvin of the 23rd: A RESOLU TION creating the Atlanta-Fulton County Tax Interpretation Study Commit tee; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 72. By: Representatives Keyton of the 143rd, and Long of the 142nd: A BILL to amend an Act creating a small claims court in certain counties in this State so as to change the jurisdiction of said courts; to change certain of the costs in said court; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 73. By: Representatives Parham of the 109th, Baugh of the 108th, and Long of the 142nd: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 47-10 relating to lobbying, so as to require certain State employees to register as lobbyists; to provide exceptions; to require State employees registered as lobbyists to record their attendance before committees and subcommittees of the General Assembly during business hours of the agency which employs them; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.

HB 74. By: Representatives Parham of the 109th, and Baugh of the 108th: A BILL to amend Code Title 56, relative to insurance, as amended, so as to provide a new chapter relating to catastrophic health insurance; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

HB 75. By: Representative McDonald of the 12th: 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 or on behalf of the Department or State; to provide for defraying the costs thereof; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 76. By: Representative McDonald of the 12th: A BILL to prohibit the operation on any public road or highway of any motor vehicle registered in this State 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 appearance; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 77. By: Representative McDonald of the 12th: A BILL to amend an Act known as

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the "Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Act", so as to provide that the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council shall be assigned to the Dept. of Public Safety; to provide for funding in connection therewith; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry.

HE 78. By: Representatives Carnes of the 43rd, Adams of the 36th, Hudson of the 137th, Pilewicz of the 41st, Smith of the 42nd, Bolster of the 30th, Lenderman of the 53rd, Dean of the 29th, and others: A BILL to amend the Gasoline Market ing Practices Act, approved April 13, 1973, so as to change and add definitions; to change and add certain provisions relating to what shall constitute viola tions; to provide for equitable relief; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 79. By: Representatives Tolbert, Johnston and Butler of the 56th, Linder of the 44th, Smith of the 42nd, Dover of the llth, Irvin of the 10th, Irvin of the 23rd, Williamson of the 45th, 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; to prohibit persons who are not public employees from inciting or influencing public employees to strike and to provide for penalties in connection therewith; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industrial Relations.

HB 80. By: Representatives Harris of the 60th, Wall of the 61st, and Phillips of the 59th: A BILL to provide a new Charter for the City of Norcross, Georgia, in the county of Gwinnett; to provide for corporate boundaries; to provide for maps and descriptions of the corporate boundaries; to provide for the corporate powers of the government of the City of Norcross to be exercised by the gov erning authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 81. 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 Special Judiciary.

HB 82. By: Representatives Beck of the 148th, Patten of the 149th, and Reaves of the 147th: A BILL to create and establish a telephone Authority for the City of Hahira; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 83. By: Representatives Beck of the 148th, and Patten of the 149th: A BILL to amend an Act entitled "Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways", so as to except certain vehicles from the requirement that metal protectors or substantial flex ible flaps be maintained on the rearmost wheels of certain motor vehicles; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 84. By: Representatives Baugh of the 108th, Parham of the 109th, Clark of the 55th,

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Cox of the 141st, Wall of the 61st, Cooper of the 19th, Long of the 142nd, and Rowland of the 119th: A BILL to amend an Act completely and exhaustively revising, superseding and consolidating the laws relating to the State Personnel Board and the State Merit System of Personnel Administra tion, so as to change the provisions relating to the duties and responsibilities of the State Commissioner of Personnel Administration; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.

HB 85. By: Representatives Baugh of the 108th, Parham of the 109th, Cox of the 141st, Wall of the 61st, Cooper of the 19th, Long of the 142nd, and Rowland of the 119th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia so as to change the provisions relating to the service neces sary for retirement; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 86. By: Representative Childers of the 15th: A BILL to amend Code Section 34-1402, relating to application for the absentee ballot, as amended, and Code Section 34A-1304, relating to application for the absentee ballot in municipal primaries and elections, as amended; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 87. By: Reprsentative Childers of the 15th: A BILL to amend an Act governing membership in labor organizations so as to provide that employers and labor organizations may enter into collective bargaining agreements authorizing the establishment and collection of a service or representation charge to employees covered by such agreements; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industrial Relations.

HB 88. By: Representative Childers of the 15th: A BILL to amend Code Title 34, relating to elections, as amended, so as to provide a new Code Chapter relating to ballot pamphlets containing arguments and information concerning certain proposed constitutional amendments; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 89. By: Representatives Burton of the 47th, Johnston, Butler and Tolbert of the 56th, Smith of the 42nd, Williamson of the 45th, Auten of the 154th, Noble of the 48th, Linder of the 44th, Clark of the 13th, and McCollum of the 134th: A BILL to amend the Campaign and Financial Disclosure Act, 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 90. By: Representatives Burton of the 47th, Hays and Snow of the 1st, Johnston of the 56th, Patten of the 146th, Money of the 5th, Noble of the 48th, Auten of the 154th, Owens of the 77th, and Phillips of the 59th: A BILL to amend an Act providing that buildings and facilities constructed in the State by the use of federal, State, county or municipal funds shall adhere to certain requirements in order to make such buildings and facilities accessible to the physically handicapped; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

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HB 91. By: Representatives Burton of the 47th, Hays and Snow of the 1st, Johnston of the 56th, Patten of the 146th, Smith of the 42nd, Noble of the 48th, Lane of the 40th, Williamson of the 45th, and others: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 34-7, relating to election districts and polling places, as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to the selection of polling places and the use of public buildings as polling places; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 92. By: Representatives Burton of the 47th, Johnston, Butler and Tolbert of the 56th, Noble of the 48th, Carnes of the 43rd, and Auten of the 154th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 27-4, relating to courts of inquiry and proceedings therein, as amended, so as to provide that the person causing a warrant to be issued for the arrest of another shall be required to pay court costs and attorney's fees incurred by the accused if it is determined that there was not sufficient cause for the warrant to be issued; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 93. By: Representatives Clark of the 55th, Marcus of the 26th, Noble of the 48th, and Richardson of the 52nd: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 79A-4, relating to pharmacists, as amended, so as to authorize pharmacists to substitute drug products with the same generic names under certain conditions; to provide definitions; to provide for practices, procedures, requirements and restrictions on the substitution of drugs; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

HB 95. By: Representatives Waddle of the 113th, Watson of the 114th, and Crosby of the 150th: A BILL to amend an Act making unlawful certain acts in connection with motor vehicle odometer readings, so as to make it unlawful for any person knowingly to bring into this State a motor vehicle which reflects a lower mile age than the motor vehicle actually has been driven due to adjustments to the odometer; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HB 96. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Carlisle of the 71st: A BILL to amend Code Section 68B-208, relating to the examination of applicants for driver's licenses, so as to provide that the Department shall make a provision for giving examinations at permanent drivers license examination stations; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HB 97. By: Representatives Richardson of the 52nd, Hawkins of the 50th, and Egan of the 25th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Metropolitan Area Planning and

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Development Commission in certain Standard Metropolitan Statistical Areas of this State so as to delete therefrom certain planning provisions relating to health facilities and services; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HB 98. By: Representatives Williams and Foster of the 6th: A BILL to amend an Act consolidating, amending and codifying the various Acts incorporating the City of Dalton in the County of Whitfield, as amended, so as to change the provi sions relative to the early retirement of certain employees pursuant to the city's Comprehensive and Unified Pension Plan; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 99. By: Representative Hatcher of the 131st: A BILL to provide the method for filling vacancies which occur in the membership of the Board of Education of Baker County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 100. By: Representatives Hatcher of the 131st, Russell of the 64th, Keyton of the 143rd, and Carrell of the 75th: A BILL to amend Code Section 92-3123, relating to income taxes due for members of armed forces upon death, so as to provide procedures for the determination of the date of death of members of the armed forces who are missing; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 101. By: Representatives Hatcher of the 131st, Russell of the 64th, Keyton of the 143rd, and Carrell of the 75th: A BILL to provide for the registration of income tax preparers; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 102. By: Representatives Hatcher of the 131st, Keyton of the 143rd, and Carrell of the 75th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 92-31, relative to the imposition, rate and computation of State income taxes and exemptions therefrom, as amended, so as to provide that common trust funds shall not be subject to income taxation; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 103. By: Representatives Hatcher of the 131st, Russell of the 64th, Keyton of the 143rd, and Carrell of the 75th: A BILL to amend Code Section 92-3002, relating to definitions of terms used in the income tax Act of 1931, as amended, so as to redefine the word "corporation"; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 104. By: Representatives Hatcher of the 131st, Russell of the 64th, Keyton of the 143rd, and Carrell of the 75th: A BILL to amend Code Section 92-3107, relating to the definition of Georgia taxable net income as amended, so as to disallow certain deductions from the Georgia taxable net income for contributions made to formerly exempt corporations and organizations; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 105. By: Representatives Hatcher of the 131st, Keyton of the 143rd, and Carrell of

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the 75th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 92-31, relating to the imposition, rate and computation of State income taxes, as amended, so as to provide for the taxation of real estate investment trusts; to provide for the taxation of regulated investment companies; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 106. By: Representatives Hatcher of the 131st, Russell of the 64th, Keyton of the 143rd, and Carrell of the 75th: A BILL to amend Code Section 92-3103, relating to the imposition of the State income tax upon fiduciaries, as amended, so as to provide that fiduciaries transacting, conducting, doing business or having an income within this State shall be subject to income tax; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 107. By. Representatives Hatcher of the 131st, Keyton of the 143rd, and Carrell of the 75th: A BILL to amend Code Section 92-3116, relating to the apportionment of the net income of railroad and public service corporations for income tax purposes, so as to provide for new procedures for the apportionment of certain income of certain public service corporations; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 108. By: Representatives Hatcher of the 131st, Russell of the 64th, Keyton of the 143rd, and Carrell of the 75th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 92-24, relating to license and occupation taxes of corporations, as amended, so as to provide that failure to pay tax shall preclude corporation's right to bring or maintain any action in the courts of this State; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 109. By: Representatives Hatcher of the 131st, Russell of the 64th, Keyton of the 143rd, and Carrell of the 75th: 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 unrelated debt-financed income shall be taxed as unre lated business income; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 110. 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; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 111. By: Representative Knight of the 67th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Employees Retirement System of Ga., so as to authorize certain members of the Trial Judges and Solicitors Retirement Fund to transfer service credits as a member of such fund to the credit of his membership in the Employees Retirement System; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HR 27-111. By: Representatives Castleberry of the lllth, Howell of the 140th, Hanner of the 130th, Cox of the 141st, McCollum of the 134th, Hutchinson of the 133rd, Buck of the 95th, and others: A RESOLUTION relative to the ApalachicolaChattahoochee-Flint waterway; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.

HR 28-111. By: Representative Lane of the 40th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amend ment to the Constitution so as to provide additional limitations relative to the operation of nonprofit bingo games and to authorize and direct the State Revenue Commissioner to promulgate rules and regulations controlling and regulating the operation of nonprofit bingo games; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HR 29-111. By: Representative Lane of the 40th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amend ment 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.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 112. By: Representatives Karrh of the 106th, Carrell of the 75th, Logan of the 62nd, Battle of the 124th, Gignilliat of the 122nd, Phillips of the 91st, Sizemore of the 136th, and others: A BILL to provide for the regulation of certain educa tional institutions and activities; to provide for a short title ("Post Secondary Educational Authorization Act"); and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on University System of Georgia.

HB 113. By: Representatives Watson of the 114th, Walker of the 115th, Waddle of the 113th, and Birdsong of the 103rd: A BILL to establish the Georgia Justic Courts Training Council; to provide a short title ("The Georgia Justice Courts Training Council Act"); and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 114. By: Representatives Watson of the 114th, Waddle of the 113th, and Walker of the 115th: A BILL to provide for a board of elections in certain counties; to define its powers and duties concerning primaries and elections; to provide a method for appointment, resignation and removal of its members; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 115. By: Representatives Mullinax of the 69th, Peters of the 2nd, Castleberry of the lllth, Waddle of the 113th, Hays of the 1st, Nessmith of the 82nd, and Clifton of the 107th: A BILL to provide that each municipality in this State having a population of 400,000 or more, according to the U.S. Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census, shall be required to provide minimum parking facilities at any airport operated by such municipality and serviced by commer cial airline carriers; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 116. By: Representatives Harris of the 8th, Rainey of the 135th, Carrell of the 75th, and Ross of the 76th: A BILL to repeal Code Section 92-204, relating to the exemption of toll bridges from property taxation; to repeal Code Section 92-205, relating to unlawful property tax exemptions by counties; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

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

HB 60 HR 18-60 HB 61
HB 62

HB 63 HB 64 HB 94

Representative Harris of the 8th District, Chairman of the Committee on Appropria tions, 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 follow ing recommendations:
HB 94 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, Coleman of the 118th Secretary

Representative Snow of the 1st District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 19 Do Pass, as Amended
Respectfully submitted, Snow of the 1st Chairman

Representative Adams of the 36th District, Chairman of the Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs - 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 28 HB 30 HB 47

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 56 Do Pass HR 13-58 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th Chairman

Representative Collins of the 144th District, Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted the following report:

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Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Ways and Means 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 42 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Collins of the 144th
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 6. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Connell of the 87th, Vaughn of the 57th, Knight of the 67th, Lee of the 72nd and Edwards of the 110th: A RESOLU TION 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 pur poses.

The President has appointed a Committee of Escort to notify the Governor on the part of the Senate the following Senators:
Senators Shapard of the 28th, Carter of the 14th, Bond of the 39th, Greene of the 26th, Evans of the 37th, Stephens of the 36th and Walker of the 19th.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolution of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 28. By: Representative Howell of the 140th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the sheriff of Early County upon an annual salary, approved Feb. 16, 1966, so as to provide that the annual salary of the sheriff of Early County shall be fixed by the governing authority of Early 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 30. By: Representative Howell of the 140th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Clerk of the Superior Court of Miller County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation, so as to change the compensation of the clerk for his services as Clerk of the State Court of Miller 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.

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HB 47. By: Representatives Wall of the 61st, Harris of the 60th, and Phillips of the 59th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the State Court of Gwinnett County, approved March 24, 1937 so as to abolish the position of special investigator for the solicitor of the State Court of Gwinnett 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.

By unanimous consent, HB 47 was ordered immediately transmitted to the Senate.

HB 56. By: Representatives Cooper, Wilson and Kaley of the 19th, Harrison, Isakson, and Nix of the 20th, and Burruss and Housley of the 21st: A BILL to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Powder Springs, Ga., so as to delete from said charter those provisions providing for the repeal of the charter 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.

HR 13-58. By: Representatives Johnston, Tolbert and Butler of the 56th, Clark of the 55th, Childs of the 51st, Lenderman of the 53rd, and others: A RESOLUTION creating the DeKalb County Police Retirement System Study Commission; 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 110, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

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

Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolu tions of the House and Senate:

SR 9. By: Senator Lester of the 23rd and the entire membership of the Senate: A RESO LUTION congratulating the Honorable Jimmy Carter upon his election as President of the United States and extending to him the best wishes and good will of the People of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.

SR 15. By: Senators Kennedy of the 4th, Tate of the 38th, Summers of the 53rd, Foster of the 50th, Overby of the 49th, and others: A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Alien L. Ault; and for other purposes.

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HR 16. By: Representative Linder of the 44th: A RESOLUTION designating Georgia Dental Health Day; 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 1. By: Representative Harris of the 8th: A BILL to provide for the Georgia Building Authority, through the Department of Administrative Services in addition to any other appropriations heretofore or hereafter made, a supplementary appro priation for the remainder of Fiscal Year ending June 30, 1977, in connection with Georgia Building Authority Project No. 39Y; and for other purposes.

The Speaker resolved the House into a Committee of the Whole for the purpose of considering HB 1, designating Representative Harris of the 8th as Chairman thereof.

The Committee of the Whole arose and through its Chairman reported HB 1 back to the House with the recommendation that the same Do Pass.

Representative Egan of the 25th moved that further consideration of HB 1 be post poned until February 2, 1977, immediately after the period of unanimous consents.

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

N Adams, G. N Adams, Marvin N Anderson, W. N Argo, B. N Auten, D. N Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. N Bishop, S. N Bolster, P. N Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben N Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D. N Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C. N Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. N Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. N Childs. P. Y Clark, Betty N Clark, L.
Clifton, A.D. N Coleman. T. N Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H. N Connell, J. N Cooper, B.

N Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. N Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G.
N Daugherty, J.C. Davis, B.
N Dean, D.C. N Dent, R.A.
Y Deveaux, C. Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill N Edwards, W.
Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H. N Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. N Galer, M. N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. N Greene, J. N Greer. J.W. NHam, B. N Hamilton, Mrs.G. N Manner, B. N Harris, B.B.,Sr. N Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F. N Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.,Jr. N Hill, B.L. N Holmes, Bob

Y Home, F. N Horton, G.T.
Housley, E. N Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, .Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. N Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. N Jones, Herb N Kaley, M. N Karrh, R.
Kemp, R. N Keyton, J.W.
Kilgore, T.M. N Knight, N.G. N Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick
Lane, W.J. N Lee, W.J.I Bill I N Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. N Logan, H. N Long, W.K.
Looper, M. Y Lord, J. N Lucas, D.E. N Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S. J.

N Matthews, D.R. N McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Milford, B. N Money. J. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. N Nichols, M. Y Nix, K. Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. N Owens, R.D. N Parham, B.E. N Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L. N Peters, R.G. N Phillips. L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips. W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H. N Ralston, E. N Ramsev, T. Randafl, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. N Robinson, C. N Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. N Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Scott, A.

Y Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. N Smith, V.B. N Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne.Jr. N Steinberg, C.
Stone, R. Y Swann, D. N Taggart, T. N Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V.
Triplet!, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. N Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. N Veazey, M. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. N Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. N Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. N Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 48, nays 112. The motion to postpone HB 1 was lost.

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The following amendment was read:
Representatives Lucas of the 102nd, Glover of the 32nd, Hill of the 127th and others move to amend HB 1 by adding a new Section 3 to read as follows:
"Section 3. The Office of Planning and Budget is hereby directed to insure minority participation in all phases of construction."
and by renumbering subsequent sections accordingly.
On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. NBeck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. N Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben N Buck, T.B. N Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G.
Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty N Clark, L.
Clifton, A.D. N Coleman, T. N Colling, M. Y Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. N Cooper, B.

N Cox, W.E. N Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, B.
Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A
Y Deveaux, C. Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J.
Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. N Foster, P.W. Y Foster. R.L. N Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M.
Greene, J. N Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, B.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. N Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F., Jr. YHill.B.L. Y Holmes, Bob

N Home, F. Y Horton, G.T. N Housley, E.
Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. N Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D.
Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. N Johnson, W.Rud. N Johnston, J. N Jones, B. N Jones, Herb N Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R.
Kemp, R. N Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. YLee, W.J.(Bill) N Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. N Long, W.K. N Looper, M. N Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. N Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J.

N Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. N McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. N Milford, B.
N Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. N Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. N Nix, K.
Noble, Bill N Oldham, L. N Owens, R.D. N Parham, B.E.
Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. N Peters, R.G.
Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. N Pilewicz, G.
Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H.
N Ralston, E. N Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. N Robinson, C. N Ross, Ben B. N Rowland, J.R. N Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A.

Y Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. N Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr.
N Steinberg, C. Stone, R.
Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V.
Triplet!, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. N Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. N Veazey, M. N Waddle, T.W. Y Walker. L. N Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. Watson, R.H.,Jr. N Wheeler, Bobby
Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. N Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.
Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 93, nays 67. The amendment was adopted.
Representatives Vaughn of the 57th and Buck of the 95th stated that they had inad vertently voted "nay" on the adoption of the Lucas, etal. amendment to HB 1. Each had intended to vote "aye" thereon and wished the Journal to so record their intention.
Representative Burruss of the 21st stated that he had inadvertently voted "nay" on the adoption of the Lucas, etal. amendment to HB 1. He had intended to vote "aye" thereon and wished the Journal to so record his intention.
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. Y Adams, Marvin
Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. N Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. N Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. N Butler, D. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Games, C. Y Carrell, B. N Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L.
Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J.

Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E.
Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A.
N Deveaux, C. Dixon, H.D
N Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. N Egan, M.J. N Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D.
N Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M.
Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. YHam, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Manner, B.
Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F., Jr.
Y Hill, B.L.

Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F. Y Horton, G.T.
Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. N Isakson, J. Y Jackson. J.D.
Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P.
Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. N Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R.
Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy
Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M. N Linder, J.
Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. N Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C.

Y Marcus, S. J. Y Matthews, D.R.
Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L
McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B.
Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. N Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. N Nix, K.
Noble, Bill N Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G.
Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R. N Pilewicz, G.
Pinkston, F.C.
Y Rainey, H. N Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey
Y Russell, J.

Y Scott, A. Y Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. N Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C.
N Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. N Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom
N Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. N Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R.
Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. N Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R, N Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M.
Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 136, nays 32.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

Representative Snow of the 1st stated that he had voted under misapprehension. He intended to vote "aye" on the passage of HB 1, as amended.

Representative Harris of the 8th moved that HB 1, as amended, be immediately transmitted to the Senate.

The motion prevailed and HB 1, as amended, was ordered immediately transmitted to the Senate.

The following Resolutions of the House and Senate were read and adopted:

HR 32. By: Representatives Burton of the 47th, Elliott of the 49th Williamson of the 45th, Tolbert of the 56th, Linder of the 44th; and others: A RESOLUTION urging the designation of the North DeKalb Human Service Center as a prior ity project to be funded with federal public works funds; and for other purposes.

SR 15. By: Senators Kennedy of the 4th, Summers of the 53rd, Tate of the 38th, Foster of the 50th, Overby of the 49th, and others: A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Alien L. Ault; and for other purposes.

SR 9. By: Senator Lester of the 23rd and the entire membership of the Senate: A RESO LUTION congratulating the Honorable Jimmy Carter upon his election as

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President of the United States and extending to him the best wishes and good will of the People of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.

HR 33. By: Representative Wood of the 9th: A RESOLUTION urging the United States Senate to retain the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee as a standing Senate committee; and for other purposes.

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

HR 34. By: Representative Phillips of the 91st: A RESOLUTION to amend the Rules of the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.

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.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia Thursday, January 13, 1977

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 9:30 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. Adams, Marvin
Anderson, W. Argo, B. Auten, D. Bargeron, E. Battle, Joe Baugh, W.E. Beck, J.M. Beckham, B. Benefield, J. Birdsong, K. Bishop, S. Bray, C.A. Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. Burton, J. Butler, D.
Carlisle, J. Carries, C. Carrell, B. Cason, G. Castleberry, D. Chance, G. Childers, E.M. Childs, P.
Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton, A.D.
Coleman, T. Collins, M. Connell, J.

Cooper, B. Cox, W.E.
Culpepper, B.
Daniel, G.
Davis, B.
Dent, R.A.
Deveaux, C. Dover, Bill
Edwards, W.
Elliott, E.H.
Evans, W.D.
Felton, D.
Foster, P.W.
Foster, R.L. Galer, M. Gammage, L. Gignilliat, A. Glanton, Tom Greene, J. Ham, B. Manner, B. Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Hatcher, C.F. Hawkins, J. Hays, F.,Jr. Hill, B.L. Holmes, Bob Home, F. Howell, M.

Hudson, Ted Hutchinson, R.S. Irvin, J. Irvin, R.
Isakson, J. Jackson, J.D. Jessup, Ben Johnson, G. Johnson, P. Johnson, W.Rud. Johnston, J. Jones, B.
Jones, Herb Kaley, M.
Karrh, R. Kemp, R.
Keyton, J.W. Kilgore, T.M. Knight, N.G. Lane, Dick Lane, W.J. Lee, W.J.(Bill) Lenderman, M.
Linder, J. Logan, H. Long, W.K.
Lord, J. Mann, C.C. Matthews, D.R. McCollum, H. McDonald, L.

Milford, B. Money, J. Mostiler, J.L. Mullinax, E.G. Murray, B. Nessmith, P.E. Nichols, M. Nix, K. Noble, Bill Oldham, L. Owens, R.D. Parham, B.E. Patten, G.C. Patten, R.L. Peters, R.G. Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R. Pilewicz, G. Rainey, H. Ralston, E. Ramsey, T. Randall, W.C. Reaves, H.L. Richardson, E. Robinson, C. Ross, Ben B. Rowland, J.R. Rush, Dewey Russell, J. Scott, A. Sizemore, E.

Smith, V.B. Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Steinberg, C. Stone, R. Swann, D. Taggart, T. Thompson, A.W. Tolbert, T. Toles, E.B. Townsend, K.V. Triplett, Tom Truluck, R. Tucker, R.M. Tuten, J. Twiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R. Veazey, M. Waddle, T.W. Walker, L. Wall, V. Ware, J.C. Watson, R.H.,Jr. Wheeler, Bobby White, J. Whitmire, D. Williams, R. Williamson, G. Wilson, J.M. Wood, J. Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

Leave of absence was granted Representative Bolster of the 30th because of illness.
Prayer was offered by the Reverend Bill Carpenter, Pastor of the Crooked Creek Baptist Church, Jackson County, Georgia.
Representative Milford of the 13th, 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 Committee:

HB 117. By: Representatives Richardson of the 52nd, Hawkins of the 50th, Steinberg of the 46th, Linderman of the 53rd, Whitmire of the 9th, and Childs of the 51st: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Retailers' and Con sumers' Sales and Use Tax Act", approved Feb. 20, 1951, as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to the definition of the terms "retail sale" and "sale at retail"; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 118. By: Representatives Richardson of the 52nd, Hawkins of the 50th, Steinberg of the 46th, Lenderman of the 53rd, Robinson of the 58th, Wall of the 61st, Phillips of the 59th, Whitmire of the 9th, and others: A BILL to provide that each resident of the State of Ga. who is 65 years of age or older, who is of limited income, and who pays ad valorem taxes directly on a homestead or who pays ad valorem taxes directly on a farm shall receive a credit against the personal income tax levied by the State of Ga. in accordance with the for mulas, limitations and procedures set forth in this Act; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 119. By: Representatives Richardson of the 52nd, Hawkins of the 50th, Adams of the 36th, Steinberg of the 46th, Lenderman of the 53rd, Robinson of the 58th, Wall of the 61st, Phillips of the 59th, and others: A BILL to amend Code Section 92-3107, relating to the definition of "gross income", as amended, so as to provide that "gross income" shall not include amounts up to $5,000.00 received as retirement income under the provisions of the Federal Civil Service Retirement Law; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 120. By: Representatives Richardson of the 52nd, Hawkins of the 50th, Steinberg of the 46th, Lenderman of the 53rd, and Childs of the 51st: A BILL to amend an Act approved Dec. 27, 1937, as amended, so as to provide for new return procedures for intangible property; to provide the procedures connected there with; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 121. By: Representatives Richardson of the 52nd, Hawkins of the 50th, Steinberg of the 46th, Lenderman of the 53rd, Robinson of the 58th, and Childs of the 51st: A BILL to amend Code Section 40-1814, relating to the annual report of the State Auditor, so as to provide for the public inspection of said report; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 122. By: Representatives Richardson of the 52nd, Hawkins of the 50th, Steinberg of the 46th, Lenderman of the 53rd, and Childs of the 51st: A BILL to amend

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an Act providing for the creation and establishment of a Department of Labor approved March 25, 1937, as amended, 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 123. By: Representatives Richardson of the 52nd, Hawkins of the 50th, Steinberg of the 46th, and Lenderman of the 53rd: 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 Special Judiciary.

HB 124. By: Representatives Karrh of the 106th, Irvin of the 23rd, Snow of the 1st, Childs of the 51st, Taggart of the 125th, Carnes of the 43rd, Evans of the 84th, Tucker of the 73rd, and others: A BILL 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 trans actions 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 125. By: Representatives Hutchinson of the 133rd, Jessup of the 117th, Williamson of the 45th, Smith of the 42nd, and Coleman of the 118th: A BILL to amend an Act, relating to motor vehicle licenses, approved Dec. 24, 1937, which Act has been codified as Code Chapter 92-29, so as to change the license tag fees for certain vehicles; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 126. By: Representatives Foster of the 152nd, Stone and Greene of the 138th, and Wheeler of the 152nd: A BILL to amend Code Section 92-6905, relating to qual ifications of members of county boards of tax assessors, as amended, so as to authorize a person who is a county tax appraiser to serve as a member of the county board of tax assessors under certain circumstances; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 127. By: Representatives Home of the 104th, Birdsong of the 103rd, Randall of the 101st, Davis of the 99th, Lucas of the 102nd, and Pinkston of the 100th: A BILL to provide for the recall of members of the Board of Commissioners of Bibb County, Georgia; to provide for procedures for recall; to provide for elec tions; to provide limitations of periods of time during which elections may be held; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 128. By: Representatives Snow of the 1st, and Carnes of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act providing retirement benefits for the clerks of the Superior Courts of Georgia, so as to provide for the collection of additional legal costs in each civil suit, action, case or proceeding; to provide for the disposition of such costs; to provide that such costs and fees shall be remitted to the board; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 129. By: Representatives Snow of the 1st, Walker of the 115th, Culpepper of the 98th, Tucker of the 73rd, Karrh of the 106th, Taggart of the 125th, Irvin of the 23rd, Pilewicz of the 41st, and Butler of the 56th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 30-10, relating to divorce and alimony, as amended, so as to require consent of both parties prior to the granting of a total divorce based upon the ground that the marriage is irretrievably broken; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HR 30-129. By: Representatives Walker of the 115th, Waddle of the 113th, Watson of the 114th, Johnson of the 74th, Culpepper of the 98th, and Tuten of the 153rd: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that any taxpayer who is required to return intangible property annually to the State Revenue Commissioner for taxation and whose total intangible tax liability does not exceed five dollars shall be exempt from the payment of intangible property tax liability resulting therefrom; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 130. By: Representatives Butler, Johnston and Tolbert of the 56th, Auten of the 154th, Cox of the 141st, Burton of the 47th, Hawkins of the 50th, Lane of the 40th, Carnes of the 43rd, and others: A BILL to amend Code Section 24-1601, relat ing to fees for justices of the peace, so as to provide a fee for applications for arrest and search warrants; to repeal the fees provided for issuing arrest and search warrants; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 131. By: Representatives Hudson of the 137th, Baugh of the 108th, Long of the 142nd, Stone of the 138th, Cox of the 141st, Walker of the 115th, Parham of the 109th, and Marcus of the 26th: A BILL to amend an Act regulating the practice of professional sanitarians and to promote the principles of environmental sanita tion so as to comprehensively revise said Act; to change and add definitions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

HB 132. By: Representatives Hudson of the 137th, Walker of the 115th, Carnes of the 43rd, Karrh of the 106th, and Sizemore of the 136th: A BILL to amend Code Title 24, relating to courts, as amended, so as to authorize the clerk of the judge of the probate court to exercise the jurisdiction of the judge of the probate court in certain causes when the judge of the probate court is disqualified or unable to act; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 133. By: Representatives Hudson of the 137th, Karrh of the 106th, Carnes of the 43rd, Coleman of the 118th, Lane of the 40th, Adams of the 36th, Phillips of the 91st, Sizemore of the 136th, and others: A BILL to prohibit membership by certain public schools and athletic departments thereof in certain athletic associations; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

HB 134. By: Representatives Hudson of the 137th, Lane of the 40th, Carnes of the 43rd,

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Adams of the 36th, and Dent of the 85th: A BILL to amend Code Section 93-307, relating to the jurisdiction of the Public Service Commission, so as to provide that the Public Service Commission shall have jurisdiction and author ity to prescribe, promulgate and enforce reasonable rules and regulations relat ing to the safety, health and welfare of railroad employees; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on Industry.

HB 135. By: Representatives Matthews of the 145th, Long of the 142nd, Hudson of the 137th, Sizemore of the 136th, Culpepper of the 98th, and Collins of the 144th: A BILL to amend Code Section 68-502, relating to the definition of certain terms used in Code Chapter 68-5, known as the "Motor Carrier Act of 1931" so as to change the definition of the term "Motor carrier"; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 136. By: Representative Dover of the llth: A BILL to amend an Act creating and establishing the State Court of Habersham County (formerly the City Court of Habersham) 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.

HB 137. By: Representative Dover of the llth: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System, so as to provide that the right to a retirement benefit under this Act shall vest in certain persons under certain conditions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 138. By: Representatives Taggart of the 125th, Evans of the 84th, Tucker of the 73rd, Culpepper of the 98th, Snow of the 1st, Butler of the 56th, Walker of the 115th, and Pilewicz of the 41st: A BILL to repeal Code Section 24-107 relating to the requirement that minutes of courts of record be read and signed; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 139. By: Representatives Harris of the 60th, and Wall of the 61st: A BILL to amend Code Section 68A-1306, relating to equipment for motorcycle riders, so as to change the provisions relating to the wearing of protective headgear; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 140. By: Representative Howell of the 140th: A BILL to provide that the misdemeanor offenses of selling alcoholic beverages, malt beverages, distilled spirits, or wine on Sunday or on election days may be tried in certain courts of municipalities; to provide for disposition of fines; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 141. By: Representative Howell of the 140th: A BILL to provide for jurisdiction of certain courts of municipalities to try and dispose of cases involving the mis demeanor offenses of selling, offering for sale, or possessing for the purpose of sale, any malt beverage or wines without having first obtained a license as provided by law; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 142. By: Representative Sizemore of the 136th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System of Georgia, as amended, so as to provide creditable service for accumulated days of State allotted forfeited sick and personal or professional leave; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 143. By: Representatives Butler, Johnston and Tolbert of the 56th, Auten of the 154th, Cox of the 141st, Burton of the 47th, Hawkins of the 50th, Lane of the 40th, Carnes of the 43rd, Patten of the 146th, and Williamson of the 45th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the manner in which justices of the peace and notaries public ex officio justices of the peace shall be compensated in criminal cases, so as to provide for compensation in criminal cases where application has been made for the issuance of an arrest or search warrant; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.
HB 144. By: Representatives Lucas of the 102nd, and Randall of the 101st: A BILL to provide that in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 100,000 and not more than 150,000, and in certain municipal corporations located within such counties, wherein the sale of alcoholic beverages, distilled spirits, malt beverages and wines is lawfully authorized, such sales for con sumption on the premises shall be authorized during certain hours; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.
HB 145. By: Representatives Karrh of the 106th, Evans of the 84th, Owens of the 77th, Bargeron of the 83rd, Lord of the 105th, Clifton of the 107th, Rush of the 121st, and Phillips of the 120th: A BILL to add one additional judge to 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 146. By: Representative Johnson of the 74th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Newton County 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.
HB 147. By: Representative Johnson of the 74th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of Tax Commissioner of Newton County so as to change the compensation of the Tax Commissioner of Newton County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.
HB 148. By: Representative Johnson of the 74th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Newton County on a salary basis so as to change the compensation of the sheriff; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

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HB 149. By: Representative Johnson of the 74th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Judge of the Probate Court of Newton 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 Newton County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 150. By: Representative Johnson of the 74th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Clerk of the Superior Court of Newton County on an annual salary so as to change the compensation of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Newton County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 151. By: Representative Howell of the 140th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 89-6, relating to books, papers and property of public offices, as amended, so as to designate the Director of the Dept. of Archives and History as the agent for public officers in recovering lost or withheld books and papers; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HB 152. By: Representative Howell of the 140th: A BILL to amend Code Section 89-9903, relating to the crime of stealing, altering, etc., of public documents, so as to change the provisions to provide a determination of proof of intent to commit such crimes; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 153. By: Representatives Coleman of the 118th, Colwell of the 4th, Rainey of the 135th, Hudson of the 137th, Milford of the 13th, Foster of the 152nd, Baugh of the 108th, Carnes of the 43rd, and others: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Conservation Ranger Act", as amended, so as to provide for pay grades for those members of the Uniform Division of Conservation Rangers under the Merit System; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HR 31-153. By: Representatives Baugh of the 108th, and Parham of the 109th: A RESO LUTION compensating Dr. John V. Aliff; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HB 154. By: Representatives Hudson of the 137th, and Sizemore of the 136th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 92-69, relating to the powers and duties of county boards of tax assessors, as amended, so as to change the provision relative to the terms of office of the members of county boards of tax assessors; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 155. By: Representative Edwards of the 110th: A BILL to amend Code Section 92-6905, relating to qualifications of members of county boards of tax asses sors, as amended, so as to exempt from certain requirements those assessors appointed to serve in counties having a population of 10,000 or less; and for
other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 156. By: Representatives Clark, Milford and Mann of the 13th: A BILL to add one additional judge of the superior courts of Northern Judicial Circuit of Georgia; to provide for the appointment 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 157. By: Representative Edwards of the 110th: A BILL to amend Code Section 68B-213, relating to expiration and renewal of driver's licenses, so as to provide that certain driver's licenses shall not be required to be surrendered upon expiration or renewal; to provide for cancellation of such licenses under certain circumstances; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 158. By: Representatives Waddle of the 113th, Walker of the 115th, Watson of the 114th, and Culpepper of the 98th: A BILL to amend an Act authorizing the governing authority of the several municipalities of this State to enact zoning and planning ordinances and regulations, as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to the method of giving notice of public hearings; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HR 35-158. By: Representatives Richardson of the 52nd, Hawkins of the 50th, Sizemore of the 136th, Marcus of the 26th, and Hamilton of the 31st: A RESOLUTION creating the Troubled Children Study Committee; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

HB 159. By: Representatives Richardson of the 52nd, Hawkins of the 50th, Childs of the 51st, Robinson of the 58th, Clark of the 55th, Lenderman of the 53rd, Steinberg of the 46th, Burton of the 47th, and others: A BILL to amend Code Section 92-4101, relating to limitation on cities' right of taxation, as amended, so as to include the City of Decatur as one of the cities and towns to which the prohibition of said Code Section does not apply; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 160. By: Representative Kilgore of the 65th: A BILL to provide for the allocation of 25% of the net proceeds derived from the collection of the sales and use tax to local election; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 161. By: Representative Kilgore of the 65th: A BILL to amend the Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act so as to change the rate of the sales and use tax; to provide how this Act shall become effective; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 162. By: Representatives Hatcher of the 131st, Taggart of the 125th, Walker of the 115th, Karrh of the 106th, Snow of the 1st, Tucker of the 73rd, Bray of the

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70th, Childs of the 51st, and others: A BILL to provide the superior courts with concurrent jurisdiction to enforce by contempt certain orders, judgments or decrees; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 163. By: Representatives Hatcher of the 131st, Walker of the 115th, Snow of the 1st, Tucker of the 73rd, and Bray of the 70th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 59-1, relating to jury commissioners and the selection of jurors, as amended, so as to provide that persons placed on first offender probation for crimes involving moral turpitude shall be ineligible to serve on juries; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 164. By: Representatives Hatcher of the 131st, Kaley of the 19th, Childs of the 51st, and Taggart of the 125th: A BILL to abolish the fee system of compensating the judges of the probate courts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 165. By: Representatives Hatcher of the 131st, Snow of the 1st, Kaley of the 19th, Culpepper of the 98th, Childs of the 51st, and Taggart of the 125th: A BILL to abolish the fee system of compensating the clerks of the superior courts and clerks of the State courts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 166. By: Representatives Hatcher of the 131st, Walker of the 115th, Karrh of the 106th, Butler of the 56th, and Snow of the 1st: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 24-39, relating to powers of the Supreme Court, so as to authorize the Supreme Court to receive and answer certificates as to State law from Federal appellate courts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HR 36-166 By: Representative Kilgore of the 65th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the allocation of 25% of the net proceeds derived from the sales and use tax to local education; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 167. By: Representatives Jones of the 126th, Colwell of the 4th, Hays of the 1st, Toles of the 16th, and Sizemore of the 136th: A BILL to provide for programs for offender education in Georgia; to provide for a short title ("Program for Offender Education in Georgia") 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; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HB 168. By: Representatives Snow of the 1st, Walker of the 115th, Tucker of the 73rd, Bray of the 70th, Hatcher of the 131st, Taggart of the 125th, Butler of the 56th, Childs of the 51st, and others: A BILL to provide that the State of Georgia shall be a party to the "Interstate Compact on the Placement of Chil dren"; to declare legislative findings; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 169. By: Representatives Snow of the 1st, Walker of the 115th, Karrh of the 106th, Tucker of the 73rd, Bray of the 70th, Taggart of the 125th, Culpepper of the 98th, and Kaley of the 19th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Civil Practice Act" 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 170. By: Representatives Snow of the 1st, Walker of the 115th, Tucker of the 73rd, Evans of the 84th, Bray of the 70th, Taggart of the 125th, Butler of the 56th, Murray of the 116th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Public School Employees Retirement System so as to change the provisions relating to retirement benefits; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 171. By: Representative Snow of the 1st: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Civil Practice Act" so as to change the provisions relating to the voluntary dismissal of actions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 172. By: Representatives Snow of the 1st, Walker of the 115th, Tucker of the 73rd, Evans of the 84th, Bray of the 70th, Hatcher of the 131st, Butler of the 56th, Culpepper of the 98th, and Murray of the 116th: A BILL to amend Code Section 24A-3701 relating to the appointment of a judge pro tempore for a juvenile court, as amended, so as to authorize the appointment of the judge of a juvenile court of an adjoining county as a judge pro tempore; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 173. By: Representatives Snow of the 1st, Walker of the 115th, Tucker of the 73rd, Evans of the 84th, Bray of the 70th, Hatcher of the 131st, Butler of the 56th, Culpepper of the 98th, and Murray of the 116th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for personal jurisdiction over any nonresident, or his executor or administrator, as to a cause of action arising from the transaction of business within this State, or the commission of a tortious act within this State, or owning, using or possessing real property situated within this State; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 174. By: Representatives Snow of the 1st, Walker of the 115th, Karrh of the 106th, Tucker of the 73rd, Bray of the 70th, Hatcher of the 131st, Taggart of the 125th, and Butler of the 56th: A BILL to amend an Act comprehensively and exhaustively revising, superseding and modernizing the procedure for a review of assessments made by county boards of tax assessors and providing for county boards of equalization, so as to change the qualifications of members and alter nate members of county boards of equalization; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 175. By: Representatives Hutchinson of the 133rd, Ware of the 68th, Dixon of the 151st, Wood, Jackson and Whitmire of the 9th, Stone of the 138th, Sizemore

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of the 136th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act authorizing the State Per sonnel Board to provide a health insurance plan for public school employees of the State of Ga., so as to change the definition of a "public school teacher", "teacher" and "employee"; to define "local employer"; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

HR 37-175. By: Representatives Snow of the 1st, Walker of the 115th, Tucker of the 73rd, Bray of the 70th, Hatcher of the 131st, Evans of the 84th, Taggart of the 125th, Culpepper of the 98th, Murray of the 116th, and Kaley of the 19th: A RESO LUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to change the provisions relative to the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court and the jurisdiction of the Court of Appeals; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HR 38-175. By: Representatives Snow of the 1st, Walker of the 115th, Tucker of the 73rd, Evans of the 84th, Bray of the 70th, Hatcher of the 131st, Taggart of the 125th, Butler of the 56th, Childs of the 51st, and others: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for venue of civil actions respecting third-party practice; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

KB 176. By: Representatives Greer of the 43rd, Edwards of the 110th, Burton of the 47th, Hays of the 1st, and others: A BILL to amend Code Title 56, relating to insurance, as amended, so as to provide a new Chapter relating to compre hensive vision care service plans; to adopt a Vision Care Service Plan Act; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

KB 177. 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 exempt from the tax certain sales to, and purchases by, foreign governments and their instrumentalities to provide and encourage new and expanded cultural and educational activities by friendly governments; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

KB 178. By: Representative Greer of the 43rd: A BILL to provide for the compensation of the sheriff of certain counties and the procedure in connection with the payment thereof; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HR 39-178. By: Representatives Greer of the 43rd, and Marcus of the 26th: A RESOLU TION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to prohibit mandatory retirement and mandatory resignation from office or employment of any offi cial, officer or employee of the State of Ga., or any county, municipal corpora tion, board of education, or authority solely because of age; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on Human Relations & Aging.

HR 40-178. By: Representative Greer of the 43rd: A RESOLUTION proposing an amend ment to the Constitution so as to authorize the governing authority of Fulton County to provide, from time to time, for the increase in retirement or pension

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benefits of persons who have retired or who may hereafter retire pursuant to any retirement system, annuity and benefit fund, pension system or any simi lar system heretofore or hereafter created by or pursuant to law which is wholly or partially supported by the funds of Fulton County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 179. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, 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, 1977, and ending June 30, 1978; to make and provide such appropriations for the operations of the State Government, its department, 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 under takings authorized by law; 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 65 HB 66 HB 67 HB 68 HB 69 HB 70 HB 71 HR 19-71 HB 72 HB 73 HB 74 HB 75 HB 76 HB 77 HB 78 HB 79 HB 80 HB 81 HB 82 HB 83 HB 84 HB 85 HB 86 HB 87 HB 88 HB 89 HB 90 HB 91

HB 92 HB 93 HB 95 HB 96 HB 97 HB 98 HB 99 HB 100 HB 101 HB 102 HB 103 HB 104 HB 105 HB 106 HB 107 HB 108 HB 109 HB 110 HB 111 HR 27-111 HR 28-111 HR 29-111 HB 112 HB 113 HB 114 HB 115 HB 116

Representative Thompson of the 93rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on Special Judiciary has had under consideration the following Bill
of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the follow ing recommendations:

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HB 81 Do Pass, as Amended

Respectfully submitted, Thompson of the 93rd Chairman

By unanimous consent, the following Resolution of the House was withdrawn from the Committee on Ways and Means and referred to the Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs:

HR 19-71. By: Representatives Lane of the 40th, Adams of the 36th, Carnes of the 43rd, Smith of the 42nd, Hudson of the 137th, and Irvin of the 23rd: A RESOLU TION creating the Atlanta-Fulton County Tax Interpretation Study Commit tee; and for other purposes.

By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the House was withdrawn from the Committee on Health and Ecology and referred to the Committee on Game, Fish and Recreation:

HB 68. By: Representatives Lane of the 40th, Hudson of the 137th, Carnes of the 43rd, and Adams of the 36th: A BILL to require certain swimming pools to be sur rounded by fences or barriers; to provide for a definition; to designate certain unfenced swimming pools as dangerous instrumentalities for purposes of appli cation of the doctrine of attractive nuisance; 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 19. By: Representatives Irvin of the 23rd, Carnes of the 43rd, and Evans of the 84th: A BILL to amend Code Title 46, relating to garnishment, as amended, so as to provide for judicial supervision and for approval of certain affidavits; to provide for certain affidavits, their contents and how and before whom made; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

The Committee on Judiciary moves to amend HB 19 as follows:
On page 2, line 29 between the words "made" and "and" insert the word "before".
On page 3, line 1, by striking "for his approval" and inserting in lieu thereof the words "and is approved by him".
By striking on line 27 and 28 the words "second original" and inserting in lieu thereof the words "copy".
By inserting on line 33 of page 3 after the numeral "81" the letter "A" so that said code section reads "81A-104"
And on page 4, line 8 after the word "Receipt" by inserting the words "indicating receipt by the defendant"

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, as amended, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E.
Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S.
Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D.
Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D.
Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J.

Y Cooper, B. Cox, W.E.
Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.
Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C.
Dixon, H.D Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.
Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W.
Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C.
Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J.
Y Hays, F.,Jr. Hill, B.L.

Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F. Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B.
Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R.
Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G.
Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J. (Bill) Y Lenderman, M.
Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E.
YMann, C.C.

Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.
Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E.
Y Milford, B.
Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G.
Murray, B.
Y Nessmith, P.E.
Y Nichols, M.
Y Nix, K.
Y Noble, Bill
Y Oldham, L.
Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G.
Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R.
Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C.
Y Rainey, H.
Y Ralston, E.
Y Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E.
Y Robinson, C.
Y Ross, Ben B.
Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J.

Y Scott, A. Scott, D.
Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 163, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

By unanimous consent, HB 19, as amended, was ordered immediately transmitted to the Senate.

HB 94. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Harris of the 8th, and others:
A BILL
To amend an Act providing appropriations for the fiscal year 1976-77, known as the "General Appropriations Act", approved March 25, 1976 (Ga. Laws 1976, p. 785), so as to change certain appropriations for the fiscal year 1976-77; 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 1976-77, known as the "General Appropriations Act", approved March 25, 1976 (Ga. Laws 1976, p. 785), is hereby amended by striking the following:
"PART I. LEGISLATIVE BRANCH" and Sections 1 through 57, and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

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"PART I. LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Section 1. Legislative Branch. Budget Unit: Legislative Branch ...................................................................$ 8,100,000 1. Operations.................................................................................................^ 7,650,000 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 7,650,000 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 7,650,000
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.......................................................................................................$ 7,650,000 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...............................................................$ 2,698,432 1. Operations..................................................................................................$ 2,358,432 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,358,432 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$2,358,432
2. Tax Ratio Study............................................................................................$ 340,000 Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 340,000 State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 340,000
Budget Unit Object Classes: Operations.......................................................................................................$ 2,358,432 Tax Ratio Study.................................................................................................$ 340,000

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PART II. JUDICIAL BRANCH
Section 3. Supreme Court. Budget Unit: Supreme Court..........................................................................$ 1,205,567
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.........................................................................$ 7,755,139
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, $220,000 is desig nated and committed for the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council for operations and $36,046 is designated and committed for the Sentence Review Panel.

Section 5. Court of Appeals. Budget Unit: Court of Appeals.......................................................................$ 1,356,031
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.............................................................................................$178,668
For the cost of operating the Administrative Offices of the Court.

Section 7. Appellate Court Reports. Budget Unit: Court Reports...............................................................................$ 100,000
For the cost of printing and distributing the reports of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals.

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Section 8. Judicial Qualifications Commission
Budget Unit: Judicial Qualifications Commission. .........................................,....................................................$ 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 10. Council of Juvenile Court Judges.
Budget Unit:............................................................................................................$ 40,341
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....................................................................$ 28,537,503

1. Georgia Building Authority Budget:

Direct Payments to Authority

for Operations.............................................................................................$ 3,471,854

Capital Outlay ...................................................................................................$ 405,000

Authority Lease Rentals................................................................................$ 2,495,903

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$6,372,757

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 6,372,757

Total Positions Budgeted

0

2. Departmental Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 545,404

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 49,189

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 7,350

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

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 4,300

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

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

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

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

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 610,243

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 610,243

Total Positions Budgeted

35

3. Fiscal Administration Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 370,344 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 30,000 Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 4,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0PublicationsandPrinting...................................................................................$ 10,000 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,000 Per Diem and Fees.....................................................,...............................................$ -0Computer Charges..........................................................................................! 2,665,000

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

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,080,344

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,080,344

Total Positions Budgeted

25

4. Self-Insurance Administration

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 250,758

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 .............................................................................$ 1,740,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$2,030,458

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,995,530

Total Positions Budgeted

18

5. Procurement Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 734,595

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-

ComputerCharges...............................................................................................$ 50,000

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

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 894,352

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 894,352

Total Positions Budgeted

53

6. General Services Administration

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 125,314

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 83,118

Travel........................................................................................................................$900

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.......................................................................................$ 209,832

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 100,445

Total Positions Budgeted

13

7. Property Management Administration Budget:
Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 178,613 Reg'.ilar Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 35,092 Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 5,200 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 780 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 8,150 Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................^ 1,950

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Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 12,100

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

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 241,885

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 194,747

Total Positions Budgeted

16

8. Data Processing Services Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 9,149,593

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,443,000

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

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

Publications and Printing...................................................................................? 15,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 74,865

Per Diem and Fees .........................................................................................$ 1,293,580

Computer Charges.............................................................................................? 150,000

Rents and Maintenance Expense ..................................................................$ 9,406,832

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

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................? 21,557,870

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................? 10,105,765

Total Positions Budgeted

647

9. Motor Pool Services Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................? 313,535

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................? 577,236

Travel.....................................................................................................................? 2,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................? 212,800

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 1,500

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................? 15,590

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

Computer Charges.................................................................................................? 1,800

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

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 1,124,461

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................?-0-

Total Positions Budgeted

29

10. Communication Services Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................? 1,396,049

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................? 318,457

Travel...................................................................................................................? 11,103

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................? 36,968

Publications and Printing...................................................................................? 48,899

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................? 34,000

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................? 14,000

Computer Charges...............................................................................................? 73,260

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

Telephone Billings........................................................................................? 13,259,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................? 15,191,736

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 5,000,235

Total Positions Budgeted

105

11. Printing Services Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................? 874,446 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................? 1,068,936 Travel.....................................................................................................................? 3,875 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................? 10,000 Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 1,000 Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................? 107,500 Per Diem and Fees ...................................................................................................? 600
Computer Charges.................................................................................................? 5,000

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

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$2,071,357

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

Total Positions Budgeted

78

12. Central Supply Services Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 120,800

Regular Operating Expenses. ........................................................................^, 1,600,961

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

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ 7,000

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

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 8,300

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,640

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

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

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,745,201

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

Total Positions Budgeted

12

13. State Properties Commission

Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 82,911

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 21,000

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 5,884

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

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

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

Per Diem and Fees..............................................................................................$ 10,000

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

Other Contractual Expense..................................................................................$ 5,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 134,295

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 134,295

Total Positions Budgeted

7

14. Volunteer Services Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 45,161

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 5,999

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 3,050

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

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 5,100

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

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 4,650

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

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

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 63,960

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 48,790

Total Positions Budgeted

3

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 14,187,523 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 5,331,745 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 95,362 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................$ 266,768 Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 116,079 Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 259,605 Per Diem and Fees .........................................................................................$ 1,327,420 Computer Charges..........................................................................................$ 2,960,660 Other Contractual Expense..................................................................................$ 5,000 Rents and Maintenance Expense ..................................................................$ 9,406,832

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Workmen's Compensation .............................................................................$ 1,740,000

Direct Payments to Authority

for Operations.............................................................................................! 3,471,854

Capital Outlay...................................................................................................$ 405,000

Authority Lease Rentals................................................................................$ 2,495,903

Telephone Billings........................................................................................$ 13,259,000

Total Positions Budgeted

1,041

Section 12. Department of Agriculture.

Budget Unit: Department of

Agriculture.........................................................................................$ 16,355,430

1. Plant Industry Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,205,785

Regular Operating Expenses..................................,.........................................$ 192,306

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 93,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 48,000

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 23,300

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 16,500

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

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

Other Contractual Expense................................................................................$ 30,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,609,391

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,503,391

Total Positions Budgeted

183

2. Animal Industry Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 694,225

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 101,000

Travel...................................................................................................................! 43,423

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..........."..............................................................................................! 232,600

Tifton Veterinary Laboratory

Contract..........................................................................................................! 388,100

Poultry Improvement Contract........................................................................! 516,000

Veterinary Fees.................................................................................................! 475,000

Research Contract with Georgia

Institute of Technology..................................................................................! 182,000

Contract with University of

Georgia to Study Avian Disease ...................................................................$ 174,950

Indemnities........................................................................................................! 100,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 2,928,898

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 2,858,898

Total Positions Budgeted

52

3. Marketing Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................! 1,025,773 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 191,633 Travel...................................................................................................................! 33,400 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................! 24,000 Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 12,000 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................! 3,850 Per Diem and Fees................................................................................................! 2,700

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

Other Contractual Expense................................................................................$ 31,100

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

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 945,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,304,456

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,159,864

Total Positions Budgeted

81

4. General Agricultural Field

Forces Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,397,923

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 115,000

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 150,000

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....................................................................................$ 1,686,133

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,686,133

Total Positions Budgeted

131

5. Internal Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 703,703

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 96,000

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.......................................................................................$ 935,189

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 918,189

Total Positions Budgeted

48

6. Information and Education Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 126,475

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 303,000

Travel........................................................................................................................$700

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

Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 262,600

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,500

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

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

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

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 694,275

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 694,275

Total Positions Budgeted

11

7. Fuel and Measures Standards Budget:
Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 686,391 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................? 123,000 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 68,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 54,000 Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 6,000 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 6,625

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

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

Capital Outlay........................ .............................................................................$ 23,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 967,016

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................8967,016

Total Positions Budgeted

62

8. Consumer Protection Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 582,557

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.......................................................................................$ 659,757

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 659,757

Total Positions Budgeted

39

9. Consumer Protection Field

Forces Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,457,255

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 74,426

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 122,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 24,000

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

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,600

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

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

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

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,684,781

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,472,320

Total Positions Budgeted

112

10. Meat Inspection Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................! 1,817,987

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 47,000

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....................................................................................! 2,093,887

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 915,287

Total Positions Budgeted

145

11. Georgia Agrirama Development Authority Budget: Payments to Agrirama Authority for Operations................................................................................................$290,300 Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 290,300 Agency Funds Budgeted ...................................................................................! 105,000 State Funds Budgeted.........................................................,.............................! 185,300

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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 ................................................................................................$ 590,600

Total Funds Budgeted.....................................................................................$l,500,000

State Funds Budgeted.....................................................................................$l,335,000

Total Positions Budgeted

0

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services..........................................................................................? 10,854,274

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................? 1,291,365

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 725,323

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................? 198,000

Publications and Printing.................................................................................? 360,050

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................? 38,735

Per Diem and Fees..............................................................................................? 43,700

Computer Charges...............................................................................................? 85,686

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 804,400

Capital Outlay.....................................................................................................$ 23,000

Purchase of Bait................................................................................................? 590,600

Athens Veterinary Laboratory

Contract..........................................................................................................? 232,600

Tifton Veterinary Laboratory

Contract..........................................................................................................? 388,100

Poultry Improvement Contract........................................................................? 516,000

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

Research Contract with Georgia

Institute of Technology.......,..........................................................................? 182,000

Contract with University of

Georgia to Study Avian Disease ...................................................................? 174,950

Indemnities.......................................................,................................................? 100,000

Advertising Contract...........................................................................................? 35,000

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

Payments to Agrirama Authority

for Operations................................................................................................? 290,300

Total Positions Budgeted

864

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..........................................................................................$ 1,864,027 1. Administration Budget:
Personal Services...............................................................................................? 377,313 Regular Operating Expenses...............................,..............................................? 81,200 Travel....................................................,................................................................? 5,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................? -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................? 12,000 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................? 3,760

Per Dieiu _

Computer Charges..

Other Contractual Expentst

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................

Total Positions Budgeted

%$

2. Examination Budget: Personal Services.............................................................................................$ 1,069,528

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 13,280 Travel.................................................................................................................$ 284446 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ _Qpublications and Printing .........................................................................................$ -0Equ.i PmentPurcnases -...............-......$ 7,050 Per DitomandFees ------------"-------------------------.--.----............$-0Computei" Charges .....................................................................................................$ _0Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$.0Total Funds Bu4?eted --------------------------------.-....--$ 1,374,004 State Funds BudgeLi....................................................................................$ 1,374,00'

Total Positions Budget

6'

Budget Unit Object Classes. Personal Services........................--------- -- -- -- ----$ 1,446,8'

Regular Operating Expenses...............................................................................$ 94,4

Travel.....................................................------------------------$289,1 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ........................................................................$

Publications and Printing...............................................................................$ 12,1

Equipment Purchases ........................................... ------ -- ------ -- ----.-- .........$ 10,81l>

Per Diem and Fees .....................................................,..-..-.. ---- -- -- .. -- .......$ 2,000 Computer Charges............................................................- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- $ 8,750 Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

90

Section 14. Department of Community

Development.

A. Budget Unit: Department of Community

Development..........................................................................................$ 7,832,594

1. Industry Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 292,442

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 10,749

Travel.................................................................................-..------------------$ 35,500

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

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,500

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,500

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

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

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

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 344,691

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 344,691

Total Positions Budgeted

16

2. Research Budget: Personal Services...........................................................................................-...$ 241,945 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 45,085 Travel.......................................................................................................- ---- .......$ 2,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,000 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,485

.................$38,200

................................$ 19,473

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

........................................................, -- .. --.------$352,1^8

Igeted............-.-..-..--..--..-- ------ -- ---- --- -- --$2^5,388

Budgeted

17

get:

Lees..............---- ----................................................................... $723,980

ating Expenses............................................................................$302,136

....... ................................-.......-..-...-..-...--...................................$43,000

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

i and Printing........................................................................................$ 400

Purchases......................................................................................$6,220

indFees.............................-...............................................................$ 50,000

Charges.............................,...................................................................$ 4,500

itractual Expense........,..............................................................................$ -0-

Icome Center Contracts .......................................................................$ 75,230

nds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,205,466

mdsBudgeterL...................................................................................$ 1,205,466

ositions Budgeted

72

nal Administration Budget:

.ial Services...............................................................................................$ 396,233

jalar Operating Expenses............................................................................$469,818

I'ravel..........................--.....................................................................................$ 14,000

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

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$26,900

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 14,586

PerDiemandFees..............................................................................................$ 19,500

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 6,800

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

Direct Payments for World

Congress Center Operations ......................................................................$ 1,250,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,197,837

State Funds Budgeted...............----...............................................................$ 2,197,837

Total Positions Budgeted

25

5. International Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................--....................................$ 137,755

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$62,053

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 35,709

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

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

Equipment Purchases ............................................................................,..............$ 4,100

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 121,300

Computer Charges..................................................................--...........................$9,245

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

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 371,212

State Funds Budgeted...................................----.....----........----.................$ 371,212

Total Positions Budgeted

8

6. Advertising Budget:

Advertising........................................................................................................$628,000

Total Funds Budgeted.............................................. --......... -- ........................$ 628,000

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 628,000

Total Positions Budgeted

0

7. Ports Authority Budget: Authority Lease Rentals................................................................................$ 2,790,000

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Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,790,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 2,790,000

Total Positions Budgeted

0

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,792,355

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 889,841

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 130,209

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

Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 32,850

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................! 29,891

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 231,000

Computer Charges...............................................................................................! 40,018

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

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

Advertising........................................................................................................! 628,000

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

Direct Payments for World

Congress Center Operations ......................................................................! 1,250,000

Total Positions Budgeted

138

B. Budget Unit: Community Affairs...............................................................$ 2,619,586

1. Executive Office and Administrative

Support:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 257,340

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 44,345

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 12,200

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

PublicationsandPrinting.....................................................................................$ 3,200

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 8,400

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 12,500

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

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 56,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 393,985

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 313,027

Total Positions Budgeted

15

2. Area Development:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 297,951

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 15,067

Travel .....................................................................................................................$ 8,400

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

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,343

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 6,800

Per Diem and Fees ...................................................................................................$ 525

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

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

Grants to Area Planning and

Development Commissions ...........,............................................................$ 1,170,000

HUD 701 Planning Grants...............................................................................$ 899,936

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,401,022

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,359,862

Total Positions Budgeted

16

3. Local Development: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 277,032 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 18,000 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 16,000

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

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

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

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

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

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

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 321,032

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 104,919

Total Positions Budgeted

16

4. State Crime Commission Planning

and Grant Administration:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 752,600

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.......................................................................................$ 981,050

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 86,778

Total Positions Budgeted

46

5. LEAA Grants Budget:

LEAA Juvenile Justice .....................................................................................$ 432,020

LEAA Action Local ........................................................................................$ 7,701,300

LEAA Action State.........................................................................................$ 3,798,700

LEAA State Buy-In...........................................................................................$ 755,000

LEAA State Buy-In Reserve .....................................................................................$ -0-

LEAA Planning.................................................................................................$ 653,512

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 13,340,532

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 755,000

Total Positions Budgeted

0

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,584,923

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 189,612

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 65,375

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

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$30,543

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................$ 20,200

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 46,225

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$34,275

Other Contractual Expenses...............................................................................$ 56,000

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...........................................................................................$ 755,000

LEAA State Buy-In Reserve .....................................................................................$ -0-

LEAA Planning.................................................................................................$ 653,512

LEAA Juvenile Justice .....................................................................................$ 432,020

Total Positions Budgeted

93

C. Budget Unit: State Building Administrative Board ................................................................................$ 90,741

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State Building Administrative

Board Budget:

Persona] Services.................................................................................................! 61,733

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 4,564

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

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

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 12,944

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.................................................................................................$ 61,733

Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................,............$ 4,564

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

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

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 12,944

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,000

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 3,500

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

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

Total Positions Budgeted

6

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.................................................................................................$ 3,399,092

1. Internal Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 315,803

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.......................................................................................$ 406,177

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 406,177

Total Positions Budgeted

19

2. Insurance Regulation Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 536,095 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 26,069 Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 8,400 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 18,400 Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

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

Computer Charges...................................................................,.........................$ 157,409

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

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 754,573

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 754,573

Total Positions Budgeted

43

3. Industrial Loans Regulation

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 233,094

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.............................,.........................................................$ 268,891

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 268,891

Total Positions Budgeted

15

4. Information and Enforcement

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 401,679

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 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........ .............................................................................................y, -0-

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

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 449,826

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 449,826

Total Positions Budgeted

32

5. Fire Safety and Mobile Home

Regulation Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,284,466

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....................................................................................$ 1,519,625

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,519,625

Total Positions Budgeted

107

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,771,137 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 227,216 Travel.................................................................................................................$ 175,090 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................? 44,140 Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................? 6,700

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Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 17,400

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 157,409

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

Total Positions Budgeted

216

Section 16. Department of Defense.

Budget Unit: Department of Defense ............................................................$ 1,644,153

1. Administration and Support of

State Militia Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 571,086

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.......................................................................................$ 930,166

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 930,166

Total Positions Budgeted

36

2. Civil Defense Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 496,575

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.......................................................................................$ 581,959

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 306,304

Total Positions Budgeted

33

3. Armory Maintenance and Repair

Budget:

Personal Services.............,...................................,...............................................$ 64,045

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 95,000

Travel .....................................................................................................................$ 3,500

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

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

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

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

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

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

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 163,545

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 163,545

Total Positions Budgeted

5

4. Disaster Preparedness and Recovery Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................! 163,487
Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 10,121 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 23,000

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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 ................................................................................$ 32,542

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 240,500

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................?-0-

Total Positions Budgeted

10

5. Service Contracts Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................? 1,365,582

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....................................................................................? 1,555,848

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 244,138

Total Positions Budgeted

122

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services............................................................................................? 2,660,775

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 17. State Board of Education -

Department of Education.

A. Budget Unit: Department of

Education...........................................................................................$ 684,759,344

1. Instructional Services Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................? 68,477

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................? 3,214

Travel.....................................................................................................................? 3,185

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

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 2,600

Equipment Purchases..........................................................................,.....................? -0-

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................? 1,800

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

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

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................? 79,276

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................? 79,276

Total Positions Budgeted

3

2. Pre-School and Special Education Budget:
Personal Services...............................................................................................? 565,686

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Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 52,927

Travel...................................................................................................................$48,279

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

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 6,700

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

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

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

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

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 676,792

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 421,120

Total Positions Budgeted

33

3. Governor's Honors Program Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$203,188

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................. ...............$ 55,086

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

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

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 4,400

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,407

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 19,000

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

Other Contractual Expense ............................,.................................................$ 195,809

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 484,890

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 341,528

Total Positions Budgeted

2

4. General Education Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................? 665,964

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 86,451

Travel...................................................................................................................$45,782

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

Publications and Printing...................................................................................? 70,815

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................? 2,895

Per Diem and Fees..............................................................................................? 65,976

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

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 33,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 970,883

State Funds Budgeted......................................,................................................? 553,743

Total Positions Budgeted

37

5. Vocational Education Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................? 1,825,119 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 256,453 Travel...............................................,.................................................................? 172,969 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................? 25,294 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 11,999 Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 3,450 Computer Charges.....................................................................................................? -0Other Contractual Expense..................................................................................? 1,190 Non-APEG Grants: High School Program................................................................................? 13,566,684 High School Construction..............................................................................? 520,000 Vocational Education Research and Curriculum..........................................................................................? 625,716 Adult Education..........................................................................................? 2,298,942 Vocational Teacher Training........................................................................? 598,429 Area Vocational-Technical
Schools...................................................................................................? 28,182,590

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Junior College Vocational

Program...,..................................................................................................$ 477,693

Quick Start Program..................................................................................? 1,600,000

Comprehensive Employment

and Training.....................................,......................................................! 2,919,452

Teacher Retirement............................ .......................................................^ 1,830,928

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 54,916,908

State Funds Budgeted......................................,...........................................$ 36,134,468

Total Positions Budgeted

108

6. Compensatory Education Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 364,137

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 36,050

Travel...........................................................,.......................................................$ 19,800

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

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 5,300

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

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 10,600

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

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

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 435,887

State Funds Budgeted,........................................................................................$ 48,040

Total Positions Budgeted

24

7. Student Services Budget:

Personal Services........................................................................,......................? 274,059

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 24,355

Travel...................................................................................................................? 17,803

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................^ -0-

Publications and Printing..............................,......................................................? 3,800

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

Per Diem and Fees..................................................,................................................? 619

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

Other Contractual Expense.............................................,................................? 320,551

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 641,187

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 605,687

Total Positions Budgeted

16

8. Media Services Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................? 2,249,596

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................? 1,697,913

Travel...................................................................................................................? 75,449

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

Publications and Printing.................................................................................? 206,729

Equipment Purchases..............................,..........................................................? 40,850

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................? 93,905

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

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 52,054

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 4,416,496

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 3,743,748

Total Positions Budgeted

181

9. Public Library Services Budget: Personal Services................ ..............................................................................? 592,019 Regular Operating Expenses..................,.........................................................? 658,321 Travel...................................................................................................................? 22,808 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................? -0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 4,000

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Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 11,000

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 1,500

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

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 26,000

Non-APEG Grants:

Salaries and Travel of

Public Librarians ....................................................................................$ 2,722,885

Public Library Materials............................................................................!? 2,092,979

Talking Book Centers....................................................................................$ 160,000

Public Library Maintenance

and Operation.............................................................................................$ 849,072

Teacher Retirement.......................................................................................$232,647

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 7,373,231

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 6,429,710

Total Positions Budgeted

51

10. Program Standards and

Assessments Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 750,113

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 53,392

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 54,480

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

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 17,104

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 4,403

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 52,474

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

Other Contractual Expense..............................................................................$ 350,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,281,966

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 937,686

Total Positions Budgeted

53

11. State Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 557,665

Regular Operating Expenses...........................................,..................................! 68,562

Travel...................................................................................................................! 17,850

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................! 4,500

Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 20,538

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 10,997

Per Diem and Fees..............................................................................................! 92,956

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

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 19,207

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 792,275

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 617,281

Total Positions Budgeted

28

12. Administrative Services Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................! 3,362,371

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 513,825

Travel.................................................................................................................! 187,159

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing.................................................................................! 137,088

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................! 24,648

Per Diem and Fees..............................................................................................! 25,887

Computer Charges.............................................................................................! 674,426

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 24,750

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 4,950,154

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.....................................................................! 220,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 2,730,199

Total Positions Budgeted

237

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13. Local Programs Budget:
Grants to School Systems
for Authority Lease Rental
Payments to Georgia Education Authority (Schools) ...................................................................................$ 26,743,474
Direct Grants to School
Systems for Capital
Outlay Purposes.............................................................................................$ 694,293 Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 333,204 APEG Grants:
Salaries of Instructional Personnel (Sec. 10(a) (1) and 10(a) (2))........................................................................................$ 323,027,946
Salaries of Instructional Personnel (Sec. 5) .........................................,........................................$ 39,450,569
Salaries of Student Supportive Personnel (Sec. 20 (a)L..........................................................................$ 14,712,803
Salaries of Administrative and Supervisory Personnel (Sec. 21)..................................................................................................$ 40,638,904
Special Education Leadership Personnel (Sec. 21(c) (2)1.........................................................................$ 1,074,127
Instructional Media (Sec.13) ....................................................................$ 11,588,950 Instructional Equipment
(Sec. 14).......................................................................................................$430,155 Maintenance and Operation
(Sec. 15)..................................................................................................$ 56,013,257 Sick and Personal Leave
(Sec. 16)....................................................................................................$ 2,897,237 Travel - Regular (Sec. 17)..............................................................................$ 522,672 Travel - Special (Sec. 17) .................................................................................$ 76,136 Pupil Transportation
Regular (Sec. 25) ...................................................................................$ 32,538,540 Pupil Transportation
Special (Sec. 25).......................................................................................$ 2,043,093 Isolated Schools................................................................................................$ 97,952 Selective Pre-School
Development............................................................................................$ 5,821,028 Mid-Term Adjustment................................................................................$ 3,000,000 Non-APEG Grants: Education of Children of
Low-Income Families............................................................................$ 60,641,423 Driver Education ...........................................................................................$ 350,000 Teacher Retirement................................,.................................................$ 37,723,964 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................................................................................................$ 622,000 Severely Emotionally Disturbed................................................................$5,352,773 Compensatory Education .........................................................................$ 10,246,747
Guidance, Counseling and Testing........................................................................................................$ 180,626

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Educational Television....................................................................................$ 56,186

School Library Resources

and Other Materials................................................................................$ 3,020,664

School Lunch.............................................................................................$ 86,981,521

Supplementary Education

Centers and Services...............................................................................$ 2,752,440

Staff Development.........................................................................................$ 540,000

Supervision and Assessment

of Students..................................................................................................$ 145,000

Cooperative Educational

Service Agencies......................................................................................$ 2,192,000

Superintendents'Salaries ..........................................................................$ 3,049,807

Research and Development

Utilization...................................................................................................$ 207,369

Total Funds Budgeted................................................................................$ 778,217,293

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................$ 632,013,393

Total Positions Budgeted

0

14. State Schools Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 106,676

Regular Operating Expenses....................................................................,...........$ 3,232

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 5,582

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

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 600

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

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

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

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

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 116,090

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 103,465

Total Positions Budgeted

6

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 11,585,070 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 3,509,781 Travel.................................................................................................................$ 675,146 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................................$ 4,500 Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 504,968 Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 110,699 Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 370,867 Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 674,426 Other Contractual Expense ...........................................................................$ 1,022,561 APEG Grants: Salaries of Instructional Personnel (Sec. 10(a) (1) and 10(a) (2))........................................................................................$ 323,027,946 Salaries of Instructional Personnel (Sec. 5) ..................................................................................$ 39,450,569 Salaries of Student Supportive Personnel (Sec. 20 (a))...........................................................................$ 14,712,803 Salaries of Administrative and Supervisory Personnel (Sec. 21)..................................................................................................$ 40,638,904 Special Education Leadership Personnel (Sec. 21(c) (2)).........................................................................$ 1,074,127 Instructional Media (Sec. 13) ...................................................................$ 11,588,950 Instructional Equipment
(Sec. 14).......................................................................................................$ 430,155

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Maintenance and Operation (Sec. 15)..................................................................................................$ 56,013,257
Sick and Personal Leave (Sec. 16)....................................................................................................$ 2,897,237
Travel - Regular (Sec. 17)..............................................................................$ 522,672 Travel - Special (Sec. 17) .................................................................................$ 76,136 Pupil Transportation
Regular (Sec. 25) ...................................................................................$ 32,538,540 Pupil Transportation
Special (Sec. 25).......................................................................................$ 2,043,093 Isolated Schools................................................................................................$ 97,952 Selective Pre-School
Development............................................................................................$ 5,821,028 Mid-Term Adjustment................................................................................$ 3,000,000 Non-APEG Grants: Education of Children of
Low-Income Families............................................................................$ 60,641,423 Driver Education ...........................................................................................$ 350,000 Teacher Retirement..................................................................................$ 39,787,539
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................................................................................................$ 622,000
Severely Emotionally Disturbed................................................................$5,352,773 Compensatory Education .........................................................................$ 10,246,747 High School Program................................................................................$ 13,566,684 High School Construction...........................,..................................................$ 520,000 Vocational Teacher Training .....................,..................................................$ 598,429 Vocational Education
Research and Curriculum..........................................................................$ 625,716 Adult Education..........................................................................................$ 2,298,942 Area Vocational Technical
Schools ...................................................................................................$ 28,182,590 Junior College Vocational
Program......................................................................................................$ 477,693 Quick Start Program ..................................................................................$ 1,600,000 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 ....................................................................................$ 2,722,885
Public Library Materials............................................................................$ 2,092,979 Talking Book Centers....................................................................................$ 160,000 Public Library Maintenance
and Operation.............................................................................................$ 849,072 School Lunch.............................................................................................$ 86,981,521 Supplementary Education
Centers and Services...............................................................................$ 2,752,440

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Staff Development........................................................................ .................$ 540,000

Supervision and Assessment

of Students...................................,..............................................................$ 145,000

Cooperative Educational

Service Agencies......................................................................................$ 2,192,000

Superintendents' Salaries ..........................................................................$ 3,049,807

Research and Development

Utilization...................................................................................................$ 207,369

Grants to School Systems

for Authority Lease Rental

Payments to Georgia Education

Authority (Schools)...................................................................................$ 26,743,474

Direct Grants to School

Systems for Capital

Outlay Purposes.............................................................................................$ 694,293

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 333,204

Total Positions Budgeted

779

B. Budget Unit: Institutions............................................................................$ 8,881,572

1. Georgia Academy for the Blind

Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$.1,396,528

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-

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

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,676,944

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,446,259

Total Positions Budgeted

158

2. Georgia School for the Deaf

Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,673,786

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 524,772

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 4,500

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

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

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 76,855

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

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

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

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

Authority Lease Rentals.....................................................................................$ 23,400

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,303,813

State Funds Budgeted.............................................................................,......$ 2,885,837

Total Positions Budgeted

284

3. Atlanta Area School for the Deaf Budget:
Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 941,802 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 212,761 Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 2,600 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 500

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Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 26,551

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

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

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 74,025

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

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,260,039

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,136,461

Total Positions Budgeted

80

4. Alto Education and Evaluation

Center Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 797,672

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 191,066

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

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

PublicationsandPrinting........................................................................................$ 700

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 32,652

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

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

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

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,027,090

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 690,374

Total Positions Budgeted

54

5. North Georgia Vocational-Technical

School Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,448,805

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$486,320

Travel............................................................................,......................................$ 17,632

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

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....................................................................................$ 2,073,782

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,439,809

Total Positions Budgeted

102

6. South Georgia Vocational-Technical

School Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,196,914

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 343,408

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 13,200

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

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 3,360

Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 174,000

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

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

Other Contractual Expense ..................................................................................$ 3,360

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

Authority Lease Rentals.......,.............................................................................$ 49,315

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,783,557

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,282,832

Total Positions Budgeted

96

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Servi6es............................................................................................$ 8,455,507

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Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$2,000,327

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 46,258

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

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 11,225

Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 402,058

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

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

Other Contractual Expense................................................................................$ 77,385

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

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 127,465

Total Positions Budgeted

774

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, $10,246,747 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 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 to serve 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 as a criterion for admission.
Provided, further, that for said selective pre-school development program, each system shall be allotted one instructional unit and any additional instructional units shall be allotted on the basis of one teacher and one aide for each 40 students or major fraction thereof in average daily attendance; except in the case of mentally, physically or emotion ally handicapped children, the ratio shall be one teacher and one aide for 24 students or major fraction thereof in average daily membership. All allotments shall be based upon 1975-76 attendance data from the selected pre-school development program. Each instruc tional unit shall be funded on the basis of actual reimbursement for salary, retirement, and school lunch cost, and $6,384 for operational cost incurred in said pre-school develop ment program to include maintenance and operation, sick and personal leave, instruc tional media, instructional equipment, testing, transportation, and additional instruc tional 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

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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 interchangeably 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 funds appropriated above for Instructional Equipment, (Section 14 of the Adequate Program of Education Act) shall be distributed to local systems based on 50 cents per child in average daily attendance.
Provided, further that $100,000 of the above appropriation for the said selective pre school development program shall be designated for the determination and evaluation of processes for the identification of children within existing programs who are deficient in developmental skills needed to be successful in first grade and for the provision of supplemental learning tasks designed to remove the identified deficiencies of such stu dents. The State Board of Education shall designate the locations for implementation of
this program. Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Cooperative Educational Service
Agencies (CESA) Grants, $500,000 is designated and committed to fund projects approved and awarded on the basis of merit by the Department of Education.
Provided, that the Department of Education is authorized and directed to use up to $71,600 of funds available in nongrant, noninstitutional object classes for the purpose of funding the Professional Standards Review Commission.

Section 18. Employees' Retirement System.

Budget Unit: Employees' Retirement

System..............................................................................................................$-0-

1. Employees' Retirement System Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 425,386

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 46,200

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

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

PublicationsandPrinting...................................................................................$ 13,000

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

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 67,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 225,000

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 183,597

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 968,683

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

Total Positions Budgeted

32

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 425,386 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 46,200 Travel.....................................................................................................................$5,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0PublicationsandPrinting...................................................................................$ 13,000 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,500 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 67,000 Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 225,000

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Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 183,597

Total Positions Budgeted

32

Section 19. Forest Research Council.

Budget Unit: Forest Research Council..............................................................$ 592,236

Forest Research Council Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 101,535

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........................................................................................$ 510,900

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 675,685

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 592,236

Total Positions Budgeted

7

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 101,535

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........................................................................................! 510,900

Total Positions Budgeted

7

Section 20. Forestry Commission.

Budget Unit: Forestry Commission................................................................$ 9,630,707

1. Reforestation Budget:

Personal Services................,..............................................................................! 425,756

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 281,985

Travel.....................................................................................................................! 1,847

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................! 50,032

Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 746

Equipment Purchases .......,...................................................................................$4,675

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 43,730

Computer Charges...............................................................................................! 10,556

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

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 819,327

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 265,321

Total Positions Budgeted

30

2. Field Services Budget: Persona] Services............................................................................................! 9,280,442 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................! 2,062,154 Travel...................................................................................................................! 64,688 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................! 501,523 Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 14,742 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$98,000 Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 8,500 Computer Charges...............................................................................................! 23,253

128

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 45,000

Ware County Grant.............................................................................................? 60,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 12,158,302

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 8,880,474

Total Positions Budgeted

808

3. General Administration and

Support Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 367,519

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 74,621

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.......................................................................................$ 544,377

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 484,912

Total Positions Budgeted

22

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 10,073,717

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................? 2,418,760

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 77,442

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................? 565,955

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$28,188

Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 105,775

Per Diem and Fees..............................................................................................$ 55,301

Computer Charges...............................................................................................? 91,868

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 45,000

Ware County Grant.............................................................................................? 60,000

Total Positions Budgeted

860

Section 21. Georgia Bureau of Investigation.

Budget Unit: Georgia Bureau of

Investigation........................................................................................? 7,720,358

1. General Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................? 396,388

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 72,733

Travel.....................................................................................................................? 5,535

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

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 1,100

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................? 2,255

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

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

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

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 480,011

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 452,949

Total Positions Budgeted

28

2. Investigative Division Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................? 2,946,500 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................? 472,972 Travel.................................................................................................................? 272,939 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................? 214,500 Publications and Printing...................................................................................? 22,000
Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................? 57,700

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Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 6,000

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 7,043

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

Evidence Purchased ...............,..........................................................................$ 152,406

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 4,152,060

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 3,598,103

Total Positions Budgeted

169

3. Crime Laboratory Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................! 1,220,223

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 410,191

Travel...................................................................................................................! 14,400

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................! 8,500

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 4,900

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................! 116,291

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

Computer Charges.............................................................................................! 130,922

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

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,906,427

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,554,436

Total Positions Budgeted

76

4. Georgia Crime Information

Center Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................! 1,301,922

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 348,477

Travel.....................................................................................................................! 9,735

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing................................................,..................................! 89,683

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................! 12,954

Per Diem and Fees................................................................................................! 5,300

Computer Charges.................................................,...........................................! 903,000

Other Contractual Expense ..................................................................................$ 2,800

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 2,673,871

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 2,114,870

Total Positions Budgeted

102

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services............................................................................................! 5,865,033

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................! 1,304,373

Travel.................................................................................................................! 302,609

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................! 223,000

Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 117,683

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................! 189,200

Per Diem and Fees..............................................................................................! 14,300

Computer Charges..........................................................................................! 1,040,965

Other Contractual Expense ..................................................................................$ 2,800

Evidence Purchased..........................................................................................! 152,406

Total Positions Budgeted

375

Section 22. Georgia Franchise
Practices Commission. Budget Unit: Georgia Motor
Vehicle Commission.................................................................................! 43,705 Georgia Motor Vehicle
Commission Budget: Personal Services.................................................................................................! 27,255 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 10,950

130

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Travel........................................................................................................................$500

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

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

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

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 4,000

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

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

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 43,705

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 43,705

Total Positions Budgeted

2

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$27,255

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 10,950

Travel........................................................................................................................$500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................I -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................I 1,000

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

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 4,000

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

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

Total Positions Budgeted

2

Section 23. Georgia State Financing

and Investment Commission.

Budget Unit: Georgia State Financing

and Investment Commission..................................................................$ 100,000

Departmental Operations Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$746,458

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 149,000

Travel........... .......................................................................................................^ 14,500

Fund for Construction Planning ......................................................................$ 100,000

Publications and Printing................,..................................................................$ 15,500

Equipment Purchases ........................................................................................^ 15,800

Per Diem and Fees.......................................................................................-....$ 201,000

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$6,000

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 110,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................11,358,258

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 100,000

Total Positions Budgeted

42

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services...........................................................................-........-..........$ 746,458

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 149,000

Travel.. .................................................................................................................$ 14,500

Fund for Construction Planning ..................................................................,,..$ 100,000

Publications and Printing..............................................,....................................$ 15,500

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 15,800

Per Diem and Fees ...........................................................................................^ 201,000

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$6,000

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 110,000

Total Positions Budgeted

42

Section 24. Office of the Governor. A. Budget Unit: Governor's Office ..................................,...............................$ 2,937,950
Cost of Operations.............................................................................................$ 964,551 Mansion Allowance.............................................................................................$ 40,000
Governor's Emergency Fund .........................................................................$ 2,000,000

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Gubernatorial Transition Allowance........................................................................$-0-
Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,004,551 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$2,937,950

Budget Unit Object Classes: Cost of Operations.............................................................................................$964,551 Mansion Allowance.............................................................................................$40,000 Governor's Emergency Fund .........................................................................$ 2,000,000 Gubernatorial Transition AHowance...........................,............................................$-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.............................................................................................$ 2,914,337

1. General Administration and

Support Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 320,207

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 ..............................................................................................$ 87,500

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

Other Contractual Expense.....................................................................................$ 500

Payments to Regional Commissions ................................................................$ 181,200

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$628,907

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 615,907

Total Positions Budgeted

18

2. Council of the Arts Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 53,933

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 ................................................................................................$ 5,500

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

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

ArtGrants..........................................................................................................$ 616,871

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 688,854

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 246,983

Total Positions Budgeted

3

3. Budget Division Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................! 393,045 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$21,100 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 10,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

132

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 12,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,693

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

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

Other Contractual Expense................................................................................$ 20,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$459,838

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 291,838

Total Positions Budgeted

19

4. Intergovernmental Relations Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 363,488

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 24,000

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 23,254

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.......................................................................................$415,742

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 360,742

Total Positions Budgeted

21

5. Management Review Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 302,961

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.......................................................................................$ 318,461

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 276,095

Total Positions Budgeted

15

6. Policy Planning Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$566,406

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$32,000

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 40,000

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

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 22,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 6,550

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 272,400

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 28,000

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

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 967,356

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 400,177

Total Positions Budgeted

39

7. Office of Consumer Affairs: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 648,226 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 183,556 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 16,805 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0PublicationsandPrinting...................................................................................$ 18,899 Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 945 Per Diem and Fees................................................................................................$9,151

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Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 23,015

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

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$900,597

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.......................................................................$ 85,650

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 464,692

Total Positions Budgeted

50

8. State Energy Office Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 152,895

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 24,000

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 12,000

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

PublicationsandPrinting...................................................................................$ 10,000

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

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 10,000

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

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

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 208,895

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 135,596

Total Positions Budgeted

12

9. Georgia Post-Secondary Education

Commission Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 76,393

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.........................................................................................$93,893

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 43,693

Total Positions Budgeted

4

10. Intern Program Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 47,064

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.........................................................................................! 78,614

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 78,614

Total Positions Budgeted

3

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services....,.......................................................................................! 2,924,618 Regular Operating Expenses.......................................,....................................$ 344,456 Travel.................................................................................................................! 118,359 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0PublicationsandPrinting...................................................................................$ 73,199 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 15,888 Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 388,551

134

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 52,515

Other Contractual Expense................................................................................$20,500

Art Grants...... ....................................................................................................^ 616,871

Payments to Regional Commissions ................................................................$ 181,200

Intern Stipends....................................................................................................$25,000

Total Positions Budgeted

184

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.........................................................................................! 129,858,711

1. General Administration and

Support Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................! 8,767,256

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,388,933

Travel.................................................................................................................! 253,864

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

Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 45,625

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 30,338

Per Diem and Fees ............,.................................................................................$ 58,000

Computer Charges..........................................................................................! 1,479,714

Other Contractual Expense........................................................ ......................$ 333,531

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................! 12,357,261

Indirect DOAS Services Funding..................................................................! 1,407,194

Agency Funds.................................................................................................! 5,160,560

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 5,789,507

Total Positions Budgeted

629

2. Special Programs: Personal Services...............................................................................................! 354,747 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 54,130 Travel...................................................................................................................! 10,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing......................,..............................................................! 3,500 Equipment Purchases................................................................................................! -0Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................! 11,000 Computer Charges...............................................................................................! 10,000 Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 21,515 Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 464,892

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Indirect DOAS Services Funding .........................................................................$ 5,766

Agency Funds....................................................................................................$ 246,619

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$212,507

Total Positions Budgeted

21

3. Physical Health - Program

Direction and Support Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,328,858

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 220,377

Travel ...................................................................................................................$ 45,076

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

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$25,298

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................$ 19,299

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 8,900

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

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 36,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$1,683,808

Indirect DOAS Services Funding .......................................................................$ 90,500

Agency Funds....................................................................................................! 156,800

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,436,508

Total Positions Budgeted

98

4. Physical Health - Family

Health Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,884,378

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 926,700

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 94,655

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

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 46,500

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................I 10,467

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 389,373

Computer Charges.............................................................................................! 110,000

Other Contractual Expense ...........................................................................$ 4,059,446

Regional Grants for Prenatal and

Postnatal Care Programs..............................................................................$ 150,000

Crippled Children Benefits............................................................................$ 3,034,626

Kidney Disease Benefits...................................................................................$ 375,000

Cancer Control Benefits....................................................................................$ 646,850

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

Family Planning Benefits.................................................................................$ 748,305

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 13,776,300

Indirect DOAS Services Funding ......................................................,..............$ 130,360

Agency Funds.................................................................................................$ 7,876,573

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 5,769,367

Total Positions Budgeted

216

5. Physical Health - Community Health Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................! 5,293,241 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................! 1,060,940 Travel.................................................................................................................! 227,950 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .,.....................................................................! -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 49,500

136

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 41,325

Per Diem and Pees ............................................................................................$ 104,225

Computer Charges........................................,......................................................$ 18,540

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 274,000

Facilities Construction Grants ......................................................................$ 3,500,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$10,569,721

Indirect DOAS Services Funding .......................................................................$ 17,650

Agency Funds.................................................................................................$ 5,504,842

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 5,047,229

Total Positions Budgeted

374

6. Physical Health - Local

Services Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 6,874,383

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 667,741

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 485,155

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

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

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 41,965

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 495,958

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

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 917,796

Family Planning Benefits.................................................................................$ 171,575

Benefits for Medically Indigent

High Risk Pregnant Women

and Their Infants........................................................................................$ 2,961,000

Grant for DeKalb County Mental

Retardation Project........................................................................................$ 106,646

Grant for Chatham County

Mental Retardation Project...........................................................................$ 102,464

Grant-In-AidtoCounties.............................................................................$ 10,157,115

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 22,985,798

Indirect DOAS Services Funding .....,.................................................................$ 53,200

Agency Funds.................................................................................................$ 6,133,117

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................! 16,799,481

Total Positions Budgeted

508

7. Mental Health and Mental

Retardation - Program

Direction and Support Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................! 2,051,983

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 257,357

Travel.................................................................................................................! 129,953

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 14,000

Equipment Purchases..............................................................................................! 200

Per Diem and Fees..............................................................................................! 29,950

Computer Charges.............................................................................................! 557,470

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 428,600

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 3,469,513

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.....................................................................! 227,620

Agency Funds.................................................................................................! 1,017,628

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 2,224,265

Total Positions Budgeted

132

8. Mental Health and Mental Retardation - Local Services Budget:
Personal Services...............................................................................................! 996,625

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Regular Operating Expenses.... ..........................................................................$ 89,112 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 24,347 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Equipment Purchases. ........................................................................................$ 13,800

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 86,820

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

Other Contractual Expense. ........ ................................................................ ..$2,583,068

Benefits for Family Living Care...................................................................$ 1,177,065

Contracts with Day Care Centers

for the Mentally Retarded........................................................................$ 25,891,960

Grants for Alcoholism Community

Treatment Programs ........................................... .............. ........ ................ .$2,419,526

Grants for Drug Abuse

Community Treatment Programs.. ...............................................................$ 515,374

Grants for Child Mental Health....................................................................$ 1,044,405

Grants for Adult Mental Health ...................................................................$ 3,971,843

Foster Grandparent Program..... ........................................................................$ 65,000

Group Homes for the

Mentally Retarded......................................................................................$ 1,706,846

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 40,586,211

Agency Funds...............................................................................................$ 19,697,975

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 20,888,236

Total Positions Budgeted

124

9. Community Social Services

and Administration:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,547,706

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 336,068

Travel .................................................................................................................$ 173,700

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

PublicationsandPrinting...................................................................................$ 10,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 6,000

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 12,000

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

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 127,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 3,212,474

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.. ....... .......................................................... ....$55,865

Agency Funds .................................................................................................$ 2,033,617

State Funds Budgeted. ...... ............................................. ........ ........ ................$ 1,122,992

Total Positions Budgeted

183

10. Title XX Administration:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,409,113

Regular Operating Expenses.... ........................................................................$ 255,907

Travel .................................................................................................................$ 117,300

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

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 42,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 17,750

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 30,500

Computer Charges.. ......................................................................................... ..$495,000

Other Contractual Expense. .................................... ...................................$22,354,520

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................? 24,722,090

Agency Funds...............................................................................................$ 22,990,384

Indirect DOAS Services Funding .....................................................................$ 490,693

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,241,013

Total Positions Budgeted

127

11. Purchase of Social Services: Personal Services....................................................................................................... $ -0-

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Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 705,655

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-

W.I.N. Benefits...............................................................................................$ 1,100,000

Grants to Fulton County for 24

hour Emergency Social Services...................................................................? 130,000

Benefits for Child Care..................................................................................$ 6,768,942

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 8,704,597

Agency Funds...........................................................,.....................................? 4,931,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$3,773,597

Total Positions Budgeted

0

12. Community Youth Services:

Personal Services............................................................................................? 3,534,923

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................? 492,000

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-

Beneftts for Child Care.......................................................................................? 10,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 4,285,423

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.......................................................................? 82,640

Agency Funds.................................................................................................? 1,906,440

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 2,296,343

Total Positions Budgeted

342

13. Services to the Aged Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................? 370,974

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....................................................................................? 4,885,379

Indirect DOAS Services Funding..............................,........................................? 11,240

Agency Funds.................................................................................................? 4,427,849

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 446,290

Total Positions Budgeted

24

14. Vocational Rehabilitation Program Direction and
Support Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................? 585,562 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 68,000 Travel...................................................................................................................? 25,000

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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....................................................................................$ 1,136,557

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.....................................................................$ 150,000

Agency Funds ....................................................................................................$ 795,995

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 190,562

Total Positions Budgeted

35

15. Vocational Rehabilitation

Facilities Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................! 8,286,849

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................! 4,187,000

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..............................................................................$ 449,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................! 13,316,849

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.......................................................................! 82,650

Agency Funds...............................................................................................! 11,916,100

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,318,099

Total Positions Budgeted

702

16. Vocational Rehabilitation

Services Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................! 9,294,748

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..................................................................................! 24,524,498

Indirect DOAS Services Funding .....................................................................$ 234,450

Agency Funds...............................................................................................! 19,177,129

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 5,112,919

Total Positions Budgeted

737

17. Vocational Rehabilitation Disability Adjudication Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................! 3,508,176 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................! 3,593,000 Travel...................................................................................................................! 80,000
Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 1,000 Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................$50,000 Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 125,000 Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................! -0Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 7,357,176

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Agency Funds.........................................................................,.......................$ 7,357,176

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..............................................................................................,......$ -0-

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

SSI-Supplement Benefits...............................................................................$ 1,775,000

AFDCBenfiiits...........................................................................................$120,086,782

Total Funds Budgeted................................................................................$ 121,861,782

Agency Funds...............................................................................................$ 88,352,723

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 33,509,059

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......................................................................................$ 28,720,922

Grants to Counties for

Social Services...........................................................................................$24;162,583

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................,..........,.............$ 52,883,505

Agency Funds ...............................................................................................$ 32,354,720

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 20,528,785

Total Positions Budgeted

0

20. Benefits Payments - Program

Administration and Support Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,667,561

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 772,944

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 184,280

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

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

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 13,970

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 9,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 700,000

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 794,150

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 5,141,905

Agency Funds .................................................................................................$ 2,639,953

Indirect DOAS Services Funding .....................................................................$ 350,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,151,952

Total Positions Budgeted

196

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Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 60,757,083 Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................$ 29,838,914 Travel..............................................................................................................$ 2,604,280

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases .........................................................................................................$ 33,000

Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 267,343

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................$ 389,114

Per Diem and Fees .........................................................................................$ 1,608,726 Computer Charges..........................................................................................$ 3,580,724

Other Contractual Expense .........................................................................$ 32,423,621

Grants for Regional Prenatal

and Postnatal Care Programs.......................................................................$ 150,000

Crippled Children Benefits............................................................................$ 3,034,626

Kidney Disease Benefits...................................................................................$ 375,000

Cancer Control Benefits....................................................................................$ 646,850

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......................................................................$ 3,500,000 Grants for DeKalb County

Mental Retardation Project...........................................................................$ 106,646

Grants for Chatham County

Mental Retardation Project....................................................,......................$ 102,464

Grant-In-AidtoCounties.............................................................................$ 10,157,115

Benefits for Family Living Care ...................................................................$ 1,177,065

Contracts with Day Care Centers

for the Mentally Retarded........................................................................$ 25,891,960

Grants for Alcoholism Community

Treatment Programs .......................................,.........................................$ 2,419,526

Grants for Child Mental Health....................................................................$ 1,044,405

Grants for Adult Mental Health ...................................................................$ 3,971,843

Foster Grandparent Program.............................................................................$ 65,000

Group Homes for the Mentally Retarded......................................................................................$ 1,706,846
Work Incentive Benefits................................................................................$ 1,100,000

Grants to Fulton County for 24

hour Emergency Social Services...................................................................$ 130,000

Benefits for Child Care..................................................................................$ 6,778,942

Areawide and Community Grants ................................................................$ 1,457,178

Nutrition Grants ............................................................................................$ 2,980,927

Grants for Nephrology Centers........................................................................$ 185,000

SSI-SupplementBenefits...............................................................................$ 1,775,000

AFDC Benefits...........................................................................................$ 120,086,782

Local Services Benefits

Payments Grants......................................................................................$ 28,720,922

Grants for Drug Abuse Community Treatment Programs.................................................................$ 515,374
Grants to Counties for Social

Services......................................................................................................$ 24,162,583

Contract for the Purchase of

Clotting Factor for the

Hemophilia Program.....................................................................................$ 100,000

Total Positions Budgeted

4,727

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.

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Provided, that of the above appropriation, $100,000 is designated and committed to operate a Hemophilia Program in the Metropolitan Atlanta Area and to operate the Hemophilia Program in Augusta.
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, $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, $45,000 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, that of the above appropriation to the Physical Health-Community Health Activity at least $147,000 is designated and committed for the Phenylketonuria (P.K.U.) Disease Prevention Testing.
Provided further the Department is hereby authorized to use at least $262,000 of the State funds appropriated for Contracts with Day Care Centers for the Mentally Retarded for the purpose of purchasing mini-buses.
There is hereby appropriated $31,734,059 in State funds for the purpose of making AFDC benefit payments and Child Support Recovery payments to the State Treasury.
Provided that for Fiscal 1977, the following maximum benefits and maximum standards of need shall apply:

Number in Asst. Group;

Standards of Need;

Maximum Monthly Amount:

1

106

$42

2

161

77

3

193

115

4

227

148

5

260

169

6

282

184

7

305

199

8

324

199

9

341

199

10

365

199

11

390

199

or more

Provided further that in the event the AFDC benefits appropriation for Fiscal 1977 should be insufficient to support the maximum payment schedule listed above, the Department of Human Resources is directed to reduce monthly benefit payments in suffi cient amounts to insure the adequacy of the AFDC benefits appropriation to make such payments for the entire fiscal year.
Provided, further, that the Department of Human Resources shall not increase beyond the February, 1976 level the percentage of need used in making the monthly benefit cal culations, nor otherwise change the factors used in calculating monthly benefit payments so as to cause any increases thereof, other than mandatory changes resulting from Federal or Judicial mandate.

B. Budget Unit: Medicaid Services...............................,..............................$ 115,637,976 Medicaid Services Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................! 2,158,154 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 922,305

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Travel...................................................................................................................$ 21,000

Medicaid Benefits - Payables.......................................................................$ 42,463,127

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 35,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 85,385

Per Diem and Fees..............................................................................................$ 42,000

Computer Charges..........................................................................................$ 4,763,785

Other Contractual Expense ...........................................................................$ 1,035,440

Medicaid Benefits - Cash

Payments.................................................................................................$ 295,987,897

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 CareFoundation...........................................................................$ 1,375,000

Reserve for Provider Audits......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted................................................................................$ 351,056,093

Indirect DOAS Services Funding..................................................................$ 1,178,612

Agency Funds.............................................................................................$ 234,239,505

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................$ 115,637,976

Total Positions Budgeted

237

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Servtees............................................................................................$ 2,158,154

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 922,305

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 21,000

Medicaid Benefits - Payables.......................................................................$ 42,463,127

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 35,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 85,385

Per Diem and Fees .........................................................................,....................$ 42,000

Computer Charges..........................................................................................$ 4,763,785

Other Contractual Expense ...........................................................................$ 1,035,440

Medicaid Benefits - Cash

Payments.................................................................................................$ 295,987,897

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...........................................................................$ 1,375,000

Reserve for Provider Audits......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

237

Provided that none of the appropriation to the Reserve for Provider Audits shall be encumbered in any way until transferred to the apptopriate object class or classes by action of the Fiscal Affairs Subcommittees of th* House and Senate as provided by law.

C. Budget Unit: Mental Health and Youth Development
Institutions. .......................................................................................$ 131,349,584

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1. Georgia Regional Hospital at

Augusta Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 5,090,544

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$922,112

Travel...................................................................................................................$11,500

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....................................................................................$ 6,671,816

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.......................................................................$ 70,000

State Funds Budgeted...,................................................................................$ 6,155,816

Total Positions Budgeted

497

2. Georgia Regional Hospital at

Atlanta Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 6,266,674

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,210,713

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 6,600

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

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 3,950

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

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 95,000

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$82,000

Other Contractual Expense................................................................................$ 15,824

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 513,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 8,193,761

Indirect DOAS Services Funding .......................................................................$ 82,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 7,541,461

Total Positions Budgeted

612

3. Georgia Regional Hospital at

Savannah Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 5,045,026

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 737,018

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....................................................................................$ 6,449,394

Indirect DOAS Services Funding .......................................................................$ 69,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 5,905,394

Total Positions Budgeted

524

4. West Central Georgia Regional Hospital Budget:.
Personal Services............................................................................................$ 4,889,080 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 837,728 Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 7,100 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,075

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Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 8,500

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 42,000

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$65,000

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

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$646,500

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 6,496,983

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.......................................................................$ 65,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 6,253,483

Total Positions Budgeted

502

5. Northwest Georgia Regional Hospital

at Rome Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$6,460,088

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,315,164

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 14,550

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

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 853,500

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 8,781,802

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.......................................................................$ 75,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 8,040,208

Total Positions Budgeted

636

6. Gracewood State School and Hospital

Budget:

Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 15,567,585

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$2,861,351

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 ................................................................................................$ 1,250,000

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 117,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................! 20,103,709

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.....................................................................! 171,000

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 10,547,477

Total Positions Budgeted

1,618

7. Southwestern State Hospital Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 8,061,976 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................! 1,440,683 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................................................................................! 20,400 Capital Outlay.....................................................................................................! 53,000 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 9,757,514 Indirect DOAS Services Funding.......................................................................$ 70,000

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State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 8,794,379

Total Positions Budgeted

819

8. Georgia Retardation Center Budget:

Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 10,293,046

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................? 2,732,090

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 17,500

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

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 2,500

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................111,900

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................I 41,000

Computer Charges.,...........................................................................................$ 102,100

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 34,000

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

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 794,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................? 14,028,136

Indirect DOAS Services Funding...................................................................,.! 102,100

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 9,340,336

Total Positions Budgeted

1,031

9. Georgia Mental Health

Institute Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................? 7,705,907

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,522,811

Travel...................................................................................................................? 22,200

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

Publicatkms 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..................................................................................? 10,231,340

Indirect DOAS Sendees Funding.....................................................................? 160,810

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 9,609,530

Total Positions Budgeted

679

10. Central State Hospital Budget:

Personal Services..........................................................................................? 44,642,035

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................? 8,957,949

Travel..................................................................................................................,f 25,250

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................? 39,000

Publications and Printing...................................................................................,....? 738

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................^ 68,600

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................? 55,500

Computer Charges.............................................................................................? 360,000

Other Contractual Expense................................................................................$78,428

Capital Outlay................................................................................................? 1,955,700

Authority Lease Rentals................................................................................? 1,284,000

Outpatient and Aftercare

Drug Purchases..............................................................................................? 750,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................? 58,217,200

Indirect DOAS Services Funding ....................................................................^ 660,000

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................? 47,485,142

Total Positions Budgeted

4,863

11. State Youth Development Centers Budget:
Personal Services............................................................................................? 6,200,330

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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.................................................................................,..$ 7,694,025

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 7,610,025

Total Positions Budgeted

619

12. Regional Youth Development

Centers Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$2,355,659

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................? 649,357

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

Grants to County-Owned Detention

Centers ...........................................................................................................$ 250,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 3,582,371

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 3,566,333

Total Positions Budgeted

295

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........................................................................................? 122,577,950 Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................? 24,595,036 Travel.................................................................................................................? 166,075 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................................? 91,455 Publications and Printing...................................................................................? 16,128 Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................? 217,385 Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 642,465 Computer Charges..........................................................................................? 1,032,910 Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................? 818,947 Capital Outlay................................................................................................? 3,258,700 Regular Operating Expenses Reserve...........................................................................................? 500,000 Grants to County-Owned Detention Centers..........................................................................................? 250,000
Authority Lease Rentals................................................................................? 5,545,000

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Outpatient and Aftercare

Drug Purchases..............................................................................................$ 750,000

Reserve for Operation

of Clayton RYDC ...........................................................................................$ 246,000

Total Positions Budgeted

12,695

Provided, that from the above appropriation relating to Capital Outlay: $53,000 is designated and committed for renovations of the sewage lift station, to meet Environ mental Protection Agency requirements, at Southwestern State Hospital.
Provided, that the Department is hereby authorized and directed to redirect $580,000 from funds available to the Georgia Building Authority for renovations, to meet Fire Marshal standards, at Northwest Georgia Regional Hospital ($300,000) and Gracewood State School and Hospital ($280,000).
Provided, however, the Department is authorized to utilize from surplus funds appro priated for Personal Services at Georgia Regional Hospital at Savannah, an amount, not to exceed $200,000, for the purpose of funding an experimental pilot program for a com munity detoxification center, half-way house and educational program for alcoholics and drug abusers in Chatham County, Georgia, such pilot program to be administered by and under the direct supervision of the Commissioner of Human Resources.

Section 27. Department of Labor.

A. Budget Unit: Inspection Division ..................................................................$ 480,118

Inspection Division Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................,.......? 392,618

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.......................................................................................? 480,118

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 480,118

Total Positions Budgeted

28

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 392,618

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 Positions Budgeted

28

B. Budget Unit: Basic Employment, Work Incentive, Correctional Services, Comprehensive Employment and Training, and Unemployment Compensation Reserve Fund.........................................................................................? 2,993,164

1. Basic Employment Security Budget: Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 16,001,484 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................? 3,932,905 Travel.................................................................................................................? 475,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................? -0-

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Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 15,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 38,000

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 45,000

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

Capital Outlay ...................................................................................................$ 100,000

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 685,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 21,292,389

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 455,278

Total Positions Budgeted

1,140

2. Comprehensive Employment

and Training Act (CETA) Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 4,149,565

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$2,176,584

Travel .................................................................................................................$ 300,000

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

PublicationsandPrinting...................................................................................$ 15,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 30,000

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

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

Other Contractual Expense(CETA) ..............................................................$ 2,000,000

CETA Direct Benefits..................................................................................$33,000,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 41,706,149

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

Total Positions Budgeted

356

3. Correctional Services Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 748,251

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$32,500

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 20,550

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

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

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

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

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

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 20,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 824,301

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 824,301

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............................................................................................$ 3,081,168 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 432,474 Travel.................................................................................................................$ 100,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0PublicationsandPrinting.....................................................................................$ 1,000 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 10,300 Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,000 Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0Other Contractual Expense ...........................................................................$ 2,510,908 W.I.N. Grants....................................................................................................$998,000 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 7,135,850

150

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State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 713,585

Total Positions Budgeted

232

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services..........................................................................................f 23,980,468

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$6,574,463

Travel..............................,..................................................................................$ 895,550

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

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 31,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 78,300

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................^ 85,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................^ -0-

Other Contractual Expense<CETA)................................................ .............4 2,000,000

Other Contractual Expense ...........................................................................13,215,908

W.I.K,Grants....................................................................................................$9SS,QW

Capital Outlay...................................................................................................! 100,000

Unemployment Compensation

Reserve Fund..............................................................................................$ 1,000,000

CETA Direct Benefits..................................................................................$ 33,000,000

Total Positions Budgeted

1,781

Section 28. Department of Law.

Budget Unit: Department of Law..................................................................,$ 2,288,649

Attorney General's Office Budget:

Personal Services........................................................................................ ....$2,021,149

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 196,723

Travel...................................................................................................................I 64,100

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

Pubtkations and Printing..................................................................................^ 37^27

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 6,800

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 15,000

Computer Charges....................................................................................................$ 250

Books for State Library.......................................................................................$ 32,000

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

Total Funds Budgeted.,..................................................................................$2,373,849

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,288,649

Total Positions Budgeted

98

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Serviees.........................................,.................................................,$ 2,021,149

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................I196,723

Travel......................................................................................................,............$ 64,100

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

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$37,827

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 6,800

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 15,000

Computer Charges....................................................................................................$ 250

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

BooksiorState Libr&ry.......................................................................................$3'2,QOO

Total Regular 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.

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Section 29. Merit System of Personnel Administration
Budget Unit; Merit System of Personnel Administration Agency Assessments..... ................................................................... ....$2,482,329
1 . Applicant Services Budget: PersonaJSemces................,..............................................................................$ 439,342 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 44,050 Travel .....................................................................................................................$ 2,975 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .................. ....................................................4-0..... ................................................................. .....,...$28,015

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 25,000

(^mputer Charges.............. .............................................................................. .$136,000

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

To*al Funds Bwdgeted... .............................................................................. .....-$6731442

Agency Assessments..,. ......................................................................... ...........$ 673,442

Total Positions Budgeted

35

2. Classification and Compensation

Budget:

Persona? Services.............................................................................................-! 323315

Regular Operating Bxpenses...........................................................................,....$ 9,500

Travel................................................................................................................,....$ 8,000

Motor Vehicle Ec|iijpnientPiirehases............................................................_..,.....,$-0-

Publications ndPrinting................................................................................,.4 19,000

Equipment Purchases ......................................................................................... ....,$450

P&'^tm and Fees.................................. ................................................................... Ji -0-

Computer Charges...........................................................................................

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................... ...

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 425,765

Agency Assessments.........................................................................................! 425,765

Total Positions Bisdgeted

21

3. Employee Services Budget:

Personal Services..............................................................................................^ 229,121

Regular Operating Expenses..........................................................................,.,,$ 10,415

Travel ............................................................................................................... ......^ 2,300

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

Publicationa and Printing.....................................................................................$4V000

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$-O-

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

Computer Charges......................................................................................,......,.! 46,000

Other Contractual Expense..................................................................................,.,,4-0-

Total Funds Budgeted.. .................................................................................. ...$291^36

Agency Assessments.......................... ...............................................................$ 290,013

Total Positions Budgeted

19

4. Employee Training and Development Budget:
Personal Services..... ..............,.....,................,.................,......................,......,....$ 235,438
Regular Operating Expenses................................,.............................................! 18,053 Travel........ .............................................................................................................$ 7,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ...................................................................... ^ -0Puhliestions and Printing.... ............................................................................ ....$5,505
Fxjuipment Purchases..................................................................,....................-.^ 1>2QO Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 69,901

152

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Computer Charges....................,...............................................................................$ 250

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

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 337,847

Agency Assessments .........................................................................................$ 242,655

Total Positions Budgeted

16

5. Health Insurance

Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 205,445

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 ..............................................................................................$ 26,000

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 17,156

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................,............................................$ 273,672

Health Insurance Receipts................................................................................$ 273,672

Total Positions Budgeted

17

6. Health Insurance Claims

Administration Budget:

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 814,000

Health Insurance Claim Payments.............................................................! 25,700,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................! 26,514,000

Health Insurance Receipts...........................................................................! 26,514,000

Total Positions Budgeted

0

7. Internal Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 228,806

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 ..............................................................................$ 252,755

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 941,280

Health Insurance Receipts..................................................................................! 19,675

Agency Assessments.........................................................................................! 643,903

Total Positions Budgeted

19

8. Director Office Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 222,876

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 12,100

Travel.....................................................................................................................! 9,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................! -0-

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

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................! 500

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................! 13,500

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

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

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 259,576

Agency Assessments .........................................................................................$ 206,551

Total Positions Budgeted

15

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Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,884,843

Regular Operating Expenses..........................,.................................................$ 125,004

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 33,540

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

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 64,780

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,060

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 136,301

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 703,135

Other Contractual Expense..............................................................................$ 814,000

Federal Sub-grants to

State and Local Agencies ..............................................................................$ 252,755

Health Insurance Claim Payments.............................................................$ 25,700,000

Total Positions Budgeted

142

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.
Provided, however, the Department is authorized and directed to utilize up to $100,000 of agency assessments for the reorganization of the Merit System, including payments to consultants.

Section 30. Department of Natural

Resources.

Budget Unit: Department of Natural

Resources............................................................................................$ 28,262,811

1. Internal Administration Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,170,325

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 304,500

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 20,700

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

PublicationsandPrinting.................................................................................$ 125,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 8,000

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 33,300

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 131,000

Other Contractual Expense ..................................................................................$ 1,500

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,794,325

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,792,325

Total Positions Budgeted

83

2. Information and Education Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 449,779

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 137,553

Travel ...................................................................................................................$ 13,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 16,200

Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 292,232

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 23,000

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 6,000

Computer Charges....................................................................................................$ 600

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

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 938,864

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 818,361

Total Positions Budgeted

35

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3. Planning and Research Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,028,576

Regular Operating Expenses...............................................,............................$ 122,923

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 50,300

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...........................,.......................................$ 7,100

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 52,000

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 625

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 65,179

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$41,000

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 62,710

Land and Water Conservation Grants..........................................................$ 3,700,000

Recreation Grants.............................................................................................$100,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$5,230,413

State Funds Budgeted...........................,.....................................................,..? 1,031,766

Total Positions Budgeted

59

4. Game and Fish Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................! 6,159,113

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 2,087,159

Travel...................................................................................................................$98,400

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................$ 357,920

Publications and Printing....................................................,.,....,.......................$ 31,550

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................$452,250

Per Diem and Fees ................................,..,..........................................................$ 13,300

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$24,325

Other Contractual Expense .................,.......,.................................,.....,..............$ 48,020

Maintenance for the South End

of Sapelo Island................................................................................................$75,000

Capital Outlay - Hatchery

Renovation.......................................................................................................$94,000

Capital Outlay - Repairs

and Maintenance................................................................,.........,....................$ 9,800

Total Funds Budgeted.....................................................,..............................^ 9,450,837

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$7,466,255

Total Positions Budgeted

458

5. State Parks and Historic

Sites Operations Budget:

Personal Services-.......................................................................................... .$4,083,666

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$2,280,700

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 72,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................I 97,464

Publications and Printing................................................................................ ...$46,250

Equipment Purchases...................,,.................................,................................$ 176,000

Per Diem and Fees...,.........................,...........................,....................................$ 30,550

Com\>vief.Charts.................................................................................................^3,000

Other Contractual Expense ..................................................................................^ 5,000

Capital Outlay......... ....................................-....................................................$ 303,708

Capital Outlay - Repairs

and Maintenance .,......................................,..................................................$ 976,000

Capital Outlay - Shop Stock ...............................................,.......................-....$ 150,000

Cost of MateriaHor Resale, ..................,..........,..................................,.............$ 526,000

Authority Lease Rfentals...............................................................................,$2,526,000

Total Funds Budgeted.-.....,........................................................................$11,275,838

State Funds Bu4gete4..-.-.....-.......................................................................$ 8,520,166

Total Positions Budgeted

337

6. Geologic and Water Resources Research BudgetPersonal Services...............................................................................................$ 523,792

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Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 79,430

Travel...................................................................................................,...............$ 32,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ 4,200

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 26,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,400

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 7,500

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

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 30,000

Contract with U.S. Geological

Survey for Ground Water

Resources Survey...........................................................................................$ 125,000

Topographic Mapping United

States Geological Survey...............................................................................$ 545,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,375,322

State Funds Budgeted................................................................,...................! 1,075,322

Total Positions Budgeted

33

7. Environmental Protection Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................! 4,474,677

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 304,650

Travel.................................................................................................................! 190,250

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................! 5,700

Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 42,000

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................! 36,150

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

Computer Charges.............................................................................................! 140,300

Other Contractual Expense..............................................................................! 355,216

Solid Waste Grants.........................................................................................! 2,000,000

Water and Sewer Grants................................................................................$ 1,073,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 8,628,943

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 6,848,443

Total Positions Budgeted

270

8. Heritage Trust Budget:

Capital Outlay ...................................................................................................$ 328,734

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 328,734

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 50,000

Total Positions Budgeted

0

9. Lake Lanier Islands Development

Authority Budget:

Payments to Lake Lanier Islands

Development Authority for

Operations......................................................................................................! 519,888

Payments to Lake Lanier Islands

Development Authority for

Capital Outlay .................................................................................................$ 62,500

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 582,388

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 582,388

Total Positions Budgeted

0

10. Jekyll Island State Park Authority Budget: Payments to Jekyll Island State Park Authority for Operations .......................................................................! 77,785

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..........................................................................................! 17,889,928 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................! 5,316,915

156

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Travel.................................................................................................................$ 477,650

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................$ 488,584

Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 615,032

Equipment Purchases ............................................................................,..........$ 698,425

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 162,829

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 340,225

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 502,446

Land and Water Conservation

Grants..........................................................................................................$ 3,700,000

Recreation Grants .............................................................................................$ 100,000

FluoridationGrants...................................................................................................$ -0-

Water 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

Payments to Lake Lanier Islands

Development Authority for

Operations......................................................................................................$519,888

Capital Outlay - Hatchery

Renovation.......................................................................................................$94,000

Capital Outlay...................................................................................................$ 303,708

Capital Outlay - Repairs

and Maintenance...........................................................................................$ 985,800

Capital Outlay - Shop Stock .............................................................................$ 150,000

Capital Outlay - Heritage Trust.......................................................................$ 328,734

Authority Lease Rentals................................................................................$2,526,000

Payments to Lake Lanier Islands

Development Authority for

Capital Outlay .................................................................................................$62,500

Payments to Jekyll Island State

Park Authority for Operations .......................................................................$ 77,785

Cost of Material for Resale...............................................................................$ 525,000

Maintenance for the South End

of Sapelolsland................................................................................................$ 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.

Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, $62,500 is desig

nated and committed for matching Federal funds to provide $125,000 for a pavillion at

the Sloppy Floyd Recreation Center.

Section 31. Department of Offender Rehabilitation.
A. Budget Unit: Department of Corrections...................................................$ 3,114,663 General Administration and Support Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,277,099

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Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 466,179

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 74,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................! 29,000

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 24,700

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,350

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 20,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 159,335

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 60,000

Mentally Retarded Offender Program.................................................................$ 1,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,114,663

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$3,114,663

Total Positions Budgeted

171

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,277,099

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 466,179

Travel...................................................................................................................! 74,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................! 29,000

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$24,700

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,350

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 20,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 159,335

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 60,000

Mentally Retarded Offender Program.................................................................$ 1,000

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

Total Positions Budgeted

171

Provided, that of the above appropriation for the Mentally Retarded Offender Program, the department be authorized to present to the Fiscal Affairs Committees any possible surplus to increase the program up to $150,000.

B. Budget Unit: Correctional

Institutions..........................................................................................$ 36,915,017

1. Georgia Training and Development

Center Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 738,735

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 167,728

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 2,000

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

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 125

Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................,.$ 12,750

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 22,000

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

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

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 943,338

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$943,338

Total Positions Budgeted

64

2. Georgia Industrial Institute Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,471,291 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 707,708 Travel.....................................................................................................................$6,222 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....................,..................................................! -0Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 700 Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................! 30,940 Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 6,420 Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

158

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

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

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

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$3,223,281

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,223,281

Total Positions Budgeted

213

3. Georgia Diagnostic and

Classification Center Budget:

Personal Services.......................................,....................................................$ 2,842,059

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 680,709

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 4,500

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

PublicationsandPrinting.....................................................................................$ 1,000

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................$ 36,530

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 45,941

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

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

CapitalOutlay............................................................................................................$-0-

Authority Lease Rentals............................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,610,739

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,610,739

Total Positions Budgeted

269

4. Georgia State Prison Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 5,001,392

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,586,908

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 9,389

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

PublicationsandPrinting.....................................................................................$ 1,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 18,036

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 20,800

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

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

Capital Outlay.....................................................................................................$ 37,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$6,674,525

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 6,654,167

Total Positions Budgeted

474

5. Consolidated Branches Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 3,529,697

Regular Operating Expenses...........,................................................................$ 952,478

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 16,573

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

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$2,400

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................$ 35,093

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 77,840

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

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

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 4,614,081

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 4,216,738

Total Positions Budgeted

323

6. Montgomery Correctional Institution Budget:
Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 652,692 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 196,811 Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 2,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 400

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Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 19,088

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 7,200

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

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

Authority Lease Rentals............................................................................................$ -0-

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

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 878,691

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 852,690

Total Positions Budgeted

57

7. Walker Correctional

Institution Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$623,059

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 195,143

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

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

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 400

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 10,020

Per Diem and Fees................................................................................................$ 6,600

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

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

Authority Lease Rentals............................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 837,622

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$837,622

Total Positions Budgeted

57

8. Georgia Women's Correctional

Institution Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,001,983

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................? 281,306

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....................................................................................$ 1,288,089

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,270,843

Total Positions Budgeted

97

9. West Georgia Community

Correctional Institution Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................! 1,145,983

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 266,307

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

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....................................................................................$1,430,790

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,430,790

Total Positions Budgeted

136

10. Youthful Offender Institution Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................! 1,865,738

160

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Regular Operating Expenses. ...........................................................................$ 297,015 Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 3,800 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

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

Per Diem and Fees. .............................................................................................$ 10,000

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

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

Payments to Central State

Hospital for Utilities .......................................................................................$ 86,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,268,353

State Funds Budgeted........................................... .........................................$ 2,268,353

Total Positions Budgeted

213

11. Talmadge Memorial Hospital

Unit Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 191,024

Regular Operating Expenses..... ...........................................................................$ 8,165

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. ........................................ ....... .................................... ...$200,689

State Funds Budgeted. .................................................................................. ....$200,689

Total Positions Budgeted

20

12. Food Processing and

Distribution Unit Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 785,455

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,590,987

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

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 68,000

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

Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 305,675

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

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

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

Payments to Central State

Hospital for Meals .........................................................................................$ 801,514

Payments to Central State

Hospital for Utilities .........................................................................................$ 6,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,562,631

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,437,729

Total Positions Budgeted

84

13. Institutional Support Budget: Personal Services. ..............................................................................................$ 171,386 Overtime..............................................................................................................$ 30,000 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 333,965 Travel. ..................................................................................................................$ 12,804 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases. ..............................................................$ 379,750 Publications and Printing. .......................................................................................$ 500 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 61,900 Payments to Talmadge Memorial Hospital...........................................................................................$ 25,000 Capital Outlay ...................................................................................................$ 240,000

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Other Contractual Expense................................................................................$ 50,000

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 840,000

Court Costs........................................................................................................$ 200,000

County Subsidy...............................................................................................$2,793,000

Inmate Release Fund ........................................................................................$ 430,000

Outside Health Service Purchases ...................................................................$ 260,100

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 5,828,405

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 5,668,405

Total Positions Budgeted

10

14. Farm Operations Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 238,953

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,405,551

Travel..........................................................................................................................!-0-

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

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

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 99,529

Per Diem and Fees................................................................................................$ 3,600

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

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

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,747,633

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,694,633

Total Positions Budgeted

21

15. Macon Community Correctional

Center Budget:

Personal Services...................:...............................................................................! 9,000

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 41,000

Travel.........................,...........................................................................................! 1,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................! 65,000

Publications and Printing .........................................................................................! -0-

Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................! 489,000

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

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

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

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$605,000

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 605,000

Total Positions Budgeted

3

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..........................................................................................! 21,268,447 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................! 8,711,781 Travel...................................................................................................................! 72,888 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................! 512,750 Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 8,225 Equipment Purchases..................,.................................................................! 1,130,761 Per Diem and Fees............................................................................................! 210,401 Payments to Talmadge Memorial Hospital...........................................................................................! 50,000 Other Contractual Expense................................................................................! 25,000 Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................! 840,000 Capital Outlay...................................................................................................! 277,000 Court Costs........................................................................................................! 200,000 Inmate Release Fund ........................................................................................! 430,000 County Subsidy...............................................................................................! 2,793,000 Payments to Central State Hospital for Meals .........................................................................................! 801,514 Payments to Central State Hospital for Utilities .......................................................................................! 92,000

162

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Outside Health Service Purchases. ....... ........ .............. .....................................$ 260,100

Overtime...............................................................,..............................................$ 30,000

Total Positions Budgeted

2,041

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 the Department is hereby authorized and directed to redirect up to

$590,000 from funds available to the Georgia Building Authority (Penal) for designing,

constructing, and equipping a new meat plant at the 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................................................... .....................................$ 7,343,981
1. Probation and Parole Field Supervision Budget:
Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 298,000 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 20,000 Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 6,934 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

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

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

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

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

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 325,734

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 325,734

Total Positions Budgeted

15

2. Probation/Parole Field

Operations Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 4,330,350

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 331,206

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 221,625

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 18,259

Publications and Printing........................................................................,............! 2,500

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 15,705

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 7,626

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

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

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 4,927,271

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 4,927,271

Total Positions Budgeted

384

3. Community Centers Administration Budget:
Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 165,000 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 27,000 Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 6,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

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

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4. Work Release Centers Budget: Personal Serviees...............................................................................................$ 303,000 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 246,000 Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 2,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

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...............................................................................................$ 259,196

Regular Operating Expenses......................,.....................................................! 165,510

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 2,100

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

PublicationsandPrinting........................................................................................$ 170

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,500

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

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

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

Total Funds Budgeted...........,...........................................................................$ 433,476

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 404,451

Total Positions Budgeted

26

6. Women's Pre-Release Center Budget:

Personal Services..... ........ ........ ............ ................... ............ ...............................$ 202,000

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 190,000

Travel.....................................................................................................................! 2,500

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

Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 300

Equipment Purchases.......................,...................................................................! 5,000

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

7. Andromeda Center Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 181,377

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 153,003

Travel.....................................................................................................................! 5,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................! 16,500

Publications and Printing .........................................................................................! -0-

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 6,400

Per Diem and Fees..............................................................................................! 16,200

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

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

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 378,480

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 118,000

Total Positions Budgeted

17

8. Restitution Shelters Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................! 371,000

164

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 145,490

Travel..................................................................,..................................................$4,800

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................,...............$ 4,000

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

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

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 11,200

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

Other Contractual Expense .....................................................................................$ 300

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$537,590

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$387,000

Total Positions Budgeted

34

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 6,109,923

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,278,209

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 251,259

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 38,759

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$5,070

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 33,905

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 64,026

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

Other Contractual Expense ..................................................................................$ 3,900

Total Positions Budgeted

536

D. Budget Unit: Board of Pardons and

Paroles...................................................................................................$ 1,742,802

Board of Pardons and Paroles Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$1,529,708

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 110,294

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 87,000

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....................................................................................$ 1,742,802

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,742,802

Total Positions Budgeted

122

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,529,708

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 110,294

Travel...................................................................................................................$87,000

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 32. Department of Public Safety. Budget Unit: Department of Public Safety .................................................................................................^ 24,759,675 1. Office of Highway Safety Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 267,364

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Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$30,300

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

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

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 7,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,000

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

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

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

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 331,864

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................!-0-

Total Positions Budgeted

16

2. Administrative Support Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 307,195

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 37,468

Travel.....................................................................................................................! 4,158

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 18,822

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................! 1,770

Per Diem and Fees...................................................................................................! 750

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

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

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 370,163

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$370,163

Total Positions Budgeted

17

3. Staff Services Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 794,184

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$920,602

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...............................................................................................! 22,312

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

Total Funds Budgeted:...................................................................................$ 1,796,248

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,796,248

Total Positions Budgeted

59

4. Georgia State Patrol Budget:

Personal Services..........................................................................................! 16,918,761

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................! 2,316,534

Travel. ................................................................................................................$ 163,020

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................! 825,713

Publications and Printing.................................................................................! 731,281

Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 239,465

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................! 16,842

Computer Charges..........................................................................................! 1,399,848

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

Capital Outlay.....................................................................................................! 11,735

Conviction Reports............................................................................................$ 164,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................! 22,787,199

Indirect DOAS Services Funding............... ......................................................$ 600,000

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................! 21,770,257

Total Positions Budgeted

1,193

5. Peace Officer Standards and Training Council Budget:
Personal Services...............................................................................................! 332,307

166

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 365,694

Travel...................................................................................................................$14,729

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases... ................................................................^ 4,750

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 11,269

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,896

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................I 31,310

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

Other Contractual Expense ..................................................................................$ 7,169

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 771,124

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 230,902

Total Positions Budgeted

23

6. Police Academy:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 303,207

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 99,923

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 31,002

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 16,200

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 6,980

Equipment Purchases .......................,.................................................................$ 17,790

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 9,000

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

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

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 484,102

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 399,602

Total Positions Budgeted

17

7. Fire Academy:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 163,682

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 33,060

Travel....................................................................................,..............................$ 16,607

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

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,200

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 4,600

Per Diem and Fees .....................................,........................................................$ 55,170

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

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

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 275,319

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 192,503

Total Positions Budgeted

10

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 19,086,700

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 3,803,581

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 247,016

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................$ 846,663

Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 829,952

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................$270,521

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 125,522

Computer Charges..........................................................................................$ 1,423,160

Other Contractual Expense ..................................................................................$ 7,169

Capital Outlay.....................................................................................................$ 11,735

Conviction Reports ............................................................................................$ 164,000

Total Positions Budgeted

1,335

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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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.
Provided, however, of the above appropriation $4,568 is designated and committed for compensation payments to Brooks County.

Section 33. 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 StateFimdsBudgeted....................................................................................$8,557,180
Budget Unit Object Classes: Payments to Employees' Retirement System........................................................................................$ 279,000 Employer Contributions.................................................................................! 8,278,180

Section 34. Public Service Commission.

Budget Unit: Public Service

Commission..........................................................................................$ 2,289,902

1. Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 536,974

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 ................................................................................$ 42,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 623,579

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................,......$ 623,579

Total Positions Budgeted

27

2. Transportation Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 573,057

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 113,040

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.......................................................................................! 723,597

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 723,597

Total Positions Budgeted

43

3. Utilities Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................! 783,874 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 67,052 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 60,000

168

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

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

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$4,300

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,500

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 90,000

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

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

Total Funds Budgeted.....................................................................................$l,007,726

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 942,726

Total Positions Budgeted

54

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,893,905

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$211,947

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 94,500

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

Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 12,550

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 4,500

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$95,500

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

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 42,000

Total Positions Budgeted

124

Section 35. Regents, University

System of Georgia.

A. Budget Unit: Resident Instruction

and University

System Institutions...........................................................................$272,929,794

1. Resident Instruction Budget:

Personal Services........................................................................................! 252,610,337

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 ................................................................................$ 84,232,202

Teachers'Retirement...................................................................................! 19,698,523

Capital Outlay............................................................................................................!-0-

Authority Lease Rentals..............................................................................! 22,596,000

Total Funds Budgeted................................................................................! 379,137,062

Indirect DOAS Services Funding..................................................................! 3,500,000

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................! 238,576,915

Total Positions Budgeted

15,864

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

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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 original budget estimates of student fees by $8,000,000 shall not be available for operations unless prior approval is granted by the Fiscal Affairs Subcommittees of the House and Senate; provided, fur ther, 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.

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

22

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

33

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

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Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 9,051,140

StaAje\indsEMdgeieA....................................................................................$2,318,^4^

Total Positions Budgeted

184

5. Engineering Extension

Division Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 596,785

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 .....................................................................,...............$ 284,892

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 881,677

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 243,038

Total Positions Budgeted

46

6. Agricultural Experiment

Stations Budget:

Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 10,271,976

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..................................................................................$4,983,338

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 15,255,314

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 9,663,593

Total Positions Budgeted

824

7. Cooperative Extension

Service Budget:

Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 14,974,624

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..................................................................................$2,098,012

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 17,072,636

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$8,916,636

Total Positions Budgeted

955

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

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Charges, and Other

Contractual Expense ..................................................................................$7,672,156

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 27,085,794

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 11,723,300

Total Positions Budgeted

2,082

9. Veterinary Medicine Experiment

Station Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 365,500

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.....................................................................................$ 160,500

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 526,000

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 526,000

Total Positions Budgeted

28

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services........................................................................................$ 306,207,023

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 ..............................................................................$ 102,460,948

Teachers' Retirement ...................................................................................$ 19,698,523

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

Authority Lease Rentals..............................................................................$ 22,596,000

Total Positions Budgeted

20,038

B. Budget Unit: Regents Central Office .........................................................$ 8,727,885

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 .....................................................................................$ 395,846

SREB Payments .............................................................................................$ 1,019,650

Medical Scholarships......................................................... ...............................$ 345,000

Regents Scholarships ........................................................................................$ 200,000

Grants to Junior Colleges ..............................................................................$ 5,040,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 8,727,885

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 8,727,885

Total Positions Budgeted

98

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,727,389 Regular Operating Expenses, Travel, Motor Vehicle

172

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Equipment Purchases, Pub

lications and Printing,

Per Diem and Fees, Equip

ment Purchases, Computer

Charges, and Other

Contractual Expense .....................................................................................$ 395,846

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 36. Department of Revenue.

Budget Unit: Department of Revenue .........................................................$ 19,184,497

1. Executive Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$660,803

County Tax Officials/Retirement

and FICA........................................................................................................$450,000

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 350,400

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 7,400

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

Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 158,200

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 9,450

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 18,000

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

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

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,664,253

Indirect DOAS Services Funding .......................................................................$ 10,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,654,253

Total Positions Budgeted

39

2. Internal Administration Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,563,177

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 984,324

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

Motor Vehicle Tag Purchases...........................................................................$390,000

Publications and Printing............................................ .....................................$ 196,544

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 20,000

Motor Vehicle Decal Purchases........................................................................$ 283,000

Computer Charges..........................................................................................$ 1,719,200

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

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 6,157,245

Indirect DOAS Services Funding ..................................................................$ 1,719,200

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 4,438,045

Total Positions Budgeted

256

3. Property Tax Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 765,996 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 29,931 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 50,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ...................................,...................................$ -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 77,400 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,573 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 46,000 Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 600,000 Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0Loans to Counties/Property Reevaluation ..................................................................................................$ 171,596

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Grants to Counties/Appraisal

Staff.............................................................................................................$ 1,450,000

Intangible Tax

Equalization Fund..................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,193,996

Repayment of Loans to

Counties/Property Revaluation ...........................,........................................$ 171,596

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.....................................................................! 600,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,422,400

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...............................................................................................! 805,978

Regular Operating Expenses.............................................................................,! 80,980

Travel.....................................................................................................................! 2,320

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

Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 81,200

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................^ 3,500

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

Computer Charges.............................................................................................! 413,000

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

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,386,978

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.....................................................................! 413,000

State Funds Budgeted.......................................... ............................................$ 973,978

Total Positions Budgeted

76

5. Motor Fuel Taxation Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 401,766

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.......................................................................................! 558,766

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.....................................................................! 101,000

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 457,766

Total Positions Budgeted

35

6. Income Taxation Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................! 1,389,506 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 219,150 Travel.....................................................................................................................! 2,400 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing.................................................................................! 237,450 Equipment Purchases................................................................................................! -0Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................! -0-
Computer Charges..........................................................................................! 1,260,000

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

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,108,506

Indirect DOAS Services Funding ..................................................................$ 1,260,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,848,506

Total Positions Budgeted

115

7. Alcohol and Tobacco Taxation

Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,711,214

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 189,537

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 34,953

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 82,800

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 18,000

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................$2,710

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

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 92,000

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

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$2,136,214

Indirect DOAS Services Funding .......................................................................$ 92,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$2,039,714

Total Positions Budgeted

114

8. Motor Vehicle Registration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 132,525

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 24,432

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

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.......................................................................................$ 172,957

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 172,957

Total Positions Budgeted

8

9. Central Audit Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$1,366,192

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 21,958

Travel.................................................................................................................$297,177

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ 4,200

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,200

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

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

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 3,000

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

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,693,727

Indirect DOAS Services Funding .........................................................................$ 3,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,690,727

Total Positions Budgeted

78

10. Field Audit Services Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 3,073,401 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 195,350 Travel.................................................................................................................$ 196,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 9,400 Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................$9,000 Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 3,000

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Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 8,800

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

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$3,494,951

Indirect DOAS Services Funding .........................................................................$ 8,800

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,486,151

Total Positions Budgeted

245

11. Motor Vehicle Tag Purchases Budget:

Motor Vehicle Tag Purchases....................................................................................$ -0-

Motor Vehicle Decal Purchases.................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted................................................................................................$-0-

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

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 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..........................................................................................$ 12,870,558

County Tax Officials/Retirement

and FICA........................................................................................................$450,000

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 2,105,312

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 597,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 87,000

Publications and Printing.................................................................................$836,394

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................$47,233

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 72,000

Computer Charges..........................................................................................$4,207,000

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

Loans to Counties/Property

Reevaluation..................................................................................................$ 171,596

Grants to Counties/Appraisal

Staff.............................................................................................................$ 1,450,000

Motor Vehicle Tag Purchases...........................................................................! 390,000

Motor Vehicle Decal Purchases........................................................................$ 283,000

Intangible Tax Equalization Fund............................................................................$ -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

1,024

Section 37. Secretary of State.

Budget Unit: Secretary of State.....................................................................$ 6,447,865

1. Occupational Certification Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,321,567

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 425,6.68

Travel.................................................................................................................$107,004

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

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$24,968

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................$ 11,300

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................,.............$ 190,000

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 14,000

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

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$2,094,507

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$2,094,507

Total Positions Budgeted

120

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2. Securities Regulation Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 230,821

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 13,812

Travel... ................................................................................................................$ 15,620

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

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,500

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................$ 2,827

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

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

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

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 265,580

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 247,503

Total Positions Budgeted

15

3. Corporations Regulation Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 237,084

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 59,052

Travel.....................................................................................................................$5,700

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

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$6,900

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................$ 10,072

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

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

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 23,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 341,808

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 341,808

Total Positions Budgeted

25

4. Pharmacy Regulation Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$232,903

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 10,753

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 40,000

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.......................................................................................$ 284,056

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 284,056

Total Positions Budgeted

13

5. Archives and Records Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................$1,131,080

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 158,900

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 17,253

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

Publications and Printing............................................................ .......................$ 17,707

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 50,318

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,223

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

Other Contractual Expense................................................................................$ 14,000

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 815,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$2,206,481

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,165,553

Total Positions Budgeted

93

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6. General Services Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 432,156

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 65,186

Travel.....................................................................................................................$8,216

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

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 40,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,310

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,500

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

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

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$551,368

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 551,368

Total Positions Budgeted

33

7. Internal Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$428,236

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$62,877

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

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

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$62,876

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

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

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

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

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$560,989

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$560,989

Total Positions Budgeted

28

8. Bicentennial Commission Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 69,552

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 37,345

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.......................................................................................$ 114,897

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 111,897

Total Positions Budgeted

8

9. State Ethics Commission

Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 49,657

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 18,577

Travel.....................................................................................................................$9,000

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

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

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 450

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 6,500

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

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

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$90,184

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$90,184

Total Positions Budgeted

3

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 4,133,056 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$852,170

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Travel.................................................................................................................$212,793

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

Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 165,251

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 79,377

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 201,223

Computer Charges...............................................................................................! 14,000

Other Contractual Expense................................................................................$37,000

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$815,000

Total Positions Budgeted

338

Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to the Secretary of State, $23,000 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. Provided, however, that of the above appropriation $15,000 is designated and committed
for the hiring of one new investigator position in the Dental Board.

Section 38. State Scholarship Commission.

Budget Unit: State Scholarship

Commission..........................................................................................$ 9,248,281

1. Internal Administration

Activity Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 657,877

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 156,454

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

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

Publications andPrinting.....................................................................................$ 4,000

Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 306,350

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 4,200

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 25,000

Other Contractual Expense................................................................................$15,300

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$1,189,181

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$387,081

Total Positions Budgeted

51

2. Higher Education Assistance

Corporation Budget:

Payment of Interest and Fees...........................................................................$ 404,500

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 404,500

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$220,500

Total Positions Budgeted

0

3. Higher Education Assistance

Authority Budget:

Direct Guaranteed Loans...............................................................................$ 1,935,000

Tuition Equalization Grants..........................................................................$ 5,500,000

State Student Incentive

Scholarships................................................................................................$1,919,700

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 9,354,700

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 8,604,700

Total Positions Budgeted

0

4. Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents

Scholarship Program Budget:

Law Enforcement Personnel

Dependents Scholarships.................................................................................$ 36,000

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$36,000

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 36,000

Total Positions Budgeted

0

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Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 657,877

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 156,454

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

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

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

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................$306,350

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 4,200

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$25,000

Other Contractual Expense................................................................................$ 15,300

Payment of Interest and Fees...........................................................................$ 404,500

Direct Guaranteed Loans...............................................................................$ 1,935,000

Tuition Equalization Grants..........................................................................$ 5,500,000

State Student Incentive

Scholarships................................................................................................$ 1,919,700

Law Enforcement Personnel

Dependents Scholarships.................................................................................$36,000

Total Positions Budgeted

51

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 $36,000 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 $5,500,000 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.

Section 39. Soil and Water Conservation
Committee. Budget Unit: Soil and Water
Conservation Committee........................................................................$366,212 Soil and Water Conservation
Central Office Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 174,852

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Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 33,803

Travel...................................................................................................................$28,400

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

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 12,170

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................! 3,487

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 96,500

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

Other Contractual Expense................................................................................$ 17,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$366,212

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$366,212

Total Positions Budgeted

11

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 174,852

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$33,803

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 28,400

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

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 12,170

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,487

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 96,500

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

Other Contractual Expense................................................................................$ 17,000

Total Positions Budgeted

11

Section 40. Teachers' Retirement System.

Budget Unit: Teachers' Retirement

System.. ................................................................................................$ 1,890,000

Departmental Operations Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$788,035

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 94,959

Travel...................................................................................................................$14,500

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

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 13,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 17,947

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 67,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$363,840

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

Employer Contributions.................................................................................$ 1,000,000

Floor Fund for Local

Retirement Systems.......................................................................................$ 890,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$3,249,281

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,890,000

Total Positions Budgeted

55

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 788,035

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 94,959

Travel...................................................................................................................! 14,500

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

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$13,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 17,947

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 67,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 363,840

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

Employer Contributions.................................................................................$ 1,000,000

Floor Fund for Local

Retirement Systems.......................................................................................$ 890,000

Total Positions Budgeted

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Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Employer Contributions, $1,000,000 is designated and committed for raising to 1.78 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.

Section 41. Department of Transportation.

Budget Unit: Department of

Transportation...........................................................................^ 244,786,303.06

1. Planning and Construction

Budget:

Personal Services.....................................................................................$51,881,449.00

Regular Operating Expenses....................................................................$ 4,177,627.00

Travel.........................................................................................................$1,295,053.00

Motor Vehicle Equipment

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

Publications and Printing............................................................................$245,100.00

Equipment Purchases....................................................................................$ 67,750.00

Per Diem and Fees ....................................................................................$ 2,931,000.00

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

Other Contractual Expense .........................................................................$ 277,000.00

Capital Outlay.......................................................................................$243,847,127.06

State of Georgia General

Obligation Debt

Sinking Fund..........................................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted...........................................................................$304,722,106.06

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................$ 110,653,428.06

Total Positions Budgeted

3,600

2. Maintenance and Betterments

Budget:

Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 32,689,006

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 ..............................................................................................$ 17,023,936

State of Georgia General

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

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 72,557,904

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 69,826,204

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

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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............................................................................................$ 5,477,938

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 2,720,236

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

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 10,219,537

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, and Grants to Coun ties, may be adjusted for any additional appropriations and/or balances appropriated and brought forward from previous years as requested by the Department of Transportation and approved by the Office of Planning and Budget.
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.
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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.
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 $5,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt. This appropriation shall be from funds other than the motor fuel tax.
For grants to counties for aid in county road construction and maintenance to be dis tributed and disbursed to various counties of the State by the Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services in the same proportional basis to each county as the proportion of each county's total public road mileage is to the total public road mileage in the State, as such mileage information is furnished by the Department of Transporta tion.
Provided, further, that a member of the governing authority of the county, designated by such authority, shall execute an affidavit annually that funds received under this Section have been expended in accordance with the law and the Constitution, and file the same with the Director of the Department of Transportation. At the request of the Governor or Office of Planning and Budget or the Director of the Department of Trans portation, the State Auditor shall cause an audit to be made of any county to determine the use of such funds. The expense of such audit shall be deducted from funds granted to such county in any future year.
Appropriations for the foregoing activities include an appropriation that shall be util ized for the specific purpose and amounts as shown below:
Planning and Construction Geodetic Control................................................................................................! 250,000 Harry S. Truman Parkway...............................................................................! 330,000
Maintenance and Betterments General Obligation Bond Debt Service for Resurfacing .................................................................................$ 500,000 Paving, Curbing and Guttering, and Other Related Expenses...........................................................................! 75,000
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.
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

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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...............................................................................................$ 321,047

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$297,390

Travel...................................................................................................................$11,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 16,000

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$200

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

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

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

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

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 651,637

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$426,637

Total Positions Budgeted

17

9. Inter-Modal Transfer Facilities

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 239,610

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 11,550

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 10,000

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

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

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

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 254,750

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

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 30,950

Capital Outlay...................................................................................................$135,651

Mass Transit Grants .........................................................................................$ 175,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 863,011

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 770,543

Total Positions Budgeted

15

10. Harbor Maintenance Budget: Harbor Maintenance Payments........................................................................$250,000 Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$250,000 State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 250,000

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services.....................................................................................$90,609,050.00 Regular Operating Expenses..................................................................$ 28,430,170.00 Travel.........................................................................................................$ 1,623,513.00 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ...................................,...........................................................$ 2,316,000.00 Publications and Printing............................................................................$ 559,210.00 Equipment Purchases..................................................................................$810,161.00 Per Diem and Fees ....................................................................................$ 3,415,750.00 Computer Charges.....................................................................................$ 1,389,863.00 Other Contractual Expense......................................................................$ 1,215,675.00 Capital Outlay.......................................................................................$ 261,390,714.06 Mass Transit Grants ....................................................................................$ 175,000.00 Grants to Municipalities...........................................................................$ 9,317,000.00 Harbor Maintenance Payments...................................................................$250,000.00

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Grants to Counties ....................................................................................$ 9,317,013.00

Authority Lease Rentals.........................................................................$ 27,343,961.00

State of Georgia General

Obligation Debt

Sinking Fund.........................................................................................$4,280,762.00

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 5% 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, $49,461 in State funds is designated and committed for matching Federal and local funds to provide $989,212 in improvements to Clarke County Municipal Airport.
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.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Per Diem and Fees, $330,000 is designated and committed for final engineering and planning the Harry S. Truman Park way.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, $4,500 in State funds is designated and committed for matching Federal and local funds to provide $90,000 in improvements to the Dalton-Whitfield County Airport.
Provided, that of the above appropriation related to Per Diem and Fees, $50,000 is designated and committed for Rail Facilities Planning.

Section 42. Department of Veterans Service.

Budget Unit: Department of Veterans

Service..................................................................................................$ 5,893,625

1. Veterans Assistance Budget:

Personal Services.............................................................................,..............$ 1,991,132

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 146,495

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 64,625

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

PublicationsandPrinting......................................................:............................$ 20,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 6,192

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 8,800

Computer Charges....................................................................................................$ 150

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

Grants to Confederate Widows...........................................................................$ 14,542

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,251,936

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,987,881

Total Positions Budgeted

172

2. Georgia War Veterans Home: Operating Expenses/Payments to
Central State Hospital................................................................................$ 4,026,774

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Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 106,056 Operating Expenses/Regular..............................................................................$ 27,000 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$4,159,830 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$2,834,983

3. Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home: Operating Expense/Payments to Medical College of Georgia ........................................................................$ 1,882,397 Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$-0Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,882,397 State Funds Budgeted................................,...................................................$ 1,070,761

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,991,132

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 146,495

Travel...................................................................................................................$64,625

Equipment Purchases - Ga. War

Veterans Home ..............................................................................................$ 106,056

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

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$6,192

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 8,800

Computer Charges....................................................................................................$ 150

Operating Expenses/Regular

Ga. War Veterans Home .................................................................................$ 27,000

Grants to Confederate Widows...........................................................................$ 14,542

Operating Expense/Payments to

Central State Hospital................................................................................$4,026,774

Operating Expense/Payments to

Medical College of Georgia ........................................................................$ 1,882,397

Total Positions Budgeted

172

Section 43. Workmen's Compensation Board.

Budget Unit: Workmen's Compensation

Board....................................................................................................$2,074,352

1. Workmen's Compensation

Administration Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,522,450

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 251,761

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 20,700

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

PublicationsandPrinting...................................................................................$ 14,781

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 8,750

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 70,600

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 74,094

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

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,963,136

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,963,136

Total Positions Budgeted

99

2. Vocational Rehabilitation Budget: Personal Services.................................................................................................$98,096 Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 4,820 Travel.....................................................................................................................$5,700 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,000 Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$-0-

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Computer Charges....................................................................................................$ 600

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

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 111,216

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 111,216

Total Positions Budgeted

8

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,620,546

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 256,581

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 26,400

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

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 16,781

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................$8,750

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 70,600

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$74,694

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

Total Positions Budgeted

107

Section 44. State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund.
A. Budget Unit: State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund (Issued).......................................................................................$ 15,575,000
B. Budget Unit: State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund (New)............................................................................................$ 7,028,900
Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for State of Georgia General Obli gation Debt Sinking Fund, $520,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of con structing and equipping facilities on property in Atlanta, Georgia, through the issuance of not to exceed $5,200,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt.
Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for State of Georgia General Obli gation Debt Sinking Fund, $1,000,000 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, including voca tional education comprehensive high schools, through the issuance 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 sys tems, 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 and equipping through the issuance of not to exceed $7,360,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt.
Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for State of Georgia General Obli gation Debt Sinking Fund, $767,500 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of con structing facilities at Gracewood State School and Hospital, Southwestern Regional Hospi tal and Central State Hospital through the issuance of not to exceed $7,675,000 in prin cipal amount of General Obligation Debt.
Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for State of Georgia General Obli gation Debt Sinking Fund, $275,400 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of con structing Regional Youth Development Centers at Macon, Griffin, Columbus, and Eastman through the issuance of not to exceed $2,850,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt.
Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for State of Georgia General Obli-

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gation Debt Sinking Fund, $730,000 is specifically appropriated for the purposes of financing a new construction program which consists of the acquisition of land (if needed) and the construction and equipping of buildings and facilities at various institutions under the control of the State Board of Regents of the University System through the issuance of not to exceed $7,300,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt.
Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for State of Georgia General Obli gation Debt Sinking Fund, $3,000,000 is specifically appropriated for advance construc tion of interstate highway systems through the issuance of not to exceed $30,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt.

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 IX, 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.
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 and the amended Budget Report submitted to the General Assembly at the 1977 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

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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 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 General Assembly at the 1976 regular session and the amended Budget Report submitted to the General Assembly at the 1977 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...............................................................................................$1,897,921,960.06.

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.

The following Committee substitute was read:

A BILL
To amend an Act providing appropriations for the fiscal year 1976-77, known as the "General Appropriations Act", approved March 25, 1976 (Ga. Laws 1976, p. 785), so as to change certain appropriations for the fiscal year 1976-77; 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 1976-77, known as the "General Appropriations Act", approved March 25, 1976 (Ga. Laws 1976, p. 785), is hereby amended by striking the following:
"PART I. LEGISLATIVE BRANCH" and Sections 1 through 57, and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

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"PART I. LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Section 1. Legislative Branch. Budget Unit: Legislative Branch ..............................................................,....$ 8,100,000 1. Operations..............................................................,...................................$ 7,650,000 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 7,650,000 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 7,650,000
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.......................................................................................................$ 7,650,000 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...............................................................$ 2,698,432 1. Operations.... ..............................................................................................$ 2,358,432 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$2,358,432 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$2,358,432
2. Tax Ratio Study............................................................................................$ 340,000 Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 340,000 State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$340,000
Budget Unit Object Classes: Operations.......................................................................................................$2,358,432 Tax Ratio Study.................................................................................................$340,000

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Section 3. Supreme Court. Budget Unit: Supreme Court..........................................................................$ 1,212,567
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.
Provided, however, that the sum of $7,000 shall be allocated for the cost of Georgia's pro rata share for the operation of the National Center for State Courts.

Section 4. Superior Courts. Budget Unit: Superior Courts.........................................................................$ 7,785,000
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 $14,000 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 and $36,046 is designated and committed for the Sentence Review Panel.

Section 5. Court of Appeals. Budget Unit: Court of Appeals.......................................................................$ 1,356,031
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.............................................................................................$ 178,668
For the cost of operating the Administrative Offices of the Court.

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Section 7. Appellate Court Reports. Budget Unit: Court Reports...............................................................................$ 114,000
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 10. Council of Juvenile Court Judges.
Budget Unit............................................................................................................$40,341
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....................................................................$ 27,587,503

1. Georgia Building Authority Budget:

Direct Payments to Authority

for Operations.............................................................................................$ 2,521,854

Capital Outlay...................................................................................................$405,000

Authority Lease Rentals................................................................................$2,495,903

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$5,422,757

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 5,422,757

Total Positions Budgeted

0

2. Departmental Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$545,404

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 49,189

Travel.....................................................................................................................$7,350

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

Puhlications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 4,300

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

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

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

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

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 610,243

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 610,243

Total Positions Budgeted

35

3. Fiscal Administration Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 370,344 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 30,000 Travel.....................................................................................................................$4,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

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Publications and Printing......................,............................................................$ 10,000

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

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

Computer Charges..........................................................................................$2,665,000

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

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$3,080,344

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$3,080,344

Total Positions Budgeted

25

4. Self-Insurance Administration

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$250,758

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 14,000

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

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

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,500

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................I 2,200

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

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

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

Workmen's Compensation .............................................................................$ 1,740,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$2,030,458

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,995,530

Total Positions Budgeted

18

5. Procurement Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 734,595

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...............................................................................................$50,000

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

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 894,352

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$894,352

Total Positions Budgeted

53

6. General Services Administration

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 125,314

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 83,118

Travel........................................................................................................................$900

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.......................................................................................$209,832

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 100,445

Total Positions Budgeted

13

7. Property Management Administration Budget:
Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 178,613 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$35,092 Travel.....................................................................................................................$5,200

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

Publications and Printing..... ..................................................................................4 780

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 8,150

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 1,950

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 12,100

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

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 241,885

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 194,747

Total Positions Budgeted

16

8. Data Processing Services Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 9,149,593

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,443,000

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

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

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 15,000

Equipment Purchases ...............................................,.........................................$ 74,865

Per Diem and Fees .........................................................................................$ 1,293,580

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

Rents and Maintenance Expense ..................................................................$ 9,406,832

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

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................! 21,557,870

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 10,105,765

Total Positions Budgeted

647

9. Motor Pool Services Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 313,535

Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................... J> 577,236

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 2,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases. ..............................................................^ 212,800

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,500

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................$ 15,590

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

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

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

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,124,461

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

Total Positions Budgeted

29

10. Communication Services Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,396,049

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 318,457

Travel...................................................................................................................$11,103

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................! 36,968

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 48,899

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................! 34,000

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................! 14,000

Computer Charges...............................................................................................! 73,260

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

Telephone Billings........................................................................................$ 13,259,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................! 15,191,736

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$5,000,235

Total Positions Budgeted

105

11. Printing Services Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$874,446 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,068,936 Travel.....................................................................................................................$3,875
Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................! 10,000

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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....................................................................................$2,071,357

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

Total Positions Budgeted

78

12. Central Supply Services Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 120,800

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,600,961

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

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ 7,000

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

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................$8,300

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................,...............................$ 2,640

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

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

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,745,201

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

Total Positions Budgeted

12

13. State Properties Commission

Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 82,911

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$21,000

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 5,884

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

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

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

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 10,000

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

Other Contractual Expense..................................................................................$ 5,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 134,295

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$134,295

Total Positions Budgeted

7

14. Volunteer Services Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 45,161

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 5,999

Travel.....................................................................................................................$3,050

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

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 5,100

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

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 4,650

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................if -0-

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

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 63,960

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$48,790

Total Positions Budgeted

3

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 14,187,523 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 5,331,745 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 95,362
Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................$ 266,768 Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 116,079 Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 259,605

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Per Diem and Fees .........................................................................................$ 1,327,420

Computer Charges..........................................................................................$ 2,960,660

Other Contractual Expense..................................................................................$5,000

Rents and Maintenance Expense ..................................................................$ 9,406,832

Workmen's Compensation .............................................................................$ 1,740,000

Direct Payments to Authority

for Operations.............................................................................................$2,521,854

Capital Outlay...................................................................................................$405,000

Authority Lease Rentals................................................................................$2,495,903

Telephone Billings........................................................................................$13,259,000

Total Positions Budgeted

1,041

Section 12. Department of Agriculture.

Budget Unit: Department of

Agriculture.........................................................................................$ 15,475,430

1. Plant Industry Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,205,785

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 192,306

Travel...................................................................................................................$93,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 48,000

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 23,300

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 16,500

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

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

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 30,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$2,609,391

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,503,391

Total Positions Budgeted

183

2. Animal Industry Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 664,225

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 101,000

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 43,423

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

Athens Veterinary Laboratory

Contract..........................................................................................................$ 245,100

Tifton Veterinary Laboratory

Contract..........................................................................................................$ 400,600

Poultry Improvement Contract ........................................................................$ 516,000

Veterinary Fees.................................................................................................$475,000

Research Contract with Georgia

Institute of Technology..................................................................................$ 182,000

Contract with University of

Georgia to Study Avian Disease ...................................................................$ 174,950

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

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$2,928,898

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$2,858,898

Total Positions Budgeted

52

3. Marketing Budget: Personal Services..............,.............................................................................! 1,025,773 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 191,633 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 33,400

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Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................! 24,000

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 12,000

Equipment Purchases ............................................,..........................,...................$ 3,850

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

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

Other Contractual Expense................................................................................$ 31,100

Capital Outlay.....................................................................................................$ 50,000

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

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 945,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$2,354,456

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,209,864

Total Positions Budgeted

81

Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Capital Outlay, $50,000 is desig nated and committed to make repairs and renovations at Farmers Markets for which Authority funds cannot be used.

4. General Agricultural Field

Forces Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,397,923

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 115,000

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 150,000

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.......................................................................................J[>-0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,686,133

State Funds Budgeted.................................,..................................................$ 1,686,133

Total Positions Budgeted

131

5. Internal Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$703,703

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 96,000

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.......................................................................................$935,189

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 918,189

Total Positions Budgeted

48

6. Information and Education Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 126,475

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$303,000

Travel........................................................................................................................$700

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

Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 262,600

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,500

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

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

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

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$694,275

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$694,275

Total Positions Budgeted

11

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7. Fuel and Measures Standards

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$686,391

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................,..$ 123,000

Travel...................................................................................................................$68,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 54,000

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

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 6,625

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

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

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

Capital Outlay.....................................................................................................$ 23,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$967,016

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$967,016

Total Positions Budgeted

62

8. Consumer Protection Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$582,557

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.......................................................................................$ 659,757

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 659,757

Total Positions Budgeted

39

9. Consumer Protection Field

Forces Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,457,255

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 74,426

Travel.................................................................................................................$122,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 24,000

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

Equipment Purchases ,..........................................................................................$ 2,600

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

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

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

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,684,781

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,472,320

Total Positions Budgeted

112

10. Meat Inspection Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,787,987

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$47,000

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....................................................................................$2,063,887

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$885,287

Total Positions Budgeted

145

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11. Georgia Agrirama Development Authority Budget:
Payments to Agrirama Authority for Operations................................................................................................$290,300
Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 290,300 Agency Funds Budgeted ...................................................................................$ 105,000 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..............................................................................$ 399,000

Purchase of Bait.........................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$600,000

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 435,000

Total Positions Budgeted

0

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services..................,.......................................................................$ 10,794,274

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,291,365

Travel.................................................................................................................$725,323

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................$ 198,000

Publications and Printing.................................................................................$360,050

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 38,735

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 43,700

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 85,686

Other Contractual Expense..............................................................................$ 500,000

Purchase of Bait.........................................................................................................$ -0-

Athens Veterinary Laboratory

Contract..........................................................................................................$ 245,100

Tifton Veterinary Laboratory

Contract..........................................................................................................$400,600

Poultry Improvement Contract ........................................................................$ 516,000

Veterinary Fees.................................................................................................$475,000

Research Contract with Georgia

Institute of Technology..................................................................................$ 182,000

Contract with University of

Georgia to Study Avian Disease ...................................................................$ 174,950

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

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

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$945,000

Payments to Agrirama Authority

for Operations................................................................................................$290,300

Capital Outlay.....................................................................................................$73,000

Total Positions Budgeted

864

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----....--...--.--. -- . ----. -- .--..---- -- ------ -- ----------$ 1,870,860

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1. Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 377,313

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$81,200

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

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

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 18,833

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,760

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

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 8,750

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

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 496,856

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$496,856

Total Positions Budgeted

23

2. Examination Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,069,528

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 13,280

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 284,146

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

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

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 7,050

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

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

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

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,374,004

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$1,374,004

Total Positions Budgeted

67

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,446,841

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 94,480

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 289,146

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

PublicationsandPrinting...................................................................................$ 18,833

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................$10,810

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

Computer Charges.................................................................................................? 8,750

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

Total Positions Budgeted

90

Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Publications and Printing, $6,833 is designated and committed to the office of Secretary of State for printing charges.

Section 14. Department of Community Development.
A. Budget Unit: Department of Community Development..........................................................................................$7,852,594
1. Industry Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................? 292,442 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 10,749 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 35,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,500 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,500 Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,000 Computer Charges..................................,..................................................................? -0-

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

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 344,691

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 344,691

Total Positions Budgeted

16

2. Research Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 241,945

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 45,085

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 2,000

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

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

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,485

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 38,200

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 19,473

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

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$352,188

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 295,388

Total Positions Budgeted

17

3. Tourism Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 723,980

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................? 302,136

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 43,000

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

Publications and Printing........................,...............................................................$ 400

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................$ 6,220

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

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 4,500

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

Capital Outlay.....................................................................................................$ 20,000

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

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 1,225,466

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................'? 1,225,466

Total Positions Budgeted

72

4. Internal Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................? 396,233

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................? 469,818

Travel...................................................................................................................? 14,000

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

Publications and Printing...................................................................................? 26,900

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................? 14,586

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................? 19,500

Computer Charges.................................................................................................? 6,800

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

Direct Payments for World

Congress Center Operations ......................................................................$ 1,250,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 2,197,837

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 2,197,837

Total Positions Budgeted

25

5. International Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................? 137,755 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 62,053 Travel...................................................................................................................? 35,709 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................? -0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 1,050 Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................? 4,100 Per Diem and Fees............................................................................................? 121,300

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Computer Charges.................................................................................................$9,245

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

Total'Funds^Budgeted.......................................................................................$S1\,212

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$371,212

Total Positions Budgeted

8

6. Advertising Budget:

Advertising.. ......................................................................................................$ 628,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 628,000

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$628,000

Total Positions Budgeted

0

7. Ports Authority Budget:

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

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,790,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,790,000

Total Positions Budgeted

0

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,792,355

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 889,841

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 130,209

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

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 32,850

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................$29,891

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 231,000

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 40,018

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

Capital Outlay .....................................................................................................$ 20,000

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

Advertising........................................................................................................$628,000

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

Direct Payments for World

Congress Center Operations ......................................................................$ 1,250,000

Total Positions Budgeted

138

Provided, that of the above appropriation, $20,000 is designated and committed for planning a Welcome Center on 1-95 in Savannah, Georgia.

B. Budget Unit: Community Affairs...............................................................$ 2,567,623

1. Executive Office and Administrative

Support:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$261,377

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 44,345

Travel...................................................................................................................$12,200

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

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

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 8,400

Per Diem and Fees..............................................................................................$ 12,500

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

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

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 342,022

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 261,064

Total Positions Budgeted

16

2. Area Development: Personal Services...............................................................................................$297,951 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 15,067 Travel.....................................................................................................................$8,400

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

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,343

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 6,800

Per Diem and Fees ...................................................................................................$ 525

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

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

Grants to Area Planning and

Development Commissions ........................................................................$ 1,170,000

HUD 701 Planning Grants...............................................................................$ 899,936

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,401,022

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,359,862

Total Positions Budgeted

16

3. Local Development:

Personal Services...............................................................................................? 277,032

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 18,000

Travel...................................................................................................................$16,000

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

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

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

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

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

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

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 321,032

State Funds Budgeted................................,......................................................$ 104,919

Total Positions Budgeted

16

4. State Crime Commission Planning

and Grant Administration:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 748,099

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.......................................................................................! 976,549

State Funds~Budgeted.........................................................................................$86,778

Total Positions Budgeted

45

5. LEAA Grants Budget:

LEAA Juvenile Justice.....................................................................................! 432,020

LEAA Action Local ........................................................................................$ 7,701,300

LEAA Action State.........................................................................................$3,798,700

LEAA State Buy-In...........................................................................................$755,000

LEAA Planning.................................................................................................$ 653,512

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 13,340,532

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$755,000

Total Positions Budgeted

0

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,584,459 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 189,612 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 65,375 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.......................................................................! -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................$30,543 Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................! 20,200

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Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................^ 46,225

Computer Charges.. .............................................................................................^ 34,275

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

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...........................................................................................$ 755,000

LEAA Planning.................................................................................................$ 653,512

LEAA Juvenile Justice.....................................................................................$ 432,020

Total Positions Budgeted

93

C. Budget Unit: State Building

Administrative Board................................................................................$ 90,741

State Building Administrative

Board Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$61,733

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 4,564

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

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

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 12,944

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.................................................................................................$61,733

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 4,564

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

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

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 12,944

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................$3,000

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 3,500

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

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

Total Positions Budgeted

6

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.................................................................................................$3,429,092
1. Internal Administration Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$315,803 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$61,000 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 13,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 11,374

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Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,800

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

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

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

'TotalFundsBudgeted.......................................................................................$412,177

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 412,177

Total Positions Budgeted

19

2. Insurance Regulation Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 536,095

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 26,069

Travel.....................................................................................................................$8,400

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

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 18,400

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

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

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 157,409

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

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 754,573

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 754,573

Total Positions Budgeted

43

3. Industrial Loans Regulation

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$233,094

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.......................................................................................$268,891

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$268,891

Total Positions Budgeted

15

4. Information and Enforcement

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 421,179

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 31,147

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

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

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,300

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 5,200

Per Diern and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

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

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

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 473,826

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 473,826

Total Positions Budgeted

38

5. Fire Safety and Mobile Home Regulation Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,284,466 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 87,000 Travel.................................................................................................................$ 128,248 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0PublicationsandPrinting...................................................................................$ 15,711

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Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 4,200

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

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

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

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,519,625

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,519,625

Total Positions Budgeted

107

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,790,637

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 227,216

Travel.................................................................................................................! 175,090

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

PublicationsandPrinting...................................................................................$ 50,140

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 11,200

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 17,400

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 157,409

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

Total Positions Budgeted

222

Section 16. Department of Defense.

Budget Unit: Department of Defense ............................................................$ 1,644,153

1. Administration and Support of

State Militia Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 571,086

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.......................................................................................! 930,166

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 930,166

Total Positions Budgeted

36

2. Civil Defense Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 496,575

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.......................................................................................! 581,959

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 306,304

Total Positions Budgeted

33

3. Armory Maintenance and Repair Budget:
Personal Services.................................................................................................! 64,045 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 95,000 Travel.....................................................................................................................! 3,500

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

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

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

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

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

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

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 163,545

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 163,545

Total Positions Budgeted

5

4. Disaster Preparedness and Recovery

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 163,487

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................................................................................$ 32,542

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 240,500

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................!-0-

Total Positions Budgeted

10

5. Service Contracts Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,365,582

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....................................................................................! 1,555,848

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 244,138

Total Positions Budgeted

122

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services............................................................................................$2,660,775

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 17. State Board of Education Department of Education.
A. Budget Unit: Department of Education...........................................................................................$ 683,364,925

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1. Instructional Services Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................! 68,477 Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 3,214

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 3,185 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,600

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

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 1,800 Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................? 79,276

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 79,276

Total Positions Budgeted

3

2. Pre-School and Special Education

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 565,686

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 52,927

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 48,279

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

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 6,700

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

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

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

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

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 676,792

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 421,120

Total Positions Budgeted

33

3. Governor's Honors Program Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 203,188

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 55,086

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

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

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 4,400

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,407

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 19,000

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

Other Contractual Expense..............................................................................$ 195,809

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 484,890

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 341,528

Total Positions Budgeted

2

4. General Education Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 665,964

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 86,451

Travel...................................................................................................................! 45,782

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 67,315

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,895

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................! 69,476

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

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 33,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 970,883

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 553,743

Total Positions Budgeted

37

5. Vocational Education Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................! 1,825,119
Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 256,453

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Travel.................................................................................................................$ 172,969

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

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 25,294

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................? 11,999

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 3,450

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

Other Contractual Expense ..................................................................................$ 1,190

Non-APEG Grants:

High School Program................................................................................$ 13,566,684

High School Construction..............................................................................$520,000

Vocational Education Research

and Curriculum..........................................................................................$ 625,716

Adult Education..........................................................................................$ 2,298,942

Vocational Teacher Training ........................................................................$ 598,429

Area Vocational-Technical

Schools ...................................................................................................$ 28,182,590

Junior College Vocational

Program......................................................................................................$ 477,693

Quick Start Program..................................................................................$ 1,600,000

Comprehensive Employment

and Training............................................................................................? 2,919,452

Teacher Retirement....................................................................................! 1,940,174

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 55,026,154

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................? 36,243,714

Total Positions Budgeted

108

6. Compensatory Education Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................? 364,137

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 36,050

Travel...................................................................................................................? 19,800

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

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 5,300

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

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................? 10,600

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

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

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 435,887

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................? 48,040

Total Positions Budgeted

24

7. Student Services Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................? 274,059

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 24,355

Travel...................................................................................................................? 17,803

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

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 3,800

Equipment Purchases......................................................................,.........................? -0-

Per Diem and Fees ...................................................................................................? 619

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

Other Contractual Expense..............................................................................? 320,551

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 641,187

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 605,687

Total Positions Budgeted

16

8. Media Services Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................? 2,249,596 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................? 1,697,913 Travel...................................................................................................................? 75,449 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................? -0-

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Publications and Printing.................................................................................$206,729

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 40,850

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 93,905

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

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 52,054

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$4,416,496

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,743,748

Total Positions Budgeted

181

9. Public Library Services Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 577,019

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 658,321

Travel...................................................................................................................$22,808

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

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

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 11,000

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 21,500

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

Other Contractual Expense..................................................................................$ 6,000

Non-APEG Grants:

Salaries and Travel of

Public Librarians....................................................................................$2,722,885

Public Library Materials............................................................................$2,092,979

Talking Book Centers....................................................................................$ 160,000

Public Library Maintenance

and Operation.............................................................................................$849,072

Teacher Retirement.......................................................................................$236,917

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 7,362,501

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$6,418,980

Total Positions Budgeted

51

10. Program Standards and

Assessments Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$735,113

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 53,392

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 54,480

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

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 17,104

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 4,403

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 52,474

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

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 350,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 1,266,966

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$922,686

Total Positions Budgeted

53

11. State Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$542,665

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$68,562

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 17,850

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ 4,500

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 20,538

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................$ 10,997

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 92,956

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

Other Contractual Expense................................................................................$ 19,207

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$777,275

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 602,281

Total Positions Budgeted

28

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12. Administrative Services Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$3,307,371

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 513,825

Travel.................................................................................................................$187,159

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

Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 137,088

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 24,648

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 25,887

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 674,426

Other Contractual Expense................................................................................$ 24,750

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 4,895,154

Indirect DOAS Services Funding .....................................................................$ 220,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,675,199

Total Positions Budgeted

237

13. Local Programs Budget: Grants to School Systems for Authority Lease Rental Payments to Georgia Education Authority (Schools)...................................................................................$ 26,743,474 Direct Grants to School Systems for Capital Outlay Purposes.............................................................................................? 694,293 Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 333,204 Grants to School Systems for Capital Outlay Purposes ...............................................................................$ 638,972 APEG Grants: Salaries of Instructional Personnel (Sec. 10(a) (1) and 10(a) (2))....................................................................,...................$ 371,486,384 Salaries of Instructional Personnel (Sec. 5) ..................................................................................$ 44,933,802 Salaries of Student Supportive Personnel (Sec. 20 (a))...........................................................................$ 15,880,089 Salaries of Administrative and Supervisory Personnel (Sec. 21)..................................................................................................$47,027,884 Special Education Leadership Personnel (Sec. 21(c) (2)).........................................................................$ 1,053,512 Instructional Media (Sec.13) ....................................................................$ 13,409,400 Instructional Equipment (Sec. 14).......................................................................................................$ 493,795 Maintenance and Operation (Sec. 15)..................................................................................................$ 64,812,100 Sick and Personal Leave (Sec. 16)....................................................................................................$ 3,352,350 Travel - Regular (Sec. 17)..............................................................................$ 600,000 Travel - Special (Sec. 17) .................................................................................$ 87,400 Pupil Transportation Regular (Sec. 25) ...................................................................................$ 37,352,520 Pupil Transportation Special (Sec. 25).......................................................................................$2,345,362 Isolated Schools..............................................................................................$ 112,840 Selective Pre-School Development............................................................................................$ 6,682,232 Required Local Effort..............................................................................$(78,550,000)

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Non-APEG Grants:

Education of Children of

Low-Income Families............................................................................$60,641,423

Driver Education...........................................................................................$ 350,000

Teacher Retirement..................................................................................$38,376,756

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................................................................................................$ 622,000

Severely Emotionally Disturbed................................................................$ 5,352,773

Compensatory Education.........................................................................$ 10,246,747

Guidance, Counseling and

Testing........................................................................................................$ 180,626

Educational Television....................................................................................$ 56,186

School Library Resources

and Other Materials................................................................................$3,020,664

School Lunch.............................................................................................$87,035,521

Supplementary Education

Centers and Services...............................................................................$2,752,440

Staff Development.........................................................................................$ 540,000

Supervision and Assessment

of Students..................................................................................................$ 145,000

Cooperative Educational

Service Agencies......................................................................................$ 2,192,000

Superintendents' Salaries ..........................................................................$ 3,149,807

Research and Development

Utilization...................................................................................................$ 207,369

Total Funds Budgeted................................................................................$ 776,809,358

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................$ 630,605,458

Total Positions Budgeted

0

14. State Schools Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 106,676

Regular Operating Expenses........................................................,.......................$ 3,232

Travel.....................................................................................................................$5,582

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

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 600

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

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

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

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

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 116,090

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 103,465

Total Positions Budgeted

6

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 11,485,070 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$3,509,781 Travel.................................................................................................................$675,146 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................................$4,500 Publications and Printing.................................................................................$501,468 Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 110,699 Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 394,367

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Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 674,426 Other Contractual Expense ...........................................................................$ 1,002,561 APEG Grants:
Salaries of Instructional Personnel (Sec. 10(a) (1) and 10(a) (2))........................................................................................$ 371,486,384
Salaries of Instructional Personnel (Sec. 5) ..................................................................................$ 44,933,802
Salaries of Student Supportive Personnel (Sec. 20 (a))...........................................................................$ 15,880,089
Salaries of Administrative and Supervisory Personnel (Sec. 21)..................................................................................................$47,027,884
Special Education Leadership Personnel (Sec. 21(c) (2)).........................................................................$ 1,053,512
Instructional Media (Sec. 13) ...................................................................$ 13,409,400 Instructional Equipment
(Sec. 14).......................................................................................................$ 493,795 Maintenance and Operation
(Sec. 15)..................................................................................................$ 64,812,100 Sick and Personal Leave
(Sec. 16)....................................................................................................$ 3,352,350 Travel - Regular (Sec. 17)..............................................................................$ 600,000 Travel - Special (Sec. 17) ......................................................................,..........$ 87,400 Pupil Transportation
Regular (Sec. 25) ...................................................................................$ 37,352,520 Pupil Transportation
Special (Sec. 25).......................................................................................$ 2,345,362 Isolated Schools..............................................................................................$ 112,840 Selective Pre-School
Development............................................................................................$ 6,682,232 Required Local Effort..............................................................................$(78,550,000) Non-APEG Grants: Education of Children of
Low-Income Families............................................................................$ 60,641,423 Driver Education ...........................................................................................$ 350,000 Teacher Retirement..................................................................................$ 40,553,847 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 Multihandicapped...............................................................................................^ 622,000 Severely Emotionally Disturbed................................................................$ 5,352,773 Compensatory Education .........................................................................$ 10,246,747 High School Program................................................................................$ 13,566,684 High School Construction..............................................................................$ 520,000 Vocational Teacher Training........................................................................$ 598,429 Vocational Education Research and Curriculum..........................................................................$ 625,716 Adult Education..........................................................................................$ 2,298,942 Area Vocational Technical Schools...................................................................................................? 28,182,590 Junior College Vocational Program......................................................................................................$ 477,693

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Quick Start Program..................................................................................$ 1,600,000

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 ....................................................................................$ 2,722,885

Public Library Materials............................................................................$ 2,092,979

Talking Book Centers....................................................................................$ 160,000

Public Library Maintenance

and Operation.............................................................................................$849,072

School Lunch.............................................................................................$ 87,035,521

Supplementary Education

Centers and Services...............................................................................$2,752,440

Staff Development.........................................................................................$ 540,000

Supervision and Assessment

of Students..................................................................................................$ 145,000

Cooperative Educational

Service Agencies......................................................................................$2,192,000

Superintendents' Salaries. .........................................................................^ 3,149,807

Research and Development

Utilization...................................................................................................$ 207,369

Grants to School Systems

for Authority Lease Rental

Payments to Georgia Education

Authority (Schools)...................................................................................$26,743,474

Direct Grants to School

Systems for Capital

Outlay Purposes.............................................................................................$ 694,293

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 333,204

Grants to School Systems for

Capital Outlay Purposes ...............................................................................$ 638,972

Total Positions Budgeted

779

B. Budget Unit: Institutions............................................................................$ 9,064,963

1. Georgia Academy for the Blind

Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,396,528

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 297,845

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 3,526

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

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$2,890

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 27,500

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,500

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

Other Contractual Expense ..................................................................................$ 2,000

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

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,732,789

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,502,104

Total Positions Budgeted

158

2. Georgia School for the Deaf Budget:
Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,673,786 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 564,929

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Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 4,500

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

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

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................$ 76,855

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

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

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

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

Authority Lease Rentals.....................................................................................$23,400

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$3,343,970

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,925,994

Total Positions Budgeted

284

3. Atlanta Area School for the Deaf

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$941,802

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 226,761

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 3,100

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

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

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 26,551

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

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

Other Contractual Expense................................................................................$59,025

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

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,260,239

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,136,461

Total Positions Budgeted

80

4. Alto Education and Evaluation

Center Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 797,672

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 191,066

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

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

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 700

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 32,652

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

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

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

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,027,090

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$690,374

Total Positions Budgeted

54

5. North Georgia Vocational-Technical

School Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,448,805

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 529,215

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 17,632

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

PublicationsandPrinting.....................................................................................$ 5,275

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 62,000

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

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

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

Authority Lease Rentals.....................................................................................$ 54,750

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,117,677

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,483,704

Total Positions Budgeted

102

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6. South Georgia Vocational-Technical

School Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................! 1,196,914

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$386,902

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 13,200

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

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 3,360

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................$ 174,000

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 3,360

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

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

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

Authority Lease Rentals.....................................................................................$ 49,315

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,827,051

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,326,326

Total Positions Budgeted

96

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services............................................................................................$8,455,507

Regular Operating Expenses. ........................................................................^, 2,196,718

Travel...................................................................................................................$46,958

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

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 13,225

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................$ 399,558

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 8,360

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

Other Contractual Expense................................................................................$61,025

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

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 127,465

Total Positions Budgeted

774

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,
$10,246,747 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 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 to serve 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 as a criterion for admission.
Provided, further, that for said selective pre-school development program, each system shall be allotted one instructional unit and any additional instructional units shall be allotted on the basis of one teacher and one aide for each 40 students or major fraction thereof in average daily attendance; except in the case of mentally, physically or emotion ally handicapped children, the ratio shall be one teacher and one aide for 24 students

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or major fraction thereof in average daily membership. All allotments shall be based upon 1975-76 attendance data from the selected pre-school development program. Each instruc tional unit shall be funded on the basis of actual reimbursement for salary, retirement, and school lunch cost, and $6,384 for operational cost incurred in said pre-school develop ment program to include maintenance and operation, sick and personal leave, instruc tional media, instructional equipment, testing, transportation, and additional instruc tional 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 interchangeably 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 funds appropriated above for Instructional Equipment, (Section 14 of the Adequate Program of Education Act) shall be distributed to local systems based on 50 cents per child in average daily attendance.
Provided, further that $100,000 of the above appropriation for the said selective pre school development program shall be designated for the determination and evaluation of processes for the identification of children within existing programs who are deficient in developmental skills needed to be successful in first grade and for the provision of supplemental learning tasks designed to remove the identified deficiencies of such stu dents. The State Board of Education shall designate the locations for implementation of this program.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Cooperative Educational Service Agencies (CESA) Grants, $500,000 is designated and committed to fund projects approved and awarded on the basis of merit by the Department of Education.
Provided, that the Department of Education is authorized and directed to use up to $71,600 of funds available in nongrant, noninstitutional object classes for the purpose of funding the Professional Standards Review Commission.

Section 18. Employees' Retirement System. Budget Unit: Employees' Retirement System..............................................................................................................$-01. Employees' Retirement System Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 425,386
Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 46,200

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

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

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 13,000

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

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 67,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................? 225,000

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 183,597

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 968,683

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................?-0-

Total Positions Budgeted

32

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services...............................................................................................? 425,386

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 46,200

Travel.....................................................................................................................? 5,000

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

Publications and Printing...................................................................................? 13,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................? 3,500

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................? 67,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................? 225,000

Other Contractual Expense..............................................................................? 183,597

Total Positions Budgeted

32

Section 19. Forest Research Council.

Budget Unit: Forest Research Council..............................................................$ 592,236

Forest Research Council Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................? 102,285

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

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

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

ContractualResearch........................................................................................$ 510,900

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 675,685

State Funds Budgeted.............................,.........................................................? 592,236

Total Positions Budgeted

7

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services...............................................................................................? 102,285

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

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

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

Contractual Research........................................................................................? 510,900

Total Positions Budgeted

7

Section 20. Forestry Commission. Budget Unit: Forestry Commission................................................................? 9,630,707 1. Reforestation Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................? 425,756 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................? 281,985

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Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 1,847

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 50,032

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 746

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 4,675

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 43,730

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 10,556

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

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 819,327

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 265,321

Total Positions Budgeted

30

2. Field Services Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 9,280,442

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 2,062,154

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 64,688

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................$ 501,523

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 14,742

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................$ 98,000

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 8,500

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 23,253

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 45,000

Ware County Grant.......................................................................................... ...$60,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 12,158,302

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$8,880,474

Total Positions Budgeted

808

3. General Administration and

Support Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$367,519

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 74,621

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.......................................................................................$ 544,377

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 484,912

Total Positions Budgeted

22

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 10,073,717

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 2,418,760

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 77,442

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................$ 565,955

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$28,188

Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 105,775

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 55,301

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 91,868

Other Contractual Expense................................................................................$45,000

Ware County Grant.............................................................................................$ 60,000

Total Positions Budgeted

860

Section 21. Georgia Bureau of Investigation. Budget Unit: Georgia Bureau of Investigation........................................................................................$7,745,858

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1. General Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 396,388

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 72,733

Travel.........................................,...........................................................................$ 5,535

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

PublicationsandPrinting.....................................................................................$ 1,100

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,255

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

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

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

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$480,011

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 452,949

Total Positions Budgeted

28

2. Investigative Division Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,946,500

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$472,972

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 272,939

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................$ 214,500

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$22,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 57,700

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 6,000

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$7,043

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

Evidence Purchased........................................................................................,.$ 152,406

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 4,152,060

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,598,103

Total Positions Budgeted

169

3. Crime Laboratory Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,227,723

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 428,191

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 14,400

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ 8,500

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 4,900

Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 116,291

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

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 130,922

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

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,931,927

State Funds Budgeted..............,.....................................................................$ 1,579,936

Total Positions Budgeted

78

4. Georgia Crime Information

Center Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,301,922

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 348,477

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 9,735

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

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 89,683

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................? 12,954

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 5,300

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 903,000

Other Contractual Expense..................................................................................$2,800

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 2,673,871

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$2,114,870

Total Positions Budgeted

102

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 5,872,533

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Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,322,373

Travel.................................................................................................................$302,609

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................$ 223,000

Publications and Printing.........,.......................................................................$ 117,683

Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 189,200

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 14,300

Computer Charges..........................................................................................$ 1,040,965

Other Contractual Expense..................................................................................$ 2,800

Evidence Purchased ..........................................................................................$ 152,406

Total Positions Budgeted

377

Section 22. Georgia Franchise

Practices Commission.

Budget Unit: Georgia Franchise

Practices Commission...............................................................................$43,705

Georgia Franchise Practices

Commission Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 27,255

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 10,950

Travel........................................................................................................................$500

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

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

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

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 4,000

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

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

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$43,705

State Funds Budgeted.....,...................................................................................$ 43,705

Total Positions Budgeted

2

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 27,255

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 10,950

Travel........................................................................................................................$500

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

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

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

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 4,000

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

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

Total Positions Budgeted

2

Section 23. Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission.
Budget Unit: Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission..................................................................$ 100,000
Departmental Operations Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 746,458 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 149,000 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 14,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 15,500 Equipment Purchases...............................................,.........................................$ 15,800 Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 201,000 Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 6,000 Other Contractual Expense..............................................................................$ 110,000 Fund for Construction Planning ......................................................................$ 100,000

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Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,358,258

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 100,000

Total Positions Budgeted

42

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$746,458

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 149,000

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 14,500

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

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 15,500

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 15,800

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 201,000

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$6,000

Other Contractual Expense ..............,...............................................................$ 110,000

Fund for Construction Planning ......................................................................$ 100,000

Total Positions Budgeted

42

It is the intent of this General Assembly that the allocation of General Obligation

Bonds proceeds for the following projects for the Department of Education and the

Department of Human Resources, authorized in Section 44 of this Act, shall be approxi

mately as listed hereunder, if and when bonds are issued to finance the construction of

such projects:

Multigeographic Receiving Center

at Southwest Georgia Regional Hospital

$ 2,000,000

Medical-Surgical Unit at Gracewood

2,750,000

Regional Youth Development Centers at Macon, Eastman, Columbus and Griffin

2,850,000

Alien Building Renovations at Central State Hospital

2,925,000

Area Vocational-Technical School at Augusta

3,160,000

Area Vocational-Technical School in Spalding County

600,000

Ben Hill-Irwin Area Vocational Technical School

600,000

Area Vocational-Technical School at Savannah

3,000,000

It is the intent of this General Assembly that of the $7,300,000 in new General Obli gation Debt authorized in Section 44 for construction and equipping of buildings and facilities at various institutions of the State Board of Regents of the University System, and approximately $672,000 is for the purpose of purchasing the U.S. Army Armory prop erty at Augusta College.
Provided that of the above appropriation to the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission, up to $34,000 is designated and committed to prepare plans for an instruc tional building for the Georgia Academy for the Blind.
Provided that of the above appropriation to the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission, up to $36,000 is designated and committed to prepare plans for a middle school dormitory and clinic building for the Georgia School for the Deaf.
Provided that of the above appropriation to the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission, up to $30,000 is designated and committed to prepare plans for a central services building for the Atlanta Area School for the Deaf.

Section 24. Office of the Governor. A. Budget Unit: Governor's Office ..................................................................$ 3,016,564

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1. Governor's Office Budget: Cost of Operations.............................................................................................$ 964,551 Mansion Allowance.............................................................................................$40,000 Governor's Emergency Fund .........................................................................$ 2,000,000 Gubernatorial Transition Allowance........................................................................$ -0Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$3,004,551 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 2,937,950

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.

2. Intern Program Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................? 47,064

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.........................................................................................? 78,614

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................? 78,614

Total Positions Budgeted

3

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Cost of Operations.............................................................................................? 964,551

Mansion Allowance.............................................................................................$ 40,000

Governor's Emergency Fund .........................................................................? 2,000,000

Gubernatorial Transition Allowance........................................................................? -0-

Personal Services.................................................................................................? 47,064

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 Positions Budgeted

3

B. Budget Unit: Office of Planning and Budget.............................................................................................$2,835,723
1. General Administration and Support Budget:
Personal Services...............................................................................................? 320,207 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 28,000 Travel.....................................................................................................................? 7,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................? -0-

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Publications and Printing..................................................,..................................? 2,500

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

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 87,500

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

Other Contractual Expense.....................................................................................$ 500

Payments to Regional Commissions ................................................................$ 181,200

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 628,907

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 615,907

Total Positions Budgeted

18

2. Council of the Arts Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$53,933

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 ................................................................................................$ 5,500

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

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

ArtGrants..........................................................................................................$ 616,871

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$688,854

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$246,983

Total Positions Budgeted

3

3. Budget Division Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$393,045

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 21,100

Travel...................................................................................................................? 10,000

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

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 12,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,693

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

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

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 20,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$459,838

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 291,838

Total Positions Budgeted

16

4. Intergovernmental Relations Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 363,488

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$24,000

Travel...................................................................................................................$23,254

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.......................................................................................? 415,742

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 360,742

Total Positions Budgeted

19

5. Management Review Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................? 302,961 Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................? 9,500 Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 4,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-
Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,000

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

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

Computer Charges....................................................................................................$ 500

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

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$318,461

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$276,095

Total Positions Budgeted

15

6. Policy Planning Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 566,406

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 32,000

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 40,000

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

PublicationsandPrinting...................................................................................$ 22,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 6,550

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 272,400

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 28,000

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

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$967,356

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 400,177

Total Positions Budgeted

30

7. Office of Consumer Affairs:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 648,226

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 183,556

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 16,805

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

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 18,899

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 945

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 9,151

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 23,015

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

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 900,597

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.......................................................................$ 85,650

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 464,692

Total Positions Budgeted

50

8. State Energy Office Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 152,895

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 24,000

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 12,000

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

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 10,000

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

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 10,000

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

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

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 208,895

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 135,596

Total Positions Budgeted

12

9. Georgia Post-Secondary Education Commission Budget:
Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 76,393 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 11,500 Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 2,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing .........................................................................................$ -0Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,500

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

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

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

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$93,893

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 43,693

Total Positions Budgeted

4

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services............................................................................................$2,877,554

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 341,656

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 117,059

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

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 71,399

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 15,238

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 388,551

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 52,515

Other Contractual Expense................................................................................$20,500

Art Grants..........................................................................................................$616,871

Payments to Regional Commissions ................................................................$ 181,200

Total Positions Budgeted

167

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.........................................................................................$ 127,660,032
1. General Administration and Support Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................$8,435,256 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,388,933 Travel.................................................................................................................$ 253,864 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......,...............................................................$ -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 45,625 Equipment Purchases ...............................................................,.........................$ 30,338 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 58,000 Computer Charges..........................................................................................$ 1,479,714 Other Contractual Expense..............................................................................$333,531 Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 12,025,261 Indirect DOAS Services Funding..................................................................$ 1,407,194
Agency Funds.................................................................................................$ 5,360,560

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State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 5,257,507

Total Positions Budgeted

643

2. Special Programs:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 354,747

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 54,130

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 10,000

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

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 3,500

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

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 11,000

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

Other Contractual Expense................................................................................$ 21,515

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 464,892

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.........................................................................$ 5,766

Agency Funds....................................................................................................$ 246,619

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$212,507

Total Positions Budgeted

21

3. Physical Health - Program

Direction and Support Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,328,858

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 220,377

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 45,076

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

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 25,298

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................! 19,299

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 8,900

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

Other Contractual Expense................................................................................$36,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,683,808

Indirect DOAS Services Funding .......................................................................$ 90,500

Agency Funds....................................................................................................$ 156,800

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,436,508

Total Positions Budgeted

98

4. Physical Health - Family Health Budget:
Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,864,378 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$926,700 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 94,655 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................$46,500 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 10,467 Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 389,373 Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 110,000 Other Contractual Expense...........................................................................! 4,059,446 Regional Grants for Prenatal and
Postnatal Care Programs ..............................................................................$ 150,000 Crippled Children Benefits............................................................................$3,034,626 Kidney Disease Benefits...................................................................................! 375,000 Cancer Control Benefits....................................................................................$ 646,850 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....................................................................................................$ 25,000

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Family Planning Benefits.................................................................................$748,305

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 13,756,300

Indirect DOAS Services Funding .....................................................................$ 130,360

Agency Funds.................................................................................................$ 7,876,573

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$5,749,367

Total Positions Budgeted

216

5. Physical Health - Community

Health Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................? 5,243,241

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,060,940

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 227,950

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

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 49,500

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 41,325

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 78,546

Computer Charges...............................................................................................? 18,540

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 274,000

Facilities Construction Grants ......................................................................$ 3,500,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 10,494,042

Indirect DOAS Services Funding .......................................................................$ 17,650

Agency Funds.................................................................................................$5,504,842

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$4,971,550

Total Positions Budgeted

374

6. Physical Health - Local

Services Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 6,724,383

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 667,741

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 485,155

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

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

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 41,965

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 495,958

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

Other Contractual Expense..............................................................................$917,796

Family Planning Benefits.................................................................................$ 171,575

Benefits for Medically Indigent

High Risk Pregnant Women

and Their Infants........................................................................................$2,961,000

Grant for DeKalb County Mental

Retardation Project........................................................................................$ 106,646

Grant for Chatham County

Mental Retardation Project...........................................................................$ 102,464

Grant-In-Aid to Counties.............................................................................$10,157,115

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$22,835,798

Indirect DOAS Services Funding .......................................................................$ 53,200

Agency Funds.................................................................................................$ 6,133,117

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 16,649,481

Total Positions Budgeted

508

7. Mental Health - Program Direction and Support Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,051,983 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$257,357 Travel.................................................................................................................$ 129,953 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 14,000 Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 200

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Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 29,950

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 485,470

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 428,600

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,397,513

Indirect DOAS Services Funding .....................................................................$ 227,620

Agency Funds.................................................................................................$ 1,017,628

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,152,265

Total Positions Budgeted

132

8. Mental Health - Local

Services Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 996,625

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 89,112

Travel...................................................................................................................$24,347

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

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 420

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 13,800

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 86,820

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

Other Contractual Expense ...........................................................................$ 2,583,068

Benefits for Family Living Care...................................................................$ 1,125,000

Community Residential

Services Program.............................................................................................$ 52,065

Contracts with Day Care Centers

for the Mentally Retarded........................................................................$ 25,897,960

Grants for Alcoholism Community

Treatment Programs..................................................................................$2,419,526

Grants for Drug Abuse

Community Treatment Programs.................................................................$ 515,374

Grants for Child Mental Health....................................................................$ 1,044,405

Grants for Adult Mental Health ...................................................................$ 3,971,843

Foster Grandparent Program .............................................................................$ 65,000

Group Homes for the

Mentally Retarded......................................................................................$ 1,706,846

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 40,592,211

Agency Funds...............................................................................................$ 19,697,975

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$20,894,236

Total Positions Budgeted

124

9. Community Social Services

and Administration:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,547,706

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 336,068

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 173,700

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

PublicationsandPrinting...................................................................................$ 10,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 6,000

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 12,000

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

Other Contractual Expense..............................................................................$ 127,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$3,212,474

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.......................................................................$ 55,865

Agency Funds.................................................................................................$ 2,033,617

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,122,992

Total Positions Budgeted

183

10. Title XX Administration: Personal Services....,.......................................................................................$ 1,409,113 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 255,907

230

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Travel... .........................,....................................................................................$ 117,300

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

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 42,000

Equipment Purchases..................,......................................................................? 17,750

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 30,500

Computer Charges.............................................................................................I 495,000

Other Contractual Expense .........................................................................$ 22,354,520

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 24,722,090

Agency Funds...............................................................................................$22,990,384

Indirect DOAS Services Funding .....................................................................$ 490,693

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,241,013

Total Positions Budgeted

127

11. Purchase of Social Services:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................? -0-

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................? 705,655

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-

W.I.N. Benefits...............................................................................................? 1,100,000

Grants to Fulton County for 24

hour Emergency Social Services...................................................................? 130,000

Benefits for Child Care..................................................................................$ 6,768,942

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 8,704,597

Agency Funds.................................................................................................? 4,931,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 3,773,597

Total Positions Budgeted

0

12. Community Youth Services:

Personal Services............................................................................................? 3,534,923

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................? 492,000

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-

Benefits for Child Care.......................................................................................$ 10,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 4,285,423

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.......................................................................? 82,640

Agency Funds.................................................................................................? 1,906,440

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 2,296,343

Total Positions Budgeted

342

13. Services to the Aged Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................? 370,974 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 52,300 Travel...................................................................................................................? 15,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................? -0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 3,000 Equipment Purchases................................................................................................? -0Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................? 2,000 Computer Charges.....................................................................................................? -0Other Contractual Expense..................................................................................? 4,000

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Areawide and Community Grants ................................................................$ 1,457,178

Nutrition Grants............................................................................................$2,980,927

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 4,885,379

Indirect DOAS Services Funding .......................................................................$ 11,240

Agency Funds.................................................................................................$4,427,849

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 446,290

Total Positions Budgeted

24

14. Vocational Rehabilitation

Program Direction and

Support Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................? 585,562

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....................................................................................$ 1,136,557

Indirect DOAS Services Funding .....................................................................$ 150,000

Agency Funds....................................................................................................$ 795,995

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 190,562

Total Positions Budgeted

35

15. Vocational Rehabilitation

Facilities Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$8,286,849

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................? 4,187,000

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..............................................................................? 449,000

Capital Outlay.....................................................................................................$20,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................,..........................................................$ 13,336,849

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.......................................................................? 82,650

Agency Funds...............................................................................................? 11,916,100

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 1,338,099

Total Positions Budgeted

702

16. Vocational Rehabilitation Services Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 9,294,748 Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................? 14,710,750 Travel.................................................................................................................? 400,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................? -0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 4,000 Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................? 25,000 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................? 90,000 Computer Charges.....................................................................................................? -0Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................? -0Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................? 24,524,498 Indirect DOAS Services Funding.....................................................................? 234,450 Agency Funds...............................................................................................? 19,177,129

232

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State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$5,112,919

Total Positions Budgeted

737

17. Vocational Rehabilitation -

Disability Adjudication Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$3,508,176

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 3,593,000

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 80,000

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

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

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................$50,000

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 125,000

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

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

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$7,357,176

Agency Funds.................................................................................................$ 7,357,176

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

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

SSI-Supplement Benefits..................................................................................$950,000

AFDCBenefits...........................................................................................$ 119,636,782

Total Funds Budgeted................................................................................$ 120,586,782

Agency Funds...............................................................................................$88,352,723

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 32,234,059

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......................................................................................$ 28,720,922

Grants to Counties for

Social Services...........................................................................................$ 24,162,583

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 52,883,505

Agency Funds...............................................................................................$32,354,720

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$20,528,785

Total Positions Budgeted

0

20. Benefits Payments - Program Administration and Support Budget:
Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,667,561

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Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 772,944

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 184,280

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

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

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 13,970

Per Diem and Fees ..........................................,.....................................................$ 9,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$500,000

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 794,150

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 4,941,905

Agency Funds.................................................................................................$ 2,539,953

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.....................................................................$350,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,051,952

Total Positions Budgeted

196

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..........................................................................................$60,205,083 Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................$ 29,838,914 Travel..............................................................................................................$2,604,280 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................................$ 33,000 Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 267,343 Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 389,114 Per Diem and Fees .........................................................................................$ 1,583,047 Computer Charges..........................................................................................$3,308,724 Other Contractual Expense .........................................................................$ 32,423,621 Capital Outlay.....................................................................................................$20,000 Grants for Regional Prenatal and Postnatal Care Programs.......................................................................$ 150,000 Crippled Children Benefits............................................................................$ 3,034,626 Kidney Disease Benefits...................................................................................$ 375,000 Cancer Control Benefits....................................................................................$ 646,850 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......................................................................$3,500,000 Grants for DeKalb County Mental Retardation Project...........................................................................$ 106,646 Grants for Chatham County Mental Retardation Project...........................................................................$ 102,464 Grant-In-Aid to Counties.............................................................................$ 10,157,115 Benefits for Family Living Care...................................................................$ 1,125,000 Community Residential Services Program.............................................................................................$ 52,065 Contracts with Day Care Centers for the Mentally Retarded........................................................................$ 25,897,960 Grants for Alcoholism Community Treatment Programs ..................................................................................$ 2,419,526 Grants for Child Mental Health....................................................................$ 1,044,405 Grants for Adult Mental Health ...................................................................$ 3,971,843 Foster Grandparent Program.............................................................................$ 65,000 Group Homes for the Mentally Retarded......................................................................................$ 1,706,846 Work Incentive Benefits................................................................................$ 1,100,000 Grants to Fulton County for 24 hour Emergency Social Services...................................................................$ 130,000

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Benefits for Child Care..................................................................................$ 6,778,942

Areawide and Community Grants ................................................................$ 1,457,178

Nutrition Grants............................................................................................$2,980,927

Grants for Nephrology Centers ........................................................................$ 185,000

SSI-SupplementBenefits..................................................................................$ 950,000

AFDC Benefits...........................................................................................$ 119,636,782

Local Services Benefits

Payments Grants......................................................................................$ 28,720,922

Grants for Drug Abuse

Community Treatment Programs.................................................................? 515,374

Grants to Counties for Social

Services......................................................................................................$ 24,162,583

Contract for the Purchase of

Clotting Factor for the

Hemophilia Program.....................................................................................$ 100,000

Total Positions Budgeted

4,741

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, $100,000 is designated and committed to operate a Hemophilia Program in the Metropolitan Atlanta Area and to operate the Hemophilia Program in Augusta.
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, $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, $45,000 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, that of the above appropriation to the Physical Health-Community Health Activity at least $147,000 is designated and committed for the Phenylketonuria (P.K.U.) Disease Prevention Testing.
Provided further the Department is hereby authorized and directed to use at least $375,000 of the State funds appropriated for Contracts with Day Care Centers for the Mentally Retarded for the purpose of purchasing mini-buses.
There is hereby appropriated $31,284,059 in State funds for the purpose of making AFDC benefit payments and Child Support Recovery payments to the State Treasury.
Provided that for Fiscal 1977, the following maximum benefits and maximum standards of need shall apply:

Number in Asst. Group; Standards of Need; Maximum Monthly Amount:

1

106

$42

2

161

77

3

193

115

4

227

148

5

260

169

6

282

184

7

305

199

8

324

199

9

341

199

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10

365

199

11

390

199

or more

Provided further that in the event the AFDC benefits appropriation for Fiscal 1977 should be insufficient to support the maximum payment schedule listed above, the Department of Human Resources is directed to reduce monthly benefit payments in suffi cient amounts to insure the adequacy of the AFDC benefits appropriation to make such payments for the entire fiscal year.
Provided, further, that the Department of Human Resources shall not increase beyond the February, 1976 level the percentage of need used in making the monthly benefit cal culations, nor otherwise change the factors used in calculating monthly benefit payments so as to cause any increases thereof, other than mandatory changes resulting from Federal or Judicial mandate.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, $20,000 is desig nated and committed to plan a sheltered workshop to serve the Gwinnett-Rockdale coun ties area.

B. Budget Unit: Medicaid Services..............................................................! 115,599,976

Medicaid Services Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$2,082,154

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 922,305

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 21,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

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

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 35,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 85,385

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 42,000

Computer Charges..........................................................................................$ 4,763,785

Other Contractual Expense...........................................................................$ 1,035,440

Medicaid Benefits.......................................................................................$ 295,987,897

Medicaid Benefits - Payables.......................................................................$ 42,463,127

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...........................................................................! 1,375,000

Total Funds Budgeted................................................................................$350,980,093

Indirect DOAS Services Funding..................................................................$ 1,178,612

Agency Funds.............................................................................................$ 234,201,505

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................$ 115,599,976

Total Positions Budgeted

223

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,082,154 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$922,305 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 21,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases................................................................................................................$-0Publications and Printing...................................................................................$35,000 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 85,385 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 42,000 Computer Charges..........................................................................................$4,763,785

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Other Contractual Expense...........................................................................$ 1,035,440

Medicaid Benefits.......................................................................................$ 295,987,897

Medicaid Benefits - Payables.......................................................................$ 42,463,127

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...........................................................................$ 1,375,000

Total Positions Budgeted

223

C. Budget Unit: Mental Health and

Youth Development

Institutions........................................................................................$130,267,837

1. Georgia Regional Hospital at

Augusta Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 5,065,544

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$918,112

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 11,500

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....................................................................................$ 6,642,816

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.......................................................................$ 70,000

State Funds Budgeted. ...................................................................................^, 6,100,635

Total Positions Budgeted

497

2. Georgia Regional Hospital at

Atlanta Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 6,176,674

Regular Operating Expenses. ........................................................................^ 1,200,713

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 6,600

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

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 3,950

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

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 95,000

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$82,000

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 15,824

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$513,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$8,093,761

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.......................................................................$ 82,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$7,430,764

Total Positions Budgeted

612

3. Georgia Regional Hospital at Savannah Budget:
Personal Services............................................................................................$4,945,026 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 737,018 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 11,200 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

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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....................................................................................$ 6,349,394

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.......................................................................$ 69,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$5,799,512

Total Positions Budgeted

524

4. West Central Georgia Regional

Hospital Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 4,774,080

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 817,728

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 7,100

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

PublicationsandPrinting.....................................................................................$ 1,075

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 8,500

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 42,000

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$65,000

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

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 646,500

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 6,361,983

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.......................................................................? 65,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 6,118,483

Total Positions Budgeted

502

5. Northwest Georgia Regional Hospital

at Rome Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 6,460,088

Regular Operating Expenses............,............................................................$ 1,298,164

Travel.................................................................... ..............................................$ 14,550

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

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 853,500

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 8,764,802

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.......................................................................$ 75,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 8,023,208

Total Positions Budgeted

636

6. Gracewood State School and Hospital Budget:
Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 15,407,585 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................? 2,861,351 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................................................................................................? 1,250,000 Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................? 117,000

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Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 19,943,709

Indirect DOAS Services Funding .....................................................................$ 171,000

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 10,252,599

Total Positions Budgeted

1,618

7. Southwestern State Hospital Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................! 8,061,976

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,440,683

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 ................................................................................$ 20,400

Capital Outlay.....................................................................................................$ 73,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 9,777,514

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.......................................................................$ 70,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 8,805,430

Total Positions Budgeted

819

8. Georgia Retardation Center Budget:

Personal Services..........................................................................................! 10,223,046

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................! 2,711,090

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 ................................................................................! 34,000

Capital Outlay............................................................................................................!-0-

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................! 794,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................! 13,937,136

Indirect DOAS Services Funding .....................................................................! 102,100

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 9,217,297

Total Positions Budgeted

1,031

9. Georgia Mental Health

Institute Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................! 7,545,907

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................! 1,522,811

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..................................................................................! 10,071,340

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.....................................................................! 160,810

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 9,449,530

Total Positions Budgeted

679

10. Central State Hospital Budget: Personal Services..........................................................................................! 44,492,035 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$8,917,949 Travel...................................................................................................................! 25,250

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Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 39,000

Publications and Printing.. ................................................................................... ...$738

Equipment Purchases. ........................................................................................$ 68,600

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 55,500

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 360,000

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 78,428

Capital Outlay................................................................................................$ 2,083,751

Authority Lease Rentals................................................................................$ 1,284,000

Outpatient and Aftercare

Drug Purchases..............................................................................................$ 750,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 58,155,251

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.....................................................................$ 660,000

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 47,385,207

Total Positions Budgeted

4,863

11. State Youth Development

Centers Budget:

Personal Services... .........................................................................................$ 6,200,330

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. ...................................................................................$ 7,694,025

State Funds Budgeted. ................................................................................. ..$7,563,637

Total Positions Budgeted

619

12. Regional Youth Development Centers Budget:
Personal Services............................................................................................! 2,355,659 Regular Operating Expenses.. ........ ..................................................................$ 649,357 Travel. .................................................................................................................. ..$7,575 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 9,600

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 63,380

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

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

Capital Outlay. ..................................................................................................$ 154,702

Reserve for Operation

of Clayton RYDC .............................................................................................$ 60,000

Grants to County-Owned Detention

Centers ...........................................................................................................$ 346,500

Total Funds Budgeted. ...................................................................................$ 3,647,573

State Funds Budgeted. ...................................................................................$ 3,621,535

Total Positions Budgeted

295

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

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Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services........................................................................................$ 121,707,950

Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................$ 24,483,036

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 166,075

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases .........................................................................................................$ 91,455

Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 16,128

Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 217,385

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 642,465

Computer Charges..........................................................................................$ 1,032,910

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 818,947

Capital Outlay................................................................................................$ 3,561,453

Regular Operating

Expenses Reserve...........................................................................................! 500,000

Grants to County-Owned

Detention Centers..........................................................................................! 346,500

Authority Lease Rentals................................................................................$5,545,000

Outpatient and Aftercare

Drug Purchases..............................................................................................! 750,000

Reserve for Operation

of Clayton RYDC .............................................................................................! 60,000

Total Positions Budgeted

12,695

Provided, that from the above appropriation relating to Capital Outlay: !53,000 is designated and committed for renovations of the sewage lift station, to meet Environ mental Protection Agency requirements, at Southwestern State Hospital.
Provided, that the Department is hereby authorized and directed to redirect !580,000 from funds available to the Georgia Building Authority for renovations, to meet Fire Marshal standards, at Northwest Georgia Regional Hospital ($300,000) and Gracewood State School and Hospital (!280,000).
Provided, however, the Department is authorized to utilize from surplus funds appro priated for Personal Services at Georgia Regional Hospital at Savannah, an amount, not to exceed !200,000, for the purpose of funding an experimental pilot program for a com munity detoxification center, half-way house and educational program for alcoholics and drug abusers in Chatham County, Georgia, such pilot program to be administered by and under the direct supervision of the Commissioner of Human Resources.
Provided, that from the above appropriation relating to Capital Outlay, $134,702 is designated and committed to supplement existing funding for construction and equipping of Regional Youth Development Centers, and $128,051 is designated and committed to supplement existing funding for renovations of the Alien Building at Central State Hospi tal.
Provided, that from the above appropriation relating to Capital Outlay, !20,000 is designated and committed for the planning of a Regional Youth Development Center in Fitzgerald, Georgia.
Provided, that from the above appropriation relating to Capital Outlay, $20,000 is designated and committed for the planning of a new Southwestern Regional Hospital at Thomasville, Georgia.
Provided, that the Department is hereby authorized and directed to redirect up to $570,000 from funds available to the Georgia Building Authority for renovations and construction at institutions of the Department of Human Resources.

Section 27. Department of Labor. A. Budget Unit: Inspection Division ..................................................................$ 480,118
Inspection Division Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................! 392,618 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 25,000 Travel.........................,.........................................................................................! 60,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

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Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,500

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

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

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

Other Contractual Expense.....................................................................................$500

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$480,118

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 480,118

Total Positions Budgeted

28

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$392,618

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 Positions Budgeted

28

B. Budget Unit: Basic Employment, Work Incentive, Correctional Services, Comprehensive Employment and Training, and Unemployment Compensation Reserve Fund.........................................................................................$ 3,243,164

1. Basic Employment Security Budget:

Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 16,001,484

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 3,932,905

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 475,000

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

PublicationsandPrinting...................................................................................$ 15,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 38,000

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 45,000

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

Capital Outlay ...................................................................................................$ 100,000

Other Contractual Expense..............................................................................$685,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 21,292,389

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 455,278

Total Positions Budgeted

1,140

2. Comprehensive Employment

and Training Act (CETA) Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 4,149,565

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 2,176,584

Travel.................................................................................................................$300,000

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

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 15,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 30,000

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

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

Other Contractual Expense(CETA) ..............................................................$ 2,000,000

CETA Direct Benefits..................................................................................$ 33,000,000

Total Funds Budgeted......................................................................,...........$ 41,706,149

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

Total Positions Budgeted

356

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3. Correctional Services Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 748,251

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 32,500

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 20,550

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

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

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

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

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

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 20,000

Total Funds Budgeted................................. ......................................................$ 824,301

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 824,301

Total Positions Budgeted

53

4. Unemployment Compensation Reserve Fund Budget: Unemployment Compensation Reserve Fund..............................................................................................$1,250,000 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,250,000 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................* 1,250,000

5. Work Incentive Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 3,081,168

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 432,474

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 100,000

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

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

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 10,300

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

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

Other Contractual Expense...........................................................................! 2,510,908

W.I.N. Grants....................................................................................................$998,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 7,135,850

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$713,585

Total Positions Budgeted

232

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services..........................................................................................$23,980,468

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................? 6,574,463

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 895,550

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

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 31,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 78,300

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$85,000

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

Other Contractual Expense(CETA) ..............................................................$ 2,000,000

Other Contractual Expense ...........................................................................$ 3,215,908

W.I.N. Grants ....................................................................................................$ 998,000

Capital Outlay...................................................................................................$ 100,000

Unemployment Compensation

Reserve Fund ..............................................................................................$ 1,250,000

CETA Direct Benefits..................................................................................? 33,000,000

Total Positions Budgeted

1,781

Section 28. Department of Law. Budget Unit: Department of Law...................................................................$ 2,288,649 Attorney General's Office Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................$2,021,149

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Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................? 196,723

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 64,100

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

Publications and Printing...................................................................................? 37,827

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 6,800

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 15,000

Computer Charges....................................................................................................? 250

Books for State Library.......................................................................................? 32,000

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

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 2,373,849

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 2,288,649

Total Positions Budgeted

98

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services............................................................................................? 2,021,149

Regular Operating Expenses..................................................... ......................? 196,723

Travel...................................................................................................................? 64,100

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

Publications and Printing...................................................................................? 37,827

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 6,800

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................? 15,000

Computer Charges..............................................................................,.....................? 250

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 29. Merit System of Personnel

Administration.

Budget Unit: Merit System of Personnel

Administration

Agency Assessments............................................................................? 2,482,329

1. Applicant Services Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................? 439,342

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 44,050

Travel.....................................................................................................................? 2,975

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

Publications and Printing...................................................................................? 26,075

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

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................? 25,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................? 136,000

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

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 673,442

Agency Assessments.........................................................................................? 673,442

Total Positions Budgeted

35

2. Classification and Compensation Budget:
Personal Services...............................................................................................? 323,815 Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................? 9,500

244

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

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...........................................,...........................................? 425,765

Agency Assessments .........................................................................................$ 425,765

Total Positions Budgeted

21

3. Employee Services Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................,...............? 229,121

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 10,415

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.......................................................................................? 291,836

Agency Assessments .........................................................................................? 290,013

Total Positions Budgeted

19

4. Employee Training and

Development Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................? 235,438

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 18,053

Travel.....................................................................................................................? 7,500

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

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 5,505

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................? 1,200

Per Diem and Fees .........,....................................................................................$ 69,901

Computer Charges....................................................................................................? 250

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

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 337,847

Agency Assessments .........................................................................................? 242,655

Total Positions Budgeted

16

5. Health Insurance

Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................? 205,445

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 ..............................................................................................? 26,000

Computer Charges...............................................................................................? 17,156

Other Contractual Expense..............................................................................? 910,000

Health Insurance Claim Payments.............................................................$ 25,700,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................? 26,883,672

Employee and Employer

Contributions............................................................................................? 21,000,000

Total Positions Budgeted

17

6. Internal Administration Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................? 228,806

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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 ..............................................................................$ 252,755

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 941,280

Agency Assessments.........................................................................................! 643,903

Total Positions Budgeted

19

7. Director Office Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$222,876

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 12,100

Travel.....................................................................................................................$9,000

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

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,600

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

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 13,500

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

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

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 259,576

Agency Assessments .........................................................................................$ 206,551

Total Positions Budgeted

15

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,884,843

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 125,004

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 33,540

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

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 64,780

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,060

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 136,301

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$703,135

Other Contractual Expense..............................................................................$910,000

Federal Sub-grants to

State and Local Agencies ..............................................................................$ 252,755

Health Insurance Claim Payments.............................................................$ 25,700,000

Total Positions Budgeted

142

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.
Provided, however, the Department is authorized and directed to utilize up to $100,000 of agency assessments for the reorganization of the Merit System, including payments to consultants.

Section 30. Department of Natural Resources.
Budget Unit: Department of Natural Resources............................................................................................$ 28,162,811
1. Internal Administration Budget:

246

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,170,325

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 304,500

Travel...........................,.......................................................................................$ 20,700

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

Publications and Printing.. ...............................................................................^ 125,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 8,000

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 33,300

Computer Charges.............................................................................................? 131,000

Other Contractual Expense ..................................................................................$ 1,500

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,794,325

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,792,325

Total Positions Budgeted

83

2. Information and Education Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................? 449,779

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................? 137,553

Travel...................................................................................................................? 13,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................? 16,200

Publications and Printing.................................................................................? 292,232

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................? 23,000

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 6,000

Computer Charges....................................................................................................? 600

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

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 938,864

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 818,361

Total Positions Budgeted

35

3. Planning and Research Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................? 1,028,576

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................? 122,923

Travel...................................................................................................................? 50,300

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................? 7,100

Publications and Printing...................................................................................? 52,000

Equipment Purchases..............................................................................................? 625

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................? 65,179

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$41,000

Other Contractual Expense................................................................................? 62,710

Land and Water Conservation Grants..........................................................? 3,700,000

Recreation Grants.............................................................................................? 100,000

Capital Outlay - Heritage Trust.......................................................................$ 328,734

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 5,559,147

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 1,081,766

Total Positions Budgeted

59

4. Game and Fish Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................? 6,159,113

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................? 2,087,159

Travel...................................................................................................................? 98,400

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................? 357,920

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 31,550

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................? 452,250

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................? 13,300

Computer Charges...............................................................................................? 24,325

Other Contractual Expense................................................................................? 48,020

Maintenance for the South End

of Sapelo Island................................................................................................$ 75,000

Capital Outlay - Hatchery

Renovation...........................................................................................,...........? 94,000

Capital Outlay - Repairs

and Maintenance ...............................................................................................$9,800

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Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 9,450,837

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$7,466,255

Total Positions Budgeted

458

5. State Parks and Historic

Sites Operations Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$4,083,666

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 2,280,700

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 72,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................! 97,464

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 46,250

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................! 176,000

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 30,550

Computer Charges.................................................................................................! 3,000

Other Contractual Expense ..................................................................................! 5,000

Capital Outlay...................................................................................................! 303,708

Capital Outlay - Repairs

and Maintenance ...........................................................................................$ 976,000

Capital Outlay - Shop Stock .............................................................................$ 150,000

Cost of Material for Resale...............................................................................! 525,000

Authority Lease Rentals................................................................................! 2,526,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................! 11,275,838

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 8,420,166

Total Positions Budgeted

337

6. Geologic and Water Resources

Research Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 523,792

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 79,430

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 32,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................! 4,200

Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 26,000

Equipment Purchases ............................,..............................................................! 2,400

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 7,500

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

Other Contractual Expense................................................................................! 30,000

Contract with U.S. Geological

Survey for Ground Water

Resources Survey...........................................................................................! 125,000

Topographic Mapping United

States Geological Survey...............................................................................$ 545,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,375,322

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,075,322

Total Positions Budgeted

33

7. Environmental Protection Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................! 4,474,677 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 304,650 Travel.................................................................................................................$ 190,250 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................,......................! 5,700 Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 42,000 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 36,150 Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 7,000 Computer Charges....................................................................................,........! 140,300 Other Contractual Expense ....................,.........................................................! 355,216 Solid Waste Grants.........................................................................................! 2,000,000 Water and Sewer Grants................................................................................$ 1,073,000 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 8,628,943

248

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 6,848,443

Total Positions Budgeted

270

8. Lake Lanier Islands Development

Authority Budget:

Payments to Lake Lanier Islands

Development Authority for

Operations......................................................................................................$ 519,888

Payments to Lake Lanier Islands

Development Authority for

Capital Outlay .................................................................................................$G2,500

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 582,388

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 582,388

Total Positions Budgeted

0

9. Jekyll Island Authority Budget:

Payments to Jekyll Island

Authority for Operations.................................................................................! 77,785

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 77,785

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 77,785

Total Positions Budgeted

0

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 17,889,928 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 5,316,915 Travel.................................................................................................................$ 477,650 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................! 488,584 Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 615,032 Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 698,425 Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 162,829 Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 340,225 Other Contractual Expense..............................................................................! 502,446 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 Payments to Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority for Operations......................................................................................................! 519,888 Capital Outlay - Hatchery Renovation .......................................................................................................! 94,000 Capital Outlay...................................................................................................! 303,708 Capital Outlay - Repairs and Maintenance ...........................................................................................$ 985,800 Capital Outlay - Shop Stock .............................................................................! 150,000 Capital Outlay - Heritage Trust.......................................................................! 328,734 Authority Lease Rentals................................................................................! 2,526,000 Payments to Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority for Capital Outlay .................................................................................................! 62,500 Cost of Material for Resale...............................................................................! 525,000

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Maintenance for the South End

of Sapelolsland................................................................................................$ 75,000

Payments to Jekyll Island

Authority for Operations.................................................................................$ 77,785

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. Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, $62,500 is desig
nated and committed for matching Federal funds to provide $125,000 for a pavillion at the Sloppy Floyd Recreation Center.

Section 31. Department of Offender

Rehabilitation.

A. Budget Unit: Department of Corrections...................................................$ 3,114,663

General Administration and

Support Budget:

Personal Services.........................................,..................................................$ 2,277,099

Regular Operating Expenses...........,................................................................$ 466,179

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 74,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 29,000

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 24,700

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,350

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 20,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 159,335

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 60,000

Mentally Retarded Offender Program.................................................................$ 1,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,114,663

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 3,114,663

Total Positions Budgeted

171

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services............................................................................................! 2,277,099

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 466,179

Travel...................................................................................................................! 74,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................! 29,000

Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 24,700

Equipment Purchases..................................................................!......................! 3,350

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 20,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................! 159,335

Other Contractual Expense................................................................................! 60,000

Mentally Retarded Offender Program.................................................................! 1,000

Capital Outlay................................................................................,...........................! -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

171

Provided, that of the above appropriation for the Mentally Retarded Offender Program, the department be authorized to present to the Fiscal Affairs Committees any possible surplus to increase the program up to $150,000.

B. Budget Unit: Correctional Institutions..........................................................................................! 36,652,017

250

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

1. Georgia Training and Development

Center Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 738,735

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 167,728

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 2,000

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

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 125

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................^ 12,750

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 22,000

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

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

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................,............................$ 943,338

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 943,338

Total Positions Budgeted

64

2. Georgia Industrial Institute

Budget:

Personal Services..........,.................................................................................! 2,454,798

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 732,708

Travel................................................................................................,....................! 6,222

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

Publications and Printing......................................................................,.................$ 700

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................! 30,940

Per Diem and Fees ...................,............................................................................! 6,420

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

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

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

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 3,231,788

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 3,231,788

Total Positions Budgeted

213

3. Georgia Diagnostic and

Classification Center Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................! 2,842,059

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 680,709

Travel.....................................................................................................................! 4,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 1,000

Equipment Purchases..................................................,......................................! 36,530

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................! 45,941

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

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

Capital Outlay............................................................................................................!-0-

Authority Lease Rentals............................................................................................! -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 3,610,739

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 3,610,739

Total Positions Budgeted

269

4. Georgia State Prison Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................! 4,954,939 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................! 1,586,908 Travel.....................................................................................................................! 9,389 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................! -0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 1,000 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................! 18,036 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 20,800 Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................! -0Capital Outlay .....................................................................................................$ 37,000 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$6,628,072

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State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 6,607,714

Total Positions Budgeted

474

5. Consolidated Branches Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 3,468,713

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 952,478

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 16,573

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

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,400

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 35,093

Per Diem and Fees..............................................................................................$ 77,840

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

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

Total Funds Budgeted..............................,.....................................................$ 4,553,097

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 4,155,754

Total Positions Budgeted

323

6. Montgomery Correctional

Institution Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 644,715

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 196,811

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 2,500

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

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 400

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 19,088

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 7,200

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

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

Authority Lease Rentals............................................................................................$ -0-

CapitalOutlay............................................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 870,714

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 844,713

Total Positions Budgeted

57

7. Walker Correctional

Institution Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 618,421

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 195,143

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

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

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 400

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 10,020

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 6,600

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

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

Authority Lease Rentals............................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 832,984

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 832,984

Total Positions Budgeted

57

8. Georgia Women's Correctional Institution Budget:
Personal Services...............................................................................................$980,464 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$281,306 Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 2,200 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 400 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,200 Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

252

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

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

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................^ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,266,570

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,249,324

Total Positions Budgeted

97

9. West Georgia Community

Correctional Institution Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................! 1,145,983

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$266,307

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

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....................................................................................$ 1,430,790

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,430,790

Total Positions Budgeted

136

10. Youthful Offender

Institution Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,865,738

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 297,015

Travel.....................................................................................................................$3,800

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

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 Utilities .......................................................................................$ 86,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,268,353

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$2,268,353

Total Positions Budgeted

213

11. Talmadge Memorial Hospital

Unit Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 182,998

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................! 8,165

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.......................................................................................! 192,663

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 192,663

Total Positions Budgeted

20

12. Food Processing and Distribution Unit Budget:
Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 785,455 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................! 1,590,987 Travel.....................................................................................................................! 5,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................! 68,000

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

Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 305,675

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

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

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

Payments to Central State

Hospital for Meals .........................................................................................$ 742,514

Payments to Central State

Hospital for Utilities .........................................................................................$ 6,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,503,631

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,378,729

Total Positions Budgeted

84

13. Institutional Support Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 138,476

Overtime..............................................................................................................$30,000

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$333,965

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 12,804

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................$ 379,750

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

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................$ 61,900

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

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

Other Contractual Expense................................................................................$ 25,000

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$840,000

Court Costs........................................................................................................$200,000

County Subsidy...............................................................................................$ 2,793,000

Inmate Release Fund ........................................................................................$ 400,000

Payments to Talmadge

Memorial Hospital...........................................................................................$50,000

Capital Outlay ...................................................................................................$ 240,000

Outside Health Service Purchases ...................................................................$ 260,100

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$5,765,495

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 5,605,495

Total Positions Budgeted

10

14. Farm Operations Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$238,953

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,405,551

Travel..........................................................................................................................$-0-

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

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

Equipment Purchases. ........................................................................................$ 99,529

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 3,600

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

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

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,747,633

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,694,633

Total Positions Budgeted

21

15. Macon Community Correctional Center Budget: Personal Services...................................................................................................$ 9,000 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$41,000 Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 1,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 65,000 Publications and Printing .........................................................................................$ -0Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 489,000 Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

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

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

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$605,000

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 605,000

Total Positions Budgeted

3

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services..........................................................................................? 21,069,447

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................? 8,736,781

Travel...................................................................................................................? 72,888

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................? 512,750

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 8,225

Equipment Purchases ....................................................................................$ 1,130,761

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................? 210,401

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

Other Contractual Expense................................................................................? 25,000

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................? 840,000

Capital Outlay...................................................................................................? 277,000

Court Costs........................................................................................................? 200,000

Inmate Release Fund ........................................................................................? 400,000

County Subsidy......................................................................,........................? 2,793,000

Payments to Central State

Hospital for Meals .........................................................................................? 742,514

Payments to Central State

Hospital for Utilities .......................................................................................? 92,000

Outside Health Service Purchases ...................................................................$ 260,100

Payments to Talmadge

Memorial Hospital...........................................................................................? 50,000

Overtime..............................................................................................................? 30,000

Total Positions Budgeted

2,041

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 the Department is hereby authorized and directed to redirect up to $590,000 from funds available to the Georgia Building Authority (Penal) to construct and equip a meat plant 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........................................................................................$ 7,167,981

1. Probation and Parole

Field Supervision Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................? 298,000

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.......................................................................................$325,734

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 325,734

Total Positions Budgeted

15

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2. Probation/Parole Fie'd

Operations Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 4,195,347

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 331,206

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 221,625

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 18,259

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,500

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 15,705

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 7,626

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

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

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 4,792,268

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 4,792,268

Total Positions Budgeted

384

3. Community Centers

Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................? 151,342

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.......................................................................................? 184,542

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 184,542

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...............................................................................................? 259,196

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................? 165,510

Travel.....................................................................................................................? 2,100

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

Publications and Printing........................................................................................? 170

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................? 1,500

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

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

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

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................,...............? 433,476

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 404,451

Total Positions Budgeted

26

6. Women's Pre-Release Center Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................? 202,000

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Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 190,000

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 2,500

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

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 300

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

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

7. Andromeda Center Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 149,032

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 153,003

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

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 16,500

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

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 6,400

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 16,200

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

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

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 346,135

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 107,219

Total Positions Budgeted

17

8. Restitution Shelters Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$354,442

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 145,490

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 4,600

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ 4,000

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

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

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 11,200

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

Other Contractual Expense .....................................................................................$ 300

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 521,032

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$370,442

Total Positions Budgeted

34

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 5,912,359

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,278,209

Travel..........,......................................................................................................? 251,259

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................? 38,759

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 5,070

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 33,905

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................? 64,026

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

Other Contractual Expense..................................................................................? 3,900

Total Positions Budgeted

536

D. Budget Unit: Board of Pardons and Paroles...................................................................................................? 1,708,802
Board of Pardons and Paroles Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,495,708 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................? 110,294 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 87,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

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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....................................................................................$ 1,708,802

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,708,802

Total Positions Budgeted

122

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,495,708

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 110,294

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 87,000

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 32. Department of Public Safety.

Budget Unit: Department of Public

Safety.................................................................................................$24,780,275

1. Office of Highway Safety Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 267,364

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 30,300

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 15,000

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

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

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................$ 2,000

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

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

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

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 331,864

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

Total Positions Budgeted

16

2. Commissioner's Office Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 307,195

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 37,468

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 4,158

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

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 18,822

Equipment Purchases. ..........................................................................................$ 1,770

Per Diem and Fees ...................................................................................................$ 750

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

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

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 370,163

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$370,163

Total Positions Budgeted

17

3. Staff Services Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 794,184 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$920,602 Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 2,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 52,400

258

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

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 3,250

Computer Charges..............................................................................,................$ 22,312

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

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,796,248

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,796,248

Total Positions Budgeted

59

4. Georgia State Patrol Budget:

Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 16,928,761

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 2,316,534

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 163,020

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................$ 825,713

Publications and Printing.................................................................................$731,281

Equipment Purchases ....................................................................................... $ 239,465

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 16,842

Computer Charges..........................................................................................$ 1,399,848

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

Capital Outlay .....................................................................................................$ 11,735

Conviction Reports............................................................................................$ 164,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$22,797,199

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.....................................................................$ 600,000

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 21,780,257

Total Positions Budgeted

1,174

5. Mandate Training - Operations

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$332,307

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$365,694

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 14,729

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ 4,750

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 11,269

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,896

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 31,310

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

Other Contractual Expense..................................................................................$ 7,169

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 771,124

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 230,902

Total Positions Budgeted

23

6. Police Academy:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 303,207

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 99,923

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 31,002

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 16,200

Publications and Printing.................. ...................................................................$ 6,980

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 17,790

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 9,000

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

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

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 484,102

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$399,602

Total Positions Budgeted

17

7. Fire Academy: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 163,682 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$33,060 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 16,607 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 10,600

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Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,200

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 4,600

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 55,170

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

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

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 285,919

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 203,103

Total Positions Budgeted

10

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 19,096,700

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$3,803,581

Travel.................................................................................................................$247,016

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................$ 857,263

Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 829,952

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................$270,521

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 125,522

Computer Charges..........................................................................................$ 1,423,160

Other Contractual Expense..................................................................................$ 7,169

Capital Outlay .....................................................................................................$ 11,735

Conviction Reports............................................................................................$ 164,000

Total Positions Budgeted

1,316

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.
Provided, however, of the above appropriation $4,568 is designated and committed for compensation payments to Brooks County.

Section 33. 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....................................................................................ji 8,557,180 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 8,557,180
Budget Unit Object Classes: Payments to Employees' Retirement System........................................................................................$ 279,000 Employer Contributions................................................................................^ 8,278,180

Section 34. Public Service Commission. Budget Unit: Public Service Commission..........................................................................................$2,242,791 1. Administration Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$536,974 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 31,855 Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 6,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

260

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Publications and Printing..................................................,..................................$ 1,250

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

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 4,000

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

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 42,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$623,579

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 623,579

Total Positions Budgeted

27

2. Transportation Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 573,057

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 113,040

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.......................................................................................$723,597

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$723,597

Total Positions Budgeted

42

3. Utilities Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 736,763

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 67,052

Travel................................................................................................................ ...$60,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................^> -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$4,300

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,500

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 90,000

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

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

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$960,615

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$895,615

Total Positions Budgeted

53

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,846,794

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$211,947

Travel...................................................................................................................$94,500

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

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 12,550

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 4,500

Per Diem and Fees .........................,....................................................................$ 95,500

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

Other Contractual Expense................................................................................$ 42,000

Total Positions Budgeted

122

Section 35. Regents, University System of Georgia.
A. Budget Unit: Resident Instruction and University System Institutions...........................................................................$ 273,374,794
1. Resident Instruction Budget: Personal Services........................................................................................$ 252,610,337 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................................................................................$84,232,202

Teachers'Retirement...................................................................................$20,073,523

Capital Outlay.....................................................................................................$ 70,000

Authority Lease Rentals..............................................................................$ 22,596,000

Total Funds Budgeted................................................................................$ 379,582,062

Indirect DOAS Services Funding..................................................................$ 3,500,000

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................$ 239,021,915

Total Positions Budgeted

15,864

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, 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 original budget estimates of student fees by $8,000,000 shall not be available for operations unless prior approval is granted by the Fiscal Affairs Subcommittees of the House and Senate; provided, fur ther, 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 of the above appropriation relating to Capital Outlay, $70,000 is desig nated and committed for an Irrigation System at the Extension-Research Center in Attapulgus, Georgia.

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

262

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Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$388,090

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 388,090

Total Positions Budgeted

22

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

33

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

184

5. Engineering Extension

Division Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 596,785

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 .....................................................................................$284,892

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$881,677

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 243,038

Total Positions Budgeted

46

6. Agricultural Experiment Stations Budget: Personal Services..........................................................................................? 10,271,976 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 ......................................,...........................................$ 4,983,338

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Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 15,255,314

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$9,663,593

Total Positions Budgeted

824

7. Cooperative Extension

Service Budget:

Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 14,974,624

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..................................................................................$2,098,012

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 17,072,636

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$8,916,636

Total Positions Budgeted

955

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

2,082

9. Veterinary Medicine Experiment

Station Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$365,500

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 .....................................................................................$ 160,500

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$526,000

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 526,000

Total Positions Budgeted

28

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services........................................................................................$ 306,207,023 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 ..............................................................................$ 102,460,948

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Teachers'Retirement ...................................................................................$ 20,073,523

Capital Outlay.....................................................................................................$70,000

Authority Lease Rentals..............................................................................$22,596,000

Total Positions Budgeted

20,038

B. Budget Unit: Regents Central Office .........................................................$ 8,727,885

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 .....................................................................................$ 395,846

SREB Payments.............................................................................................$1,019,650

Medical Scholarships.........................................................................................$345,000

Regents Scholarships........................................................................................$200,000

Grants to Junior Colleges..............................................................................$ 5,040,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 8,727,885

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$8,727,885

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.....................................................................................$ 395,846

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 36. Department of Revenue.

Budget Unit: Department of Revenue .........................................................$ 19,184,497

1. Executive Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$660,803

County Tax Officials/Retirement

and PICA........................................................................................................$ 450,000

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 350,400

Travel.....................................................................................................................$7,400

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

Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 158,200

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 9,450

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 18,000

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

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

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,664,253

Indirect DOAS Services Funding .......................................................................$ 10,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,654,253

Total Positions Budgeted

39

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2. Internal Administration Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,563,177

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 984,324

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

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

Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 196,544

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................$ 20,000

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

Computer Charges..........................................................................................$ 1,719,200

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

Motor Vehicle Tag Purchases...........................................................................$ 390,000

Motor Vehicle Decal Purchases................. .....................,.................................$ 283,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 6,157,245

Indirect DOAS Services Funding..................................................................$ 1,719,200

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 4,438,045

Total Positions Budgeted

256

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 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.

3. Property Tax Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 765,996

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 29,931

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 50,500

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

Publications and Printing.......................................,...........................................$ 77,400

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,573

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 46,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$600,000

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

Loans to Counties/Property

Reevaluation ..................................................................................................$ 171,596

Grants to Counties/Appraisal

Staff.............................................................................................................$ 1,450,000

Intangible Tax

Equalization Fund..................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,193,996

Repayment of Loans to

Counties/Property Revaluation ....................................................................$ 171,596

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.....................................................................$600,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$2,422,400

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.

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4. Sales Taxation Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$805,978

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 80,980

Travel.....................................................................................................................$2,320

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

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 81,200

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

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

ComputerCharges.............................................................................................$ 413,000

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

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,386,978

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.....................................................................$ 413,000

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 973,978

Total Positions Budgeted

76

5. Motor Fuel Taxation Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 401,766

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.......................................................................................$ 558,766

Indirect DOAS Services Funding .....................................................................$ 101,000

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 457,766

Total Positions Budgeted

35

6. Income Taxation Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,389,506

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 219,150

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

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

Publications and Printing.................................................................................$237,450

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

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

Computer Charges..........................................................................................$ 1,260,000

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

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,108,506

Indirect DOAS Services Funding ..................................................................$ 1,260,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,848,506

Total Positions Budgeted

115

7. Alcohol and Tobacco Taxation Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,711,214 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 189,537 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 34,953 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 82,800 Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 18,000 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,710 Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 5,000 Computer Charges...,...........................................................................................$ 92,000 Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$2,136,214
Indirect DOAS Services Funding .......................................................................$ 92,000

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State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,039,714

Total Positions Budgeted

114

8. Motor Vehicle Registration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 132,525

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 24,432

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 172,957

State Funds Budgeted......................................,................................................$ 172,957

Total Positions Budgeted

8

9. Central Audit Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,366,192

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 21,958

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 297,177

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ 4,200

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,200

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

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

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$3,000

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

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,693,727

Indirect DOAS Services Funding........................................................................ .$3,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,690,727

Total Positions Budgeted

78

10. Field Audit Services Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 3,073,401

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 195,350

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 196,000

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

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$9,400

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................ji 9,000

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 3,000

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 8,800

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$3,494,951

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.........................................................................$ 8,800

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$3,486,151

Total Positions Budgeted

245

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 12,870,558 County Tax Officials/Retirement and PICA........................................................................................................$450,000 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$2,105,312 Travel.................................................................................................................$597,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 87,000 Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 836,394 Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................$47,233 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 72,000 Computer Charges..........................................................................................$4,207,000 Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$-0-

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Loans to Counties/Property

Reevaluation..................................................................................................$ 171,596

Grants to Counties/Appraisal

Staff.............................................................................................................$ 1,450,000

Motor Vehicle Tag Purchases...........................................................................? 390,000

Motor Vehicle Decal Purchases...................................................................,....$ 283,000

Intangible Tax Equalization Fund...........,................................................................$ -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

1,024

Section 37. Secretary of State.

Budget Unit: Secretary of State .....................................................................$ 6,451,865

1. Occupational Certification Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,321,567

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$425,668

Travel.................................................................................................................$107,004

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$24,968

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 11,300

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 190,000

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 14,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$2,094,507

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$2,094,507

Total Positions Budgeted

120

2. Securities Regulation Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$230,821

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 13,812

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 15,620

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,500

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................$2,827

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$-0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$265,580

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$247,503

Total Positions Budgeted

15

3. Corporations Regulation Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$237,084

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 59,052

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 5,700

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 6,900

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 10,072

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 23,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$341,808

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$341,808

Total Positions Budgeted

25

4. Pharmacy Regulation Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$232,903 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 10,753 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 40,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

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Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 300

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 100

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense......................................,................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 284,056

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 284,056

Total Positions Budgeted

13

5. Archives and Records Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,131,080

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 158,900

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 17,253

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 17,707

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 50,318

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,223

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense................................................................................$ 14,000

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 815,000

Tota\F\mdsBudgeted....................................................................................$2,206,481

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 2,165,553

Total Positions Budgeted

93

6. General Services Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$432,156

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 69,186

Travel........................................................,............................................................$ 8,216

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 40,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,310

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,500

Computer Charges.................................................. ..................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................! -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 555,368

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 555,368

Total Positions Budgeted

33

7. Internal Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 428,236

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 62,877

Travel.....................................................................................................................! 6,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 62,876

Equipment Purchases.............................................................,...........,.................! 1,000

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................! -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................! -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 560,989

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 560,989

Total Positions Budgeted

28

8. Bicentennial Commission Budget: Personal Services.................................................................................................! 69,552 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 37,345 Travel.....................................................................................................................! 4,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .....................................,.................................$ -0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 4,000
Equipment Purchases................................................................................................! -0-

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Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.....................................................................,.................$ 114,897

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 111,897

Total Positions Budgeted

8

9. State Ethics Commission

Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 49,657

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 18,577

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 9,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

PublicationsandPrinting.....................................................................................$ 6,000

Equipment Purchases ,.............................................................................................$ 450

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 6,500

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 90,184

State Funds Budgeted............................,............................................................! 90,184

Total Positions Budgeted

3

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services............................................................................................! 4,133,056

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 856,170

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 212,793

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

PublicationsandPrinting..................................................,..............................$ 165,251

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 79,377

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 201,223

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 14,000

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 37,000

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 815,000

Total Positions Budgeted

338

Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to the Secretary of State, $23,000 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.
Provided, however, that of the above appropriation $15,000 is designated and committed for the hiring of one new investigator position in the Dental Board.

Section 38. State Scholarship Commission.

Budget Unit: State Scholarship

Commission..........................................................................................$ 9,248,281

1. Internal Administration

Activity Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 657,877

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 156,454

Travel ...................................................................................................................$ 20,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 4,000

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................! 306,350

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 4,200

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$25,000

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 15,300

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 1,189,181

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 387,081

Total Positions Budgeted

51

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2. Higher Education Assistance

Corporation Budget:

Payment of Interest and Fees...........................................................................$ 404,500

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$404,500

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 220,500

Total Positions Budgeted

0

3. Higher Education Assistance

Authority Budget:

Direct Guaranteed Loans...............................................................................$ 1,935,000

Tuition Equalization Grants............................:.............................................$ 5,500,000

State Student Incentive

Scholarships................................................................................................$ 1,919,700

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 9,354,700

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 8,604,700

Total Positions Budgeted

0

4. Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents

Scholarship Program Budget:

Law Enforcement Personnel

Dependents Scholarships.................................................................................$ 36,000

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 36,000

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 36,000

Total Positions Budgeted

0

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 657,877

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 156,454

Travel...................................................................................................................! 20,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 4,000

Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................! 306,350

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................! 4,200

Computer Charges...............................................................................................! 25,000

Other Contractual Expense................................................................................! 15,300

Payment of Interest and Fees...........................................................................! 404,500

Direct Guaranteed Loans...............................................................................! 1,935,000

Tuition Equalization Grants..........................................................................! 5,500,000

State Student Incentive

Scholarships................................................................................................! 1,919,700

Law Enforcement Personnel

Dependents Scholarships.................................................................................$36,000

Total Positions Budgeted

51

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 $36,000 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.

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Provided, that from the above appropriation $5,500,000 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.

Section 39. Soil and Water Conservation

Committee.

Budget Unit: Soil and Water

Conservation Committee........................................................................? 366,212

Soil and Water Conservation

Central Office Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 174,852

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$33,803

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 28,400

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 12,170

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,487

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 96,500

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense................................................................................$17,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 366,212

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$366,212

Total Positions Budgeted

11

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 174,852

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 33,803

Travel...................................................................................................................? 28,400

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................? 12,170

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,487

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 96,500

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................? -0-

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 17,000

Total Positions Budgeted

11

Section 40. Teachers' Retirement System. Budget Unit: Teachers' Retirement System.....................................................................................................? 890,000 Departmental Operations Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................? 788,035 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 94,959 Travel...................................................................................................................? 14,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-
Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 13,000

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Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 17,947

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 67,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 363,840

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Floor Fund for Local

Retirement Systems.......................................................................................$ 890,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,249,281

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$890,000

Total Positions Budgeted

55

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$788,035

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 94,959

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 14,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 13,000

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................$ 17,947

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 67,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 363,840

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Floor Fund for Local

Retirement Systems.......................................................................................$ 890,000

Total Positions Budgeted

55

Section 41. Department of Transportation.

Budget Unit: Department of

Transportation............................................................................? 274,786,303.06

1. Planning and Construction

Budget:

Personal Services.....................................................................................$ 51,881,449.00

Regular Operating Expenses....................................................................$ 4,177,627.00

Travel.........................................................................................................$ 1,295,053.00

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases................................................................................................................$-0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................? 245,100.00

Equipment Purchases ....................................................................................$ 67,750.00

Per Diem and Fees ....................................................................................$ 2,931,000.00

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.........................................................................? 277,000.00

Capital Outlay.......................................................................................? 243,847,127.06

State of Georgia General

Obligation Debt

Sinking Fund..........................................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted...........................................................................? 304,722,106.06

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................? 110,653,428.06

Total Positions Budgeted

3,600

2. Maintenance and Betterments Budget:
Personal Services..........................................................................................? 32,689,006 Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................? 21,223,367 Travel.................................................................................................................? 206,960 Motor Vehicle Equipment
Purchases................................................................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 6,910 Equipment Purchases................................................................................................? -0Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................? -0Computer Charges............,........................................................................................? -0-

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Other Contractual Expense..............................................................................$ 907,725

Capital Outlay..............................................................................................$ 47,023,936

State of Georgia General

Obligation Debt Sinking Fund......................................................................$ 500,000

Total Funds Budgeted................................................................................$ 102,557,904

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 99,826,204

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. 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............................................................................................$5,477,938

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 2,720,236

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.......................................................................................? -0-

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 10,219,537

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, and Grants to Coun ties, may be adjusted for any additional appropriations and/or balances appropriated and brought forward from previous years as requested by the Department of Transportation and approved by the Office of Planning and Budget.
For general administrative cost of operating the Department of Transportation, includ ing equipment and compensation claims.

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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.
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 $5,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt. This appropriation shall be from funds other than the motor fuel tax.
For grants to counties for aid in county road construction and maintenance to be dis tributed and disbursed to various counties of the State by the Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services in the same proportional basis to each county as the proportion of each county's total public road mileage is to the total public road mileage in the State, as such mileage information is furnished by the Department of Transporta tion.
Provided, further, that a member of the governing authority of the county, designated by such authority, shall execute an affidavit annually that funds received under this Section have been expended in accordance with the law and the Constitution, and file the same with the Director of the Department of Transportation. At the request of the Governor or Office of Planning and Budget or the Director of the Department of Trans portation, the State Auditor shall cause an audit to be made of any county to determine the use of such funds. The expense of such audit shall be deducted from funds granted to such county in any future year.
Appropriations for the foregoing activities include an appropriation that shall be util ized for the specific purpose and amounts as shown below:
Planning and Construction Geodetic Control................................................................................................$ 250,000 Harry S. Truman Parkway ...............................................................................$ 330,000
Maintenance and Betterments General Obligation Bond Debt Service for Resurfacing .................................................................................$ 500,000

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Capital Outlay - Resurfacing.......................................................................! 30,000,000 Paving, Curbing and Guttering,
and Other Related Expenses...........................................................................$ 75,000

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.

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...............................................................................................$ 321,047

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 297,390

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 11,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 16,000

Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 200

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 5,000

Per Diem and Fees ...................................................................................................$ 500

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 651,637

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 426,637

Total Positions Budgeted

17

9. Inter-Modal Transfer Facilities

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 239,610

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 11,550

Travel...................................................................................................................! 10,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 5,000

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 500

Per Diem and Fees .......................,....................................................................! 254,750

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense................................................................................! 30,950

Capital Outlay...................................................................................................! 135,651

Mass Transit Grants .........................................................................................! 175,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 863,011

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 770,543

Total Positions Budgeted

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10. Harbor Maintenance Budget: Harbor Maintenance Payments........................................................................$250,000 Total Funds Budgeted................................................................,......................$ 250,000 State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$250,000

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services.....................................................................................$ 90,609,050.00

Regular Operating Expenses..................................................................$ 28,430,170.00

Travel.........................................................................................................$ 1,623,513.00

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases...............................................................................................$2,316,000.00

Publications and Printing............................................................................$ 559,210.00

Equipment Purchases ..................................................................................$ 810,161.00

Per Diem and Fees ....................................................................................$ 3,415,750.00

Computer Charges.....................................................................................$ 1,389,863.00

Other Contractual Expense......................................................................$ 1,215,675.00

Capital Outlay .......................................................................................$ 291,390,714.06

Mass Transit Grants ....................................................................................$ 175,000.00

Grants to Municipalities...........................................................................$9,317,000.00

Harbor Maintenance Payments...................................................................$ 250,000.00

Grants to Counties ....................................................................................'$ 9,317,013.00

Authority Lease Rentals.........................................................................$ 27,343,961.00

State of Georgia General

Obligation Debt

Sinking Fund.........................................................................................$4,280,762.00

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 5% 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 improve ments to Clarke County Municipal Airport.
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.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Per Diem and Fees, $330,000 is designated and committed for final engineering and planning the Harry S. Truman Park way.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, $11,250 in State funds is designated and committed for matching Federal and local funds to provide $90,000 in improvements to the Dalton-Whitfield County Airport.
Provided, that of the above appropriation related to Per Diem and Fees, $50,000 is designated and committed for Rail Facilities Planning.

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Section 42. Department of Veterans Service.

Budget Unit: Department of Veterans

Service..................................................................................................$5,893,625

1. Veterans Assistance Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,991,132

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 146,495

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 64,625

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 20,000

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................$6,192

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 8,800

Computer Charges....................................................................................................$ 150

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$-0-

Grants to Confederate Widows...........................................................................$ 14,542

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,251,936

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,987,881

Total Positions Budgeted

172

2. Veterans Home and Nursing Facility Milledgeville Budget: Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................$ 106,056 Repairs and Maintenance ...................................................................................$ 27,000 Operating Expenses/Payments to Central State Hospital................................................................................$ 4,026,774 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 4,159,830 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$2,834,983

3. Veterans Nursing Home Augusta Budget: Operating Expense/Payments to Medical College of Georgia ........................................................................$ 1,882,397 Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,882,397 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,070,761

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,991,132

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 146,495

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 64,625

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 20,000

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................$ 112,248

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 8,800

Computer Charges....................................................................................................$ 150

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$-0-

Grants to Confederate Widows...........................................................................$ 14,542

Repairs and Maintenance...................................................................................$ 27,000

Operating Expense/Payments to

Central State Hospital................................................................................$4,026,774

Operating Expense/Payments to

Medical College of Georgia ........................................................................$ 1,882,397

Total Positions Budgeted

172

Section 43. Workmen's Compensation Board. Budget Unit: Workmen's Compensation Board....................................................................................................$2,098,129 1. Workmen's Compensation Administration Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,528,450

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Regular Operating Expenses.........,..................................................................$ 251,761

Travel...................................................................................................................$20,700

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 14,781

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 8,750

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 70,600

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 74,094

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,969,136

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,969,136

Total Positions Budgeted

99

2. Vocational Rehabilitation Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 108,873

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 4,820

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 12,700

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,000

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges....................................................................................................$600

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 128,993

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 128,993

Total Positions Budgeted

8

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,637,323

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 256,581

Travel...................................................................................................................? 33,400

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

PublicationsandPrinting...................................................................................$ 16,781

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 8,750

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 70,600

Computer Charges...............................................................................................? 74,694

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

107

Section 44. State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund.
A. Budget Unit: State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund(Issued).......................................................................................$ 15,575,000
B. Budget Unit: State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund (New)............................................................................................$ 4,028,900
Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for State of Georgia General Obli gation Debt Sinking Fund, $520,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of con structing and equipping facilities on property in Atlanta, Georgia, through the issuance of not to exceed $5,200,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt.
Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for State of Georgia General Obli gation Debt Sinking Fund, $1,000,000 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, including voca tional education comprehensive high schools, through the issuance of not to exceed $10,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt. The allocation of these funds

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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 sys tems, 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 and equipping through the issuance of not to exceed $7,360,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt.
Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for State of Georgia General Obli gation Debt Sinking Fund, $767,500 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of con structing facilities at Gracewood State School and Hospital, Southwestern Regional Hospi tal and Central State Hospital through the issuance of not to exceed $7,675,000 in prin cipal amount of General Obligation Debt.
Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for State of Georgia General Obli gation Debt Sinking Fund, $275,400 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of con structing Regional Youth Development Centers at Macon, Griffin, Columbus, and Eastman through the issuance of not to exceed $2,850,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt.
Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for State of Georgia General Obli gation Debt Sinking Fund, $730,000 is specifically appropriated for the purposes of financing a new construction program which consists of the acquisition of land (if needed) and the construction and equipping of buildings and facilities at various institutions under the control of the State Board of Regents of the University System through the issuance of not to exceed $7,300,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt.

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 IX, 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.
The General Assembly declares that the sums hereby appropriated for lease rentals
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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 and the amended Budget Report submitted to the General Assembly at the 1977 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 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 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 General Assembly at the 1976 regular session and the amended Budget Report submitted to the General Assembly at the 1977 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 ...............................................................................................$ 1,917,767,003.06.

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 House for the purpose of considering HB 94, 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 94 back to the House with the recommendation that the same Do Pass, by Committee substitute.

The following amendment was read:
Representatives Deveaux of the 28th, Daugherty of the 33rd, and others move to amend the Committee substitute to HB 94 on page 150, line 23, by reducing the figure $30,000,000 by $450,000 so that it will read $29,550,000.

On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adams, G. N Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. N Argo, B. Y Auten, D. N Bargeron, K. N Battle, Joe N Baugh, W-E. N Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. N Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S.
Bolster, P. N Bray, C.A.
Brown. Ben N Buck. T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. N Butler, D. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. N Carries, C. N Carrell, B. N Cason, G. N Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. N Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty N Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. N Coleman, T. N Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H. NConnell, J. N Cooper, B.

N Cox, W.E. Crosby, T.
N Culpepper, B. N Daniel, G.
Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.
Dean, D.C. Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill N Edwards, W. N Egan. M.J. N Elliott, E.H. N Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. N Gammage, L. N Gigmlliat, A. N Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. N Greene. J. Y Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. Y Hamilton. Mrs.G. N Hanner, B. Harris, B.B.,Sr. N Harris, J.F. N Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F. N Hawkins, J, N Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob

N Home, F. Horton, G.T.
N Housley, E. N Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin. J. N Irvin, R. N Isakson, J. N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben N Johnson, G. N Johnson, P. N Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. N Jones, B. N Jones, Herb N Kaley, M. N Karrh, R.
Kemp, R. N Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. N Knight. N.G. Y Lambert. Roy N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. NLee, W.J.(Bill) N Lenderman. M. N Linder. J. N Logan, H. N Long, W.K.
Looper, M. N Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. N Mann, C.C.
Marcus, S.J.

Matthews, D.R. McCollum, H. N McDonald, L. McKinney, J.E. N Milford, B. N Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. N Murray, B. N Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. NNix, K. N Noble, Bill N Oldham, L. N Owens, R.D. N Parham, B.E. N Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L. Peters, R.G. Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. Phillips. W.R. N Pilewicz, G. Pinkston, F.C. Rainey. H. Y Ralston, E. N Ramsey, T. Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. N Robinson. C. N Ross. Ben B. Rowland, J.R. N Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. Y Scott, A.

Y Scott, D. Sizemore, E.
N Smith, V.B. Smyre, C.
N Snow, Wayne,Jr. N Steinberg, C.
Stone, R. N Swann, D. Y Taggart, T.
Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom N Truluck, R. N Tucker, R.M. N Tuten, J. N Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. N Veazey, M. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. N Wall, V. N Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. N Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. N Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. N Williams, R. N Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J.
Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 29, nays 123. The amendment was lost.
Representative Greer of the 45th stated that he had inadvertently voted "aye" on the adoption of the amendment, but intended to vote "nay" thereon.
An amendment, offered by Representative Deveaux of the 28th, was read and ruled out of order.

The Committee substitute 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.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W.
Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S.
Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell. B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T.
Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. Crosby, T.
Y Culpepper, B.
Y Daniel, G.
Y Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, B. Y Dean, D.C.
Dent, R.A.
N Deveaux, C. Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W.
Y Egan, M.J.
Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G Y Hanner, B.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.
Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob

Y Home, F. Y Horton, G.T.
Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R.
Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G. N Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
Looper, M. Y Lord, J. N Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J.

Y Matthews, D.R. N McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKmney, J.E. Y Milford, B.
Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. YNix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens. R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten. G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G.
Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T.
Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. N Scott, A.

Y Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 161, nays 5. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.
Due to mechanical failure, the vote of Representative Hawkins of the 50th was not recorded on the passage of HB 94, by substitute. He wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.
By unanimous consent, HB 94, by substitute, was ordered immediately transmitted to the Senate.
The hour of convening the Joint Session, pursuant to HR 6, 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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GOVERNOR GEORGE BUSBEE
Lieutenant Governor Miller, Speaker Murphy, Ladies and Gentlemen of the General Assembly. In my State of the State message to you on Tuesday, I outlined the fact that we had suffered through two austere years with the budget and that we had become accustomed to biting the bullet....and I urged you not to lose your taste for the bullet, because even though we will be able to make some enrichment in some programs, the budget for the fiscal year 1978 still will have to be tight.
I would like to discuss with you today several aspects of my budget recommendations.
There is concern about the revenue estimate every year. We always need more educa tional funds. The salaries of our teachers and employees never catch up with inflation. Our transportation needs are ever-present. There are always unmet needs in human resources. We go from crisis to crisis in prison overcrowding. Economic growth always needs bolstering.
Thus, I approach my third budget as Governor with a panoply of needs not too differ ent from when I took office.
Fortunately, we have an economy that appears strong enough to allow us to begin to tackle some of these needs this year. As the Governor who has presided over more budget-cutting episodes than any other Georgia Governor in modern times, this is welcome news.
Unfortunately, we are coming off of two years of austerity-level budgets and our needs have backed up, creating more pressures than usual.
The extent of this backlog of need is dramatized by the fact that state agencies sub mitted requests for budget increases totaling $753 million--probably the biggest requested increase of all time. Reducing these requests to the level of funds available was one of the most difficult tasks I have ever had.
I am proposing for fiscal year 1978 a budget totaling $2,129,144,627. This is an increase of some $231 million over the proposed amended budget for 1977.
It is impossible to consider my budget for 1978 without considering the amended budget request that I made to you for the current fiscal year, which was under consider ation in the house today.
Due to reductions in the amended budget, we are able to roll forward to 1978 a sur plus of $21.5 million. This means that we will need a revenue increase of only $201 mil lion to fund the proposed 1978 budget. This is an increase of only 10.8 per cent over the amended revenue estimate of $1.864 billion for this year.
For the benefit of new members of the General Assembly, I would like to explain our procedures for revenue forecasting.
We have in full-time employment of the state a widely-respected economist, Dr. Henry Thomassen, to help us make our revenue estimates. Dr. Thomassen provides to the Governor a range of estimates that the state's economy should produce. From this range, the Governor makes his official revenue estimate.
I might say that Dr. Thomassen has been very accurate in his forecasts, but we all know that the more erratic the economy, the wider the tolerance has to be in making revenue forecasts....when you don't have any large surpluses and when you must balance the budget.
Last year our estimate was $1.688 billion. Despite many doomsayers, we made this estimate with $5 million to spare. Needless to say, I was greatly relieved.

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For the current fiscal year, we estimated collections of $1.888 billion. I have reduced this estimate by $24 million because it could be lowered without curtailing any state services and would give us a safety margin that is comfortable to have in the face of uncertainties over recent oil price increases and a changing federal administration.
But I want to make it infinitely clear today that I still believe we will make the $1.888 billion that I originally estimated....and if we do, we can certainly make good use of this money when we meet again next session.
The revised $1.864 billion estimate is the low range of Dr. Thomassen's projections, and I now adopt it as my official estimate for the current fiscal year.
I have followed the same course in making my revenue estimate for the next fiscal year. I have taken his low range figure of $2.065 billion as my revenue estimate for 1978. And this, I might say, is conservative whether viewed in its modern or historical perspective. This 10.8 per cent increase from the low estimate of $1.864 billion is exactly the average that we've experienced for the last 11 years despite two recessions during that period.
When you consider all aspects of our economy, the 1978 projection is a conservative figure.
President-elect Carter has already announced a $30 billion program of tax cuts and new jobs to stimulate the economy. But even without this extra boost, Georgia's economy is strong on its own.
Business spending on new plant and equipment is showing strength after a long lag....construction appears to be on the verge of expansion....there is a recovery underway in the world economy, and this should provide more exports in Georgia in line with our current economic push.
But what if the economy stumbles?
We have the biggest built-in protection in 1978 of any budget in Georgia's history. Let me explain.
Last year I recommended the establishment of a revenue shortfall reserve on a per manent basis as a safeguard against an unforeseen slump in the economy. You members of the General Assembly passed a law creating this reserve at three per cent of annual collections. For 1978, we are increasing the reserve to $56,030,000.
This reserve is not intended to be appropriated and we should not over-budget know ing these funds would be required to avoid deficit spending. But the reserve is available and gives us protection against unexpected turbulence in the economy. I think the cre ation of this shortfall reserve is fiscal responsibility at its highest and I commend the Legislature for cooperating with me in establishing it. I assure you that I have made no recommendations in my budget request that would impair this $56,030,000 reserve.
I might mention in addition that I have also recommended a $5.9 million contingency fund in my amended budget for Medicaid. Because Medicaid will be operating as a sep arate budget unit from the Department of Human Resources, we cannot draw on Human Resources funds to make up a deficit as in the past. We believe Medicaid is sufficiently funded, but the contingency fund is an extra protection during the budget cycle. The funds will lapse if not used.
In analyzing all aspects of our economic picture, I have no reluctance in recom mending to you the $2,065 billion revenue estimate for next year. It would be a serious mistake to cut this estimate. To do so would only delay critical programs that we need coming off of our austerity budgets.
My budget proposals for 1978 do not call for any major new programs. I have empha sized use of the new money to improve existing programs.

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With a $231 million increase in the budget, one might think we are overflowing with extra funds. But this increase is deceptive. Let me back out necessary expenditures that must be reflected in this $231 million to show you how limited the true enrichment of this budget actually is.
The first number that you would have to subtract would be $48 million in new money needed just to continue existing services at the same level.
Next you would have to back out the proposed $80 million cost-of-living pay increases for teachers, University System personnel and state employees. Next you would have to delete $18 million for funds rolled forward from the FY 1977 to the FY 1978 budget.
Education....including public schools and the University System....normally receives about 50 per cent of all state funds. Because this is my number one priority, I am recom mending in excess of $37 million in educational improvements, excluding pay raises. Now if you back out this $37 million along with the other figures, this will leave only $48 million out of the $231 million in new money available in my budget recommendation for FY 1978. When you consider that this $48 million must fund every improvement in state government except education, this is precious little enrichment.
I would next like to talk about some of the recommendations in various areas that I have outlined in my budget. First, of course, would be the cost-of-living increases.
For our school teachers, I am recommending an increase of 7 per cent. This will be added to the 2- 2 per cent longevity increase most teachers automatically receive each year.
For our state employees, I am recommending 5 per cent, with a $500 minimum. The minimum will affect more than half of all state employees, with some of the lowest-paid employees getting as much as a 10 per cent increase. This increase will be added to the merit increase totaling approximately 5 per cent which most state employees recieve each year.
For our University System employees, I have made a recommendation of a 5 per cent increase and an additional 2- Vi per cent to launch an annual automatic across-theboard pay hike for all personnel....similar to the increases given to teachers and state employees. This would be a total of 7- 1/2 per cent.
But because of the crisis in the University System, this is not enough. We have already lost many irreplaceable faculty members because of low salaries, and are on the verge of losing more.
Therefore, I have joined with many others in advocating that we work together to find the money to raise the 5 per cent increase to 7 per cent, making it the same as school teachers, and still provide the 2- '/2 per cent in-step increase.
I think that it is very essential that we not ignore this inequity in University pay.
Next, let me mention the Kindergarten program....which, as you know, is my number one goal in education. 1 have previously stressed to you in my State of the State message the importance that I place on the need for public kindergartens in this state.
For kindergarten, I am proposing an additional $4.6 million to expand our program so that it will be serving 25 per cent of the target population of 75,000 five-year-olds. We now serve about 15 per cent.
Compensatory education is our second best way to improve education. It insures that every student who cannot read and write has an additional opportunity to acquire these basic skills which are so necessary for achievement in school, and for finding worthwhile work after completion of their education. I am recommending expansion of this program to include fifth graders as well as continuing the program in grades 1 through 4.

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In addition, I am recommending increases for special education, vocational education, school meal reimbursements, maintenance and operation, and instructional media.
For our public schools, I am recommending a $42 million building program including a $10 million program for the renovation of existing buildings, thereby hopefully reducing the need for new facilities in the future.
I am recommending an increase of $13.8 million for the University System to fund an anticipated increase in budgeted quarter credit hours....A $10 million bond construc tion program....$1.5 million in capital outlay....and more funds for the Eugene Talmadge Memorial Hospital.
I am also proposing that we increase from $400 to $500 per student the grants for students attending private colleges.
Our prisons are a powder keg, with severe overcrowding. Since I took office, the prison population has increased almost 1,900 inmates, with an additional 2,347 inmates expected by 1980.
I am recommending a funding level for the Department of Offender Rehabilitation that will finance various phases of a broad program to expand our net capacity by some 2,600 inmates over the next four years.
I am making several recommendations that will help our cities and counties.
The biggest program is a $30 million bond proposal for the reconstruction and rebuild ing of our urban and rural roads, which I will discuss in more detail within a few minutes.
I am recommending funds to continue water and sewer grants....to provide an increase in recreation grants....to implement the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act....and to estab lish an adequate statewide water resources planning, research and management program.
We are losing $741,000 in federal funds for forest fire protection. I had three alterna tives: halt fire protection, increase local assessments, or use state funds. I chose the latter because forest fire protection is needed, and to avoid another burden on property tax payers at the local level.
Probably the most aggravating problem facing me in two years as Governor has been Medicaid. We are close to solving the problem. Along with creating a separate Department of Medical Assistance, I am recommending adequate funding to get the job done.
Also in Human Resources, I am recommending increases in monthly payments to recipients of Aid to Families with Dependent Children, and the expansion of several pro grams that shift patients out of institutions into community programs.
The latter is especially important. We have wasted millions of dollars by placing people in institutions who did not belong there. An even greater tragedy is the impact this action has had on these Georgians. I am pledged to continue emphasizing community programs for those citizens who can be served by them.
Because of the funds shortage of the past two years, I have been forced to curtail the Heritage Trust Program. But I am recommending $2.2 million in 1978 to resume Heritage Trust acquisitions.
In putting together my budget recommendations, I worked with several overall goals in mind. For instance, I am determined to haltthe rate of growth of new state employees.
State departments requested a total of 2,355 new positions this year. I told every department head that these were excessive requests and that I would only recommend the most critical new positions. The result is a net increase of 279 new employees in my amended 1977 budget and 82 more for 1978....including those paid with federal funds. Even with these increases, the state will have reduced total state personnel by 1,100 employees since I took office. This surely has to be a record.

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Now I want to emphasize and go into some detail on a major crisis that has faced this state since I have been Governor....and which will continue to be with us.
I refer to the energy crisis and the effect it has on the road program in this state. We all know that the rate of growth of motor fuel taxes has been down, and there are not any bright prospects for the future. It has been necessary to augment motor fuel taxes with general fund revenues in order to just try to maintain the roads that we have.
Since 1961, we have financed a total of almost $240 million in resurfacing and reha bilitation projects for roads with bond funds, but not one motor fuel tax bond issue has been authorized in my administration. There has been some discussion in the past few days that I was trying to rehabilitate county and city roads with bond funds and that this was a new method of financing with bonds. I want to set the record straight here and now. As the majority leader in the House and as Governor of this state, no one has worked harder than I to limit bond financing and to convert bond programs to a payas-you-go basis.
During Governor Carter's administration, I helped make conversions from bonds to one-shot capital outlay.
I want to point out here and now that even including the Interstate bonds for the early completion of the Interstate Program, the bond payments in my 1978 budget recommendations are reduced from 7.6 per cent to 7.4 per cent and I have never consid ered approaching the 15 per cent Constitutional limitation.
Apparently there has been some confusion as to what I have actually recommended in this regard.
Let me point out that the current budget was originally passed with $8 million in bonds for early completion of the Interstates, and that's the law today.
As I was preparing the budget, the Department of Transportation advised me that they would not need $5 million of the $8 million in Interstate bond payments in this fiscal year, and that we could roll the $5 million forward to fiscal year 1978. I did this in my budget....but before finalizing my budget, they then came to me and stated that we would not need $3 million of the $5 million for advanced Interstate construction in 1978 because of increased federal receipts due to our successful unfreezing of the Highway Trust Fund and because of low bids on contracts.
It was pointed out by Mr. Moreland and the Board of Transportation that we had a most critical need in towns, cities and counties for the rehabilitation of off-system roads that had gone to pot. They asked that I change this $3 million in bonds intended for Interstates in FY 1978 to $3 million in bond payments for road rehabilitation. I have merely requested that we convert the purpose of the bonds from Interstates to road reha bilitation. This I have recommended to you and is in my budget request which I present today.
However, the House Appropriations Committee version of the 1977 amended budget gravely affects the road construction program and every other program that I have out lined in my budget request to you today. There are many people who thought that the $3 million Interstate bond payment that was left in the FY 1977 budget was for the purpose of financing $30 million in reconstruction of urban and rural roads. This is not correct.
Let me explain at this point the action taken by the House Appropriations Committee on the amended budget for FY 77, and how it affects the FY 78 budget.
As I stated earlier, I had rolled forward a surplus of $21.5 million from FY 77 to the FY 78 budget to help fund some of the programs which I have described. This $21.5 million surplus was wiped out....along with an additional $8.5 million....in order to fund $30 million for the reconstruction of urban and rural roads. This means that all of the

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surplus of $21.5 million was exhausted, leaving a pitiful $2,900 in the FY 77 budget. By spending all the surplus of $21.5 million in the amended FY 77 budget, this would not only jeopardize the 1978 budget, but it would create chaos when you try to perfect it if we leave the FY 77 budget as it was passed by the House Appropriations Committee.
Let me explain, however, that we would be short a net of $18.5 million since there is $3 million in the FY 1978 budget for bond payments. But this shortage of $18.5 million is very misleading. We have many other items that must be financed which have become apparent since I made my budget recommendations to you.
In meeting with the Speaker and some of the House leadership along with the legis lative budget officer yesterday, I estimated that we had additional needs that must be funded, such as the additional University System pay raise....telephone rate increases....construction of the twin towers....several new Superior Court judgeships that many of you are requesting....and many other needed items that you will want. I made the observation that these needs amount to about $26 or $27 million, including the exhaustion of the surplus.
Mr. Hackney estimated that we would be short by at least $30 million.
This means, ladies and gentlemen, that if we let the amended budget stand as it was passed by the House Committee, we would have to cut the budget recommendations that I have outlined to you by $30 million. This could only be done by cutting some of the educational enrichment or cutting cost-of-living increases, or some other critical items that must be funded.
No one has suggested where we would cut $30 million from the budget that I have outlined to you today, but if we pass the FY 77 amended budget as it is now, and I sign it, we would have no alternative but to make these cuts.
In meeting with the Speaker and some of the House leadership yesterday, they assured me that they had not had an opportunity to look at the FY 78 budget in detail, but if these problems that I have outlined resulted, they said they would certainly con sider this before we finally perfected the FY 77 budget.
Again, I want to commend you....not only for this year....but for the past two years in working with me to meet these financial crunches, and I hope that we can work suc cessfully together in perfecting a good budget....not just for FY 78, but the amended budget and the effect that it will have for next year.

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 following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

HR 44. By: Representative Home of the 104th: A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Joseph Lester "Jody" Powell, Jr.; and for other purposes.

HR 45. By: Representative Sizemore of the 136th: A RESOLUTION commending and honoring Mrs. Lilla Alexander Trammell; and for other purposes.

HR 46. By: Representatives Patten of the 149th, Collins of the 144th, Beck of the 148th, Murphy of the the 18th, Lee of the 72nd, and others: A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Moses Chester Lee; and for other purposes.

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HR 47. By: Representative Sizemore of the 136th: A RESOLUTION commending the Worth Academy Junior Pro Girls' Basketball Team; and for other purposes.

The following Resolution of the House was read and referred to the Committee on Banks and Banking:
HR 48. By: Representatives Logan of the 62nd and Karrh of the 106th: A RESOLUTION expressing concern over the implementation of Electronic Funds Transfer Sys tems; 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 42. By: Representatives Castleberry of the lllth, and Edwards of the 110th: A BILL to amend an Act providing minimum salaries for the tax collectors and tax commissioners of the various counties within the State of Ga., so as to change the provisions relating to the calculation of county population and minimum salaries for certain tax collectors and tax commissioners; and for other pur poses.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin
Y Anderson, W.
Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D.
Y Bargeron, E.
Y Battle, Joe
Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S.
Bolster, P.
Y Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J.
Games, C.
Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D.
Y Chance, G.
Y Childers, E.M.
Y Childs, P.
Y Clark, Betty
Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.
Y Connell, J.
Y Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T.
Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G.
Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.
Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C.
Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill
Y Edwards, W.
Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Banner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob

Y Home, F. Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D.
Y Jessup, Ben
Y Johnson, G.
Y Johnson, P.
Johnson, W.Rud.
Y Johnston, J.
Y Jones, B.
Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M.
Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W.
Y Kilgore, T.M.
Y Knight, N.G.
Lambert, Roy
Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J.
Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Y Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H.
Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J.
Y Lucas, D.E.
Y Mann, C.C.
Y Marcus, S.J.

Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E.
Y Milford, B.
Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G.
Y Murray, B.
Y Nessmith, P.E.
Y Nichols, M.
Y Nix, K.
Y Noble, Bill
Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.
Y Peters, R.G.
Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T.
Randall, W.C.
Y Reaves, H.L.
Y Richardson, E.
Y Robinson, C. Ross, Ben B.
Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J.
Y Scott, A.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 161, nays 0.

Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr.
Y Steinberg, C.
Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D.
Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W.
Y Tolbert, T.
Y Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R.
Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M.
Y Waddle, T.W.
Y Walker, L.
Y Wall, V.
Y Ware, J.C.
Y Watson, R.H.Jr Y Wheeler, Bobby
Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L.
Y Williams, R.
Y Williamson, G.
Y Wilson, J.M.
Wood, J.
Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

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The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

By unanimous consent, HB 42 was ordered immediately transmitted to the Senate.

By unanimous consent, the following Resolution of the House was withdrawn from the Committee on Education and referred to the Committee on Human Relations and Aging.

HR 35-158. By: Representatives Richardson of the 52nd, Hawkins of the 50th, Sizemore of the 136th, Marcus of the 26th, and Hamilton of the 31st: A RESOLUTION creating the Troubled Children Study Committee; and for other purposes.

The Speaker announced the House in recess until 4:00 o'clock P.M. to permit the various committees of the House to meet.

The Speaker called the House to order.

Representative Snow of the 1st District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 58 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Snow of the 1st Chairman

Representative Howell of the 140th District, Chairman of the Committee on State of Republic, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on State of Republic has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the follow ing recommendations:
HB 25 Do Pass, as Amended HB 24 Do Pass HB 26 Do Pass HB 54 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Hawkins of the 50th Secretary

Representative Collins of the 144th District, Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on Ways and Means has had under consideration the following Bills

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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 4 Do Pass HB 5 Do Pass HB 6 Do Pass HB 7 Do Pass HB 8 Do Pass HB 9 Do Pass HB 10 Do Pass HB 11 Do Pass

HB 12 Do Pass HB 13 Do Pass HB 15 Do Pass HB 16 Do Pass HB 17 Do Pass HB 18 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Russell of the 64th Secretary

Representative Vaughn of the 57th moved that the house do now adjourn until 10 o'clock, tomorrow morning and the motion prevailed.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia Friday, January 14, 1977

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.
Adams, Marvin Anderson, W. Argo, B. Auten, D. Bargeron, E. Battle, Joe Baugh, W.E. Beck.J.M. Beckham, B. Benefield, J. Birdsong, K. Bishop, S. Bolster, P. Bray, C.A. Buck, T.B. Burruss, AX Burton, J. Butler, D. Canty, H. Carlisle, J. Carnes, C. Carrell, B. Cason, G. Castleberry, D. Chance, G. Childers, E.M. Childs, P. Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton, A.D. Coleman, T. Collins, M.

Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J. Cooper, B. Cox, W.E. Crosby, T. Daniel, G. Daugherty, J.C. Davis. B. Dent, R.A. Deveaux, C. Dover, Bill Edwards, W. Egan, M.J. Evans, W.D. Felton, D. Foster, P.W. Foster, R.L. Galer, M. Gammage, L. Gignilliat, A. Glanton, Tom Glover, M. Greene, J. Greer, J.W. Ham, B. Hamilton, Mrs.G. Banner, B. Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Hatcher, C.F. Hawkins, J. Hays, F.,Jr.

Hill, B.L.
Holmes, Bob Horne, F. Housley, E. Howell, M. Hudson, Ted Hutchinson, R.S. Irvin, J. Isakson, J. Jackson, J.D. Jessup, Ben Johnson, G. Johnson, P. Johnson, W.Rud Johnston, J. Jones, B. Jones, Herb Kaley, M. Karrh, R. Keyton, J.W. Kilgore, T.M. Lambert, Roy Lane, Dick Lane, W.J. Lee, W.J.(Bill) Lenderman, M. Linder, J. Logan, H. Long, W.K. Looper, M. Lord, J. Lucas, D.E. Mann, C.C.

Marcus, S.J.
Matthews, D.R. McCollum, H. McDonald, L. McKinney, J.E. Milford, B. Money, J. Mostiler, J.L. Mullinax, E.G. Murray, B. Nessmith, P.E. Nichols, M. Nix, K. Noble, Bill Oldham, L. Owens, R.D. Parham, B.E. Patten, G.C. Patten, R.L. Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R. Pilewicz, G. Pinkston, F.C. Ralston, E. Ramsey, T. Randall, W.C. Reaves, H.L. Richardson, E. Robinson, C. Ross, Ben B. Rowland, J.R. Rush, Dewey Russell, J.

Scott, A.

Sizemore, E.

Smith, V.B.

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Mr. Speaker

The following devotion was offered by Rabbi Richard Lehrman of the Temple Sinai, Atlanta, Ga.:
When Edward Everett Hale was Chaplain of the United States Senate, someone asked him, "Do you pray for the Senators, Dr. Hale?". "No, I look at the Senators, and pray for the country", he replied. As I look at you, I have Georgia on my mind....the state of peaches, pecans, peanuts and Presidents....
We should behave toward our state, as women do toward men they love. A loving wife will do anything for her husband, except stop criticizing him and trying to improve him. We should cast the same glance at our state. We should love it, but insist upon telling all its faults. The dangerous citizen is not the critic, but the noisy and empty patriot....
I have Georgia on my mind this morning....the state of peaches, pecans, peanuts, Presidents....and prayer. God, make us discontent with things the way they are in our state. Teach us how to blush again....for the tawdry deals, the arrogant but courteous prejudice, our willing use of rights and privileges other people are unfairly denied. Jar our complacency, expose our excuses, get us involved in the life of our state again and give us integrity once more.
With Georgia on my mind this morning, may you remember that the greatest want

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in the world, is the want of people who will not be bought or sold, and whose conscience is always true to duty.

We are Georgia: peaches, pecans, peanuts, Presidents and prayer. God bless you.

Representative Milford of the 13th, 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 180. By: Representatives Foster and Williams of the 6th, and Ramsey of the 3rd: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new Judicial Circuit for the State of Georgia to be known as the Conasauga Judicial Circuit, so as to change the terms of court of said judicial circuit; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 181. 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 Banks & Banking.

HB 182. By: Representatives Thompson of the 93rd, and Bishop of the 94th: A BILL to amend Code Title 56, relating to insurance, as amended, so as to provide that no individual or group policy of general coverage accident and sickness insur ance offered for sale in this State shall be issued or renewed which excludes the care and treatment of the insured for alcoholism; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

HB 183. By: Representatives Cox of the 141st, Lord of the 105th, Bargeron of the 83rd, Hutchinson of the 133rd, Childs of the 51st, Long of the 142nd, and Keyton

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of the 143rd: A BILL to amend an Act authorizing the operation of vending facilities in State buildings by blind or otherwise seriously disabled persons so as to change the term "vending stand" to "vending facility"; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HB 184. By: Representatives McCollum of the 134th, Anderson of the 8th, Hatcher of the 131st, and Randall of the 101st: A BILL to require persons dealing in secondhand goods to keep a record of purchases and sales; to require certain information in such records; to authorize law enforcement officers to inspect such records; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 185. By: Representatives Collins of the 144th, Veazey of the 146th, Patten of the 149th, and Matthews of the 145th: A BILL to amend an Act regulating the sale of leaf tobacco, so as to require any person, firm or corporation purchasing flue-cured leaf tobacco from producers other than at auction sales to obtain from the Commissioner of Agriculture a nonauction tobacco dealer's license; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.

HB 186. By: Representatives Johnston, Butler, and Tolbert of the 56th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the Georgia Electrical Contractors Act, relating to the regula tion of Electrical Contractors, as amended, so as to change the short title of the Act to include reference to electrical safety inspectors; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on Industry.

HB 187. By: Representatives Taggart of the 125th, Snow of the 1st, Walker of the 115th, Tucker of the 73rd, Bray of the 70th, Kaley of the 19th, Culpepper of the 98th, Childs of the 51st, and others: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Civil Practice Act" so as to change the provisions relating to proving unliq uidated damages in cases of default; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 188. By: Representatives Taggart of the 125th, Snow of the 1st, Tucker of the 73rd, Bray of the 70th, Hatcher of the 131st, and Childs of the 51st: A BILL to pro vide for uniform 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 189. By: Representatives Tolbert and Butler of the 56th, Linder of the 44th, and Williamson of the 45th: A BILL to amend Code Section 34-1302, relating to voter's certificates, as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to such voter's certificate; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 190. By: Representatives Tolbert and Butler of the 56th, and Linder of the 44th: A BILL to amend Code Section 34-604, relating to deputy registrars, as

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amended, so as to provide that certain high school and area vocational technical school officials shall be authorized but not required to act as deputy registrars; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 191. By: Representatives Tolbert and Butler of the 56th, Linder of the 44th, and Williamson of the 45th: A BILL to amend Code Section 34-620, relating to permanency of registration, biennial revision of records and reregistration, as amended, so as to delete the provisions relative to continuation of registration and notification of electors; to provide for the cancellation of registration; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 192. By: Representatives Tolbert of the 56th, and Linder of the 44th: A BILL to amend Code Section 34-1406, relating to voting by absentee electors, as amended, so as to provide that absentee ballots shall be delivered by mail only; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 193. By: Representatives Tolbert and Butler of the 56th, Richardson of the 52nd, Lenderman of the 53rd, Steinberg of the 46th, Clark of the 55th, Burton of the 47th, and Linder of the 44th: A BILL to amend Code Section 92-6912, relat ing to review of assessments and county boards of equalization, as amended, so as to permit two members of county boards of equalization to hear, delib erate upon and decide appeals under certain circumstances; to provide for sign ing a decision; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 194. By: Representatives Tolbert and Butler of the 56th, Richardson of the 52nd, Steinberg of the 46th, Lenderman of the 53rd, Burton of the 47th, Clark of the 55th, and Linder of the 44th: A BILL to amend Code Section 92-3902A relating to practice and procedure for tax refunds by counties and municipal ities, so as to remove a limitation with respect to the time during which a limitation with respect to the time during which a claim for refund may be filed; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 195. By: Representatives Tolbert and Butler of the 56th, Richardson of the 52nd, Lenderman of the 53rd, Steinberg of the 46th, Robinson of the 58th, Clark of the 55th, Burton of the 47th, and Linder of the 44th: A BILL to amend Code Section 92-7401, relating to tax collector's executions, so as to require that notice be given to the owner upon issuance of execution on property for nonpayment of taxes; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 196. By: Representatives Tolbert of the 56th, Williamson of the 45th, and Linder of the 44th: A BILL to amend Title 34 of the Code of Georgia, relating to elec tions, as amended, so as to delete therefrom those provisions which permit the elector to cast a straight party vote; to provide the procedures connected there with; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

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HB 197. By: Representatives Tolbert, Butler and Johnston of the 56th, Smith of the 42nd, Lord of the 105th, and Linder of the 44th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 92-57, relating to returns, assessments and collections with respect to adminis tration of tax laws, as amended, so as to provide that a tax lien is automatically released upon payment under certain circumstances; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 198. By: Representatives Tolbert of the 56th, and Linder of the 44th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Military Forces Reorganization Act", so as to provide that employers of public officers and employees shall be authorized but not required to pay the salary or other compensation of such public officers or employees while absent from employment for certain types of military duty; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Defense & Veterans Affairs.

HB 199. By: Representatives Greer of the 43rd, and Marcus of the 26th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of elections in each county having a population of more than 500,000 so as to provide for additional requirements for the appointment of certain members to the board; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 200. By: Representative Greer of the 43rd: A BILL to amend Code Title 84, relating to professions, businesses and trades, as amended, so as to add a new Code Chapter 84-70, relating to licensed public accountants; to provide a short title ("Licensed Public Accountancy Act of 1977"); to provide for definitions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HR 41-200. By: Representative Greer of the 43rd: A RESOLUTION creating the Metropol itan Atlanta Rapid Transit Overview Committee; approved Mar. 16, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 70), as amended, so as to remove the provisions relating to the repeal of the Resolution; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HR 42-200. By: Representatives Tolbert of the 56th, and Linder of the 44th: A RESOLU TION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the Gen eral Assembly to exempt from all ad valorem taxation all motor vehicles designed to accommodate more than ten passengers which are owned by reli gious groups; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HR 43-200. By: Representatives Tolbert and Butler of the 56th, Richardson of the 52nd, Lenderman of the 53rd, Steinbetg of the 46th, Robinson of the 58th, Clark of the 55th, Burton of the 47th, and Linder of the 44th: A RESOLUTION pro posing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to exempt from ad valorem taxation property valued at less than a certain amount; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

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HB 201. By: Representatives Walker of the 115th, Waddle of the 113th, Watson of the 114th, Karrh of the 106th, Irvin of the 23rd, Snow of the 1st, Murray of the 116th, and Kaley and Cooper of the 19th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 23-4, relating to settling disputed county lines, as amended, so as to change the procedures and proceedings for settling disputed county lines; to provide for surveys by land surveyors; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 202. By: Representative Taggart of the 125th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title Act" so as to change the requirements relating to the issuance of a replacement certificate of title; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 203. By: Representative Taggart of the 125th: A BILL to amend Code Section 68-213 relating to the registration of manufacturers and dealers of motor vehicles so as to provide for the registration of manufacturers and dealers engaged in the manufacture or sale or leasing of motor vehicles, tractors or trailers; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 204. By: Representative Taggart of the 125th: A BILL to amend Chapter 68-2 of the Code of Georgia of 1933, as amended, providing for the licensing of motor vehicles and chauffeurs, so as to provide for the issuance of duplicate registra tion certificates; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 205. By: Representative Taggart of the 125th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the issuance of special motor vehicle license tags to members of the Georgia National Guard, as amended, so as to provide for the transfer of such tags; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 206. By: Representative Taggart of the 125th: A BILL to amend an Act relating to motor vehicle licenses, as amended, so as to require the payment of a fee of one dollar for the transfer of certain licenses and tags from a destroyed or retired motor vehicle to another vehicle; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 207. By: Representative Taggart of the 125th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the issuance of special license plates for antique automobiles, so as to change the transfer fee; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 208. By: Representative Taggart of the 125th: A BILL to amend Code Section 68-215, as amended, relating to the display of number plates, so as to authorize the State Revenue Commissioner to adopt rules and regulations pertaining to the display of number plates for certain vehicles; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

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HB 209. By: Representative Buck of the 95th, Tales of the 16th, Dover of the llth, Stone of the 138th, Adams of the 79th, Russell of the 64th, Cooper of the 19th, Lee of the 72nd, Twiggs of the 4th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Public School Employees Retirement System, approved April 30, 1969 (Ga. Laws 1969, p. 998), as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to retirement benefits; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 210. By: Representatives Carnes of the 43rd, Lane of the 40th, Hudson of the 137th, Irvin of the 23rd, Childs of the 51st, Glover of the 32nd, and Adams of the 36th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the sale of certain abandoned motor vehicles, as amended, which Act has been codified as Code Chapter 68-23, so as to change certain provisions relative to the definition, removal, sale, notice and proceeds of sale of abandoned motor vehicles; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 211. By: Representatives Wall of the 61st, Phillips of the 59th, and Harris of the 60th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 79-3, relating to residents and aliens, so as to make it unlawful for any employer to knowingly employ an alien who is not entitled to lawful residence in the United States; to provide a penalty; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 212. By: Representatives Mann, Clark, and Milford of the 13th, Veazey of the 146th, Pilewicz of the 41st, McCollum of the 134th, Harrison of the 20th, and Richardson of the 52nd: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 88-19, relating to regu lations of hospitals and related institutions, as amended, so as to require hospi tals and related institutions to submit written reports of certain personnel actions to the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

HB 213. By: Representatives Mann, Clark, and Milford of the 13th, Veazey of the 146th, Pilewicz of the 41st, McCollum of the 134th, Harrison of the 20th, Rowland of the 119th, Baugh of the 108th, and Parham of the 109th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 56-3, relating to the general requirements for conducting an insurance business in this State, as amended, so as to require insurers who provide medical malpractice insurance coverage to notify the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners of certain settlements; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

HB 214. By: Representatives Buck of the 95th, and Ross of the 76th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System so as to provide addi tional provisions relative to death benefits; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 215. By: Representatives Buck of the 95th, and Ross of the 76th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System so as to change the provi sions relative to retirement allowances; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 216. By: Representatives Foster of the 152nd, Beckham of the 89th, Truluck of the 86th, Carnes of the 43rd, Adams of the 36th, and Marcus of the 26th: 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; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 217. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Thompson of the 93rd: A BILL to create the Ga. Criminal Justice Defense Council; to provide for a short title ("Georgia Criminal Justice Defense Act"); to provide for membership of the Council, their qualifications, appointment, terms of office, succession, method of filling vacancies, meetings of the Council, officers of the Council and their terms, rules for the transaction of business, compensation and expenses, duties, powers, purpose, authority and responsibilities; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HR 49-217. By: Representatives Tolbert, Butler and Johnston of the 56th, Childs of the 51st, Robinson of the 58th, Steinberg of the 46th, Lenderman of the 53rd, Hawkins of the 50th, Elliott of the 49th, and others: A RESOLUTION propos ing an amendment to the Constitution so as to exempt from ad valorem prop erty taxes levied by DeKalb County and the DeKalb County School System the value of certain improvements in DeKalb County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HR 50-217. By: Representatives Phillips of the 59th, 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 certain residents of each county school district and independent school district shall be exempt from all ad valorem taxation for educational purposes levied for and in behalf of such school system, includ ing taxes to retire school bond indebtedness; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 218. By: Representative Dixon of the 151st: A BILL to amend Code Section 92-3106, relating to personal exemptions from the income tax, so as to provide for exemptions for certain expenditures incurred by individuals for the purpose of preventing the burglary or unauthorized entry into the taxpayer's principal residence; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 219. By: Representative Dixon of the 151st: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Employees' Retirement System of Ga. so as to allow certain members who were formerly employees of the Ga. Cooperative Services for the Blind, Inc. and who, while so employed, performed services on behalf of the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation of the State Dept. of Education to purchase and receive credit for such employment; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 220. By: Representatives Evans of the 84th, Walker of the 115th, and Culpepper of the 98th: A BILL to repeal an Act relating to the limitation on municipal

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taxing authority Georgia Code Sections 92-4101 through 92-4104 (Ga. Laws, 1874, p. 109); to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 221. By: Representatives Davis of the 99th, Gammage of the 17th, Buck of the 95th, Ham of the 80th, Bishop of the 94th, Kemp of the 139th, Johnson of the 74th, Greene of the 138th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act providing the proce dures for the creation of liens in behalf of hospitals so as to provide that certain benefits shall be excepted from the provisions of said Act; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were read the second time:

HB 117 HB 118 HB 119 HB 120 HB 121 HB 122 HB 123 HB 124 HB 125 HB 126 HB 127 HB 128 HB 129 HR 30-129 HB 130 HB 131 HB 132 HB 133 HB 134 HB 135 HB 136 HB 137 HB 138 HB 139 HB 140 HB 141 HB 142 HB 143 HB 144 HB 145 HB 146 HB 147 HB 148 HB 149 HB 150 HB 151

HB 152 HB 153 HR 31-153 HB 154 HB 155 HB 156 HB 157 HB 158 HR 35-158 HB 159 HB 160 HB 161 HB 162 HB 163 HT. 164 HB 165 HB 166 HR 36-166 HB 167 HB 168 HB 169 HB 170 HB 171 HB 172 HB 173 HB 174 HB 175 HR 37-175 HR 38-175 HB 176 HB 177 HB 178 HR 39-178 HR 40-178 HB 179

Representative Adams of the 36th District, Chairman of the Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs, submitted the following report:

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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 63 HB 72 HB 80 HB 82 HB 98

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 99 Do Pass HB 114 Do Pass HB 62 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th Chairman

By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consider ation and read the third time:

HB 62. By: Representative Hutchinson of the 133rd: A BILL to provide a new charter for the City of Smithville in the County of Lee; to provide for the incorporation and powers of said City; to provide for the governing body of said City; to pro vide for the executive branch; to provide for the judicial branch; to provide for 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 63. By: Representative Hutchinson of the 133rd: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Leesburg, Georgia, so as to expand the corporate limits of said City; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 72. By: Representatives Keyton of the 143rd, and Long of the 142nd: A BILL to amend an Act creating a small claims court in certain counties in this State so as to change the jurisdiction of said courts; to change certain of the costs 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 80. By: Representatives Harris of the 60th, Wall of the 61st, and Phillips of the 59th: A BILL to provide a new Charter for the City of Norcross, Georgia, in the county of Gwinnett; to provide for corporate boundaries; to provide for maps and descriptions of the corporate boundaries; to provide for the corporate

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powers of the government of the City of Norcross to be exercised by the gov erning authority; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 82. By: Representatives Beck of the 148th, Patten of the 149th, and Reaves of the 147th: A BILL to create and establish a telephone Authority for the City of Hahira; and for other purposes.

The report 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 98. By: Representatives Williams and Foster of the 6th: A BILL to amend an Act consolidating, amending and codifying the various Acts incorporating the City of Dalton in the County of Whitfield, as amended, so as to change the provi sions relative to the early retirement of certain employees pursuant to the city's Comprehensive and Unified Pension Plan; and for other purposes.

The report 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 99. By: Representative Hatcher of the 131st: A BILL to provide the method for filling vacancies which occur in the membership of the Board of Education of Baker County; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB'114. By: Representatives Watson of the 114th, Waddle of the 113th, and Walker of the 115th: A BILL to provide for a board of elections in certain counties; to define its powers and duties concerning primaries and elections; to provide a method for appointment, resignation and removal of its members; and for other purposes.

The report 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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By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House were withdrawn from the Committee on Special Judiciary and referred to the Committee on Judiciary:

HB 130. By: Representatives Butler, Johnston and Tolbert of the 56th, Auten of the 154th, Cox of the 141st, Burton of the 47th, Hawkins of the 50th, Lane of the 40th, Carnes of the 43rd, and others: A BILL to amend Code Section 24-1601, relat ing to fees for justices of the peace, so as to provide a fee for applications for arrest and search warrants; to repeal the fees provided for issuing arrest and search warrants; and for other purposes.

HB 143. By: Representatives Butler, Johnston and Tolbert of the 56th, Auten of the 154th, Cox of the 141st, Burton of the 47th, Hawkins of the 50th, Lane of the 40th, Carnes of the 43rd, Patten of the 146th, and Williamson of the 45th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the manner in which justices of the peace and notaries public ex officio justices of the peace shall be compensated in criminal cases, so as to provide for compensation in criminal cases where application has been made for the issuance of an arrest or search warrant; 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 26. By: Representatives Howell of the 140th, and Bray of the 70th: A BILL to amend Title 34 of the Code of Georgia, said Title being known as the Georgia Election Code, so as to provide for no campaign activities within two hundred and fifty feet of a polling place; and for other purposes.

An amendment, offered by Representatives Stone and Green of the 138th, 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. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten. D. Y Bargeron, E. N Battle. Joe Y Baugh. W.E. Y Beck. J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. N Bishop, S. N Bolster, P, YBray.C.A.
Brown, Ben YBuck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D. N Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M, N Childs, P.

N Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. YCollins.M. YColwell.C.H. Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G. Y Daughertv, J.C. Y Davis, B.
Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R. A. Y Deveaux, C,
Dixon. H.D, Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J.
Elliott, E.H. Y Evans. W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L.

N Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. N Oreene, .1. YGreer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G, Y Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B..Sr. Y Harris, J.F, Y Harrison, C, Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Havs, F.,Jr. N Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Home. F,
Horton. G.T, Y Houslev, E Y Howell" M. N Hudson, Ted Y Hutchmson, R.S. Ylrvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G,

Y Johnson,?. Y Johnson, W.Rud. N Johnston, J. Y Jones, B.
Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley.M. N Karrh. R. Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton. J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M.
Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. YLee, W.J.lBilli Y Lenderman, M.
Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. N Looper, M. Y Lord, J.
N Lucas. D.E. YMann.C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E.

Y Milford, B. Y Monev, J. Y Mostiier, J.L. YMullinax.E.G.
Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. YNichols.M. YNix, K.
Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L.
Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten. G.C. Y Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G. Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. N Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C. Rainey, H. N Ralston, E. Y Ramsev, T. Y Randail, W.C. Y Reaves. H.L. Y Richardson, E.
Y Robinson, C.

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N Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Scott, A. Y Scott, D. N Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B.

Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Steinberg, C.
Stone, R. Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T.

Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R.

Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Wheeler, Bobby N White, J.

Y Whitmire, D Williams, H.L
Y Williams, R. N Williamson, G Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 141, nays 25.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 24. By: Representatives Howell of the 140th, and Bray of the 70th: A BILL to amend Title 34A of the Code of Georgia, said Title being known as the Georgia Municipal Election Code, as to provide for no campaign activities within two hundred and fifty feet of a polling place; and for other purposes.

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. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. YBeck.J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. N Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P.
Bray, C.A. Brown, Ben YBuck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D. N Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. N Childs. P.
N Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D.
Coleman, T. YCollins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. Crosby, T.
Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C. Y Dayis, B. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C.
Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J.
Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris. J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr.
NHill, B.L. Y Holmes. Bob Y Home, F.

Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J.
Irvin, R, Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. N Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore. T.M.
Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.lBilli Y Lenderman, M. YLinder, J. Y Logan, H.
Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord. J. N Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C.
Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, O.K. Y McCollum, H.

Y McDonald, L. YMcKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. YMullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B.
Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. YNix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham. B.E.
Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G. Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. NPilewicz, G.' Y Pinkston, F.C. Rainey, H. N Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. N Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell. J. N Scott, A. Y Scott, D. N Sizemore. E Y Smith, V.B.

Y Smyre. C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Steinberg.'C.
Stone, R. Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A. W. Y Tolbert, T.
Y Toles, E.B. Townsend, K.V.
Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. YTuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M.
Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L.
Y Wall, V. Ware. J.C.
Y Watson, R.H.Jr. Wheeler, Bobby
N White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. N Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.
Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 139, nays 17. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 25. By: Representatives Howell of the 140th, and Bray of the 70th: A BILL to amend the Campaign and Financial Disclosure Act, approved March 5, 1974, so as to change certain campaign disclosure report filing requirements under section 6(d) of said Act; and for other purposes.

306

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The following amendment was read and adopted:

The State of Republic Committee moves to amend H. B. No. 25 by adding on line 21 after $101.00, the words "or expends no funds in excess of $101.00",

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representatives Walker of the 115th, Karrh of the 106th, and Pinkston of the 100th move to amend HB 25 by adding after the Committee amendment the words: "excluding the qualifying fee which shall not be considered a campaign expenditure under the provisions of this Act.".
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. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. YBeck.J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. YBirdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrel!, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance. G. Y Childera, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A. D. Y Coleman. T. Y Collins, M. YColwell.C.H.
Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B.
Y Daniel, G.
Y Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis. B. Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C.
Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill
Y Edwards, W.
Y Egan.M.J.
Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J. YGreer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. YHarrison.C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, P.,Jr. YHill.B.L. Y Holmes, Bob

Y Home, F. Horton, G.T.
YHousley.E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J.
Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M.
Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane. Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J. (Bill) Y Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas. D.E. YMann.C.C. Y Marcus. S.J.

Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. YMcKinney.J.E. Y Milford, B.
Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. YMullinax.E.G.
Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E.
Y Nichols, M. YNix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G. Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C. Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. YRandall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A.

Y Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. YSteinberg, C.
Stone, R. Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett.Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn.C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 166, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

HB 54. By: Representatives Culpepper of the 98th, Walker of the 115th, Watson of the 114th, Waddle of the 113th, Evans of the 84th, Cox of the 141st, Birdsong of the 103rd, and Tuten of the 153rd: A BILL to amend Code Section 34-1307, relating to prohibition of certain campaign activities within a certain distance

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of polling places, as amended, so as to prohibit the solicitation of signatures for petitions within a certain distance of polling places on any primary or elec tion 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 roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D.
Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. N Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L.
Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G.
Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.
Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C.
Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill N Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L.
Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M.
Greene, J. Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Hays, F., Jr. Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob

Y Home, F. Horton, G.T.
Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. N Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud.
Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh. R. Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M.
Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J, YLee, W.J.(Bill)
Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J.
Lucas. D.E. YMann.C.C. Y Marcus, S.J.

Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. YMcKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G.
Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.
Peters, E.G. Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C. Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A.

Y Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre. C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Steinberg, C.
Stone, R. Y Swann, D.
Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert. T. YToles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplet!, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazev, M. Y Waddie. T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. Y Watson. R.H.,Jr.
Wheeler, Bobby White. J. Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. N Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 153, nays 4. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 81. 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.
The following amendment was read and adopted:
The House Special Judiciary moves to amend H.B. 81 as follows: Line 61 - Page 2 Change word "shall" to word "may".
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, as amended, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D.
Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. YBeck.J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben YBuck.T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. YColwell.C.H. Y Connell, J.

Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T.
Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.
Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C.
Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H. N Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J. YGreer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.
Hawkins, J. Hays, F.,Jr. Hill, B.L.

Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.
Horton, G.T. YHousley.E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted
Hutchinson, R.S. Ylrvin.J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. YKeyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M.
Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Rov Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.lBiil)
Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J.
Lucas, D.E. YMann, C.C.

Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. YMostiler, J.L. YMullinax.E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. YNix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L.
Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E.
Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.
Peters, E.G. Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. YPinkston.F.C. Rainey. H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. N Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewev Y Russell, J.

Y Scott, A. Scott, D.
Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C.
Snow, Wayne,Jr. YSteinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V.
Y Triplet!, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M.
Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. YWall.V.
Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 153, nays 2.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.
HB 4. By: Representatives Harris of the 8th, Rainey of the 135th, Carrell of the 75th, Ross of the 76th, Collins of the 144th, and Phillips of the 120th: A BILL to repeal Code Section 35-708, relating to the requirement that the tax receiver of each county shall obtain and keep statistics of the blind, as amended; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams. Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron. E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benelield, J. Y Birdsong. K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben YBuck.T.B.

Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler. D. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle. J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T.

Y Collins, M. YColwell.C.H. Y Connell, J, Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T.
Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C.
Dixon, H.D. Y Dover. Bill Y Edwards, W.

Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat. A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover. M. Y Greene, J. YGreer, J.W. YHam.B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, B.

Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.
Horton, G.T.
Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Iryin, R.

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Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M.
Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Lenderman, M.

Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. YMcKinney.J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G.
Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. YNix, K.

Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E.
Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G. Phillips, L.L. Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C. Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E.
Y Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C.
Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B.

Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A.
Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M.

Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. Watson, R.H.,Jr. Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. 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.
By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the House was withdrawn from the Committee on Special Judiciary and referred to the Committee on Industrial Relations:
HB 211. By: Representatives Wall of the 61st, Phillips of the 59th, and Harris of the 60th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 79-3, relating to residents and aliens, so as to make it unlawful for any employer to knowingly employ an alien who is not entitled to lawful residence in the United States; to provide a penalty; and for other purposes.
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 5. By: Representatives Harris of the 8th, Rainey of the 135th, Carrell of the 75th, Ross of the 76th, Collins of the 144th, and Phillips of the 120th: A BILL to repeal Code Chapter 92-52, relating to the requiring of tax collectors to prepare and keep special or occupational tax digests, procedures connected with prepar ing and maintaining special or occupational tax digests, and remittances of delinquent taxes; and for other purposes.
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. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M.
Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P.

Y Bray, C.A. Brown, Ben
Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B.
Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.

Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. YColwell.C.H.
Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T.
Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C.

Y Davis, B. Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C.
Dixon.H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M.

Y Gammage, L. Gignilliat, A.
Y Glanton, Tom
Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W.
Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F.

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Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr.
Hill, B.L.
Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.
Horton, G.T.
Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D.
Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb

Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M.
Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. YMann.C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E.

Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. YMullinax.E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. YNichols, M. YNix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. YParham, B.E.
Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G. Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. YPinkston.F.C. Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey.T.

Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L.
Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J.
Y Scott, A. Scott, D.
Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Steinberg, C.
Y Stone, R. Swann, D.
Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplet!, Tom

Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn.C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C.
Watson, R.H.,Jr. Wheeler, Bobby White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 154, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 6 By Representatives Harris of the 8th, Rainey of the 135th, Carrell of the 75th, Ross of the 76th, Collins of the 144th, and Phillips of the 120th: A BILL to repeal Code Section 92-5801, relating to the application of the provisions of Code Chapter 92-58; to repeal Code Section 92-5803, relating to when special or occupation taxes become delinquent; and for other purposes.
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. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. YBray.C.A.
Brown, Ben YBuck.T.B. Y Burruss, A.L.
Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J.
Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B.
Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D.
Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty
Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M.

Y Colwell, C.H. Connell. J.
Y Cooper, B.
Y Cox, W.E.
Y Crosby, T.
Culpepper, B.
Y Daniel, G.
YDaugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, B.
Y Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A.
Y Deveaux, C.
Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W.
Egan, M.J. YElliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J. YGreer, J.W. Y Ham, B Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Banner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F.

Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr.
Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob
Y Home, F. Horton, G.T.
Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M.
Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M.
Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.lBilll

Y Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. YLord, J.
Lucas, D.E. YMann.C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H.
Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B.
Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. YNix.K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C.
Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G. Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. YPinkston.F.C.

Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L.
Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C.
Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. Y tlush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A.
Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Steinberg, C. Y Stone. R.
Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J.
Y Twiggs, R.
Y Vaughn, C.R.
Y Veazey, M.
Y Waddle, T.W.

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Y Walker. L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C.

Watson, R.H.,Jr. Wheeler, Bobby White, J.

Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L.
Y Williams, R.

Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.

Y Wood, 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.

HB 7. By: Representatives Harris of the 8th, Rainey of the 135th, Carrell of the 75th, Ross of the 76th, Collins of the 144th, and Phillips of the 120th: A BILL to repeal an Act entitled "An Act to amend an Act relating to the taxing of cigars, cigarettes, little cigars, cherootes and stogies so as to provide that each such tax stamp or other indication of the payment of the tax shall show the amount of tax paid; and for other purposes.

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. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W.
Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop. S. Y Bolster, P. Y Bray.C.A.
Brown, Ben Y Buck. T.B.
Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton. J.
Butler, D. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B.
Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A. D. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins. M. Y Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B.
Y Daniel, G.
Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B. YDean.D.C. Y Dent, R.A.
Y Deveaux, C.
Dixon.H.D.
Y Dover, Bill
Y Edwards, W.
Egan, M.J.
Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster. P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. YHam, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Hanner, B. Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays. F. Jr. Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob

Y Home, F. Horton, G.T.
Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley. M. Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. Y Key-ton, J.W. Y Kilgore.T.M.
Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Rov Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J. (Bill) Y Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. YLong, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J.
Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J.

Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H.
McDonald, L. McKinney.J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. YMullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. YNix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. Patten, R.L. Peters, R.G. Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Pinkston, F.C. Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell. J. Y Scott, A.

Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr.
Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett. Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. YTuten.J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall. V. Y Ware, J.C.
Watson, R.H.Jr. Wheeler, Bobbv White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Y Williams. R. Y Williamson. G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood.J. Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 152, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 8. By: Representatives Harris of the 8th, Rainey of the 135th, Carrell of the 75th, Ross of the 76th, Collins of the 144th, and Phillips of the 120th: A BILL to repeal Code Section 92-111, relating to the ad valorem tax for sinking fund for retirement of State bonds and to meet appropriations, as amended by Para graph 2 of Section 2 of an Act approved March 28, 1935; and for other purposes.

312

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. YBray.C.A.
Brown, Ben YBuck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D, Y Chance, G. YChilders, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins. M, YColwell.C.H.
Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T.
Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, B.
Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C.
Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill
Y Edwards, W. Egan, M.J.
YElliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. YGlanton.Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Havs, F.,Jr.
Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob

Y Home, F. Horton, G.T.
Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R.
Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M.
Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J. (Bill) Y Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J.

Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H.
McDonald, L. McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B.
Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G.
Y Murray, B. YNessmith.P.E.
Y Nichols, M. YNix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D.
YParham.B.E. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G. Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. YPinkston, F.C.
Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A.

Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. YToles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplet!, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M.
YTuten.J. Y Twiggs, R.
Y Vaughn.C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Wheeler, Bobby White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood.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.
HB 9. By: Representatives Harris of the 8th, Rainey of the 135th, Carrell of the 75th, Ross of the 76th, Collins of the 144th, and Phillips of the 120th: A BILL to repeal an Act entitled "An Act to provide for the redemption of real estate sold at tax sales by municipal authorities; and for other 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. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S.

Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J.
Butler, D. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D.

Y Chance, G. Y Childers. E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D.
Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T.

Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G. Y Daugherty. J.C. Y Davis, B.
Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C.
Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W.
Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D.

Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W.
Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.

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Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Hanner, B.
Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr.
Hill, B.L, Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.
Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin.J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud.

Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R, Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M.
Knight, N.G. Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J, Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J.
Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M,
Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E, Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H,

McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. YMullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols. M. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G. Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C. Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E.

Y Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E.
Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey
Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A.
Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B.
Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr.
YSteinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplet!, Tom

Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J.
Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle. T.W. Y Walker, L.
Y Wall, V. Ware, J.C.
Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Wheeler, Bobby White, J.
Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L.
Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 153, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 10. By: Representatives Harris of the 8th, Rainey of the 135th, Carrell of the 75th, Ross of the 76th, Collins of the 144th, and Phillips of the 120th: A BILL to repeal an Act entitled "An Act to impose and fix a license of one thousand dollars on each person collecting rents or fees on copyrighted music, and radio programs, in each county.in 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 116, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 11. By: Representatives Harris of the 8th, Rainey of the 135th, Carrell of the 75th, Ross of the 76th, Collins of the 144th, and Phillips of the 120th: A BILL to repeal Code Section 92-2309, relating to double tax for failure to make returns; to repeal Code Chapter 92-66, relating to double taxation and procedures for imposing or relieving double tax; and for other purposes.

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. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe YBaugh.W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A.

Brown, Ben Y Buck. T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton. J. Y Butler, D. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell. B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G.' Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty

Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D.
Coleman, T. Y Collins. M. Y Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. YCox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A.

Y Deveaux, C. Dixon.H.D.
Y Dover. Bill N Edwards, W. YEgan, M.J. Y Elhott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L.
Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M.

Y Greene, J. Greer. J.W.
YHam. B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Hanner, B. Y Harris. B.B..Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L.

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JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.
Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D.
Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W.

Y Kilgore, T.M. Knight, N.G. Lambert, Roy
Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.lBilll
Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas. D.E. Y Mann. C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L.

Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G. Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C. Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L.

Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B, Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A. Y Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. YSwann.D. Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. YToles.E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Tripiett, Tom Y Truluck, R.

Y Tucker, R.M. YTuten.J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M, Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall.V.
Ware.J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Wheeler, Bobby White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G, Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 155, nays 2. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 12. By: Representatives Harris of the 8th, Rainey of the 135th, Carrell of the 75th, Ross of the 76th, and Collins of the 144th: A BILL to repeal Code Section 92-7305, relating to penalty or default tax on corporations where there is no special provision and to require that such defaulters be triply taxed; to repeal Code Section 92-7306, relating to penalty or default tax on foreign insurance companies, foreign bank agencies, and express companies; 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. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe YBaugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. YBray.C.A.
Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L.
Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. YChilds, P.
Clark, Betty
Y Clark. L. Y Clifton, A. D.

Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G. YDaugherty. J.C. Y Davis, B.
Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C.
Dixon.H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L.
Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W.
Ham, B. Hamilton. Mrs.G.

Hanner, B. Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Hatcher, C.F. YHawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F. Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchmson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson. J. Y Jackson, J.D. Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Knight. N.G.

Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick YLane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.
Lenderman, M. Y Under, J.
Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. YMann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald. L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B.
Y Money, J. YMostiler, J.L. YMullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E.
Y Nichols, M. YNix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. YParham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G.

Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C.
Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. YRandall, W.C.
Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E.
Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewev Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A. Y Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.

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Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. YTuten.J.

Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L.

Y Wall, V. Ware, J.C.
Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Wheeler, Bobby White, J.

Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L.
Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M.

Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 152, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 13. By: Representatives Harris of the 8th, Rainey of the 135th, Carrell of the 75th, Ross of the 76th, Collins of the 144th, and Phillips of the 120th: A BILL to repeal Code Section 92-3902, relating to license fees imposed on itinerant shows and peddlers; to repeal Code Section 92-3902, relating to the one-year term of such licenses required by Code Section 92-3902; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representatives Harris of the 8th and Collins of the 144th move to amend HB 13 by striking Section 5 in its entirety and renumbering the remaining sections accord ingly-

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. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben YBuck.T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P.
Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D.
Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.
Connelt, J. Y Cooper, B.

YCox, W.E. Y Crosby, T.
Y Culpepper, B.
Y Daniel, G.
Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.
Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A.
Y Deveaux, C.
Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J.
Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L.
Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J. YGreer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Hanner, B. Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob

Y Home, F. Horton, G.T.
YHousley, E. Y Howell, M.
Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J.
Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R.
Y Keyton, J.W. YKilgore.T.M.
Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J. (Bill) Y Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J.

Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. YMullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. YNix, K.
Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G. Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C.
Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A.

Y Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. YToles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V.
Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Ware, J.C.
Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Wheeler, Bobby White, J.
Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L.
Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 153, nays 0.

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JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.
HB 15. By: Representatives Harris of the 8th, Rainey of the 135th, Carrell of the 75th, Ross of the 76th, Collins of the 144th, and Phillips of the 120th: A BILL to repeal an Act entitled "An Act to provide for exemption of taxation to the owner of personal property; to fix the amount of such exemption; to provide for the time and manner of exempting said personal property, to provide for personal property application blanks; and for other purposes.

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. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D. Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.
Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P.
Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D.
Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T.
Y Culpepper, B.
Y Daniel, G.
Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.
Dean.D.C.
Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C.
Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill
Y Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L.
Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J.
Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs. G.
Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr.
Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob

Y Horne, F. Horton, G.T.
Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D.
Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud.
Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M.
Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. YLong, W.K.
Y Looper, M. YLord.J. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J.

Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E.
YMilford, B.
Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L.
Y Mullinax, E.G.
Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. YParham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G. Phillips, L.L.
Y Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R.
Y Pilewicz, G.
Y Pinkston, F.C.
Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E.
Y Ramsey, T. YRandall, W.C.
Y Reaves, H.L.
Y Richardson, E.
Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey
Y Russell, J.
Y Scott, A.

Y Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. YSteinberg, C. Y Stone, R.
Y Swann, D.
Y Taggart, T.
Thompson, A.W.
Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V.
Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall.V.
Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Wheeler, Bobby
White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R.
Y Williamson, G.
Y Wilson, J.M.
Y Wood, J.
Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 153, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 16. By: Representatives Harris of the 8th, Rainey of the 135th, Carrell of the 75th, Ross of the 76th, Collins of the 144th, and Phillips of the 120th: A BILL to repeal Code Section 92-6306, relating to the requirement that tax receivers enter names in full upon the tax digest; and for other purposes.
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. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson,,W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C. A.
Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D, Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D.
Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J.

Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.
Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C.
Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W.
Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L.
Gignilliat A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J.
Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F.
Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J.
Y Hays, F.,Jr. Hill, B.L.

Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.
Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M.
Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy
Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J. (Bill) Y Lenderman, M. Y Under, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. YMann, C.C.

Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H.
McDonald, L. McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith. P.E. Y Nichols, M. YNix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Peters, R.G. Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W. R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C. Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J.

Y Scott, A. Y Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C.
Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Steinberg, C.
Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. YToles, E.B.
Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tsm Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R.
Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Wheeler, Bobby White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 155, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 17. By: Representatives Harris of the 8th, Rainey of the 135th, Carrell of the 75th, Ross of the 76th, Collins of the 144th, and Phillips of the 120th A BILL to repeal Code Section 40-602, relating to the forbidding of the Secretary of State to speculate in wild lands; to repeal Code Section 40-1508, relating to the fur nishing of list of wild lands by the Comptroller General and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 123, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 18. By: Representatives Harris of the 8th, Rainey of the 135th, Carrell of the 75th, Ross of the 76th, Collins of the 144th, and Phillips of the 120th: A BILL to repeal Code Section 92-106, relating to the taxation of property owned by tran sient persons; to repeal Code Section 92-107, relating to the defining of tran sient persons; and for other purposes.

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. Y Adams, Marvin

Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B.

Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E.

Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E.

Y Beck, J.M.

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Y Beckham, B.
Y Benefield, J.
Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S.
Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben Buck.T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D. Y Canty, H. Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. YCarrell.B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D.
Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs. P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L.
Clifton, A.D. Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. YCox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G. Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.

Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A.
Y Deveaux, C. Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W.
Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L.
Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W.
Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr.
Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.
Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E.
Howell, M.

Y Hudson, Ted
Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Y Irvin, J. Irvin, R.
Y Isakson J. Y Jackson J.D.
Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B.
Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M.
Knight, N.G.
Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J.
Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
Y Looper, M. Lord, J. Lucas, D.E.
Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J.
Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H.

McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E.
Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. YMullinax.E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith.P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K.
Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. YParham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G. Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Pinkston, F.C. Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A.

Y Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E Y Smith, V.B.
Smyre.C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D.
Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. YTownsend, K.V.
Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. YTuten.J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. YWall.V.
Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H., Jr.
Wheeler, Bobby White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 142, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
The following Resolution of the House was read and adopted:
HR 55. By: Representatives Williams of the 54th, Childs of the 51st, Steinberg of the 46th, Thompson of the 93rd, and others: A RESOLUTION honoring the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on the anniversary of his birth; and for other purposes.
The following Resolution of the House was read and referred to the Committee on Rules:
HR 54. By: Representative Sizemore of the 136th: A RESOLUTION extending an invita tion to the Worth Academy Junior Pro Girls' Basketball Team to appear before the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the House was withdrawn from the Committee on Special Judiciary and referred to the Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs:
HB 29. By: Representative Howell of the 140th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a small claims court in certain counties of this State, approved Mar. 10, 1966, so as to change the provisions relating to the jurisdiction of said court; and for other purposes.
Representative Vaughn of the 57th moved that the house do now adjourn until 10 o'clock, Monday morning and the motion prevailed.

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The Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10 o'clock, Monday morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia Monday, January 17, 1977

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.
Adams, Marvin
Anderson, W. Argo, B. Auten.D. Bargeron, E. Battle, Joe Baugh, W.E.
Beck.J.M. Beckham, B. Benefield, J.
Birdsong. K. Bishop, S. Bolster, P. Bray, C.A. Buck.T.B. Burruss, A.L.
Burton, J. Butler, D. Canty, H. Carnes, C. Carrell, B. Cason, G. Castleberry, D. Chance, G. Childers, E.M. Childs, P. Clark, Betty Clark. L. Clifton, A.D. Coleman, T. Collins, M. Colwell, C.H.

Cornell, J.
Cooper, B. Cox, W.E. Crosby,T. Culpepper, B. Daniel, G. Daugherty, J.C. Davis, B.
Dent, R.A. Deveaux, C. Dover, Bill Elliott, E.H. Evans, W.D. Felton, D. Foster, P.W. Foster, R.L. Galer, M. Gammage, L. Gignilliat, A. Glanton. Tom Greene, J.
Ham, B. Banner, B.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.E. Harrison, C.
Hawkins, J. Hays, F.,Jr. Hill. B.L. Holmes, Bob Home. F. Horton, G.T. Houslev, E.

Howell, M.
Hudson, Ted
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Prayer was offered by Bishop William R. Cannon, Bishop of the United Methodist Churches of Georgia.

Representative Milford of the 13th, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, report ed 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 222. By: Representatives Karrh of the 106th, Evans of the 84th, and Hatcher of the 131st: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 30-1, relating to divorce, as amended, so as to allow a former wife reasonable expenses of litigation in defending against her former husband's action seeking custody of their minor child; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 223. By: Representative Karrh of the 106th: A BILL to amend Code Section 94-403, relating to the validity and execution of contracts, so as to remove the recordation and marking requirements relative to rolling stock; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 224. By: Representatives Karrh of the 106th, Hatcher of the 131st, and Evans of the 84th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 30-1, relating to divorce, as amended, so as to allow a former wife reasonable expenses of litigation in defending against her former husband's action seeking increased visitation rights; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 225. By: Representatives Hatcher of the 131st, Evans of the 84th, Karrh of the 106th, and Murray of the 116th: A BILL to amend Code Section 26-3201, relating to conspiracy to commit a crime, as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to punishment; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 226. By: Representatives Hatcher of the 131st, Evans of the 84th, and Murray of the 116th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 26-10 relating to criminal attempts, so as to create and define the offense of criminal solicitation and provide pun ishments; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 227. By: Representative Adams of the 36th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Residential Finance Authority Act," so as to change certain defini tions; to delete the authority of ex officio members of the Authority to delegate certain powers to their deputies; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HB 228. By: Representative Adams of the 36th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Residential Finance Authority Act" so as to change the provisions relative to the powers of the Authority; to provide for the certificate'of valida tion on bonds of the Authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

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HB 229. By: Representative Adams of the 36th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Planning and Programming Bureau so as to change from $20.00 per day to $36.00 per day the per diem authorized for members of the advisory commit tee to the Bureau of Community Affairs in matters relating to area or multicounty planning and development; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HB 230. By: Representative Adams of the 36th: 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 the U.S. Census of 1920, or any subsequent census, so as to provide for pension benefits which shall be in lieu of like pen sion benefits currently provided by law; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 231. By: Representative Adams of the 36th: 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 the U.S. Decennial Census of 1920, or any future such census, so as to provide for additional benefits for all officers; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 232. By: Representative Adams of the 36th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the certification of factory-built housing and for the establishment of uniform health and safety standards and inspection procedures for factory-built hous ing; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HB 233. By: Representative Adams of the 36th: A BILL to create the Georgia Board of Athletic Trainers and provide for the regulation and licensing of athletic train ers; to provide for definitions; to provide for members, officers, qualifications, duties, powers, authority, appointments, terms of office, oaths and vacancies; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HB 234. By: Representatives Bolster of the 30th, Greer and Horton of the 43rd, Hamilton of the 31st, Richardson of the 52nd, Taggart of the 125th, Connell of the 87th, Hawkins of the 50th, and others: 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; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

HB 235. By: Representatives Battle of the 124th, Hill of the 127th, Scott of the 123rd, Glover of the 32nd, and Dean of the 29th: A BILL to provide for the right of collective bargaining by public employees and others; to provide for a state ment of policy; to provide for definitions; to provide for the rights of employees; to provide for the right of self-organization; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industrial Relations.

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HB 236. By: Representatives Battle of the 124th, Hill of the 127th, Scott of the 123rd, and Glover of the 32nd: A BILL to authorize collective bargaining between policemen and firemen and their public employers; to prohibit strikes by such policemen and firemen; to provide for the arbitration of disputes; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industrial Relations.

HB 237. By: Representative Felton of the 22nd: A BILL to authorize counties and munici palities 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 legislative purpose; to provide for definitions; to pro vide for the appointment or designation of historic preservation commissions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HB 238. By: Representatives Glover of the 32nd, Marcus of the 26th, Nichols of the 27th, Deveaux of the 28th, Holmes of the 39th, Smith of the 42nd, and Pilewicz of the 41st: A BILL to provide that the governing authorities of all municipalities, whose laws or ordinances provide for the issuance of building permits, which are wholly or partially located in counties having a population of 600,000 or more, shall send copies of building permits issued within their respective municipalities to the board of tax assessors of such counties; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 239. By: Representative Phillips of the 91st: A BILL to prohibit a person from admin istering or subjecting another person to organic therapy except under certain conditions; to provide a declaration of purpose; to provide definitions; to make certain acts unlawful; to provide no person shall be administered or subjected to organic therapy without his informed consent; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 240. By: Representatives Richardson of the 52nd, and Mann of the 13th: A BILL to regulate and license persons who manufacture, distribute and sell recrea tional vehicles and marine equipment; to provide the necessary procedures connected therewith; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HB 241. By: Representatives Greene and Stone of the 138th, Walker of the 115th, and Evans of the 84th: A BILL to amend Code Section 113-105, relating to when wills take effect, so as to provide that statutes passed subsequent to the date of execution of a will shall not be considered in the construction or legality of a will unless otherwise specified; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 242. By: Representatives Pinkston of the 100th, Lucas of the 102nd, and Davis of the 99th: A BILL to amend Code Title 34, relating to elections, so as to provide that the names of all candidates who have no opposition shall be placed at the end of the ballot or ballot label; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

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HR 51-242. By: Representative Smith of the 42nd: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide a homestead exemption from city ad valorem taxation to resident homeowners in the City of Union City who are 65 years of age or older with an annual income of six thousand dollars or less in an amount of four thousand dollars; 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.
HR 52-242. By: Representatives Wood, Whitmire, and Jackson of the 9th: A RESOLU TION compensating Miss Cynthia Lorraine Flowers; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HB 243. By: Representative Buck of the 95th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Superior Court Judges Retirement System (Ga. Laws 1976, p. 586), so as to provide for the use and disposition of the employer's contributions paid to the Board of Trustees on behalf of members withdrawing from the Retirement System; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 244. By: Representatives Richardson of the 52nd, Galer of the 97th, Clark of the 55th, Steinberg of the 46th, Hawkins of the 50th, Bolster of the 30th, Sizemore of the 136th, and others: A BILL to amend Code Title 56, relating to insurance, as amended, so as to require certain group insurance policies or contracts to provide coverage for complications of pregnancy under certain conditions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

HB 245. By: Representatives Mullinax of the 69th, Collins of the 144th, Ramsey of the 3rd, McDonald of the 12th, Edwards of the 110th, Mostiler of the 71st, Milford of the 13th, and Rush of the 121st: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 92-31, relative to the imposition, rate and computation of State income taxes and exemptions therefrom, as amended, so as to provide procedures for the alloca tion of certain royalty income received from the use of patents, copyrights, secret processes and other similar intangible property to the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 246. By: Representatives Logan of the 62nd, Gignilliat of the 122nd, Battle of the 124th, Argo of the 63rd, Toles of the 16th, and Russell of the 64th: A BILL to amend an Act entitled "Executive Reorganization Act of 1972", approved April 6, 1972, as amended, so as to provide that the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia shall be exempt from certain provisions of said Act; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on University System of Georgia.

HB 247. By: Representatives Jones of the 126th, Colwell of the 4th, Hudson of the 137th, Connell of the 87th, and Collins of the 144th: A BILL to amend an Act which comprehensively and exhaustively revises, supersedes and consolidates the laws relating to prisons, public works camps and prisoners, as amended, so as to provide for the reimbursement of counties for the cost of maintaining certain prisoners in the county jails before such prisoners are transferred to the place of confinement where the sentence is to be served; and for other pur poses.

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Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HB 248. By: Representative Noble of the 48th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the confiscation and destruction or sale or delivery to the State Dept. of Archives or the State Dept. of Public Safety of any weapon used in the commis sion of a crime or the attempt to commit a crime against any person, so as to provide for the confiscation and destruction or sale or delivery of weapons used in the commission of the crime of carrying a concealed weapon; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 249. By: Representatives Holmes of the 39th, Deveaux of the 28th, and White of the 132nd: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Executive Reorganization Act of 1972" approved April 6, 1972 (Ga. Laws 1972, p. 1015), as amended, so as to create a Revenue Sharing Advisory Council; to provide for the appointment of members of the council; to provide for the composition of the council; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HR 53-249. By: Representatives Holmes of the 39th, Deveaux of the 28th, and White on the 132nd: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to establish grants to local governments and public authorities for the construction and operation of mass transportation facilities in the amount of one percent of the money derived from the motor fuel tax; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 250. By: Representatives Thompson of the 93rd, and Buck of the 95th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 26-20, relating to sexual offenses, as amended, so as to create the crime of necrophilia; to provide for definitions; to provide for pen alties; to provide for an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 251. By: Representatives Linder of the 44th, Marcus of the 26th, Cox of the 141st, Mann of the 13th, and Russell of the 64th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act approved March 10, 1964 (Ga. Laws 1964, p. 338), as amended, so as to provide that in contested cases involv ing a license to practice medicine a reviewing court may order a stay only if it makes certain findings; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

HB 252. By: Representatives Linder of the 44th, Marcus of the 26th, Cox of the 141st, Mann of the 13th, and Russell of the 64th: A BILL to amend Code Section 84-916, relating to the refusal or revocation of licenses to practice medicine, as amended, so as to provide for civil and criminal immunity for persons making certain reports; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

HB 253. By: Representatives Connell of the 87th, and Collins of the 144th: A BILL to amend an Act which comprehensively and exhaustively revises, supersedes and consolidates the laws relating to prisons, public works camps and prisoners,

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as amended, so as to provide for the reimbursement of counties for the cost of maintaining certain prisoners in the county jails before such prisoners are transferred to the place of confinement where the sentence is to be served; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions and Property.

HB 254. By: Representatives Greene and Stone of the 138th, Patten of the 149th, Hill of the 127th, Lucas of the 102nd, Dean of the 29th, Long of the 142nd, Colwell of the 4th, Tuten of the 153th, and others: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 92-31, relating to imposition, rate, and computation of income tax, as amended, so as to provide a deduction from taxable income for certain expenses for dependent care for purposes of computation of Georgia income tax liability; to provide definitions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 255. By: Representatives Hatcher of the 131st, Collins of the 144th, and Gammage of the 17th: A BILL to amend Code Section 92-3105, relating to corporations and organizations exempt from State income tax, as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 24, 1976, so as to authorize the deduction of death benefits in connection with the tax on unrelated business income; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 256. By: Representatives Snow of the 1st, Walker of the 115th, Culpepper of the 98th, Karrh of the 106th, and Hatcher of the 131st: A BILL to amend the "Georgia Criminal Justice Act", as amended, so as to provide for the appropria tion and distribution of State funds; to provide for appointment of local public defender attorneys; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 257. By: Representatives Waddle of the 113th, Walker of the 115th, Watson of the 114th, and Auten of the 154th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of Georgia Safety Fire Commissioner, as amended, so as to require insurance companies to furnish to certain fire officials information relating to their investigation of property losses; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

HB 258. By: Representatives Tucker of the 73rd, Carnes of the 43rd, Wood of the 9th, Taggart of the 125th, Bray of the 70th, Thompson of the 93rd, Lenderman of the 53rd, Childers of the 15th, and others: A BILL to revise, classify, consoli date and modernize present laws relating to workers' compensation and to establish new laws relating thereto; to codify such laws as Title 114A of the Code of Georgia, as amended; to provide a short title ("The Workers' Compen sation Law of Georgia"); and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industrial Relations.

HB 259. By: Representatives Tucker of the 73rd, Carnes of the 43rd, Wood of the 9th, Taggart of the 125th, Bray of the 70th, Thompson of the 93rd, Lenderman of the 53rd, Childers of the 15th, and others: A BILL to encourage the employ ment of handicapped persons by protecting employers for excess liability for compensation for certain injuries; to add a new Code Title 114A to relate to

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the workers' compensation law; to amend the said Code Title 114A, relative to workers' compensation law, so as to create a Subsequent Injury Trust Fund; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industrial Relations.

HR 56-259. By: Representatives Linder of the 44th, Tolbert of the 56th, Williamson of the 45th, Smith of the 42nd, Burton of the 47th, Lane of the 40th, Egan of the 25th, Irvin of the 23rd, and others: A RESOLUTION proposing an amend ment to the Constitution so as to limit State taxes and expenditures to a certain percent of State personal income; to provide for the submission of this amend ment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 260. By: Representatives Robinson of the 58th, Richardson of the 52nd, Vaughn of the 57th, Hawkins of the 50th, Steinberg of the 46th, Lenderman of the 53rd, Butler of the 56th, Childs of the 51st, and Deveaux of the 28th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System of Georgia, approved Mar. 19, 1943, as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to the definition of "teacher" as applied to regional and county librarians and clerical personnel of such libraries; 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 180 HB 181 HB 182 HB 183 HB 184 HB 185 HB 186 HB 187 HB 188 HB 189 HB 190 HB 191 HB 192 HB 193 HB 194 HB 195 HB 196 HB 197 HB 198 HB 199 HB 200 HR 41-200 HR 42-200 HR 43-200

HB 201 HB 202 HB 203 HB 204 HB 205 HB 206 HB 207 HB 208 HB 209 HB 210 HB 211 HB 212 HB 213 HB 214 HB 215 HB 216 HB 217 HR 49-217 HR 50-217 HB 218 HB 219 HB 220 HB 221

Representative Adams of the 36th District, Chairman of the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, submitted the following report:

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Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on State Planning & 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 29 Do Pass, as Amended HB 127 Do Pass HB 136 Do Pass HB 146 Do Pass HB 147 Do Pass

HB 148 Do Pass HB 149 Do Pass HB 150 Do Pass HB 159 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th Chairman

By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consider ation and read the third time:
HB 29. By: Representative Howell of the 140th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a small claims court in certain counties of this State, approved Mar. 10, 1966, so as to change the provisions relating to the jurisdiction 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 H.B. 29 as follows:
By inserting following the word "costs" on line 6 of page 1 the following: "; to change certain population figures".
By inserting between lines 16 and 17 of page 1 the following: "and by striking from Section 1 the following: '6,100 and not more than 6,400', and inserting in lieu thereof the following: '6,415 and not more than 6,505' ".
"B6y,1s0t0ri"k, ing from line 20 of page 1 the following: a"6n,d41i5n"s.erting in lieu thereof the following:
"B6y,4s0t0ri"k, ing from line 21 of page 1 the following: "a6n,d50i5n"s.erting in lieu thereof the following:

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 127. By: Representatives Home of the 104th, Birdsong of the 103rd, Randall of the 101st, Davis of the 99th, Lucas of the 102nd, and Pinkston of the 100th: A BILL to provide for the recall of members of the Board of Commissioners of Bibb County, Georgia; to provide for procedures for recall; to provide for elec tions; to provide limitations of periods of time during which elections may be held; 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 136. By: Representative Dover of the llth: A BILL to amend an Act creating and establishing the State Court of Habersham County (formerly the City Court of Habersham) so as to change the compensation of the judge and solicitor of said court; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 146. By: Representative Johnson of the 74th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Newton County 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 147. By: Representative Johnson of the 74th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of Tax Commissioner of Newton County so as to change the compensation of the Tax Commissioner of Newton 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 148. By: Representative Johnson of the 74th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Newton County on a salary basis so as to change the compensation of the sheriff; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0,
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 149. By: Representative Johnson of the 74th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Judge of the Probate Court of Newton 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 Newton County; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 150. By: Representative Johnson of the 74th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Clerk of the Superior Court of Newton County on an annual salary so as to change the compensation of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Newton 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 159. By: Representatives Richardson of the 52nd, Hawkins of the 50th, Childs of the 51st, Robinson of the 58th, Clark of the 55th, Lenderman of the 53rd, Steinberg of the 46th, Burton of the 47th, and others: A BILL to amend Code Section 92-4101, relating to limitation on cities' right of taxation, as amended, so as to include the City of Decatur as one of the cities and towns to which the prohibition of said Code Section does not apply; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 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 Senate:

SB 4. By: Senators Starr of the 44th, Robinson of the 27th, Foster of the 50th, Howard of the 42nd and Langford of the 51st: A BILL to provide for the review, con tinuation, reestablishment or termination of certain regulatory agencies of the executive branch of the State government; and for other purposes.

By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the Senate was read the first time and referred to the Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs:

SB 4. By: Senators Starr of the 44th, Robinson of the 27th, Foster of the 50th, Howard of the 42nd and Langford of the 51st: A BILL to provide for the review, con tinuation, reestablishment or termination of certain regulatory agencies of the executive branch of the State government; and for other purposes.

The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

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HR 58. By: Representatives Stone of the 138th, Murphy of the 18th, Green of the 138th, Connell of the 87th, Richardson of the 52nd, and others: A RESOLUTION commending Bishop William R. Cannon; and for other purposes.
HR 59. By: Representatives iMurphy of the 18th, Connell of the 87th, Vaughn of the 57th, Greene of the 138th, Cox of the 141st, and others: A RESOLUTION to pay tribute to mayors, municipal officials and employees for their service upon the occasion of the Nineteenth Annual Georgia Mayor's Day, January 17, 1977; 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 58. By: Representatives Stone of the 138th, Harris of the 8th, Foster of the 6th, Harrison of the 20th, Dover of the llth, Wheeler of the 152nd, Taggart of the 125th, Jones of the 126th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act providing minimum salaries for clerks of the superior courts, so as to change the mini mum salaries; to change the provisions relating to clerks who also serve as clerks of other courts; and for other purposes.
Representative Wood of the 9th moved that HB 58 be recommitted to the Committee on Judiciary.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin N Anderson, W. N Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. NBeck.J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. N Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S.
Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben YBuck, T.B. Y Burruss. A.L. N Burton, J. Y Butler, D. Y Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C. N Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers. E.M.
Childs, P. N Clark, Betty Y Clark, L.
Clifton, A.D. Coleman, T. Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H, Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E.
Y Crosby, T.
Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G.
Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.
Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A.
Y Deveaux, C.
Dixon, H.D.
N Dover, Bill
Edwards, W.
Y Egan, M.J.
Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans. W.D. Y Felton. D. N Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. N Gammage. L. N Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton. Tom Y Glover, M. N Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, B. N Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. YHays, F.,Jr. NHill, B.L. N Holmes, Bob

Y Home, F. Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M.
N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G, Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. X Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W.
Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G.
Lambert, Roy X Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.lBill) Y Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. N Logan, H. Y Long, W,K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. N Lucas, D.E. YMann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J.

Y Matthews, D.R. N McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E.
N Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L.
Mullinax, E.G. N Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K. N Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. N Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E.
Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L. N Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips. R.T. Y Phillips. W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. YRandall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. N Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. Y Scott, A.

Scott, D. Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Steinberg, C. N Stone, R. Y Swann, D. N Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. N Triplet!, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. N Twiggs, R.
Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. N Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. Y Whitmire, D. N Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 113, nays 44. The motion prevailed, and HB 58 was recommitted to the Committee on Judiciary.

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The following Resolution of the House was read:

HR 63. By: Representatives McKinney of the 35th, Murphy of the 18th, Carnes of the 43rd, Glover of the 32nd, and others: A RESOLUTION commending the Honor able Judge Griffin B. Bell; and for other purposes.

On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Adams, G. Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Beck, J.M. Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. YBray.C.A. Brown, Ben Buck, T.B.
Y Burruss, A.L. Burton, J.
Y Butler, D. N Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. YChildere, E.M.
Childs, P. Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. YColwell, C.H. YConnell, J. Y Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, B. Dean, D.C. Dent, R.A.
N Deveaux, C. Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill
Edwards, W.
Y Egan, M.J.
Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J. YGreer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C.
Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr.
Hill, B.L. N Holmes, Bob

Y Home, F. Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. YHowell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M.
Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J. (Bill) Y Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. YMann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J.

Y Matthews, D.R. McCollum, H.
Y McDonald, L.
Y McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J.
Y Mostiler, J.L. Mullinax, E.G.
Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. YNichols, M. YNix.K. Y Noble, Bill
Y Oldham, L. Owens, R.D.
Y Parham, B.E.
Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G.
Y Phillips, L.L.
Y Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R.
Y Pilewicz, G.
Pinkston.F.C. Y Rainey, H.
Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T.
Randall, W.C.
Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E.
Y Robinson, C.
Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey
Y Russell, J.
N Scott, A.

N Scott, D. Sizemore, E.
Y Smith, V.B. Smyre, C. Snow, Wayne.Jr.
Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D.
Taggart, T. Thompson, A. W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. YTuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Ware, J.C. Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. Y Whitmire, D. N Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M.
Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 134, nays 7. The Resolution was adopted.
Representative McCollum of the 134th, requested that the Journal show him as hav ing voted for the adoption of HR 63.

The following Resolution of the House was read and adopted:

HR 64. By: Representatives Coleman of the 118th and Murphy of the 18th: A RESOLU TION authorizing the boards of education of county and independent school systems to declare Thursday, January 20, 1977, a public and legal holiday;
and for other purposes.

Representative Buck of the 95th moved that the House reconsider its action in adopt ing HR 64.

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The motion prevailed and the House reconsidered its action in adopting HR 64.

The following Resolution of the House was again read:

HR 64. By: Representatives Coleman of the 118th and Murphy of the 18th: A RESOLU TION authorizing the boards of education of county and independent school systems to declare Thursday, January 20, 1977, a public and legal holiday; and for other purposes.

The following substitute, offered by Representative Murphy of the 18th, was read and adopted:

A RESOLUTION
Requesting the boards of education of county and independent school systems to con sider closing their schools on Thursday, January 20, 1977 and make said day up at a later date; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, on January 20, 1977, Honorable James Earl Carter, Jr., will take the oath of office as President of the United States; and
WHEREAS, as the first Georgian in United States history to achieve the office of President of the United States, all school children should have the opportunity to observe and participate in this historic event to the maximum extent.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that each board of education of each county and independent school system of this State is hereby requested to consider closing their schools on Thursday, January 20, 1977, in honor of President James Earl Carter, Jr., and make said day up at a later day.

On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitui. the roll was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. YBeck, J.M. N Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong. K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. Burton, J. Y Butler, D. N Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. N Cason, G, Y Castleberry, D. Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D.

Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M.
Y Colwell, C.H.
YConnell, J. Y Cooper, B.
NCox, W.E.
Crosby, T.
Y Culpepper, B.
Y Daniel, G.
N Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, B.
Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A.
N Deveaux, C. Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. N Egan, M.J. N Elliott E.H. Y Evans W.D. N Felton D. Y Foster P.W. Y Foster R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J.
Greer. J.W. Y Ham, B.

N Hamilton, Mrs. G. Y Banner. B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. YHill, B.L. N Holmes, Bob Y Home, F. Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G.
Johnson, P Y Johnson, W.Rud.
Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M.
Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W.

Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight. N.G.
Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. Y Lee. W.J.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M. N Linder, J.
Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann.C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. YMcKinnev.J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. YMostiler, J.L.
Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B.
Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K. N Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L.
Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E.

Patten. G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T.
Randall, W.C. Reaves. H.L. Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A. N Scott, D. Sizemore, E. N Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. N Swann, D. Taggart, T. Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T.

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Toles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V.
Triplett, Tom N Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M.

YTuten.J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W.

Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby

Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G.

Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood.J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the ayes were 127, nays 22.
The Resolution, by substitute, was adopted.
By unanimous consent, HR 64, by substitute, was ordered immediately transmitted to the Senate.

Representative Wall of the 61st arose to a point of personal privilege and addressed the House.

The following Resolution of the House was read:

HR 65. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Connell of the 87th, Vaughn of the 57th, Knight of the 67th, Lee of the 72nd, and Edwards of the 110th:

A RESOLUTION
Relative to adjournment; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the General Assembly adjourn at 12:00 o'clock noon, January 18, 1977, and reconvene at 10:00o'clock a.m., January 31, 1977.

On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin
Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E.
Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. Y Bray. C.A.
Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J.
Butler, D. Cantv, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell. B. Y Cason. G. Y Castleberry, D. Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M, YChilds, P. Y Clark, Bettv Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. YColwell.C.H.
Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E.
Crosby, T. Y Culpcpper. B.
Y Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, B.
Dean, B.C.
Y Dent, R.A.
Y Deveaux, C.
Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill
Y Edwards, W.
YEgan, M.J.
Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W.
Foster, R.L. Y Galer. M. Y Gammage, L.
Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J. YGreer, J.W. YHam. B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Manner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris. J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays. P.,Jr. YHill.B.L. Y Holmes, Bob

Y Hornc, F. Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell. M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Y Irvin, J.
Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M.
Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R.
Kevton, J.W. YKilgore.T.M. Y Knight. N.G.
Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.IBilli Y Lenderman, M. Y Linder. J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. YMann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J.

Y Matthews, D.R. YMcCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney. J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler. J.L.
Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. YNix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens. R.D. Y Parham, B.E.
Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L.
Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R.
Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C. YRainey.H. Y Ralston, E.
Ramsey, T. YRandall, W.C.
Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J.
Scott, A.

Y Scott, D. Sizemore, E.
Y Smith, V.B.
Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone. R. Y Swann. D.
Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V.
Triplett, Tom
Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. YTuten.J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L.
Williams, R.
Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

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On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 150, nays 0.
The Resolution was adopted.
By unanimous consent, HR 65 was ordered immediately transmitted to the Senate.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 70. By: Representatives Robinson of the 58th, Tolbert of the 56th, Dover of the llth, Hawkins of the 50th, Steinberg of the 46th, and others: A RESOLUTION urging that the National Square Dance Convention be held in Atlanta in 1981; and for other purposes.
HR 71. By: Representatives Ross of the 76th, Dover of the llth, Cox of the 141st, Chance of the 129th and Matthews of the 145th: A RESOLUTION commending Mr. J. L. Branch; and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House were withdrawn from the Committee on Industrial Relations and referred to the Committee on Judiciary:
HB 258. By: Representatives Tucker of the 73rd, Carnes of the 43rd, Wood of the 9th, Taggart of the 125th, Bray of the 70th, Thompson of the 93rd, Lenderman of the 53rd, Childers of the 15th, and others: A BILL to revise, classify, consoli date and modernize present laws relating to workers' compensation and to establish new laws relating thereto; to codify such laws as Title 114A of the Code of Georgia, as amended; to provide a short title ("The Workers' Compen sation Law of Georgia"); and for other purposes.
HB 259. By: Representatives Tucker of the 73rd, Carnes of the 43rd, Wood of the 9th, Taggart of the 125th, Bray of the 70th, Thompson of the 93rd, Lenderman of the 53rd, Childers of the 15th, and others: A BILL to encourage the employ ment of handicapped persons by protecting employers for excess liability for compensation for certain injuries; to add a new Code Title 114A to relate to the workers' compensation law; to amend the said Code Title 114A, relative to workers' compensation law, so as to create a Subsequent Injury Trust Fund; and for other purposes.
The Speaker announced the House recessed until 4:00 o'clock this afternoon.
The Speaker called the House to order.
Representative Matthews of the 145th District, Chairman of the Committee on Agri culture & Consumer Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs has had under consideration
the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 2 Do Pass HB 55 Do Pass HB 185 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Long of the 142nd Secretary

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Representative Snow of the 1st District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 39 Do Pass HB 171 Do Pass HB 169 Do Pass HB 180 Do Pass HB 168 Do Pass

HB 128 Do Pass, as Amended HB 173 Do Pass HB 172 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Snow of the 1st Chairman

Representative Howell of the 140th District, Chairman of the Committee on State of Republic, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on State of Republic has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the follow ing recommendations:
HB 33 Do Pass HB 35 Do Pass HB 36 Do Pass HB 27 Do Pass, as Amended
Respectfully submitted, Howell of the 140th Chairman

Representative Vaughn of the 57th moved that the house do now adjourn until 10 o'clock, tomorrow morning and the motion prevailed.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia Tuesday, January 18, 1977

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.
The following devotion and prayer were offered by the Reverend L. G. Gilstrap, Pastor of the First Assembly of God, Murrayville Georgia and Journal Clerk of the House of Representatives:
Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Occasionally folks ask me how I separate my work as pastor of a church and my work here among you. The answer is simple. I don't. Whenever I see people, I see the church. The church exists wherever God and people live. Over a decade ago, several national magazines predicted the early demise of the church. At least three of these periodicals have long since faded into obscurity but the church lives on! God's people and God's Word keeps this old world going.
It was David - that combination of singer, musician, poet, warrior and king, epitomizing some of the best and the worst in all of us - who gave us the secret of how a mere mortal could make mistakes and still be called a man after God's own heart, when in the 119th division of the Psalms he wrote "Blessed are the undefiled, who walk in the law of the Lord....Thy Word have I hid in my heart that I might not sin against Thee".
Millions of dollars have recently gone into research and production of a landmark movie primarily intended to prove the authenticity of the Bible by the discovery of Noah's Ark. This note-worthy project, however well intended, is nonetheless unnecessary to millions of us to whom God's Word has already become perpetually alive in our hearts!
Let us pray.
O Lord, we know that You have chosen us all to be Your people - Your Church! Your Word is our life-blood and Your Holy Spirit is our strength. Help us to realize that Your gift to us today is our talents and our gift to You is what we do with them.
AMEN.
Representative Milford of the 13th, 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.

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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:

HR 57-260. By: Representative Lane of the 40th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amend ment to the Constitution so as to change the definition of the term "income" with respect to determining the right to the $10,000.00 homestead exemption for certain disabled persons and persons 65 years of age or older of Fulton County so that the term "income" shall not include Federal old-age, survivors or disability insurance benefits and benefits under the Federal Railroad Retirement Act; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 261. By: Representative Buck of the 95th: A BILL to amend an Act to provide 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, so as to provide for the fixing of support to be paid by such a father, where custody of a minor child or children is awarded to the mother as a part of the divorce decree; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 262. By: Representative Greer of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the compensation and allowance of certain State officials so as to provide for a change in the compensation and expenses of certain State officials; to provide for matters relative to the foregoing; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HB 263. By: Representatives Beckham of the 89th, and Truluck of the 86th: 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, approved Mar. 26, 1975; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 264. By: Representatives Parham of the 109th, Cooper of the 19th, and Baugh of the 108th: A BILL to amend Code Section 79A-806, relating to controlled sub stances contained in Schedule I of the Georgia Controlled Substances Act, as amended, so as to add a certain drug to the list of Schedule I controlled sub stances; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

HB 265. By: Representative Phillips of the 59th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title Act", approved Mar. 7, 1961, as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to bonds; and for other pur poses.

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Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 266. By: Representatives Beckham of the 89th, Swann of the 90th, and Truluck of the 86th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for a code of ethics for members of all boards, commissions and authorities of State government, so as to provide that said code of ethics shall apply to members of governing authorities of counties and municipalities, members of county and independent boards of education and members of boards of directors or other governing bodies; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 267. By: Representatives Looper and Anderson of the 8th: A BILL to amend Code Section 26-2001, relating to the crime of rape, so as to provide that when a person shall be convicted of rape and the punishment imposed shall not be death, such person shall also be sentenced to the surgical removal of his testicles; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 268. By: Representatives Parham of the 109th, Cooper of the 19th, and Baugh of the 108th: A BILL to amend Code Title 79A, relating to pharmacists, pharmacy and drugs, as amended, so as to change the names of the "chief drug inspector", the "assistant inspectors" and the "drug inspector's office"; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

HB 269. By: Representatives Parham of the 109th, Cooper of the 19th, and Baugh of the 108th: A BILL to amend Code Section 79A-809 relating to controlled sub stances contained in Schedule IV of the Georgia Controlled Substances Act, so as to add certain drugs to the list of Schedule IV controlled substances; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

HB 270. By: Representative Mann of the 13th: A BILL to amend an Act completely and exhaustively revising, superseding and consolidating the laws relating to game and fish, approved March 7, 1955, as amended, so as to authorize the use of a compound bow for hunting under certain conditions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Game, Fish & Recreation.

HB 271. By: Representatives Coleman of the 118th, and Rowland of the 119th: A BILL to provide a new Charter for the City of Dudley, Georgia, in the County of Laurens; to provide for the incorporation and powers of such city; to provide for the governing authority; to provide for the executive branch of the city government; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 272. By: Representatives Gammage of the 17th, Toles of the 16th, and Oldham of the 14th: A BILL to create County Airport Authorities in certain counties of this State and to authorize such Authority to acquire, construct, equip, main tain, operate, own and improve airports and landing fields for the use of air craft; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HR 60-272. By: Representative Felton of the 22nd: A RESOLUTION compensating Mr. Richard H. Culberson; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HR 61-272. By: Representatives Beckham of the 89th, Truluck of the 86th, and Swann of the 90th: 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 62-272. By: Representatives Hill of the 127th, White of the 132nd, Clark of the 55th, McKinney of the 35th, Deveaux of the 28th, Randall of the 101st, Scott of the 123rd, Taggart of the 125th, and others: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by law for compensating innocent victims of violent crime; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 273. By: Representative Holmes of the 39th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for pension for members of Police Departments in cities having a population of 150,000 or more, according to the latest census of the U.S. or any subsequent census thereof; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 274. By: Representatives Marcus of the 26th, and Greer of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act which, as amended, provides for a system of pensions for officers and employees of cities having a population over 300,000, and to amend all Acts which have amended that Act, so as to provide credit to active and retiring members of such system for fractional parts of years in all computations of creditable service; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 275, By: Representatives Marcus of the 26th, and Greer of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act which, as amended, provides for pensions for members of police depart ments in cities having a population over 300,000, and to amend all Acts which have amended that Act, so as to provide credit to active and retiring members for fractional parts of years in all computations of creditable service; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 276. By: Representatives Marcus of the 26th, and Greer of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act which, as amended, provides for a system of pensions and other benefits for members of paid fire departments in cities having a population over 300,000, and to amend all Acts which have amended that Act, so as to provide credit to active and retiring members of such system for fractional parts of years in all computations of creditable service; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

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HB 277. By: Representative Adams of the 36th: 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, as amended, so as to change the provi sions relating to qualifications of Council members, the President of the Coun cil and the Mayor; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 278. By: Representative Nichols of the 27th: A BILL to amend an Act reincorporating the City of Atlanta in the Counties of Fulton and DeKalb, and creating a new Charter for said City, so as to abolish the Appropriations Committee; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 279. By: Representative Canty of the 38th: A BILL to prohibit discrimination in hous ing accommodations based on race, color, sex, religion or national origin; to provide for a declaration of policy; to provide definitions; to make certain acts relating to the sale or lease of housing accommodations unlawful; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HB 280. By: Representative Deveaux of the 28th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 67, relating to mortgages, conveyances to secure debt and liens, as amended, so as to establish liens in favor of political subdivisions for assessments for ser vices and other municipal charges against real property to which the service is furnished; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 281. By: Representative Holmes of the 39th: A BILL to amend Code Section 84-1610, relating to hours for operation of billiard rooms, so as to repeal the provisions prohibiting the operation of billiard tables on Sunday; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 282. By: Representative McKinney of the 35th: A BILL to amend Code Section 58-207, relating to the seizure and condemnation of vehicles and conveyances and boats and vessels in use in this State in violation of the liquor laws of the State, as amended; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 283. By: Representative McKinney of the 35th: A BILL to prohibit the wearing of an official police uniform outside the jurisdiction of 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.

HB 284. By: Representative McKinney of the 35th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Ga. Private Detective and Private Security Agencies Act", so as to prohibit the use of uniforms and vehicular colors and markings similar to those in use by existing police agencies of the State of Georgia or any political subdivision thereof; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HB 285. By: Representative Bolster of the 30th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the use of facsimile signatures in the execution of public securities, so as to provide that the clerk of the superior court of each county of this State may authorize the execution of any public securities requiring or permitting his signature with an engraved, imprinted, stamped or otherwise reproduced fac simile of such signature; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 286. By: Representative Deveaux of the 28th: A BILL to authorize municipal corpora tions to impose, levy and collect certain excise taxes; to provide for the proce dures connected therewith; to amend the "Ga. Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act", so as to delete therefrom certain of the prohibitions against certain political subdivisions levying certain taxes; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 287. By: Representative Deveaux of the 28th: A BILL to amend Section 92-202 of the Code of Georgia of 1933, as amended, which provides that certain laws exempting property from taxation shall be void and for other purposes, so as to provide for certain annual payments by the State to municipalities having a population of over 300,000; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 288. By: Representative Canty of the 38th: A BILL to amend an Act authorizing municipalities and counties to levy and collect license, occupational or profes sional taxes upon practitioners of certain professions, so as to remove the limitation on the amount of tax levies under such Act; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 289. By: Representative Carnes of the 43rd: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 46-3, relating to property and persons subject to garnishment, so as to change the provisions relating to garnishment of salaries of government employees; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 290. By: Representative McKinney of the 35th: A BILL 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 fire arm or knife was used; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 291. By: Representatives Toles of the 16th, and Greer of the 43rd: A BILL to exempt from ad valorem taxation the property of nonprofit homes for the aged used in connection with their operation, provided that such homes for the aged have no stockholders and no income or profit which is distributed to or for the bene fit of any private person, and are qualified as exempt organizations under the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1954; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

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HB 292. By: Representatives Carlisle of the 71st, Hatcher of the 131st, Battle of the 124th, Buck of the 95th, Taggart of the 125th, Richardson of the 52nd, Hawkins of the 50th, and others: 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 April 10, 1968; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 293. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Carlisle of the 71st: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Water Quality Control Act", approved March 11, 1964, as amended, so as to amend the policy declared; to require the establishment or revision of permissible limits of surface water usage; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.

HB 294. By: Representatives Battle of the 124th, Phillips of the 120th, Hanner of the 130th, Long of the 142nd, Howell of the 140th, Matthews of the 145th, Cooper of the 19th, Mann of the 13th, and Reaves of the 147th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the development of water well standards and creating the Water Well Standards Advisory Council, approved Mar. 31, 1976, so as to change the assignment of the Council for administrative purposes; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.

HB 295. By: Representatives Battle of the 124th, Phillips of the 120th, Hanner of the 130th, Long of the 142nd, Howell of the 140th, Matthews of the 145th, Cooper of the 19th, Mann of the 13th, and Reaves of the 147th: A BILL to provide standards for the location, construction, abandoning and approval of individual and semipublic water wells; to provide a short title ("Water Well Standards Act"); to provide definitions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.

HB 296. By: Representative Cox of the 141st: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Decatur County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compen sation, as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to the employment and compensation of deputies and other employees; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 297. By: Representatives Williamson of the 45th, Milford of the 13th, Daugherty of the 33rd, and Pinkston of the 100th: A BILL to amend an Act commonly known and referred to as the "Intangible Property Tax Act of 1953" approved Dec. 22, 1953, as amended, so as to remove the maximum amount of intangible property tax payable with respect to any single long-term note secured by real estate; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Banks & Banking.

HB 298. By: Representative Ross of the 76th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System, approved Mar. 19, 1943, as amended, so as to provide for additional postretirement benefit adjustments to the extent that funds are appropriated therefor; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HR 66-298. By: Representatives Wood, Whitmire and Jackson of the 9th, Hays of the 1st, Galer of the 97th, Wall of the 61st, Gignilliat of the 122nd, Scott of the 123rd, Nix of the 20th, Cooper of the 19th, and Pilewicz of the 41st: A RESO LUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to increase the homestead exemption for certain disabled veterans; to provide for a homestead exemption for the unremarried widow or minor children of certain disabled veterans; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HR 67-298 By: Representative Townsend of the 24th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to prohibit certain increases in retirement or other benefits from any pension system maintained by certain municipalities except under certain circumstances; 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.

HR 68-298. By: Representatives Glover of the 32nd, Bolster of the 30th, Daugherty of the 33rd, Deveaux of the 28th, Horton of the 43rd, Scott of the 37th, Hamilton of the 31st, and Canty of the 38th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to repeal an amendment now in force to Paragraph II of Section VI of Article VII of the Constitution of 1877 directing certain counties to levy a county wide tax not exceeding 1 '/> mills for educational purposes when requested to do so by the Board of Education of such counties; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HR 69-298. By: Representative Canty of the 38th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amend ment to the Constitution so as to include public parking areas and public park ing buildings and combinations of sea wall, groin and beach erosion protection systems in the enumeration of authorized undertakings in the provisions which authorize counties, municipal corporations and political subdivisions of the State to issue revenue anticipation obligations; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 299. By: Representative Carnes of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide for license and excise taxes upon the business of dealing in malt beverages; to allocate funds derived from such taxes; to provide for the enforcement of this Act; to repeal laws in conflict with this Act; and to provide for the holding of an election to ratify or reject this Act; and for other purposes," approved Mar. 23, 1935, as amended; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Temperance.

HB 300. By: Representative Carnes of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide for license and excise taxes upon the business of dealing in malt beverages ..."; so as to provide that no excise or any other taxes shall be due to the State of Georgia, or to any local political subdivision thereof, including counties and municipalities, from any licensed wholesale dealer or brewer, on any malt beverages which shall have been rendered unfit for consumption by reason of breakage, or spoilage, or damage to the package; and for other pur poses.

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Referred to the Committee on Temperance.

HB 301. By: Representative Carnes of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide for license and excise taxes upon the business of dealing in malt beverages; to allocate funds derived from such taxes; to provide for the enforcement of this Act; to repeal laws in conflict with this Act; and to provide for the holding of an election to ratify or reject this Act; and for other purposes.", so as to provide for a collection fee for wholesale dealers in the amount of 3% of the State tax on malt beverages; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Temperance.

HB 302. By: Representatives Greer of the 43rd, and Holmes of the 39th: 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 registration cards for use by applicants for registration by mail; to provide for oaths; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 303. By: Representative Greer of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act prescribing a maximum outside width for certain buses used for the purpose of providing transportation services in counties of this State having a population in excess of 256,000 according to the U.S. Census of 1960, as amended, so as to permit the operation in such counties of buses with a certain maximum outside width on certain highways which are a part of the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 304. By: Representative Greer of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of District Attorney Emeritus and creating a retirement fund, so as to provide for survivor's benefits and for increased payments into the retirement fund; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 305. By: Representatives Beckham of the 89th, Swann of the 90th, Daniel of the 88th, Owens of the 77th, Truluck of the 86th, and Scott of the 123rd: A BILL to amend the Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act, approved March 26, 1974, so as to provide the circumstances under which a normal school year for an individual system might be reduced; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

HB 306. By: Representatives Tucker of the 73rd, Ross of the 76th, and Evans of the 84th: 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 administering corporal punishment; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

HB 307. By: Representatives Tucker of the 73rd, and Carnes of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, approved Feb. 3, 1949, as amended, so as to provide for credit for certain service under certain conditions; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 308. By: Representatives Tucker of the 73rd, Ross of the 76th, Evans of the 84th, Bargeron of the 83rd, Cox of the 141st, Twiggs of the 4th, Games of the 43rd, Jones of the 78th, Dover of the llth, and Irvin of the 10th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System of Georgia, approved March 19, 1943, as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to retire ment allowances; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 309. By: Representatives Coleman of the 118th, Jessup of the 117th, Foster of the 152nd, Keyton of the 143rd, Long of the 142nd, Beck of the 148th, Randall of the 101st, Gammage of the 17th, and others: A BILL to provide for indemni fication with respect to the death of any law enforcement officer, fireman or prison guard who is or has been killed in the line of duty subsequent to Janu ary 1, 1973; to provide for definitions; to create the Ga. State Indemnification Commission; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HB 310. By: Representatives Gignilliat of the 122nd, Buck of the 95th, Logan of the 62nd, Toles of the 16th, Argo of the 63rd, and Battle of the 124th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System of Georgia, so as to make it possible for custodial and maintenance employees in State col leges and universities to be eligible for membership with the Teachers' Retire ment System by removing the present prohibition on membership in the law; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 311. By: Representatives Colwell and Twiggs of the 4th, Rainey of the 135th, Peters of the 2nd, Gammage of the 17th, Adams of the 36th, Hays of the 1st, Dover of the llth, Toles of the 16th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Conservation Ranger Act" approved April 19, 1973, as amended, so as to provide for pay grades for wildlife technicians; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Game, Fish & Recreation.

HB 312. By: Representatives Glanton and Johnson of the 66th, Ross of the 76th, Matthews of the 145th, Johnson of the 74th, Wall of the 61st, Hudson of the 137th, White of the 132nd, Wheeler of the 152nd, and others: A BILL to provide property tax relief to certain persons who own or rent their homestead; to provide a short title ("Extraordinary Property Tax Relief Act"); to provide definitions; to provide that claims for property tax relief under this Act are personal claims; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 313. By: Representatives Glanton and Johnson of the 66th, Ross of the 76th, Matthews of the 145th, Johnson of the 74th, Dover of the llth, Hudson of the 137th, White of the 132nd, Wheeler of the 152nd, and others: 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 change the rate of the tax imposed under said Act; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

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HR 72-313. By: Representatives Glanton and Johnson of the 66th, Ross of the 76th, Matthews of the 145th, Johnson of the 74th, Wall of the 61st, Hudson of the 137th, White of the 132nd, Wheeler of the 152nd, and others: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the appropria tion of the proceeds of a special one percent (1%) retail sales and use tax for property tax relief and educational purposes; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 314. By: Representative Greer of the 43rd: A BILL to provide for the compensation of certain judges and the Solicitor General of Fulton County; to provide for definitions and for method of computing compensation of such judges and the Solicitor General of Fulton County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 315. By: Representative Greer of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Judges' and Solicitor Generals' Retirement Fund of Fulton County so as to provide for increased benefits for service by a member after becoming eligible for retirement; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 316. By: Representative Kemp 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 Ga. 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 317. By: Representatives Hanner of the 130th, Long of the 142nd, Coleman of the 118th, Gammage of the 17th, Sizemore of the 136th, Russell of the 64th, Beck of the 148th, Hudson of the 137th, and others: A BILL to amend Code Section 68B-311, relating to limited driving permits for first offenders so as to provide that a person whose driver's license has been revoked may obtain a limited driving permit under certain conditions; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HR 73-317. By: Representative Auten of the 154th: A RESOLUTION compensating Mr. C. N. Martin; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HB 318. By: Representatives Snow of the 1st, and Karrh of the 106th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the compensation and allowances of certain State officials, approved April 13, 1973, so as to provide for merit increases in the compen sation of judges of the superior courts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HB 319. By: Representatives Snow of the 1st, Karrh of the 106th, and Bray of the 70th:

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A BILL to amend an Act providing for the compensation and allowances of certain State officials, approved April 13, 1973, so as to provide for merit increases in the compensation of judges of the superior courts; 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 222 HB 223 HB 224 HB 225 HB 226 HB 227 HB 228 HB 229 HB 230 HB 231 HB 232 HB 233 HB 234 HB 235 HB 236 HB 237 HB 238 HB 239 HB 240 HB 241 HB 242 HR 51-242

HR 52-242 HB 243 HB 244 HB 245 HB 246 HB 247 HB 248 HB 249 HR 53-249 HB 250 HB 251 HB 252 HB 253 HB 254 HB 255 HB 256 HB 257 HB 258 HB 259 HR 56-259 HB 260 SB 4

Representative Thompson of the 93rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Special Judiciary has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the follow ing recommendations:

HB 250 Do Pass HB 49 Do Not Pass HB 184 Do Pass

HB 248 Do Pass HB 221 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Thompson of the 93rd Chairman

Representative Dent of the 85th District, Chairman of the Committee on Human Relations & Aging, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Human Relations & Aging has had under consideration the following Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

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HR 35-158 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Dent of the 85th Chairman

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 11. By: Senators Turner of the 8th, Sutton of the 9th and Russell of the 10th: A BILL to fix the terms of the superior courts of the Southern Judicial Circuit in the counties comprising said circuit; and for other purposes.

SB 12. By: Senators Turner of the 8th and Eldridge of the 7th: A BILL to add one addi tional judge of the superior courts of the Alapaha Judicial Circuit of Ga., to provide for the appointment of the first such additional judge by the Governor; to provide for the election of successors to the judge initially appointed; and for other purposes.

SB 19. By: Senators Johnson of the 34th, Banks of the 17th, Barnes of the 33rd, Doss of the 52nd, Hudson of the 35th and others: A BILL to provide that it shall be unlawful to transmit in any manner a request for ambulance service to any person, firm or corporation furnishing such ambulance service, public or private, knowing at the time of making such request that there exists no reasonable need for such ambulance service; and for other purposes.

SB 21. By: Senators Eldridge of the 7th and Riley of the 1st: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Legislative Services Committee and the Office of Legislative Counsel, approved March 10, 1959, so as to change the membership of the Committee; and for other purposes.

SB 31. By: Senators Reynolds of the 48th, Barnes of the 33rd and Greene of the 26th: A BILL to provide that it shall be unlawful for any motor vehicle other than law enforcement vehicles, to be operated with flashing or revolving blue lights; and for other purposes.

SB 35. By: Senator Kennedy of the 4th: A BILL creating and establishing a Small Claims Court for Evans County, Georgia, to be known as the Small Claims Court of Evans County; and for other purposes.

SB 37. By: Senators Russell of the 10th, Kidd of the 25th, Dean of the 6th, Stephens of the 36th and others: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Barber Act," approved April 19, 1973, so as to change the composition of the Georgia State Board of Barbers; and for other purposes.

SB 43. By: Senators Coverdell of the 40th, Howard of the 42nd and Riley of the 1st: A BILL to create and establish the Department of Acturial Services; to estab lish the office of State Actuary; to determine the qualifications, manner of elec tion, term of office, and method of filling vacancies in the office of State Actu ary; and for other purposes.

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SB 47. By: Senators Kidd of the 25th, Bond of the 39th, McGill of the 24th, Dean of the 6th, Russell of the 10th and others: A BILL to amend Title 34 of the Code of Georgia, said Title being known as the Georgia Election Code, so as to pro vide for the duties of poll managers after the close of polls in districts in which vote recorders are used; to provide for procedures at the tabulation center; and for other purposes.

SB 48. By: Senators Kidd of the 25th, Traylor of the 3rd, Russell of the 10th, McGill of the 24th, Bond of the 39th, Stephens of the 36th and others: A BILL to amend Title 34A of the Code of Georgia, said Title being known as the Georgia Municipal Election Code, so as to provide for the duties of poll managers after the close of the polls in districts in which vote recorders are used; and for other
purposes.

SB 58. By: Senator Barnes of the 33rd: A BILL to amend Code Section 30-105, so as to require divorce petitions to show the social security number of the plaintiff and defendant; and for other purposes.

SB 14. By: Senators Foster of the 50th and Barnes of the 33rd: A BILL to provide for legislative overview 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.

SB 32. By: Senators Reynolds of the 48th, Barnes of the 33rd and Greene of the 26th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the use of radar speed detection devices by counties and municipalities, approved Mar. 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.

HB 47. By: Representatives Wall of the 61st, Harris of the 60th, and Phillips of the 59th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the State Court of Gwinnett County, approved March 24, 1937, so as to abolish the position of special investigator for the solicitor of the State Court of Gwinnett County; and for other purposes.

HB 19. By: Representatives Irvin of the 23rd, Carnes of the 43rd, and Evans of the 84th: A BILL to amend Code Title 46, relating to garnishment, as amended, so as to provide for judicial supervision and for approval of certain affidavits; to provide for certain affidavits, their contents and how and before whom made; and for other purposes.

The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolu tions of the House:

HR 65. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Connell of the 87th, Vaughn of the 57th, Knight of the 67th, Lee of the 72nd and Edwards of the 110th: A RESOLU TION relative to adjournment; and for other purposes.

HR 64. By: Representatives Coleman of the 118th and Murphy of the 18th: A RESOLU TION authorizing the boards of education of county and independent school systems to declare Thursday, January 20, 1977, a public and legal holiday; and for other purposes.

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The Senate has passed, by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the House:

HB 1. By: Representative Harris of the 8th: A BILL to provide for the Georgia Building Authority, through the Department of Administrative Services in addition to any other appropriations heretofore or hereafter made, a supplementary appro priation for the remainder of Fiscal Year ending June 30, 1977, in connection with Georgia Building Authority Project No. 39Y; and for other purposes.

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the Senate:

SB 53. By: Senators Kidd of the 25th, McGill of the 24th, Bond of the 39th, Dean of the 6th, Russell of the 10th and others: A BILL to revise, consolidate and modernize present laws relating to financial responsibility of operators or owners of motor vehicles upon the highways of this State and to establish new laws relating thereto; to codify such laws as Title 68C of the Code of Georgia of 1933; and for other purposes.

SB 17. By: Senators Shapard of the 28th, Howard of the 42nd, Banks of the 17th, Duncan of the 30th and Hudson of the 35th: A BILL to amend Code Title 24A, the Juvenile Court Code of Ga., so as to make certain technical corrections; to change the provisions relating to the jurisdiction of juvenile courts; to change the provisions relating to orders terminating parental rights; and for other purposes.

SB 18. By: Senators Shapard of the 28th, Howard of the 42nd, Banks of the 17th, Duncan of the 30th and Hudson of the 35th: 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; and for other purposes.

The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolu tions of the Senate:

SR 13. By: Senators Turner of the 8th, Timmons of the llth, Russell of the 10th, Eldridge of the 7th, Gillis of the 20th, and Starr of the 44th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to change the terms of office of mem bers of the General Assembly; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

SR 20. By: Senators Timmons of the llth, Russell of the 10th, Carter of the 14th, Holloway of the 12th, Hill of the 29th and others: A RESOLUTION relative to the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint waterway; and for other purposes.

SR 14. By: Senators Turner of the 8th, Timmons of the llth, Russell of the 10th, Gillis of the 20th, and others: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Con stitution so as to provide for the recall of State, county, and municipal public officials who hold elective office; to provide for the submission of this amend ment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the committees:

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SB 11. By: Senators Turner of the 8th, Sutton of the 9th and Russell of the 10th: A BILL to fix the terms of the superior courts of the Southern Judicial Circuit in the counties comprising said circuit; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 12. By: Senators Turner of the 8th and Eldridge of the 7th: A BILL to add one addi tional judge of the superior courts of the Alapaha Judicial Circuit of Ga., to provide for the appointment of the first 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 14. By: Senators Foster of the 50th and Barnes of the 33rd: A BILL to provide for legislative overview 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 Rules.

SB 17. By: Senators Shapard of the 28th, Howard of the 42nd, Banks of the 17th, Duncan of the 30th and Hudson of the 35th: A BILL to amend Code Title 24A, the Juvenile Court Code of Ga., so as to make certain technical corrections; to change the provisions relating to the jurisdiction of juvenile courts; to change the provisions relating to orders terminating parental rights; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 18. By: Senators Shapard of the 28th, Howard of the 42nd, Banks of the 17th, Duncan of the 30th and Hudson of the 35th: 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; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 19. By: Senators Johnson of the 34th, Banks of the 17th, Barnes of the 33rd, Doss of the 52nd, Hudson of the 35th and others: A BILL to provide that it shall be unlawful to transmit in any manner a request for ambulance service to any person, firm or corporation furnishing such ambulance service, public or private, knowing at the time of making such request that there exists no reasonable need for such ambulance service; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 21. By: Senators Eldridge of the 7th and Riley of the 1st: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Legislative Services Committee and the Office of Legislative Counsel, approved March 10, 1959, so as to change the membership of the Committee; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.

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SB 31. By: Senators Reynolds of the 48th, Barnes of the 33rd and Greene of the 26th: A BILL to provide that it shall be unlawful for any motor vehicle other than law enforcement vehicles, to be operated with flashing or revolving blue lights; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

SB 32. By: Senators Reynolds of the 48th, Barnes of the 33rd and Greene of the 26th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the use of radar speed detection devices by counties and municipalities, approved Mar. 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.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

SB 35. By: Senator Kennedy of the 4th: A BILL creating and establishing a Small Claims Court for Evans County, Georgia, to be known as the Small Claims Court of Evans County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

SB 37. By: Senators Russell of the 10th, Kidd of the 25th, Dean of the 6th,' Stephens of the 36th and others: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Barber Act," approved April 19, 1973, so as to change the composition of the Georgia State Board of Barbers; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

SB 43. By: Senators Coverdell of the 40th, Howard of the 42nd and Riley of the 1st: A BILL to create and establish the Department of Acturial Services; to estab lish the office of State Actuary; to determine the qualifications, manner of elec tion, term of office, and method of filling vacancies in the office of State Actu ary; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

SB 47. By: Senators Kidd of the 25th, Bond of the 39th, McGill of the 24th, Dean of the 6th, Russell of the 10th and others: A BILL to amend Title 34 of the Code of Georgia, said Title being known as the Georgia Election Code, so as to pro vide for the duties of poll managers after the close of polls in districts in which vote recorders are used; to provide for procedures at the tabulation center; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

SB 48. By: Senators Kidd of the 25th, Traylor of the 3rd, Russell of the 10th, McGill of the 24th, Bond of the 39th, Stephens of the 36th and others: A BILL to amend Title 34A of the Code of Georgia, said Title being known as the Georgia Municipal Election Code, so as to provide for the duties of poll managers after the close of the polls in districts in which vote recorders are used; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

SB 53. By: Senators Kidd of the 25th, McGill of the 24th, Bond of the 39th, Dean of the 6th, Russell of the 10th and others: A BILL to revise, consolidate and modernize present laws relating to financial responsibility of operators or

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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; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

SB 58. By: Senator Barnes of the 33rd: A BILL to amend Code Section 30-105, 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 Special Judiciary.

SR 13. By: Senators Turner of the 8th, Timmons of the llth, Russell of the 10th, Eldridge of the 7th, Gillis of the 20th, and Starr of the 44th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to change the terms of office of mem bers of the General Assembly; 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 14. By: Senators Turner of the 8th, Timmons of the llth, Russell of the 10th, Gillis of the 20th, and others: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Con stitution so as to provide for the recall of State, county, and municipal public officials who hold elective office; to provide for the submission of this amend ment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

SR 20. By: Senators Timmons of the llth, Russell of the 10th, Carter of the 14th, Holloway of the 12th, Hill of the 29th and others: A RESOLUTION relative to the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint waterway; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.

The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate substitute thereto:

HB 1. By: Representative Harris of the 8th: A BILL to provide for the Georgia Building Authority, through the Department of Administrative Services in addition to any other appropriations heretofore or hereafter made, a supplementary appro priation for the remainder of Fiscal Year ending June 30, 1977, in connection with Georgia Building Authority Project No. 39Y; and for other purposes.

The following Senate substitute was read:

A BILL
To provide for the Georgia Building Authority, through the Department of Adminis trative Services, in addition to any other appropriations heretofore or hereafter made, a supplementary appropriation for the remainder of the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 1977, in connection with Georgia Building Authority Project No. 39Y; to confer certain respon sibilities upon the Office of Planning and Budget; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Department of Administrative Services. There is hereby appropriated to the Department of Administrative Services for the remainder of the Fiscal Year ending

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June 30, 1977, in addition to any other appropriations heretofore or hereafter made, the following sum of money:
Budget Unit: Department of Administrative Services......................................................................$ 1,750,000
Georgia Building Authority Budget: Direct Payments to Authority for Construction..........................................................................................$ 1,750,000 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,750,000 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,750,000
Provided, the above appropriation is designated and committed for foundation construc tion and other expenses of the Twin Towers Project (Georgia Building Authority Project No. GBA 39Y).
Total Supplemental Appropriation Fiscal Year 1976-77.......................................................................................$ 1,750,000.
Section 2. The Office of Planning and Budget is hereby directed to economize wherever possible, and in the event any part of the appropriation provided in the foregoing Section of this Act shall be in excess of the actual approved budget allotments for the Fiscal Year, the amount so in excess as determined by the Office of Planning and Budget shall cease to be an obligation of the State.
Section 3. The Office of Planning and Budget is hereby directed to insure minority participation in all future phases of construction.
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.

Representative Harris of the 8th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute toHB 1.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin
Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B.
Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E.
Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Y Canty, H. Carlisle, J.
Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P.
Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T.

Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E.
Y Crosby, T. Culpepper, B.
Y Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.
Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C.
Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Edwards, W.
Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D.
Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L.
Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L.
Gignilliat, A. Glanton, Tom Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.

Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.
Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr.
Hill, B.L. Holmes, Bob Y Home, F. Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Howell, M. Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R.
Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G.
Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J.

Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Lenderman, M.
Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H.
Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M.
Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. N McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B.
Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L.
Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E.
Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G.

Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E.
Y Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L.
Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A. Y Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D.
Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom
Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J.
Y Twiggs, R.

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Y Vaughn, C.R.
Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L.

Y Wall, V. Ware, J.C.
Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Y Wheeler, Bobby

White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L.
Y Williams, R.

Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.

Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 150, nays 1.
The motion prevailed and the Senate substitute to HB 1 was agreed to.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House were withdrawn from the Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs and referred to the Committee on Industry:
HB 228. By: Representative Adams of the 36th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Residential Finance Authority Act" so as to change the provisions relative to the powers of the Authority; to provide for the certificate of valida tion on bonds of the Authority; and for other purposes.
HB 227. By: Representative Adams of the 36th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Residential Finance Authority Act," so as to change certain defini tions; to delete the authority of ex officio members of the Authority to delegate certain powers to their deputies; 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 39. By: Representative Egan of the 25th: A BILL to repeal Code Section 113-107, relating to regulation of charitable devises by any person leaving a wife or child, or descendants of child; and for other purposes.
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. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W.
Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E.
Y Battle, Joe Baugh.W.E.
Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P.
Y Bray, C.A. Brown, Ben
Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D. Y Canty, H.
Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty

Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D.
Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. YCox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G. YDaugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B. YDean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C.
Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill
Y Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. N Gammage, L.
Gignilliat, A. Glanton, Tom Glover, M.

Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L.
Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.
Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D.
Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb

Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W.
Kilgore, T.M. Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick YLane, W.J. YLee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M. Y Under, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Lucas, D.E. Mann, C.C. Marcus, S.J. Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M.

YNix, K. Noble, Bill
Y Oldham. L.
Owens, R.D.
Parham, B.E.
Patten, G.C.
Y Patten, R.L.
Y Peters, R.G.
Y Phillips, L.L.
Y Phillips, R.T.
N Phillips, W.R.
Y Pilewicz, G.
Y Pinkston, F.C.
Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C.
Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A.
Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C.

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Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Steinberg, C.
Y Stone, R.
YSwann, D. Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W.

Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
Y Townsend, K.V.
Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R.
Tucker, R.M.

YTuten.J. N Twiggs, R.
Y Vaughn, C.R.
Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L.

Y Wall, V. Ware, J.C.
Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.

Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R.
Y Williamson, G.
Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr.Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 138, nays 7. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 2. By: Representatives Long of the 142nd, Keyton of the 143rd, Collins of the 144th, Matthews of the 145th, and Veazey of the 146th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia State Warehouse Act" approved Dec. 22, 1953, as amended, so as to provide a maximum surety bonding requirement of $100,000.00 for each warehouse licensed pursuant to the 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 115, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 33. By: Representatives Howell of the 140th, and Bray of the 70th: A BILL to amend Code Section 34-1704 relating to venue in election contests, so as to change the procedure for determining which judge shall preside over an election con test; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 120, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 35. By: Representatives Howell of the 140th, and Bray of the 70th: A BILL to amend Title 34 of the Code of Georgia, said Title being known as the Georgia Election Code, so as to provide a procedure for certain electors to receive assistance in voting; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Kemp of the 139th moves to amend HB 35 by adding after the word "electors" on line 13, page 1: ", said two electors themselves being able to vote without assistance,".

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 122, nays 3.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

The Speaker Pro Tern assumed the chair.

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Under the general order of business, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time

HB 36. By Representatives Howell of the 140th, and Bray of the 70th: A BILL to amend Title 34A of the Code of Georgia, said Title being known as the Georgia Municipal Election Code, so as to provide a procedure for certain electors to
receive assistance in voting; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Kemp of the 139th moves to amend HB 36 by adding after the word "electors" on line 13, page 1: ", said two electors themselves being able to vote without assistance,".

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. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. YBenefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D.
Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. Crosby, T.
Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G.
YDaugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.
Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A.
Y Deveaux, C.
Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill
Y Edwards, W.
Egan, M.J.
Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.
Glanton, Tom Glover, M. " Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob

Y Home, F. Horton, G.T.
Y Housley, E.
Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D.
Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J.
Y Jones, B.
Y Jones, Herb
Y Kaley, M.
Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J.
Y Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Lenderman, M.
Y Lmder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C.
Y Marcus, S.J.

Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H.
McDonald, L.
McKinney.J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B.
Nessmith, P.E.
Y Nichols, M. YNix, K.
Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L.
Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.
Y Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C.
Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.H.
Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. N Scott, A.

Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C.
Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D.
Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. YToles, E.B. YTownsend, K.V.
Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J.
Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn.C.R.
Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Wheeler, Bobby White, J. Y Whitmire, D. N Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 153, nays 2,
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.
HB 168. By: Representatives Snow of the 1st, Walker of the 115th, Tucker of the 73rd, Bray of the 70th, Hatcher of the 131st, Taggart of the 125th, Butler of the 56th, Childs of the 51st, and others: A BILL to provide that the State of Georgia shall be a party to the "Interstate Compact on the Placement of Chil dren"; to declare legislative findings; 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 116, nays 1.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 173. By: Representatives Snow of the 1st, Walker of the 115th, Tucker of the 73rd, Evans of the 84th, Bray of the 70th, Hatcher of the 131st, Butler of the 56th, Culpepper of the 98th, and Murray of the 116th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for personal jurisdiction over any nonresident, or his executor or administrator, as to a cause of action arising from the transaction of business within this State, or the commission of a tortious act within this State, or owning, using or possessing real property situated within this State; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representatives Lambert of the 112th and Snow of the 1st move to amend HB 173 by striking on line 25, page 2, the word "exists" and inserting in lieu thereof the word "existing".

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 114, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

HB 172. By: Representatives Snow of the 1st, Walker of the 115th, Tucker of the 73rd, Evans of the 84th, Bray of the 70th, Hatcher of the 131st, Butler of the 56th, Culpepper of the 98th, and Murray of the 116th: A BILL to amend Code Section 24A-3701 relating to the appointment of a judge pro tempore for a juvenile court, as amended, so as to authorize the appointment of the judge of a juvenile court of an adjoining county as a judge pro tempore; and for other purposes.

The report 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.

The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

HR 74. By: Representative Kilgore of the 65th: A RESOLUTION commending the Rebel Squares Square Dance Club of Douglasville, Georgia; and for other purposes.

HR 75. By: Representatives Dover of the llth, Irvin of the 10th, Murphy of the 18th, Twiggs of the 4th, Colwell of the 4th, and Burruss of the 21st: A RESOLUTION expressing regret at the passing of Honorable Hubert G. Ritchie; and for other purposes.

HR 76. By: Representatives Hawkins of the 50th, Richardson of the 52nd, Robinson of

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the 58th, Steinberg of the 46th, Vaughn of the 57th, and others: A RESOLU TION commending Mr. Maddison Griffin Boswell; and for other purposes.

HR 77. By: Representatives Hawkins of the 50th, Horton of the 43rd, Richardson of the 52nd, Steinberg of the 46th, Robinson of the 58th, Vaughn of the 57th, and others: A RESOLUTION expressing regret at the passing Mr. Joe I. Zimmerman; and for other purposes.

HR 78. By: Representatives Collins of the 144th, Murphy of the 18th, Harris of the 8th, and Snow of the 1st: A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Cynthia T. Nonidez; and for other purposes.

HR 79. By: Representatives Clark, Mann and Milford of the 13th and Lambert of the 112th: A RESOLUTION commending Chief of Police Carlton Lewis; and for other purposes.

HR 80. By: Representatives Connell of the 87th, Dent of the 85th, Daniel of the 88th, Swann of the 90th, Evans of the 84th, and others: A RESOLUTION expressing regret at the passing of Mr. Harry B. Bailey; and for other purposes.

Pursuant to the adoption of HR 65 by the House and Senate, the Speaker Pro Tern announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, A.M., Monday, January 31, 1977.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia Monday, January 31, 1977

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 Reverend Emily Sessions, theology student at Emory Univer sity.
Representative Milford of the 13th, 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 320. By: Representatives Snow of the 1st, Karrh of the 106th, Irvin of the 23rd, Bray of the 70th, Tucker of the 73rd, Rowland of the 119th, and Murray of the 116th: A BILL to amend Code Title 22, relating to corporations, as amended, so as to provide for full and fair disclosure in connection with takeover bids made for the securities of certain domestic and foreign corporations; to define certain terms including "offerer", "takeover bid" and "offeree company"; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 321. By: Representatives Snow of the 1st, Irvin of the 23rd, and Karrh of the 106th: A BILL to amend Code Title 22, relating to corporations, as amended, so as to require that a corporate name not contain any word or phrase which indi cates or implies anything which is obscene; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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HB 322. By: Representatives Snow of the 1st, Butler of the 56th, Evans of the 84th, and Walker of the 115th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Child Support Recovery Act", as amended, so as to clarify the responsibility of officials of the Dept. of Revenue to disclose to officials of the Dept. of Human Resources income tax information pertaining to parents of children for whom the Dept. of Human Resources has assignments to child support rights; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 323. By: Representatives Snow of the 1st, Walker of the 115th, Evans of the 84th, Butler of the 56th, Rowland of the 119th, Irvin of the 23rd, Karrh of the 106th, and Pilewicz of the 41st: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Child Support Recovery Act" approved March 28, 1973, as amended, so as to make the amount of the debt created by payment of public assistance to or on behalf of a child equal to the amount specified in the court order or decree where such a court order or decree exists; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 324. By: Representative Phillips of the 91st: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Fiscal Affairs Subcommittee of the Senate and a Fiscal Affairs Subcommittee of the House of Representatives, so as to require State agencies to receive approval from the Fiscal Affairs Subcommittees before expending public funds to assume certain federal programs; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HB 325. By: Representatives Hatcher of the 131st, Williamson of the 45th, and Mostiler of the 71st: A BILL to amend an Act classifying motor vehicles as a separate and distinct class of tangible property for ad valorem taxation purposes, as amended, so as to change certain of the methods and procedures for the taxa tion of motor vehicles; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 326. By: Representatives Hatcher of the 131st, Williamson of the 45th, Mostiler of the 71st, and Townsend of the 24th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 68-2, relat ing to the registration and licensing of motor vehicles, so as to change the provisions and requirements relative to the registration and licensing of certain vehicles; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 327. By: Representatives Colwell and Twiggs'of the 4th, Coleman of the 118th, Dover of the llth, Irvin of the 10th, Gammage of the 17th, Ramsey of the 3rd, Hawkins of the 50th, Lane of the 81st, and others: A BILL to provide for a cohesive statewide emergency telephone number system; to provide a short title ("Georgia Emergency Telephone Act of 1977"); to provide for legislative intent; to define certain terms; to provide for a statewide plan; to provide for regional systems; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry.

HB 328. By: Representatives Mullinax of the 69th, Hanner of the 130th, Rush of the 121st, Anderson of the 8th, and Colwell of the 4th: A BILL to amend an Act
providing for the comprehensive treatment of alcoholism and intoxication, approved Mar. 18, 1974, as amended, so as to change the policy of the State

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with respect to persons found incapacitated by alcohol in public places; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

HB 329. By: Representatives Connell of the 87th, and Dent of the 85th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the charter of the City of Augusta, approved Jan. 31, 1798, as amended, so as to change the custodian of the city pension fund from the city comptroller to the clerk of council; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 330. By: Representatives Buck of the 95th, Coleman of the 118th, and Colwell of the 4th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the "Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia", approved April 16, 1963, as amended, so as to provide death benefits upon the death of an active member sheriff who is otherwise eligible to receive retirement benefits except for his not having terminated his official capacity and service as sheriff; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 331. By: Representatives Buck of the 95th, Coleman of the 118th, and Colwell of the 4th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the "Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia", approved April 16, 1963, as amended, so as to provide an increase in retirement benefits for those members and persons already receiving retire ment benefits; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 332. By: Representatives Buck of the 95th, Coleman of the 118th, and Colwell of the 4th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the "Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia", approved April 16, 1963, as amended, so as to remove the require ment that members of the Board of Commissioners of the Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia furnish a surety bond; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 333. By: Representative Looper of the 8th: A BILL to amend Code Section 68A-403, relating to the observance of stop signs and yield signs so as to change the conditions under which a stop sign is to be observed; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 334. By: Representatives Looper and Anderson of the 8th, Harris of the 60th, and Rush of the 121st: A BILL to amend Code Section 34-1402, relating to the application for absentee ballots, so as to change the circumstances under which an elector may secure an absentee ballot; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 335. By: Representatives Looper and Anderson of the 8th, and Harris of the 60th: A BILL to provide that it shall be unlawful to erect and maintain blinking lights in such close proximity of any right-of-way of any roadway as to consti tute a safety hazard; to provide for penalties; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Highways.

HB 336. By: Representatives Knight of the 67th, and Mostiler of the 71st: A BILL to

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amend an Act to abolish the office of Treasurer of Coweta County, so as to vest in the Clerk of the Board of Commissioners of Coweta County all of the duties, powers and functions formerly attached to the office of County Treasur er; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 337. By: Representatives Knight of the 67th, and Mostiler of the 71st: A BILL to amend an Act entitled "Coweta County-Pensions and Retirement Pay", as amended, so as to change the definition of county employees to include employees of Constitutional officers of Coweta County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 338. By: Representatives Looper and Anderson of the 8th, Harris of the 60th, and Rush of the 121st: A BILL to amend the "Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title Act", approved Mar. 3, 1961, as amended, so as to provide for the issuance of a nonnegotiahle duplicate certificate of title; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 339. By: Representative Knight of the 67th: A BILL to amend Chapter 92-69 of the Ga. Code of 1933, relating to the creation, appointment, qualifications, orga nization, meetings, staff, and duties of county tax assessors, as amended, so as to provide for minimum age qualifications for county tax assessors; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 340. By: Representative Knight of the 67th: A BILL to amend an Act to comprehensively and exhaustively revise, supersede, and modernize procedures for a review of assessments made by county boards of tax assessors by provid ing for the selection, appointment, duties and responsibilities of county boards of equalization, as amended; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 341. By: Representatives Harrison, Nix and Isakson of the 20th, Cooper of the 19th, Housley of the 21st, Adams of the 36th, Lane of the 40th, Felton of the 22nd, Galer of the 97th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act", so as to provide for a separate classifi cation and certification for professional school business officials employed in the public school systems; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

HB 342. By: Representative Hatcher of the 131st: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Children and Youth Act" so as to authorize the Department of Human Resources to inspect and copy court records pertaining to noncommitted chil dren for whom the Department performs intake, probation or detention ser vices; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 343. By: Representative Cooper of the 19th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System, approved Mar. 19, 1943, as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to minimum retirement benefits for certain members; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 344. By: Representatives Johnson and Glanton of the 66th, Patten of the 146th, Ralston of the 7th, Galer of the 97th, Nichols of the 27th, Johnson of the 74th, Hawkins of the 50th, and others: A BILL to provide for the reporting of certain conflicts of interest; to provide for definitions; to provide for statements of economic interests; to provide for notifications; to provide for penalties; to require certain persons to file statements of economic interest; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.

HB 345. By: Representatives Jessup of the 117th, Coleman of the 118th, Jackson of the 9th, and Dean of the 29th: A BILL to amend Code Section 95A-957 relating to the maximum width of vehicles permitted upon the public roads, so as to provide certain exceptions for buses; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 346. By: Representatives Johnson of the 74th, Culpepper of the 98th, and Johnson of the 66th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for confirmation of sales under foreclosure proceedings on real estate, so as to provide that no holder of a note secured in whole or in part by real property by way of a deed of trust, mortgage deed to secure debt or other instrument shall obtain a judgment for the indebtedness evidenced by the note against the maker under certain circum stances; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 347. By: Representative Clark of the 13th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, approved Feb. 3, 1949, as amended, so as to remove the provision in connection with retirement with 35 years' service and to insert in lieu thereof provisions in connection with retirement with 30, 31, 32 and 33 years' service; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 348. By: Representative Foster of the 152nd: A BILL to provide for a cost-of-living increase in compensation for the Sheriff, the Judge of the Probate Court, the Clerk of the Superior Court and the Tax Commissioner of Camden County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 349. By: Representative Lane of the 81st: A BILL to amend an Act approved April 18, 1973 known as the Georgia Code of Public Transportation, as amended, so as to define "Urban area" for purposes of the control of outdoor advertising; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Highways.

HB 350. By: Representative Lane of the 81st: A BILL to amend an Act approved April 18, 1973, known as the Ga. Code of Public Transportation, as amended, so as to provide the definition of construction to include striping, re-striping, and safety modifications; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Highways.

HB 351. By: Representatives Twiggs and Colwell of the 4th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Towns County Water and Sewerage Authority, approved April 3, 1972, so as to change the provisions relating to the creation of such Authority; to provide for the membership and terms of office; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 352. By: Representatives Deveaux of the 28th, Scott of the 37th, McKinney of the 35th, Walker of the 115th, Butler of the 56th, Hill of the 127th, and Carnes of the 43rd: A BILL to amend Code Section 59-202, relating to the number of grand jurors, as amended, so as to provide for two alternate grand jurors; to prescribe conditions under which such alternate grand jurors may serve; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 353. By: Representatives Carrell of the 75th, Lambert of the 112th, Collins of the 144th, Lee of the 72nd, Colwell of the 4th, Russell of the 64th, and Castleberry of the lllth: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Ga. Retailers' and Con sumers' Sales and Use Tax Act" so as to provide that persons making sales of machinery, equipment, and industrial materials for use to combat air and water pollution shall collect the tax thereon; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 354. By: Representatives Carrell of the 75th, Lambert of the 112th, Russell of the 64th, and Castleberry of the lllth: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act", so as to provide that the knowing conversion of funds collected from another pursuant to said Act with the intention to deprive the State of such funds shall be a felony; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 355. By: Representatives Carrell of the 75th, Lambert of the 112th, Lee of the 72nd, Colwell of the 4th, Russell of the 64th, and Castleberry of the lllth: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Ga. Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act", as amended, so as to provide that a claim for refund shall constitute a waiver of the period of limitations for the taxable months for which the claim is filed; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 356. By: Representatives Carnes of the 43rd, and Snow of the 1st: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 27-7, relating to indictments, presentments and accusations in general, as amended, 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 357. By: Representatives Culpepper of the 98th, Hill of the 127th, and Childs of the 51st: A BILL to amend Code Title 27, relating to criminal procedure, as amended, so as to provide for discovery and inspection in criminal cases; to provide for orders; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 358. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Carlisle of the 71st: A BILL to amend Code Title 93, relating to the Georgia Public Service Commission, so as to provide for the new Code Chapter 93-3A creating the office of Con sumers' Utility Counsel; to provide for the duties and responsibilities of the Consumers' Utility Counsel; to provide for an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry.

HB 359. By: Representatives Pilewicz of the 41st, Carnes of the 43rd, Irvin of the 23rd, Bray of the 70th, Tucker of the 73rd, Walker of the 115th, Culpepper of the 98th, Wood of the 9th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways" approved January 11, 1954, as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to when lighted lamps are required; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Highways.

HB 360. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Vaughn of the 57th, Wilson of the 19th, Hatcher of the 131st, Harris of the 8th, Connell of the 87th, and Collins of the 144th: A BILL to amend an Act fixing the salaries of the judges of the superior courts, so as to change the compensation provisions relating to secretaries of the judges of the superior courts and district attorneys; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 361. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Carlisle of the 71st, Nichols of the 27th, Tuten of the 153rd, Kemp of the 139th, and Home of the 104th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Department of Public Safety approved March 19, 1937, as amended, so as to authorize the Director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to establish a program for the prevention of crime; to provide for crime prevention surveys; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 362. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Carlisle of the 71st, Nichols of the 27th, Tuten of the 153rd, Kemp of the 139th, and Home of the 104th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the qualifications for agents of the Bureau of Investigation so as to authorize that any sworn member of the Ga. Bureau of Investigation shall be entitled to retain as part of his compensation his ser vice revolver and badge with the word "retired" affixed thereon, pursuant to regulations promulgated by the Director of the Ga. Bureau of Investigation; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 363. By: Representatives Williams of the 54th, Hill of the 127th, Lucas of the 102nd, and Dean of the 29th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 93-3, relating to the jurisdiction, powers and duties of the Public Service Commission, as amended, so as to prohibit public utilities which provide electric, gas or water services, or any combination thereof, from billing customers in advance for such ser vices; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry.

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HB 364. By: Representatives Hamilton of the 31st, Daugherty of the 33rd, Felton of the 22nd, Holmes of the 39th, Dean of the 29th, and Deveaux of the 28th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Fulton County, approved Dec. 3, 1880, as amended, so as to change the composition of said Board; to provide for the election of members to the Board; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 365. By: Representative Greer of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act known as the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965, approved Mar. 10, 1965, as amended, so as to provide that the Retail Sales and Use Tax author ized by the Act shall continue at the rate of one (1%) percent after the first ten years; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 366. By: Representatives Noble of the 48th, McKinney of the 35th, and Bolster of the 30th: A BILL to grant to certain campus policemen employed by public or private colleges and universities in this State certain law enforcement powers, including the power of arrest; to provide definitions; to provide qual ifications and training requirements for campus policemen exercising such law enforcement powers; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 367. By: Representatives Adams of the 36th, Carnes of the 43rd, and Lane of the 40th: A BILL to amend Code Section 72-202, relating to public nuisances and how restrained, so as to provide for an exception therefrom for certain nui sances provided for by Code Chapter 72-3, relative to houses of prostitution, as amended; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 368. By: Representative Ham of the 80th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Ga. Fiscal Note Act", so as to provide a procedure for fiscal notes for bills having a significant impact on the anticipated revenue or expenditure level of any county or municipal corporation; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HB 369. By: Representative Ham of the 80th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 29-4, relat ing to the recording of deeds, as amended, so as to provide that a deed shall not be recorded by the clerk of a superior court after a certain date if the deed does not contain certain information; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 370. By: Representatives Tolbert and Johnston of the 56th, Richardson of the 52nd, Linder of the 44th, and Deveaux of the 28th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 29-4, relating to recording of deeds, as amended, so as to require that deeds containing a general warranty of title contain certain specific information; to prohibit the recordation of deeds not in compliance with the provisions of the Act; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

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HR 81-370. By: Representatives Tolbert and Butler of the 56th, Richardson of the 52nd, Linder of the 44th, and Deveaux of the 28th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide for a different method and time of returns, assessments, payment and collection of ad valorem taxes on aquatic pleasure craft; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HR 82-370. By: Representative Looper of the 8th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amend ment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide for a program of rehabilitation and financial assistance to certain victims of a crime; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HR 83-370. By: Representatives Collins of the 144th, Gammage of the 17th, Lane of the 81st, Clifton of the 107th, Adams of the 79th, Matthews of the 145th, Parham of the 109th, Colwell of the 4th, and others: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to levy a special one percent (1%) retail sales and use tax for educational purposes; to provide for the appropriation of the proceeds of such tax; to provide for the division of the proceeds of such tax among the public school systems in this State on the basis of population; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HR 84-370. By: Representative Jones of the 126th: A RESOLUTION compensating Mr. Jesse Carter; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HR 85-370. By: Representatives Logan of the 62nd, Triplett of the 128th, Chance of the 129th, Lane of the 81st, Childers of the 15th, Wood, Jackson and Whitmire of the 9th, Argo of the 63rd, and others: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to exempt swine and bovines from all ad valorem taxation; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 371. By: Representatives Coleman of the 118th, Whitmire and Jackson of the 9th, Kemp of the 139th, and Williamson of the 45th: A BILL to amend an Act estab lishing the Employees Retirement System of Georgia, as amended, so as to define the words "incapacity" and "incapacitated"; to provide a procedure for determining incapacity; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 372. By: Representative Coleman of the 118th: A BILL to amend Code Section 92-6905, relating to qualifications of members of county boards of tax asses sors, as amended, so as to remove therefrom certain persons who shall be ineli gible to serve as members of county boards of tax assessors; and for other pur poses.

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Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 373. By: Representative Williamson of the 45th: A BILL to amend Title 79A of the Code of Georgia relating to Pharmacists, Pharmacy and Drugs so as to provide a new Chapter 79A-9 and Section 79A-901 relating to Evidence in Drug Cases; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

HB 374. By: Representative Buck of the 95th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund, approved Feb. 1, 1950, as amended, so as to change the amount upon which payment of retirement benefits shall be based; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 375. By: Representative Buck of the 95th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Employees Retirement System of Georgia, approved February 3, 1949, as amended, so as to change the age at which certain members of the Employees Retirement System may become eligible for Group Term Life Insurance cover age; to provide for an election of such coverage by affected members; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 376. By: Representative McKinney of the 35th: A BILL to provide for state support of the Detention Center operated by the Fulton County Juvenile Court; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HB 377. By: Representative McKinney of the 35th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the Statewide Probation Act, approved February 8, 1956; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HB 378. By: Representatives Hays of the 1st, Wood of the 9th, Wall of the 61st, Bargeron of the 83rd, Crosby of the 150th, Galer of the 97th, Gignilliat of the 122nd, Kemp of the 139th, Kilgore of the 65th, Owens of the 77th, and Scott of the 123rd: A BILL to amend an Act revising, consolidating and superseding the laws of this State relative to game and fish, approved March 7, 1955 (Ga. Laws 1955, p. 483), as amended, so as to provide for the issuance of permanent hon orary hunting and fishing licenses to wartime veterans; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Defense & Veterans Affairs.

HB 379. By: Representative Carnes of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an 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 300,000 according to the U.S. Decennial Census; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 380. By: Representatives Castleberry of the lllth, Hudson of the 137th, Collins of the 144th, Carrell of the 75th, Adams of the 79th, and Ross of the 76th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 92-49, relating to the duties of the tax collector,

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as amended, so as to delete the requirement as to when counties having a popu lation of 30,000 or more shall make settlements of amounts due the State; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 381. By: Representatives Castleberry of the lllth, Hudson of the 137th, Collins of the 144th, Carrell of the 75th, and Adams of the 79th: A BILL to provide for the legal description of lands within the State of Georgia for assessment pur poses; to provide that land may be described by metes and bounds; to provide that land may be described by plane coordinates of the Georgia Coordinate System; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 382. By: Representatives Castleberry of the lllth, Hudson of the 137th, Collins of the 144th, Carrell of the 75th, Adams of the 79th, and Ross of the 76th: A BILL to amend Code Section 92-6204, relating to the returns of mining compa nies and plantation owners, so as to provide procedures for the return of per sonal property owned by residents of this State; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 383. By: Representatives Castleberry of the lllth, Hudson of the 137th, Collins of the 144th, Carrell of the 75th, Adams of the 79th, and Ross of the 76th: A BILL to allow any political subdivision of the State of Georgia to enter into a contract for a lock box system with any bank in this State to have such bank receive, process and deposit mailed tax returns and payments; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 384. By: Representatives Castleberry of the lllth, Hudson of the 137th, Collins of the 144th, Carrell of the 75th, Adams of the 79th, and Ross of the 76th: A BILL to amend an Act making comprehensive provision for an integrated tax administration for Georgia, approved Jan. 3, 1938, as amended, so as to create a board to be known as the State Board of Equalization and Tax Appeals; to provide for the membership of said board; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 385. By: Representatives Russell of the 64th, Collins of the 144th, and Harris of the 8th: A BILL to amend Code Section 39-1101, relating to judicial sales and how judicial sales are to be advertised, so as to provide new procedures for the advertisement of judicial sales; to provide for all matters relative thereto; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 386. By: Representatives Russell of the 64th, Wall of the 61st, Nix of the 20th, Collins of the 144th, and Harris of the 8th: A BILL to provide a certain date for all sales under tax executions; to provide the procedures connected therewith; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 387. By: Representatives Russell of the 64th, Collins of the 144th, and Harris of the 8th: A BILL to amend Code Section 39-1201, relating to place, time and manner

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in which judicial sales are to be held, as amended, so as to change the proce dures relative to the time, place and manner to be followed in relation to judi cial sales; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 388. By: Representatives Russell of the 64th, Wall of the 61st, Nix of the 20th, Collins of the 144th, and Harris of the 8th: A BILL to prohibit the despoliation of any lands sold at a tax sale; to provide the procedures connected therewith; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 389. By: Representatives Russell of the 64th, Wall of the 61st, Nix of the 20th, Collins of the 144th, and Harris of the 8th: A BILL to amend Code Section 92-8101, relating to manner of making sale under tax execution, so as to provide for additional information to be included in the advertisement of judicial sales under tax execution; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 390. By: Representatives Russell of the 64th, Wall of the 61st, Nix of the 20th, Collins of the 144th, and Harris of the 8th: A BILL to provide for joint municipal and county tax fi. fas.; to provide for joint municipal and county notices of judicial sales of real or personal property which are being advertised for sale under tax executions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 391. By: Representatives Russell of the 64th, Wall of the 61st, Nix of the 20th, Collins of the 144th, and Harris of the 8th: A BILL to provide a certain date for the publishing of all ad valorem tax delinquencies; to provide the procedures con nected therewith; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 392. By: Representatives Greer of the 43rd, and Nichols of the 27th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the State Employees' Retirement System, so as to repeal the mandatory retirement requirements relative to Conservation Rangers and Alcohol and Tobacco officers or agents of the Dept. of Revenue; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 393. By: Representative Greer of the 43rd: A BILL to amend Code Title 34, the Georgia Election Code, as amended, to provide for a system of registration of party affiliation; to allow electors to change party affiliation at certain times; to require the registrars to designate the electors' party affiliations; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 394. By: Representative Greer of the 43rd: A BILL to amend Code Section 56-1312, relating to refunds and credits of certain license fees and taxes collected under the provisions of the Insurance Code, as amended, so as to exempt premiums or considerations received from insured pension plans qualified under the United States Internal Revenue Code from the premium tax; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

HB 395 By: Representatives Greer of the 43rd, and Nichols of the 27th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing a retirement system for teachers in the State public schools, known as the Teachers' Retirement System of Georgia, as amended, so as to repeal the provisions relating to mandatory retirement of teachers; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 396. By: Representatives Greer of the 43rd, and Nichols of the 27th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Public School Employees' Retirement System, approved April 30, 1969, as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to retire ment dates; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 397. By: Representatives Greer of the 43rd, and Nichols of the 27th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Superior Court Judges' Retirement System, approved March 24, 1976, so as to repeal the provisions requiring members to retire upon attaining the age of seventy years or forfeit their rights to receive benefits; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 398. By: Representatives Greer of the 43rd, and Nichols of the 27th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the State Employees' Retirement System, so as to repeal the mandatory retirement provisions relating to certain members of the Uni form Division of the Dept. of Public Safety and officers or agents of the Ga. Bureau of Investigation; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HR 86-398. By: Representatives Greer of the 43rd, and Nichols of the 27th: A RESOLU TION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to exempt from ad valorem taxation the property of certain nonprofit corporations which are used exclusively to house students attending a college or university in this State; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HR 87-398. By: Representatives Hays of the 1st, Wood of the 9th, Wall of the 61st, Bargeron of the 83rd, Crosby of the 150th, Galer of the 97th, Gignilliat of the 122nd, Kemp of the 139th, Kilgore of the 65th, Owens of the 77th, and Scott of the 123rd: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitu tion so as to provide that any disabled veteran who is a citizen and resident of Georgia shall be granted an exemption from all ad valorem taxes on the vehicle he owns and on which he actually places the free HV motor vehicle license tag he receives from the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Defense & Veterans Affairs.

HB 399. By: Representatives Mullinax of the 69th, and Ware of the 68th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of LaGrange in the County of Troup, approved March 8, 1968, so as to extend and increase the corporate limits of the City of LaGrange; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 400. By: Representatives Childs of the 51st, and Robinson of the 58th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 56-24, relating to the insurance contract in general, as amended, so as to provide that any life insurance policy, or any policy of insur ance which includes life insurance coverage, issued or delivered in this State after a certain date shall exclude double indemnity coverage when the acciden tal death of the insured was caused because the insured was smoking in bed; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

HB 401. By: Representative Childs of the 51st: A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of judge of the superior courts emeritus (now known as senior judge of the superior courts), approved March 9, 1945, as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 24, 1976, so as to provide that certain senior judges may be nonresidents of the State; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HR 88-401. By: Representative Childs of the 51st: A RESOLUTION proposing an amend ment to the Constitution so as to prohibit increases in retirement or other bene fits from any pension system maintained by municipalities except under cer tain circumstances; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratifi cation or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 402. By: Representative Wilson of the 19th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia so as to provide that an appellate court judge who is receiving retirement allowances upon appointment as appel late court judge may forfeit the receipt of all future such allowances and become eligible for the benefits otherwise available to other appellate court judges; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HR 89-402. By: Representatives White of the 132nd, Clark of the 55th, Randall of the 101st, Johnston of the 56th, Holmes of the 39th, McKinney of the 35th, Daugherty of the 33rd, Deveaux of the 28th, and others: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to permit the General Assembly to provide for a State-operated lottery for certain purposes; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HR 90-402. By: Representatives White of the 132nd, McKinney of the 35th, Clark of the 55th, Williamson of the 45th, Carnes of the 43rd, Townsend of the 24th, and Hill of the 127th: A RESOLUTION creating the State Lottery Study Commit tee; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 403. By: Representative Howell of the 140th: A BILL to provide for the Department of Labor a supplemental appropriation, pursuant to and in accordance with provisions of Sections 9 and 13 of the Employment Security Law, as amended,

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of additional funds which are otherwise available to the Dept. of Labor of Ga. out of funds credited to and held in this State's account in the Unemployment Trust Fund by the Secretary of the Treasury of the United States of America pursuant to Section 903 of the Social Security Act; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HB 404. By: Representative Harris of the 60th: A BILL to amend Code Title 34, relating to elections, as amended, so as to change the date of the general primary; to change the time for holding run-off primaries and elections; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HR 91-404. By: Representatives Harris of the 60th, and Wall of the 61st: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the home stead, but not to exceed the home and one acre of land on which the home is located, of each resident of Ga. who is 62 years of age or over and who does not have an income from all sources, exceeding $10,000 per annum, shall be exempt from all ad valorem taxation for State, county and school purposes; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 405. By: Representative Games of the 43rd: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 24-39, relating to the powers of the Supreme Court, so as to provide for the certifi cation of certain questions from Federal courts to the Supreme Court; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 406. By: Representative Carnes of the 43rd: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 67-20, relating to mechanics' and materialmen's liens, as amended, so as to clarify the recordation of such liens; to provide for notice of commencement of legal actions on claims of liens; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 407. By: Representative Carnes of the 43rd: A BILL to amend the Act approved Aug. 20, 1927, as amended, providing that cities having a population of more than 200,000, as disclosed by the U.S. Census of 1920, or any subsequent census, shall furnish pensions to officers and employees of such cities and for other purposes set forth in the caption of said Act; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 408. By: Representative Owens of the 77th: A BILL to provide for a supplement to the compensation, salary, expenses and allowances of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Columbia County; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 409. By: Representative Ross of the 76th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act", so as to provide for a psychoeducational center network and for psychoeducational centers; to provide for procedures, requirements and other matters relative thereto; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Education.

HR 92-409. By: Representative Ross of the 76th: A RESOLUTION compensating Mr. Jacob A. and Mrs. Lenoy W. Bentley; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HR 93-409. By: Representative Ross of the 76th: A RESOLUTION compensating Mr. Albert T. Smalley; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HB 410. By: Representative Lane of the 40th: A BILL to provide for the regulation and licensing of the operation of nonprofit bingo games; to define certain terms; to provide for the issuance by the State Revenue Commissioner of licenses required for the operation of nonprofit bingo games; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 411. By: Representative Phillips of the 91st: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, approved Feb. 3, 1949, as amended, so as to authorize the board of trustees to adopt certain dates for the commencement and termination of employment in certain cases in which records have been destroyed or are no longer available; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 412. By: Representative Dixon of the 151st: A BILL to provide that each of the coun ties comprising the Waycross Judicial Circuit shall supplement the salary of the assistant district attorney of said circuit in the amount of $50.00 per month; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HB 413. By: Representatives Marcus of the 26th, and Greer of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act approved Aug. 13, 1924, et. seq., providing for pension for members of paid Fire Departments in cities having a population of 150,000 or more, according to the 1920 census of the U.S. or any subsequent census thereof; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 414. By: Representatives Marcus of the 26th, and Greer of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act approved Aug. 20, 1927, et seq., as amended, providing that cities hav ing a population of not more than 200,000 as disclosed by the U.S. census of 1920, and having a population of more than 300,000 shall furnish pensions to officers and employees of such cities; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 415. By: Representative Nichols of the 27th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Ga. Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act", so as to provide that certain payments by certain dealers on projects operated by the City of Atlanta and Fulton County Stadium Authority be disbursed by the Commissioner of Revenue to the City of Atlanta and to Fulton County in certain proportions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

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HB 416. By: Representative Holmes of the 39th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Joint City-County Board of Tax Assessors in all counties having within their borders all or the greater part of the population of a municipality having a total population of 300,000 or more, according to the 1950 or any future U.S. Census, approved Feb. 15, 1952, as amended; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 417. By: Representative Coleman of the 118th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System, approved March 19, 1943, as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to the definition of a teacher; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 418. By: Representative Bolster of the 30th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System, approved Mar. 20, 1943, as amended, so as to provide requirements relative to teachers employed by independent school systems of municipalities having a population of 400,000 or more according to the U.S. decennial census of 1970; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 419. By: Representative Greer of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act approved August 20, 1927 providing that cities having a certain population shall furnish pen sions to officers and employees of such cities and for other purposes set forth in the caption of said Act, so as to change the provisions relating to eligibility for retirement benefits; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 420. By: Representatives Nichols of the 27th, and Greer of the 47th: A BILL to amend an Act approved Aug. 20, 1927 (Ga. Laws 1927, p. 265), providing that cities having a certain population shall furnish benefits 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 composition of the board of trustees; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 421. By: Representatives Nichols of the 27th, and Greer of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act approved Aug. 20, 1927, providing that cities having a certain popu lation 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; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 422. By: Representatives Nichols of the 27th, and Greer of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act approved August 20, 1937, providing that cities having a certain popu lation shall furnish pensions to officers and employees of such cities and for such other purposes set forth in the caption of said Act, so as to change the pension provisions relating to beneficiaries; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

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HB 423. By: Representatives McKinney of the 35th, and Johnston of the 56th: A BILL to provide for the regulation and licensing of the operation of nonprofit bingo games; to define certain terms; to provide for the issuance by the State Revenue Commissioner of licenses required for the operation of nonprofit bingo games; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 424. By: Representatives McKinney of the 35th, and Johnston of the 56th: 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 specifically include within the meaning of the terms "retail sale" and "sale at retail" the sale of tickets, fees or charges for admission to or participation in certain bingo games; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 425. By: Representatives White of the 132nd, Parham of the 109th, Mann of the 13th, and McKinney of the 35th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 34-11, relat ing to ballots, as amended, so as to provide that the names of unopposed candi dates need not appear on the ballot; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HR 94-425. By: Representatives White of the 132nd, Long of the 142nd, Parham of the 109th, Mann of the 13th, and McKinney of the 35th: A RESOLUTION propos ing an amendment to the Constitution so as to change the time prior to an election during which a person must give notice of intention to be a writein candidate in the election; 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 426. By: Representative McKinney of the 35th: A BILL to amend an Act authorizing the Board of Commissioners of Fulton County to establish rules and regula tions governing the payment of pensions to county employees, so as to provide for pension benefits for certain employees; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 427. By: Representative McKinney of the 35th: A BILL to amend an Act authorizing the Commissioners of Fulton County to establish rules and regulations gov erning the payment of pension to county employees, as amended, so as to authorize the retirement without penalty of individuals who shall be fifty-five (55) years of age and have served thirty (30) years; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 428. By: Representative Johnson of the 74th: A BILL to amend Code Section 26-1302, relating to aggravated assault, as amended, so as to provide additional pen alties for the crime of aggravated assault under certain circumstances; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 429. By: Representative Johnson of the 74th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the State Employees' Retirement System, approved February 3, 1949, as

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amended, 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 430. By: Representative Colwell of the 4th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund so as to change the classification of criminal cases from which contributions to the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund are to be made; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

By unanimous consent, the Rules were suspended in order that the following Bills of the House could be introduced, read the first time and referred to the committees:

HB 431. By: Representatives Rainey of the 135th, Gammage of the 17th, Twiggs of the 4th, Hays of the 1st, Mullinax of the 69th, Peters of the 2nd, Jackson of the 9th, Lambert of the 112th, Money of the 5th, and others: A BILL to make unlawful the hunting of deer, turkey and bear in this State; to make unlawful certain fishing activities in the State; to provide for penalties; to provide for the enforcement of this Act; to provide an effective date; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on Game, Fish & Recreation.

HB 432. By: Representatives Dean of the 29th, Smyre of the 92nd, and Horton of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act establishing an Employees' Retirement System approved Feb. 3, 1949, as amended, so as to specify the use to which certain service credits transferred from the Teachers' Retirement System of Georgia may be put; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 433. By: Representatives Dean of the 29th, Smyre of the 92nd, and Horton of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System of Ga., approved Mar. 19, 1943, as amended, so as to provide the use to which certain service credits transferred from the Employees' Retirement System may be put; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 434. By: Representatives Logan of the 62nd, Russell of the 64th, and Argo of the 63rd: A BILL to amend an Act establishing The Mayor and Council of the City of Athens Employee's Pension Plan, so as to provide for the voluntary extension of service beyond the normal retirement age by employees wishing to work to age 65, and to further provide that maximum age for membership shall be age 45 for police and fire employees and age 47 for all other city employees; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 469. By: Representative Murray of the 116th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund, approved Feb. 1, 1950, as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to disability benefits for certain mem bers; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

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HB 470. By: Representative Williamson of the 45th: A BILL to provide for the funding of driver education programs in the public schools of this State; to provide for a statement of purpose; to amend Code Title 68a, the Uniform Rules of the Road, as amended, so as to provide for the imposition and collection of addi tional costs in certain traffic cases; 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:

HR 57-260 HB 261 HB 262 HB 263 HB 264 HB 265 HB 266 HB 267 HB 268 HB 269 HB 270 HB 271 HB 272 HR 60-272 HR 61-272 HR 62-272 HB 273 HB 274 HB 275 HB 276 HB 277 HB 278 HB 279 HB 280 HB 281 HB 282 HB 283 HB 284 HB 285 HB 286 HB 287 HB 288 HB 289 HB 290 HB 291 HB 292 HB 293 HB 294 HB 295 HB 296 HB 297 HB 298 HR 66-298 HR 67-298

HR 68-298 HR 69-298 HB 299 HB 300 HB 301 HB 302 HB 303 HB 304 HB 305 HB 306 HB 307 HB 308 HB 309 HB 310 HB 311 HB 312 HB 313 HR 72-313 HB 314 HB 315 HB 316 HB 317 HR 73-317 HB 318 HB 319 SB 11 SB 12 SB 14 SB 17 SB 18 SB 19 SB 21 SB 31 SB 32 SB 35 SB 37 SB 43 SB 47 SB 48 SB 53 SB 58 SR 13 SR 14 SR 20

Representative McDonald of the 12th District, Vice Chairman of the Committee on Industry, submitted the following report:

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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 77 Do Pass HB 228 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, McDonald of the 12th Vice-Chairman

Representative Adams of the 36th District, Chairman of the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs has had under consider ation the following Resolutions of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HR 41-200 Do Pass HR 19-71 Do Pass, as Amended
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 tions of the Senate:
SR 5. By: Senators Tate of the 38th and Barker of the 18th: A RESOLUTION designating January 20, 1977, as a public and legal holiday; and for other purposes.
SR 7. By: Senators Riley of the 1st, Holloway of the 12th, and Eldridge of the 7th: A RESOLUTION to repeal a Resolution creating the Senate Committee on Econ omy, Reorganization and Efficiency in State Government, approved Feb. 12, 1963; and for other purposes.

By unanimous consent, the following Resolutions of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the committees:

SR 5. By: Senators Tate of the 38th and Barker of the 18th: A RESOLUTION designating January 20, 1977, as a public and legal holiday; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

SR 7. By: Senators Riley of the 1st, Holloway of the 12th, and Eldridge of the 7th: A RESOLUTION to repeal a Resolution creating the Senate Committee on Econ omy, Reorganization and Efficiency in State Government, approved Feb. 12, 1963; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Rules.

The following Resolution of the House was read and referred to the Committee on Rules:

HR 95. By: Representatives Colwell of the 4th and Sizemore of the 136th: A RESOLU TION inviting Honorable Harold Russell to address the House of Representa tives; and for other purposes.

The following communication from His Excellency, Governor George Busbee, was received and read:

House of Representatives Atlanta, Georgia
January 28, 1977
The Honorable George Busbee Governor of Georgia State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Dear Governor:
Because I am accepting the position of Associate Attorney General in the United States Department of Justice, I hereby submit my resignation as the Representative from the 25th House District in the Georgia House of Representatives, effective at 11:59 P.M., Eastern Standard Time, on the 31st of January, 1977.
Sincerely yours,
/s/Michael J. Egan

Representative Egan of the 25th arose to a point of personal privilege and addressed the House.

The following Resolution was read and adopted:

HR 112. By: Representatives Jones of the 126th, Murphy of the 18th, Phillips of the 59th and many others: A RESOLUTION commending Honorable Michael J. Egan; and for other purposes.

In response to the resignation of Representative Egan of the 25th, Representatives Jones of the 126th, Felton of the 22nd and Horton of the 43rd arose to a point of personal privilege and addressed the House.

Under the general order of business, the following Bill of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 27. By: Representatives Howell of the 140th, and Bray of the 70th: A BILL to amend Title 34 of the Code of Georgia, said Title being known as the "Georgia Election Code", so as to provide that the Secretary of State shall disseminate certain information concerning primaries and elections to candidates for federal and state office and Probate Judges; and for other purposes.

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The following amendment was read and adopted:

The State of Republic Committee moves to amend HB 27 as follows:
In Section 10, page 12, line 27 by deleting the numerals 34-1225 after the word "Section" and renumbering them 34-1335-E.

The following amendments were read and adopted:

Representative Walker of the 115th moves to amend HB 27 by adding to line 26, page 2, Section 2, after the word "registered" the following:
"Provided, however, nothing herein shall prevent the voting of electors in one central location in the county if provisions are made in that central location for electors to vote in their respective election district at that central location.".

Representative Howell of the 140th moves to amend HB 27 as follows:
By inserting after the word "misdemeanors" on line 3 of page 2 the following:
"to provide for severability;".
By renumbering Section 12 as Section 13 and by inserting following Section 11 a new Section 12 to read as follows:
"Section 12. 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, sen tence, clause or phrase so declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional were not originally a part hereof. The General Assembly hereby declares that it would have passed the remaining parts of this Act if it had known that such part or parts hereof would be declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional."

The following amendment was read:

Representative Lane of the 40th moves to amend HB 27 by deleting Section 5 in its entirety and renumbering all subsequent sections.

On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Adams, G. N Adams, Marvin N Anderson, W. N Argo, B. Y Auten, D. N Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. N Benefield, J. N Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. N Bolster, P. N Bray, C.A. N Brown, Ben N Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. N Butler, D.
Canty, H.

N Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C.
N Carrell, B.
Y Cason, G.
N Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. N Childs, P.
Clark. Betty
N Clark, L.
N Clifton, A.D,
N Coleman, T.
N Collins, M.
Colwell, C.H. N Connell, J. N Cooper, B. N Cox, W.E. N Crosby, T. N Culpepper, B. N Daniel, G.

Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, B. N Dean, D.C. N Dent, R.A. N Deveaux, C. NDixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Edwards, W. Egan, M.J. N Elliott, E.H. N Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. N Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A. N Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. N Greene, J.

N Greer, J.W. N Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G. N Banner, B. N Harris, B.B.,Sr. N Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawking, J. N Hays, F.,Jr. N Hill, B.L. N Holmes, Bob N Home, F. N Horton, G.T. N Housley, E. N Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R.

Y Isakson, J. Jackson, J.D.
N Jessup, Ben N Johnson, G. N Johnson, P. N Johnson, W.Rud. N Johnston, J. N Jones, B.
Jones, Herb Kaley, M. N Karrh, R. N Kemp, R. N Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M Knight, N.G. N Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. N Lee, W.J. (Bill) N Lenderman, M.

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Y binder, J. N began, H. N bong, W.K. N booper, M. N bord, J.
bucas, D.E. NMann.C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, D.R. N McCollum, H. N McDonald, b. Y McKinney, J.E. N Milford, B. N Money, J. N Mostiler, J.b. N Mullinax, E.G.

Murray, B. N Nessmith, P.E. N Nichols, M. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill N Oldham, b. N Owens, R.D. NParham.B.E. N Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.b. N Peters, R.G. N Phillips, b.b. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. N Pilewicz, G. N Pinkston, F.C.

Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. N Ramsey, T. N Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.b. N Richardson, E.
N Robinson, C. N Ross, Ben B. N Rowland, J.R.
N Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Scott, A.
Scott, D. N Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. N Smyre, C.

N Snow, Wayne,Jr. NSteinberg, C.
Stone, R. N Swann, D. N Taggart, T. N Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. NToles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V.
Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. N Tucker, R.M. YTuten.J.
Twiggs, R. Vaughn.C.R. N Veazey.M.

Y Waddle, T.W. N Walker, b. N Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. N Wheeler, Bobby N White, J.
Whitmire, D. N Williams, H.b. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M N Wood, J.
Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 35, nays 122. The amendment was lost.

The following amendment was read:

Representatives Williamson of the 45th and Smyre of the 92nd move to amend HB 27 by deleting Section 4 in its entirety and renumbering the remaining sections accord
ingly.

On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Adams, G. N Adams, Marvin N Anderson, W. N Argo, B. N Auten, D. N Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe N Baugh. W.E. N Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. NBenefield, J. N Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. N Bray, C. A. Y Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. N Burruss, A.b. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D. N Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C.
Carrell, B. Y Cason, G.
Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. N Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty N Clark, b. N Clifton, A.D. N Coleman, T. N Collins, M. NColwell, C.H. N Connell, J. N Cooper, B.

N Cox, W.E. N Crosby, T.
Y Culpepper, B.
N Daniel, G.
Y Daugherty, J.C.
N Davis, B.
N Dean, D.C. N Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux. C. N Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill
Edwards, W,
Egan, M.J.
Y Elliott, E.H. N Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.b. Y Galer, M. N Gammage, b. N Gignilliat, A. N Clan ton, Tom
Glover. M. N Greene, J.
Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. N Hanner, B. N Harris, B.B. ,Sr. N Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.b. N Holmes, Bob

N Home, F. Horton, G.T.
N Housley, E. N Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J.
Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. N Johnson, W.Rud. N Johnston, J. N Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb
Kaley, M. Karrh, R. N Kemp, R. NKeyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. Knight, N.G. N bambert, Roy Y bane, Dick Y bane, W.J. N bee, W.J.lBilll N benderman, M. Y binder, J. N bogan, H. N bong, W.K. Y booper, M. N bord, J. bucas, D.E. N Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J.

N Matthews, D.R. N McCollum, H. N McDonald, b. N McKinney, J.E. N Milford, B. N Money, J. N Mostiler, J.b. N Mullinax, E.G.
Murrav, B. N Nessm'ith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. YNix, K. Y Noble. Bill N Oldham, b. N Owens, R.D.
Parham, B.E.
N Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.b. N Peters, R.G. N Phillips, b.b. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. N Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H. N Ralston. E. N Ramsey, T. N Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.b. N Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. N Ross, Ben B. N Rowland. J.R. N Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Scott, A.

Scott, D. K Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne.Jr. N Steinberg, C.
Stone, R. Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. NToles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. N Tucker, R.M. YTuten.J.
Twiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R. N Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. N Walker, b. Y Wall, V. Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. N Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.b. N Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. N Wood.J. Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 52, nays 105. The amendment was lost.

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An amendment, offered by Representative Johnson of the 74th, 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:

Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo. B. Y Auten. D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. YBeck, J.M. N Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. N Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A, Y Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B, Y Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. N Butler, D. Y Canty, H.
Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. YChilders, E.M, Y Childs, P.
Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. YCollins, M. YColwell, C.H. YConnell, J. Y Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T.
Y Culpepper, B.
Y Daniel, G.
Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.
YDean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A.
Y Deveaux, C.
Y Dixon, H.D.
N Dover, Bill
Edwards, W.
Egan, M.J.
Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Gianton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham. B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. N Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. YHill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob

Y Home, F. Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. N Isakson, J.
Jackson, J.D.
Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. N Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. N Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M.
Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J.

Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. N McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G.
Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. YNix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L.
Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E.
Y Robinson, C. Y Ross. Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. N Scott, A.

Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. N Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Steinberg, C.
Y Stone, R. N Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Tolee, E.B. N Townsend, K.V. Y Triplet!, Tom N Truluck, R.
Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J.
Twiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. N Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. Whitmire, D. N Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. N Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 142, nays 24.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.
Representatives Wood, Whitmire and Jackson of the 9th stated that at the time the vote was taken on the passage of HB 27, they were attending a conference in the Gover nor's office. They further stated that had they been present they would have voted "Aye" on the passage of HB 27, as amended.

The following communication from His Excellency, Governor George Busbee, was received and read:

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The Honorable George Busbee
Governor of Georgia State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334

House of Representatives Atlanta, Georgia
January 31, 1977

Dear Governor:

Because I am accepting the position of Deputy Chairman of the Democratic Party, I hereby submit my resignation as the Representative from the 34th House District in the Georgia House of Representatives, effective on the 31st of January, 1977.
Sincerely,

/s/Ben Brown

Representative Brown of the 34th arose to a point of personal privilege and addressed the House.

The following Resolution of the House was read and adopted:
HR 98. By: Representatives Smyre of the 92nd, White of the 132nd, Glover of the 32nd, Holmes of the 39th, Deveaux of the 28th, and others: A RESOLUTION commending Honorable Ben Brown; and for other purposes.
In response to the resignation of Representative Brown of the 34th, Representatives Smyre of the 92nd, Carnes of the 43rd, Marcus of the 26th, Scott of the 37th, Thompson of the 93rd, Patten of the 146th, Williams of the 54th, Canty of the 38th, and Hill of the 127th arose to a point of personal privilege and addressed the House.
Representative Thompson of the 93rd moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Special Judiciary for further study:

HB 184. By: Representatives McCollum of the 134th, Anderson of the 8th, Hatcher of the 131st, and Randall of the 101st: A BILL to require persons dealing in secondhand goods to keep a record of purchases and sales; to require certain information in such records; to authorize law enforcement officers to inspect such records; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.
Under the general order of business, the following Bills and Resolution of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 55. By: Representatives Long of the 142nd, Patten of the 149th, Collins of the 144th, Veazey of the 146th, and Matthews of the 145th: A BILL to amend an Act regulating the sales, operations, practices and procedures of grain dealers, so as to exempt from the licensing and bonding provisions contained therein those grain dealers already in compliance with the licensing and bonding require ments of the Georgia State Warehouse Act, as amended; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P.
Y Bray, C.A. Y Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.
Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D.
Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P.
Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D.
Coleman, T.
Y Collins, M.
Colwell, C.H.
Y Connell, J.

Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G.
Y Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, B.
Y Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Edwards, W. Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D.
Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M.
Y Gammage, L.
Y Gignilliat, A.
Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Y Hanner, B.
Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Y Harris, J.F.
Y Harrison, C.
Y Hatcher, C.F.
Y Hawkins, J.
Y Hays, F.,Jr.
Hill, B.L.

Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F. Y Horton, G.T. YHousley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D.
Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J.
Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R.
Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G.
Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
Looper, M. Y Lord, J.
Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C.

Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B.
Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. YNix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E.
Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L.
Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J.

Y Scott, A. Scott, D.
Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 162, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
Representatives Coleman of the 118th and Rowland of the 119th stated that they had been called from the floor of the House when the roll was called on HB 55, but had they been present would have voted "aye" thereon.
HR 35-158. By: Representatives Richardson of the 52nd, Hawkins of the 50th, Sizemore of the 136th, Marcus of the 26th, and Hamilton of the 31st:

A RESOLUTION
Creating the Troubled Children Study Committee; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, children are the most important resource of any society and troubled children both suffer in their own right and represent a wastage of our most important resource; and
WHEREAS, a need exists to study and plan for improved services to troubled chil dren, specifically those who require care outside their own families in mental hospitals, residential treatment centers, youth development centers, children's homes, group homes, specialized foster homes, regular foster homes, etc.; and
WHEREAS, the Troubled Children Study Committee, created by Senate Resolution 315 during the 1976 Session of the Georgia General Assembly, has faithfully carried out its duties to study and review existing programs serving troubled children and the means by which improved services can be developed, but has found the area of inquiry so vast as to require further study and review by said Committee to insure that adequate information is obtained to make more meaningful recommendations as to the needed changes.

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that there is hereby created the Troubled Children Study Committee to be composed of ten members to be selected as follows: three members of the Senate who shall be appointed by the President of the Senate; three members of the House of Repre sentatives who shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; and four members to be appointed by the Governor. The Committee shall be authorized to study and review existing programs serving troubled children and the means by which improved services can be developed, to prepare legislation necessary to improve on exist ing services, and to study budget proposals necessary to improve on existing services and to implement such improved services. The Committee is further authorized to conduct meetings at such places, including places without the State, and at such times as it con siders expedient and to do all other things consistent with this Resolution which are necessary or convenient to enable it to fully and adequately exercise its powers, perform its duties and accomplish the objectives and purposes of this Resolution. The Department of Human Resources is authorized to furnish such assistance to the Committee as the Committee deems appropriate, and the Department is further authorized to employ con sultants to assist the Committee. Each member of the Committee except State officials and employee members shall receive for his services on the Committee the expenses and allowances authorized by law for members of interim legislative committees. State offi cials and employee members of the Committee shall receive no compensation for their services, but they shall be reimbursed for expenses incurred by them in the performance of their duties as members of the Committee. The funds necessary for the reimbursement of the expenses of State officials and employee members shall come from funds appropri ated or otherwise available to their respective departments. All other funds necessary to carry out the provisions of this Resolution shall come from funds appropriated or otherwise available to the Legislative Branch of Government. The Committee shall make a report of its findings and recommendations, with suggestions for proposed legislation, if any, to the 1978 Session of the General Assembly on or before December 31, 1977, 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 123, nays 0. The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HB 250. By: Representatives Thompson of the 93rd, and Buck of the 95th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 26-20, relating to sexual offenses, as amended, so as to create the crime of necrophilia; to provide for definitions; to provide for pen alties; to provide for an effective date; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representatives Thompson of the 93rd and Buck of the 95th move to amend HB 250 by striking the word "he" on line 12 and substituting therefore the words "and person" and by adding after the word "anus" on line 14 the word "penis".

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 126, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

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The Speaker Pro Tern assumed the Chair.

Under the general order of business, the following Bill of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 248. By: Representative Noble of the 48th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the confiscation and destruction or sale or delivery to the State Dept. of Archives or the State Dept. of Public Safety of any weapon used in the commis sion of a crime or the attempt to commit a crime against any person, so as to provide for the confiscation and destruction or sale or delivery of weapons used in the commission of the crime of carrying a concealed weapon; and for other purposes.

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. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. N Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. YBray.C.A.
Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D. N Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.
Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. YChilders, E.M. Y Childs, P. N Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y-Clifton, A.D.
Coleman, T. Y Colling, M. Y Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T.
Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, B.
Y Dean, D.C.
Dent, R.A.
N Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill
Edwards, W. Egan, M.J.
Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J.
Greer, J.W. N Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G. Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. N Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob

Y Home, F. Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E.
Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D,
Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb
Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G.
Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J. (Bill! Y Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J.
Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann. C.C. Y Marcus, S.J.

Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L,
McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B.
Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G.
Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. N Randall, W.C.
Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Y Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. Y Scott, A.

Y Scott, D. YSizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. YSteinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D.
Taggart, T. Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. YTuten.J. Twiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. YWall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Wheeler, Bobby White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 136, nays 11. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
The following Resolution of the House was read and referred to the Committee on Game, Fish & Recreation:
HR 99. By: Representatives Hudson of the 137th, Long of the 142nd, Patten of the 149th, Greene of the 138th, Hanner of the 130th, and others: A RESOLUTION creat ing the Beaver Control Study Committee; and for other purposes.

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The following Resolution of the House was read and referred to the Committee on Rules:

HR 100. By: Representatives Childs of the 51st and Murphy of the 18th: A RESOLUTION inviting all former members of the Georgia House of Representatives to return to the House Chamber on Tuesday, March 1, 1977; and for other purposes.

The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

HR 101. By: Representatives Logan of the 62nd, Argo of the 63rd, and Russell of the 64th: A RESOLUTION commending Mrs. Ruby Hartman; and for other pur poses.

HR 102. By: Representatives Walker of the 115th, Watson of the 114th, Waddle of the 113th, Pinkston of the 100th, Home of the 104th, and others: A RESOLUTION commemorating the birth of Miss Rachel Louise Birdsong; and for other pur poses.

HR 103. By: Representatives Oldham of the 14th, Toles of the 16th, and Childers of the 15th: A RESOLUTION commending Ted Shiflett; and for other purposes.

HR 104. By: Representatives Logan of the 62nd, Argo of the 63rd, and Russell of the 64th: A RESOLUTION commending Sheriff H. T. "Tommy" Huff, and for other purposes.

HR 105. By: Representatives Rowland of the 119th, Logan of the 62nd, Karrh of the 106th, Battle of the 124th, Gignilliat of the 122nd and others: A RESOLUTION commending Dr. John A. Bell, Jr.; and for other purposes.

HR 106. By: Representatives Nix of the 20th, Burruss of the 21st, Isakson of the 20th, Harrison of the 20th, Wilson of the 19th, and others: A RESOLUTION express ing regrets at the passing of the Honorable G. W. "Romeo" Hudgins; and for other purposes.

HR 107. By: Representatives Gignilliat of the 122nd, Jones of the 126th, Battle of the 124th, Scott of the 123rd, Triplett of the 128th, and others: A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Julian Quattlebaum, Sr.; and for other purposes.

HR 108. By: Representatives Gignilliat of the 122nd, Jones of the 126th, Battle of the 124th, Scott of the 123rd, Triplett of the 128th, and others: A RESOLUTION commending Dr. William Long; and for other purposes.

HR 109. By: Representatives Gignilliat of the 122nd, Jones of the 126th, Battle of the 124th, Scott of the 123rd, Triplett of the 128th, and others: A RESOLUTION commending Dr. James Metts, Sr.; and for other purposes.

HR 110. By: Representatives Gignilliat of the 122nd, Jones of the 126th, Battle of the 124th, Scott of the 123rd, Triplett of the 128th, and others: A RESOLUTION commending Dr. John Elliott; and for other purposes.

HR 111. By: Representatives Argo of the 63rd, Logan of the 62nd, Russell of the 64th, Gignilliat of the 122nd, Murphy of the 18th, and Wood of the 9th: A RESOLU TION commending the men and coaches of the 1976-77 University of Georgia Bulldogs Football Team; and for other purposes.

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The following communication was received:

Secretary of State State Capitol Atlanta 30334
January 24, 1977
Honorable Glenn Ellard Clerk, House of Representatives State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Dear Jack:
I am transmitting to you herewith a certified list of those persons registered in the Docket of Legislative Appearance as of January 21, 1977, being numbered 121 through 358, in accordance with Act No. 1294 (H.B. 1210), 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

I, Ben W. Fortson, Jr., Secretary of State of the State of Georgia, do hereby certify, that the thirteen pages of photographed matter hereto attached contain the names and addresses of those persons (numbered 121 through 358), along with the names of the respective persons, firms, corporations, or associations they represent, who registered in the Docket of Legislative Appearance for the 1977 Session of the Georgia General Assem bly as of Friday, January 21, 1977, in accordance with Act No. 1294, Georgia Laws, 1970, as the same appears of file and record in this office.

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 24th day of January, in the year of our Lord One Thousand Nine Hundred and Seventy-seven and of the Independence of the United States of America the Two Hundred and first.

/s/Ben W. Fortson, Jr. Secretary of State

(Seal)

121. Ellen Schneider Atlanta and Georgia N.O.W. (National Organization for Women) 44 Eleventh Street Atlanta, Georgia 30306

122. Eric Holmes Petroleum Council of Georgia Division of American Petroleum Institute Suite 1500 230 Peachtree Street, N.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30303

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123. Mrs. Sam T. Turnipseed STOP ERA Committee 993 Forrest Road, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30306
124. James Groome Mead Corporation Post Office Box 4417 Atlanta, Georgia 30302
125. Wilton Hill Georgia School Bus Drivers Assn, Box 158 Reidsville, Georgia 30453
126. Mary N. Long Georgia Nurses Assn. 745 Cherokee Ave., S.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30315
127. Lucy C. Smethurst Georgia Conservancy 3110 Maple Drive Atlanta, Georgia 30305
128. Bruce Widener Registered Agent Ga. Utility Contractors Assn. Ga. Water & Pollution Control Assn. Ga. Equipment Distributor Assn. Associated Builders & Contractors Ga. Well Drillers Assn. 5000 Snapfinger Woods Drive Decatur, Georgia 30035
129. Garland H. Williams Fulton County Board of Education 2674 Lancaster Drive East Point, Georgia 30344
130. Harrison W. Bray Georgia Oilman's Assn. 3300 Northeast Expressway Atlanta, Georgia 30341
131. James C. Thompson U.A.W. 1280 Winchester Parkway Suite 131 Smyrna, Georgia 30080
132. R. A. Tribble Georgia Fraternal Order of Police 712 Rollingwood Drive Stone Mountain, Georgia 30087
133. Billy Head Clerk Superior Court Assn. (Acting Exec. Director) Post Office Box 205 Baxley, Georgia 31513

134. Jay Ricketts Assn. County Commissioners of Ga. Suite 1104 Carnegie Building Atlanta, Georgia 30329
135. Carol Baker Assn. County Commissioners of Ga. Suite 1104 Carnegie Building Atlanta, Georgia 30329
136. Edward D. Bayley Professional Fire Fighters of Georgia 161 LaRose Circle Marietta, Georgia 30060
137. J. J. Polak Georgia Fraternal Order of Police 3681 North Decatur Road Apartment T-5 Decatur, Georgia 30032
138. James E. Dyer Georgia State Fraternal Order of Police 3028 Empire Boulevard Atlanta, Georgia 30315
139. Irvin H. Beavers Georgia State Fraternal Order of Police Route 1, Box 2325 Newnan, Georgia 30263
140. Patrick James Moynihan Georgia State Fraternal Order of Police 2950F North DeKalb Drive Doraville, Georgia 30340
141. Joyce A. Brown Laborers International Union of North America AFL/CIO 1961 North Druid Hills Road, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30316
142. William M. Bates Registered Agent Tobacco Tax Council Interstate Paper Corp. 814 Carnegie Building Atlanta, Georgia 30303

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143. W. Wyman Pilcher Georgia Savings & Loan League William-Oliver Building Atlanta, Georgia 30303
144. F. P. Lindsey, Jr. Georgia Bankers Assn. 1020 William-Oliver Building Atlanta, Georgia 30303
145. Beth Ruyle Atlanta Regional Commission 230 Peachtree Street Suite 200 Atlanta, Georgia 30303
146. Dorris D. Holmes Georgia League of Women Voters 346 Pinetree Street Suite 1500 Atlanta, Georgia 30305
147. Creg Smith Petroleum Council of Georgia 230 Peachtree Street Suite 1500 Atlanta, Georgia 30303
148. Norlin A. Jankovsky Clayton County Chamber of Com merce 8712 Tara Boulevard Jonesboro, Georgia 30236
149. Charles A. Worsham Georgia Bankers Assn. 1020 William-Oliver Building Atlanta, Georgia 30303
150. Judi Rogers Registered Agent National Assn. Social Workers Georgia Chapter Legislative Services 4734 Winthrop Drive College Park, Georgia 30337
151. Sidney L. Moore, Jr. ProSe Box 1642 Decatur, Georgia 30031
152. Bob Short Hoffman-LaRoche, Inc. 6940 Roswell Road Atlanta, Georgia 30328
153. Thomas C. Gilliland Georgia Podiatry Assn. 600 First National Bank Building Decatur, Georgia 30030

154. Paul Copeland
Professional Assn of Georgia Educators
2980 Appling Circle Chamblee, Georgia 30341
155. James M. Bell Registered Agent Georgia Retail Assn. International Council of Shopping Centers Georgia Council of Shopping Centers Sears, Roebuck & Company 675 Ponce de Leon Avenue Atlanta, Georgia 30395
156. Jesse R. Moore Atlanta Assn. of Educators 201 Ashby Street, N.W. Suite 212 Atlanta, Georgia 30314
157. R. B. Symonette Georgia Power Company 270 Peachtree Street, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30303
158. W. R. Worley Georgia Power Company 270 Peachtree Street, N.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30303
159. Pam Flournoy American Assn. of University Women (Atlanta Branch) 356 Redwood Drive Marietta, Georgia 30064
160. Ralph C. Moor State Career and Retired Employees Assn. 3649 Peachtree Road, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30319
161. BillMcBrayer Registered Agent Georgia Retail Assn. Atlanta Automobile Assn. 4660 Janice Drive College Park, Georgia 30337
162. Linda Williams Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs 2220 High Point Trail, S.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30331
163. M. C. Petersen Georgia Pulp and Paper Assn. Box 466 St. Mary's, Georgia 31558

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164. B.C. Mitcham, Jr. Georgia Retired Teachers Assn. Box 60 Warm Springs, Georgia 31830
165. Luther W. Livingston, Jr. Sandoz 3307 Leeds Way Duluth, Georgia 30136
166. James H. Hudson Eli Lilly Company 310 Riverhill Drive, N.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30328
167. Rodney Standard Georgia Co-op Service for the Blind 240 Flynt Road Jonesboro, Georgia 30236
168. Susan Tucker Girl Scout Councils of Ga. 991 Somerset Drive, N.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30327
169. William Padgett Trust Company of Georgia Post Office Box 4418 Atlanta, Georgia 30302
170. E. A. Gilbreath Self 87 Walton Street, N.W. Room 304 Atlanta, Georgia 30303
171. William F. Morie Georgia Automobile Dealers Assn. 1380 West Paces Ferry Road Suite 230 Atlanta, Georgia 30327
172. John P. Tucker, Jr. Registered Agent Georgia Optometric Assn. 116 Lafayette Drive, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30309
173. PatJeanson American Assn. of University Women, Georgia State Division 4790 Olde Village Lane Atlanta, Georgia 30341
174. Gerald "Jerry" Hill Standard Oil (Indiana) and Subsidiaries 6 Executive Park Drive, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30329

175. Glenn Anthony Georgia Chamber of Commerce 1200 Commerce Building Atlanta, Georgia 30303
176. Gregory G. Kergosien The Upjohn Company 1554 North Springs Drive Dunwoody, Georgia 30338
177. PaulMassey Associated Builders and Contractors of Georgia 4320 Hickory Lane Douglasville, Georgia 30134
178. Tom Parker Atlanta Chamber of Commerce 1300 Commerce Building Atlanta, Georgia 30303
179. William A. Bagwell American Mutual Insurance Alliance Post Office Box 1 Gainesville, Georgia 30501
180. Dr. Eugene P. Atchison Self 1311 Cleveland Avenue East Point, Georgia 30344
181. Mary R. Marshall Sierra Club 535 Forest Hills Drive, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30342
182. David R. Trippe Registered Agent Ga. Legal Services Program, Inc. Atlanta Legal Aid Society, Inc. Suite 542, Lenox Towers 3390 Peachtree Road, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30326
183. Harry W. Pettigrew Registered Agent Ga. Legal Services Program, Inc. Atlanta Legal Aid Society, Inc. Suite 542, Lenox Towers 3390 Peachtree Road, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30326
184. Louis C.Trousdale Owens-Illinois 6520 Powers Ferry Road Suite 100 Atlanta, Georgia 30339

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185. Eugene Nuss Electric Cities of Georgia 10 Pryor Street Atlanta, Georgia 30303
186. Harvey Huntley, Jr. Common Cause 3214 Cloverhurst Drive East Point, Georgia 30344
187. James A. Cody County Officers Association of Georgia Post Office Box 100 Hahira, Georgia 31632
188. Michael M. Kumpf (Mike Kumpf Gulf Oil Corporation Post Office Box 7245 Station C. Atlanta, Georgia 30357
189. Lynn Carrigan Georgians for the Equal Rights Amendment 1208 Virginia Ave., N.E., Apt. 11 Atlanta, Georgia 30306
190. R. J. Burrell Household Finance Corporation 1977 Farris Drive Decatur, Georgia 30032
191. Joanna Hanes Georgia Beer Wholesalers Suite 695 North Omni International Atlanta Atlanta, Georgia 30303
192. C. W. Larcom Common Cause 2823 Kathryn Court East Point, Georgia 30344
193. George L. Harris, Jr. C & S National Bank 99 Annex Atlanta, Georgia 30399
194. W. F. Jackson Brotherhood of Maintenance of Right of Way of Employees Box 247 Forsyth, Georgia 31049
195. W. E. Cobble Brotherhood of Locomotive Engi neers 2427 Shenandoah Ave., N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30305

196. Claude R. Glaze Brotherhood of Railway Clerks 525 North Hairston Road Stone Mountain, Georgia 30083
197. Tom Graf Atlanta Assn. for Retarded Citizens Suite 110 1687 Tully Circle, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30329
198. Mrs. Anne T. Hager Georgia League of Women Voters 2847 Lenora Church Road Snellville, Georgia 30278
199. James D. King, Jr. MARTA 1300 Equitable Building Atlanta, Georgia 30303
200. Paula McMartin National Council Jewish Women 1101 Collier Road, N.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30318
201. Lucy Reynolds Georgia League of Women Voters 1415 McArthur Drive Griffin, Georgia 30223
202. Judith Taylor National Council of Jewish Women 2829 W. Roxboro Road Atlanta, Georgia 30324
203. Harold Joiner Georgia Forestry Assn., Inc. 1204 Carnegie Building Atlanta, Georgia 30303
204. Harvey R. Brown Consulting Engineers Council of Georgia, Inc. 210 Bona Alien Building Atlanta, Georgia 30303
205. Mrs. Roberta H. Walker Common Cause 1838 Monroe Drive, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30324
206. Elizabeth B. Duncan Common Cause 660 Elkmont Drive, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30306
207. A. B. "Tony" Caldwell Professional Fire Fighters of Ga. 3060 O'Hara Drive South Macon, Georgia 31206

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208. Abit Massey Georgia Poultry Federation Post Office Box 763 Gainesville, Georgia 30501
209. Don Massey Georgia Poultry Federation Post Office Box 763 Gainesville, Georgia 30501
210. Kent Lawrence Georgia Chamber of Commerce 421 McDaniel Street Monroe, Georgia 30655
211. Hershel W. Farmer SCL - L & N - Seaboard Coastline Railroad L & N 1800 First National Bank Atlanta, Georgia 30303
212. Rusty Kidd Medical Assn. of Georgia 938 Peachtree Street Atlanta, Georgia 30309
213. JimKittrell SCL - L & N RR 1800 First National Bank Atlanta, Georgia 30303
214. Talitha M. Russell Georgia Society of Opthalmology Post Office Box 655 McDonough, Georgia 30253
215. W. Stell Huie Registered Agent MARTA State Bar of Georgia Georgia Bankers Assn. 1200 Standard Federal Building Atlanta, Georgia 30303
216. James P. Martin Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants 1504 William-Oliver Building Atlanta, Georgia 30303
217. Kathleen M. Mull Georgia Assn. of Licensed Practical Nurses Route Two Hampton, Georgia 30228
218. Conrad J. Sechler Registered Agent Georgia Consumer Finance Assn. Tucker Insurance Agency Tucker Federal Savings & Loan Association Post Office Box 87 Tucker, Georgia 30084

219. Claudia McNair Georgia Recreation & Park Society County Courthouse Jonesboro, Georgia 30236
220. Thelma J. Turley Georgia League of Women Voters 3974 Lithia Way Lithia Springs, Georgia 30057
221. Curtis H. Driskell National Federation of Independent Business 3981 Bonnington Court, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30341
222. D. BoydYarley, Jr. Blue Cross of Georgia/Columbus 3711 Armour Avenue Columbus, Georgia 31904
223. Charles H. Lindsey Georgia Telephone Assn. Suite 846 250 Piedmont Avenue, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30308
224. J. B. Polhill, III Georgia Electric Membership Corp. 148 Cain Street Suite 845 Atlanta, Georgia 30303
225. George C. Spence Jordan Enterprises 3121 Maple Drive, N.E. Suite Two Atlanta, Georgia 30305
226. Harvey K. Hawkins American Party of Georgia 2324 Weatherly Court Jonesboro, Georgia 30236
227. John H. Castings Smyth Van Line Post Office Box 3020 Bellevue, Washington 98009
228. Hert Bonds Suddath Van Lines 392 Fon du Lac Drive Stone Mountain, Georgia 30088
229. Karen Irish Smyth Van Line 2840 Monterey Drive Decatur, Georgia 30032

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230. W. T. McDaniel ITT Rayonier, Inc. Post Office Box 528 Jesup, Georgia 31545
231. Matt Gedney Sierra Club Box 212 Helen, Georgia 30545
232. W. Wheeler Bryan Consumers' Utility Counsel 310 Rhodes-Haverty Building Atlanta, Georgia 30303
233. Andy Owen Registered Agent American Insurance Assn. Georgia Vision Care Services 400 Colony Square Atlanta, Georgia 30361
234. Larry Katzman Georgia Public Interest Research Group 201 Washington Street, S.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30303
235. Ovid H. Stephenson State Career and Retired Employees Association 1977 Ridgewood Drive, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30307
236. Martha W. Gaines The Feminist Committee 2444-E Adina Drive, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30324
237. Linda Billingsley Georgia Conservancy 1265 Christmas Lane Atlanta, Georgia 30329
238. James P. Ewing, Jr. Home Builders Assn. of Metropolitan Atlanta Post Office Box 52758 Atlanta, Georgia 30305
239. W. R. Hornsby Georgia Bailbond Assn. 1142 Jefferson Street, N.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30318
240. Charles E. Crowder Georgia Agribusiness Council 332 Agriculture Building Capitol Square Atlanta, Georgia 30334

241. Barron Thorpe Registered Agent Ga. Wholesale Grocers Assn. Ga. Association of Convenience Stores Post Office Box 973 Macon, Georgia 31202
242. Brian Johnstone General Telephone Company Post Office Box 249 Dalton, Georgia 30720
243. Joel C.Williams, Jr. Savannah Foods and Industries, Inc. Post Office Box 339 Savannah, Georgia 31402
244. Gary M. Wisenbaker QUEST (Quality University Education for Students Today) Post Office Box A Valdosta, Georgia 31601
245. Merri Gaye Hitt QUEST (Quality University Education for Students Today) Post Office Box 31753 Georgia Tech Atlanta, Georgia 30332
246. Fred E. Mobley QUEST (Quality University Education for Students Today) 621 Coventry Road Decatur, Georgia 30030
247. Paul L. Hanes Georgia Beer Wholesalers Suite 1633, 400 Colony Square Atlanta, Georgia 30361
248. William G. Appel Georgia Automotive Wholesalers Association Suite 13-8 LaVista Perimeter Office Park Tucker, Georgia 30084
249. Tim Mirshak Georgia Catholic Conference 1125-E Clairmont Avenue Decatur, Georgia 30030
250. Ray Billingsley Georgia Association of Educators 3951 Snapfinger Parkway Decatur, Georgia 30035

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251. G. Barton Middleton Greater Macon Chamber of Com merce Post Office Box 169 Macon, Georgia 31202
252. James E. Carter Federal Land Bank Post Office Box 169 Madison, Georgia 30650
253. Ivan Winsett Georgia Electrification Council Agricultural Engineering Center University of Georgia Athens, Georgia 30601
254. Marthena Burn Georgia Manufactured Housing Assn. 100 Peachtree Street, N.W. Suite 610 Atlanta, Georgia 30303
255. Hay ward Wilson Georgia Association of Educators Post Office Box 255 Young Harris, Georgia 30582
256. Richard W. Brown 3M 1817 Evergreen Drive St. Paul, Minnesota 55119
257. Earl A. Ferguson Registered Agent Manufactured Housing Inst. Georgia Society of Professional Engineers 2810 New Spring Road Atlanta, Georgia 30339
258. Joe Mitchem, Sr. Bail Bonding 1142 Jefferson Street Atlanta, Georgia 30318
259. Jeralyn W. Bonner The Odyssey Counseling Center 2641 Langland Court Atlanta, Georgia 30345
260. Stewart Huey Registered Agent Building Owners & Managers of Atlanta Georgia Tire Dealers & Retreaders Automotive Service Council of Georgia American Subcontractors Assn.

Georgia Chapter Georgia State Association of
Life Underwriters Georgia Society of Assn.
Executives 2200 Parklake Drive Atlanta, Georgia 30345
261. Fred H. Loveday Georgia Association of Independent Schools 3209 Isoline Way Smyrna, Georgia 30080
262. James A. White, Jr. Registered Agent Home Builders Assn of Ga. Georgia Industrial Loan Assn. Georgia Chiropractic Assn. 1100 Spring Street Suite 320 Atlanta, Georgia 30309
263. Joe W. Andrews, Jr. Registered Agent Home Builders Assn. of Ga. Ga. Independent Meat Packers Georgia Chiropractic Assn. Georgia Industrial Loan Assn. Georgia Retail Jewelers Assn. Georgia Assn. of Public Account ants Georgia Dairy Producers Assn. Post Office Box 801 1239 Second Street Macon, Georgia 31202
264. James Brown Laborers International Union AFL/CIO 174 Feldave Avenue Decatur, Georgia 30030
265. Lynn Stratemeyer Georgians for the ERA 2413 Windon Court Atlanta, Georgia 30360
266. John Stevens First National Bank Post Office Box 4148 Atlanta, Georgia 30302
267. Patty Lynch QUEST (Quality University Education for Students Today) 3449 Canadian Way Tucker, Georgia 30084

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268. Lisa Reed QUEST (Quality University Education for Students Today) 4545 Chadwell Lane Dunwoody, Georgia 30338
269. Steven L. Levetan Georgia Association of Scrap Processors 80 Milton Avenue Atlanta, Georgia 30315
270. Harold Sheats Assn. of County Commissioners of Georgia 2036 Headland Drive East Point, Georgia 30344
271. J.R. Smith Registered Agent Georgia Retail Jewelers Assn. Menswear Retailers of Ga. Georgia Dairy Products Assn. Georgia Industrial Loan Assn. Georgia Consumer Finance 498 Rose Avenue Barnesville, Georgia 30204
272. Bernard Willis QUEST 701 Edward Street Fort Valley, Georgia 31030
273. Sylvester S. Akpan QUEST 1604 Fort Valley State College Fort Valley, Georgia 31030
274. Malcolm Reese Georgia Federal Savings & Loan Association 1416 Park Avenue Perry, Georgia 31069
275. Claude McGuinn CWA-Georgia Political Council Box 642 Decatur, Georgia 30033
276. Judge Sarge Mashburn Georgia State Assn. of Justices of the Peace and Constables 2316 Rear Main Street Gofer Building Tucker, Georgia 30084
277. Barbara Mashburn Georgia State Assn. of Justices of the Peace and Constables 2316 Rear Main Street Cofer Building Tucker, Georgia 30084

278. James S. Stevens, III Georgia Recreation & Parks Society Post Office Box 1087 Decatur, Georgia 30030
279. L. A. Moody International Assn. of Machinists and Aerospace Works 1032 Clay Street Marietta, Georgia 30060
280. Tom Samford QUEST 1014A Lake Drive, S.E. Marietta, Georgia 30060
281. Ted M. Hunt QUEST 102 Hallmark Estates Athens, Georgia 30601
282. Terry Peters QUEST Box 3126 Georgia College Milledgeville, Georgia 31061
283. Debi Snelling QUEST 1190 Milledge Avenue Athens, Georgia 30601
284. Joe Negley QUEST 753A Russell Hall Athens, Georgia 30601
285. Scott Bentley QUEST Route *3 Cedartown, Georgia 30125
286. Laura Glover QUEST 1 Castlewood Drive Rome, Georgia 30161
287. Fred Landrum QUEST 107 McCanless Street Cartersville, Georgia 30120
288. Mary S. Polstra QUEST 3598 Autumn Leaves Lane Marietta, Georgia 30066
289. Evalan Eve QUEST Route 4, Box 425 Jesup, Georgia 31545

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290. Sherena Flowers QUEST Post Office Box 111 Odum, Georgia 31555
291. Esther F. Thurmon QUEST Route 4, Box 371 Jesup, Georgia 31545
292. Sallie Mozino QUEST 130 Chateau Terrace, #3 Athens, Georgia 30601
293. Linda Blaylock QUEST 830 Sunset Drive, #13 Athens, Georgia 30601
294. Cathy Ragan QUEST 130 Chateau Terrace, #11 Athens, Georgia 30601
295. Kris Young QUEST Box 457-B Brumby Athens, Georgia 30602
296. Landa Harris QUEST Route 5, Box 154-F Waycross, Georgia 31501
297. Cathee Walters QUEST 510 Coventry Road - 13-B Decatur, Georgia 30030
298. Louise T. Boiling QUEST 439A Brumby Athens, Georgia 30602
299. Lynn Miller QUEST Box 440-Brumby Hall, UGA Athens, Georgia 30602
300. William A. Royal QUEST 444 White Oak Drive Marietta, Georgia 30060
301. James Thomas, Jr. QUEST Box 8768, Southern Tech Marietta, Georgia 30060

302. Mark W. Sanders, Jr. QUEST 130 Wood Valley Lane Athens, Georgia 30601
303. Joan M. Dawson QUEST 5344 Wynterhall Drive Dunwoody, Georgia 30338
304. Kimberly Pierce QUEST 608 Hillcrest Moultrie, Georgia 31768
305. Terri Cooper QUEST 537 Woodsong Way Apt. 202 Smyrna, Georgia 30080
306. Melinda L. Cone QUEST STI Box 8463 Marietta, Georgia 30060
307. Cynthia Glozier QUEST 506 King Arnold Street, Apt. 1 Hapeville, Georgia 30354
308. Elizabeth C. Morris QUEST 440 South Milledge Avenue Athens, Georgia 30601
309. Mark Dye QUEST 2504 Hilltop Circle Waycross, Georgia 31501
310. J.Tom Morgan QUEST Apt. Q-3, Callaway Garden Apts. Athens, Georgia 30601
311. Al Hodge QUEST 1794 S. Lumpkin Street, #9 Athens, Georgia 30601
312. Rebecca L. West QUEST 338 South Milledge Athens, Georgia 30601
313. Jon A. Dancy QUEST Box 204, 998 South Lumpkin Athens, Georgia 30601

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314. W. E. Erquitt Educational Maintenance Employees 2428 Sewell Road, S.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30311
315. John H. Kingston QUEST Plum Nelly Road Athens, Georgia 30601
316. Mitchell Jordan Abrams QUEST Georgia Tech Atlanta, Georgia 30332
317. Brenda Coleman QUEST 608 N. Williams Street Hazlehurst, Georgia 31539
318. Nancy Neal QUEST Box 401A, Mell Hall University of Georgia Athens, Georgia 30602
319. Glenn Mahoney QUEST 398 South Milledge Avenue Athens, Georgia 30601
320. Jean Kingston QUEST 250 Little Street, 108-B Athens, Georgia 30601
321. Karl B. Biedinger QUEST 755 Ridgewood Avenue Gainesville, Georgia 30501
322. Laura Lloyd QUEST 1299 Springdale Road Gainesville, Georgia 30501
323. Jenny Seabolt QUEST Route One, Box 319 Oakwood, Georgia 30566
324. David Q. Segars QUEST 1089 Alexander Drive Augusta, Georgia 30901
325. Anne D. Adams QUEST 2950 Springdale Road, S.W., #4 Atlanta, Georgia 30315

326. Jean Anderson QUEST 1164 Wilmington Avenue Atlanta, Georgia 30310
327. Patricia Daley QUEST Box 483, V.S.C. Valdosta, Georgia 31601
328. Susan Cox QUEST Box 426, V.S.C. Valdosta, Georgia 31601
329. Peri Parks QUEST Box 92, Reed Hall, UGA Athens, Georgia 30602
330. Elizabeth Muldrew QUEST Box 92, Reed Hall, UGA Athens, Georgia 30602
331. Devol Lottich QUEST Box 198, Reed Hall, UGA Athens, Georgia 30602
332. Scott Dobslaw QUEST Box 8649, Southern Tech Marietta, Georgia 30060
333. Mark Worsham QUEST 713 Dyches Drive Savannah, Georgia 31406
334. Henry G. Jenkins, III Students' Rights Agenda 4627 Briarcliff Road Atlanta, Georgia 30345
335. N. Sheldon Brown Georgia Hospital Assn. 92 Piedmont Avenue, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30303
336. William R. Clark Educational Maintenance Employees 334 Chappell Road, S.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30313
337. Wallace Baldwin, Jr. American Postal Workers Post Office Box 3232 Atlanta, Georgia 30302

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338. Jean Schenk League of Women Voters Route 2, Black Acre Trail Acworth, Georgia 30101
339. Tom Watson Brown Registered Agent Georgia Assn. of Broadcasters MARTA Lake Lanier Islands State Bar of Georgia 1200 Standard Federal Building Atlanta, Georgia 30303
340. Alien H. Douglas Registered Agent Southern Railway Ga. State Chamber of Commerce 134 Peachtree Street Atlanta, Georgia 30303
341. John D. Bloodworth Ga. School Boards Assn., Inc. 9C Tree View Drive Decatur, Georgia 30038
342. Ed McGill Registered Agent Ga. Alcohol Dealers Assn. Ga. Day Care Assn. 954 S. Main Street Conyers, Georgia 30207
343. Charles F. Brown Self 167 Howard Street, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30317
344. Earl Leonard The Coca-Cola Company Post Office Drawer 1734 Atlanta, Georgia 3030]
345. Peter H. Hand Common Cause 1099 Virginia Avenue, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30306
346. Win. R. Cosper, Jr. Thomas Beverage Company 2235 Defoor Hills Road, N.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30318
347. Edward W. Killorin Registered Agent Ga. State Chamber of Commerce Ga. State Bar Assn. Ga. Society of Certified Public Accountants Ga. Defense Lawyers Assn. 4000 First National Bank Tower Atlanta, Georgia 30303

348. Evalyn Miles League of Women Voters of Ga. 915 Starlight Drive, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30342
349. John T. Anderson Babcock & Wilcox & Company 1712 Green way Drive Augusta, Georgia 30309
350. Jean P. Tanner Common Cause 1658 Timberland Road, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30345
351. Judi D. Williams League of Women Voters 3445 Hallcrest Drive, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30319
352. J. Larry Williams Distilled Spirits Council of the United States 614 Live Oak Plantation Road Tallahassee, Florida 32303
353. David A. Tripp Common Cause Suite 2465 Tower Place 3340 Peachtree Road, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30326
354. Stephen E. Janas Georgia Dental Assn. 3951 Snapfinger Parkway Decatur, Georgia 30032
355. Alan C. Gravitt Professional Assn. of Georgia Educators 979 Rosedale Road, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30306
356. Tom Faircloth Georgia Soft Drink Assn. 118 Springdale Circle Thomasville, Georgia 31792
357. Wade E. Holland, Jr. Nationwide Insurance Companies & Affiliates 2704 Bensmin Drive West Columbia, South Carolina 29169
358. John H. Moss Georgia Restaurant Assn. 4151 Memorial Drive Suite 121A Decatur, Georgia 30032

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Representative Knight of the 67th 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 1, 1977

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. Adams, Marvin Anderson, W.
Argo, B. Auten, D. Bargeron, E. Battle, Joe Baugh, W.E.
Beck, J.M. Beckham, B. Benefield, J. Birdsong, K.
Bishop, S. Bolster, P. Bray, C.A. Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. Burton, J. Butler, D. Canty, H. Carnes, C. Carrell, B. Cason, G. Castleberry, D. Chance, G. Childers, E.M. Childs, P.
Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton, A.D.
Coleman, T. Collins, M. Colwell.C.H. Connell. J.

Cooper, B. Cox, W.E. Crosby, T. Culpepper, B. Daniel, G. Davis, B. Dent, R.A. Deveaux, C.
Dixon, H.D. Dover, Bill Elliott, E.H. Evans, W.D.
Felton, D. Foster, P.W. Foster, R.L. Galer, M. Gammage, L. Gignilliat, A.
Glanton, Tom Glover, M.
Greene, J. Ham, B. Manner, B. Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Hatcher, C.F. Hawkins, J. Hays, P.,Jr. Hill, B.L. Holmes, Bob
Home, F. Horton, G.T.
Housley, E.

Howell, M. Hudson, Ted Hutchinson, R.S. Irvin, J.
Irvin, R. Isakson, J. Jackson, J.D. Jessup, Ben Johnson, G.
Johnson. P. Johnson, W.Rud. Johnston, J.
Jones, B. Jones, Herb Kaley, M. Kemp, R. Keyton, J.W. Kilgore, T.M. Knight, N.G. Lane, Dick Lane, W.J. Lee, W.J.IBilll Lenderman, M. Linder, J. Logan, H. Long, W.K. Looper, M.
Lord, J. Lucas, D.E.
Mann, C.C. Marcus, S.J. Matthews, D.R. McCollum, H. McDonald, L.

Milford, B. Money, J. Mostiler. J.L. Mullinax, E.G. Murray, B. Nessmith, P.E. Nichols, M. Nix, K.
Noble, Bill Oldham, L. Owens, R.D. Parham, B.E. Patten, G.C. Patten, R.L. Peters, R.G. Phillips, L.L. Phillips, R.T. Pilewicz, G. Pinkston, F.C. Rainey, H. Ralston, E. Ramsey, T. Randall.W.C. Reaves, H.L.
Richardson, E. Robinson, C.
Ross, Ben B. Rowland, J.R. Rush, Dewey Russell, J. Scott, A. Sizemore, E. Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C.

Snow, Wayne.Jr. Steinberg, C. Stone, R. Swann, D.
Taggart, T. Thompson, A.W. Tolbert, T.
Toles, E.B. Townsend, K.V. Triplett, Tom Truluck, R. Tucker, R.M.
Tuten, J. Twiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R. Veazey, M. Waddle, T.W. Walker, L. Wall, V. Ware, J.C. Watson, R.H.,Jr. Wheeler, Bobby White, J. Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Williams, R. Williamson, G. Wilson, J.M.
Wood, J. Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

Prayer was offered by the Reverend James H. Griffin, Pastor, Maple Avenue United Methodist Church, Marietta, Georgia.

Representative Milford of the 13th, 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 435. By: Representative Lane of the 40th: A BILL to provide that every manufacturer of new recreational vehicles sold in this State shall securely affix a label to the windshield or wide window of such vehicles specifying the retail price sug gested by the manufacturer, the retail price suggested by the manufacturer for each accessory or item of optional equipment physically attached to such vehicle at the time of its delivery to the dealer and the transportation charge; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 436. By: Representatives Williams of the 54th, and Smyre of the 92nd: A BILL to amend Code Title 79A, relating to pharmacists, pharmacy and drugs, as amended, so as to change the penalty for certain crimes relative to marijuana; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

HB 437. By: Representative Williams of the 54th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 93-3, relating to the jurisdiction powers and duties of the Public Service Commission, as amended, so as to prohibit public utilities which provide electric, gas, water, or telephone services, or any combination thereof, from billing customers in advance for such services; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry.

HB 438. By: Representatives Knight of the 67th, and Ware of the 68th: A BILL to amend an Act changing the compensation of the sheriff, the judge of the probate court, and the clerk of the superior court of Coweta County from the fee system to the salary system, so as to change the compensation of the sheriff of Coweta County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 439. By: Representatives Karrh of the 106th, Walker of the 115th, Hill of the 127th, Phillips of the 91st, Taggart of the 125th, Logan of the 62nd, Sizemore of the 136th, Nix of the 20th, and others: A BILL to provide an additional remedy for certain persons who are unnecessarily or unreasonably affected or aggrieved by any rule of a State agency; to provide definitions; to provide conditions; to provide for jurisdiction and venue of proceedings; to require peti tions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 440. By: Representatives Wall of the 61st, and Phillips of the 59th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Gwinnett County, as amended, so as to provide in said Act definitions of the following terms used in said Act: County, County funds, County finances, County records. County financial records. County departments, County offices, County agencies, County prop erty; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 441. By: Representatives Bargeron of the 83rd, Nix and Isakson of the 20th, Money of the 5th, Auten of the 154th, and Hays of the 1st: A BILL to amend Code Section 92-3107, relating to taxable net income for individual State income tax purposes, so as to provide that certain retirement income received from a Federal retirement, pension or annuity plan will not be included within net taxable income for Ga. income tax purposes; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 442. By: Representative Colwell of the 4th: 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 change the provisions relative to the State Agency for Surplus Property; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HB 443. By: Representatives Housley and Burruss of the 21st, Harrison, Isakson, and Nix of the 20th, and Cooper, Wilson and Kaley of the 19th: A BILL to provide that in all counties in the State of Georgia having a population of 200,000 or more, the office of Justice of the Peace Emeritus shall be created; to define the jurisdiction and powers of such Justice of the Peace Emeritus; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 444. By: Representatives Pilewicz of the 41st, and Nichols of the 27th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, approved Feb. 3, 1949, as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to prior service credit for military service; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 445. By: Representatives Pilewicz of the 41st, Games of the 43rd, Bray of the 70th, Culpepper of the 98th, Tucker of the 73rd, Jackson and Whitmire of the 9th, and Butler of the 56th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations Act", approved Feb. 28, 1974, as amended, so as to provide additional requirements relative to proof of insurance; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

HB 446. By: Representatives Whitmire, Wood and Jackson of the 9th: A BILL to amend an Act providing that it shall be unlawful for any person to avoid or attempt to avoid the payment for telecommunication services, so as to include cable television services (CATV) within the provisions of the Act; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on Industry.

HB 447. By: Representative Phillips of the 91st: A BILL to amend an Act to completely and exhaustively revise, supersede and consolidate the laws relating to the State Personnel Board and the State Merit System of Personnel Administra tion, so as to provide a declaration of purpose; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

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HB 448. By: Representatives Colwell and Twiggs of the 4th: A BILL to amend an Act abolishing the method of compensating the Judge of the Probate Court of Union County known as the fee system and providing an annual salary for said officer, approved Feb. 27, 1970, so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation of said officer; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 449. By: Representatives Baugh of the 108th, and Parham of the 109th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Board of County Commissioners of Baldwin County, approved Dec. 26, 1888, as amended, so as to change the compensation which may be paid to said county commissioners; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 450. By: Representatives Baugh of the 108th, and Parham of the 109th: A BILL to amend an Act prohibiting the State Board of Medical Examiners and the State Board of Pharmacy Examiners from issuing a license to practice medicine or pharmacy in this State to any person who was not born or naturalized in the United States or who is not a citizen of the United States; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

HB 451. By: Representatives Baugh of the 108th, and Parham of the 109th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 84-9, relating to medical practitioners, as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to the personnel of the board; to change the provisions relative to the internship requirements for licensure; to change certain provisions relative to the licenses issued by the board; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.
HB 452. By: Representatives Toles of the 16th, Oldham of the 14th, Gammage of the 17th, and Childers of the 15th: A BILL to provide for the use of deaf and blind sign language interpreters in certain administrative and judicial proceedings, agency service and educational settings; to provide for notice and need of proof of disability; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Human Relations & Aging.

HB 453. By: Representatives Scott of the 123rd, Smyre of the 92nd, Gignilliat of the 122nd, Battle of the 124th, Jones of the 126th, Randall of the 101st, Burruss of the 21st, White of the 132nd, and others: A BILL to amend Code Section 92-1403, relating to the levy of a motor fuel tax and exemptions therefrom, as amended, so as to provide for the exemption from said tax of the sale of motor fuel to certain urban transit systems; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 454. By: Representative Williamson of the 45th: A BILL to amend Code Section 68B-217, relating to reports to the driver license advisory board of persons possessing disabilities, so as to change the provisions relating to the reports of persons suffering from certain disabilities; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

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HB 455. By: Representatives Keyton of the 143rd, and Long of the 142nd: A BILL to fix the salary of the coroner in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 34,300 and not more than 36,000 according to the U.S. Decen nial 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.

HB 456. By: Representatives Keyton of the 143rd, and Long of the 142nd: A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners for the County of Thomas, as amended, so as to change the compensation of the chairman and other members of the board of commissioners of Thomas County; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 457. By: Representatives McDonald of the 12th, Castleberry of the lllth, and Jack son, Whitmire and Wood of the 9th: A BILL to amend Code Section 68B-307 relating to the authority of the Department of Public Safety to suspend or revoke licenses and establishing a point system, so as to change the number of points assessed for certain traffic offenses; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 458. By: Representatives Wood of the 9th, Hays of the 1st, Wall of the 61st, Kemp of the 139th, Bargeron of the 83rd, Scott of the 123rd, Gignilliat of the 122nd, Owens of the 77th, Crosby of the 150th, and Kilgore of the 65th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Civil Defense Act of 1951" so as to pro vide that no marine rescue squadron sponsored by and operating under the direction and control of the sheriff of the superior court of the county of resi dence of said squadron, and which performs only water or boat rescue missions within the State of Ga., shall be deemed to be a governmental rescue organiza tion which qualifies for exemption from the licensing requirements of said Act; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Defense & Veterans Affairs.

HR 96-458. By: Representatives Keyton of the 143rd, and Long of the 142nd: A RESOLU TION authorizing the conveyance of certain real property located in Thomas County, Georgia, to the Board of Commissioners of Thomas County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HR 97-458. By: Representative Williams of the 54th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the General Assembly shall meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays only unless authorized to meet on another day by concurrent resolution adopted by a majority of the members elected to both Houses of the General Assembly; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.

HB 459. 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 duties, powers and compensation, so as to change the expense allowance of the chairman of the board of commissioners; to provide an expense allowance for the members of the board of commissioners other than the chairman; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 460. By: Representative Hudson of the 137th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Irwin County on a salary system of compensation in lieu of the fee system, so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation of the spe cial deputies; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 461. By: Representative Hudson of the 137th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Irwin County on a salary system of compensation in lieu of the fee system, so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation of the sheriff's secretary; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 462. By: Representative Hudson of the 137th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Irwin County on a salary system of compensation in lieu of the fee system, so as to change the provisions relative to the salary of the deputy sheriff; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 463. By: Representative Carries of the 43rd: A BILL to amend Code Section 26-2012 relating to prostitution so as to provide that a person commits prostitution when he performs or offers to perform or consents to perform an act of sexual intercourse for anything of value as well as money; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 464. By: Representatives Johnson, Benefield, Wood and Lee of the 72nd, and Pinkston of the 100th: 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 exempt from taxes on the transfer of real property deeds issued in lieu of foreclosure and deeds issued by court order; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 465. By: Representatives Johnson, Lee, Benefield and Wood of the 72th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Clayton County, approved Feh. 8, 1955, as amended, so as to change the compensation of the Chairman and the other members of the Board; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 466. By: Representatives Mullinax of the 69th, Battle of the 124th, White of the 132nd, McDonald of the 12th, Childers of the 15th, and Phillips of the 59th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Unemployment Compensation Law", as amended, so as to provide certain transitional unemployment insurance coverage reimbursable by Federal funds until regular coverage is provided; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industrial Relations.

HB 467. By: Representatives Dover of the llth, and Colwell and Twiggs of the 4th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of White County,

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so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation of the chairman and other members of said board; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 468. By: Representatives Beckham of the 89th, Williamson of the 45th, Auten of the 154th, Linder of the 44th, Truluck of the 86th, Egan of the 25th, Cason' of the 96th, Butler of the 56th, and others: A BILL to provide for the issuance by the Department of Human Resources of identification cards to certain recip ients 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; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.

HB 471. By: Representatives Deveaux of the 28th, and Childs of the 51st: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Chapter 56-24, relating to the insurance contract in general, as amended, so as to provide that any individual or group policy of accident and health insurance or any provision of a policy, contract, plan, agreement, or other arrangement, shall be construed to include payment to a podiatrist who has performed such procedures or rendered such services; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

HB 472. By: Representatives Felton of the 22nd, Irvin of the 23rd, Carnes of the 43rd, Ross of the 76th, Evans of the 84th, Cason of the 96th, Noble of the 48th, Pilewicz of the 41st, Hays of the 1st, and others: 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 provide for all matters connected therewith; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 473. By: Representatives Irvin of the 23rd, and Harris and Anderson of the 8th: A BILL to amend an Act incorporating the City of Mountain Park, approved July 13, 1927, as amended, so as to provide for the power of condemnation and for certain other powers; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 474. 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 provisions thereof relative to the appointment of a judge pro hac vice; to provide for the compensation, duties and qualifications of the judge pro hac vice; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 475. By: Representatives Ware of the 68th, and Mullinax of the 69th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners for Troup County, approved Mar. 25, 1958, so as to change the provisions relative to the election of the members of said Board; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 476. By: Representative Karrh of the 106th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for

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certain assistant district attorneys in certain judicial circuits having more than one Superior Court Judge, approved Mar. 24, 1970, as amended, so as to provide for the appointment of as many Assistant District Attorneys as there are Supe rior Court Judges; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 477. By: Representative Owens of the 77th: A BILL to provide for a supplement to the compensation, salary expenses and allowances of the Sheriff of Columbia County; to provide an effective date, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HR 113-477. By: Representative Howell of the 140th: A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain real property located in Miller County, Georgia, to the Board of Commissioners of Miller County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HR 114-477. By: Representatives Jones of the 126th, Triplett of the 128th, Taggart of the 125th, Scott of the 123rd, Battle of the 124th, Gignilliat of the 122nd, Chance of the 129th, and Hill of the 127th: A RESOLUTION authorizing the State Properties Commission for and on behalf of the State of Georgia, to grant and convey to Swift Agricultural Chemicals Corp., a Delaware corporation, and Colonial Land Co., a Ga. corporation, as their interests may appear, their suc cessors and assigns, an irrevocable 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.

HB 478. By: Representative Buck of the 95th: A BILL to amend Ga. Laws 1974, pp. 702, concerning indemnity insurance for municipalities-counties-and public bodies of this State so as to permit the formulation of sound programs of self insur ance by such municipalities-counties-or public bodies, to further define the term "public body"; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

HB 479. By: Representatives Childs of the 51st, and Richardson of the 52nd: A BILL to amend Code Section 59-112 relating to persons exempt from jury duty, as amended, so as to remove certain exemptions from jury duty; to provide for other matters relative thereto; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 480. By: Representatives Childs of the 51st, Walker of the 115th, and Evans of the 84th: A BILL to amend Code Section 59-709 relating to the oath of jurors in criminal cases, so as to provide that the judge, clerk of the court, or bailiff shall administer the oath to jurors in criminal cases; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 481. By: Representatives Childs of the 51st, and Richardson of the 52nd: A BILL to amend Code Section 59-201, relative to the qualifications of grand jurors and the incompetency of certain public officers to serve as grand jurors, as amended, so as to change certain provisions relative to the qualifications of grand jurors; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 482. By: Representatives Johnson, Lee, Benefield and Wood of the 72nd: A BILL to change the method of appointing members of the Clayton County Hospital Authority; to provide for filling vacancies for full and unexpired terms; to pro vide that only one member of the medical profession may serve as a member of the Hospital Authority at the same time; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 483. By: Representative Birdsong of the 103rd: A BILL to abolish the present mode of compensating the Clerk of the Superior Court of Twiggs 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.

HB 484. By: Representative Birdsong of the 103rd: A BILL to abolish the present mode of compensating the Tax Commissioner of Twiggs County, known as the fee system; to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary; to provide that all fees, costs and 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.

HB 485. By: Representative Birdsong of the 103rd: A BILL to abolish the present mode of compensating the Judge of the Probate Court of Twiggs 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.

HB 486. By: Representatives Kemp of the 139th, Greene of the 138th, Nichols of the 27th, Pilewicz of the 41st, and Lenderman of the 53rd: A BILL to provide that no elected county or municipal official shall be eligible to serve as a member of the General Assembly; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 487. By: Representatives Kemp of the 139th, Davis of the 99th, Greene of the 138th, and Walker of the 115th: A BILL to amend Code Section 34-1406 relating to voting by absentee electors, so as to provide for additional requirements for casting absentee ballots; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 488. By: Representatives Kemp of the 139th, Davis of the 99th, Greene of the 138th, and Walker of the 115th: A BILL to amend Code Section 34-1405 relating to the duties of the superintendent and board of registrars in relation to absentee ballots, so as to provide for a minimum time within which absentee ballots shall be prepared for certain elections; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 489. By: Representatives Richardson of the 52nd, Linder of the 44th, Randall of the

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101st, and Pinkston of the 100th: A BILL to amend Title 84 of the Ga. Code by adding a new Chapter 84-31 to require licensure of psychologists through a State Board of Examiners of Psychologists; to provide certain definitions; to create the State Board of Examiners of Psychologists; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

HB 490. By: Representatives Snow of the 1st, Walker of the 115th, Evans of the 84th, Butler of the 56th, Irvin of the 23rd, Pilewicz of the 41st, Rowland of the 119th, Carnes of the 43rd, and Kaley of the 19th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 68-99 relating to the penalty for owning or operating any motor vehicle as described in Code Section 68-201 without complying with Code Section 68-201, so as to provide for jurisdiction of certain courts of municipalities to try and dispose of such cases of non-compliance; to provide for disposition of fines; to provide for the jurisdiction, practices, and procedures in connection with the foregoing; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 491. By: Representatives Snow of the 1st, Walker of the 115th, Butler of the 56th, Irvin of the 23rd, Rowland of the 119th, Carnes of the 43rd, and Kaley of the 19th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways", approved January 11, 1954, as amended, so as to extend juris diction of courts of municipalities to try violations of section 126D of such Act; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 492. By: Representatives Snow of the 1st, Walker of the 115th, Evans of the 84th, Butler of the 56th, Irvin of the 23rd, Pilewicz of the 41st, Culpepper of the 98th, Rowland of the 119th, Carnes of the 43rd, and Kaley of the 19th: A BILL to amend the Driver's Licensing Act to provide jurisdiction of certain courts of municipalities to try certain offenses; to provide procedures and disposition of fines; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 493. By: Representatives Foster and Wheeler of the 152nd: A BILL to amend Code Section 92-4101, relating to the millage limitation imposed upon municipal corporations, as amended, so as to exempt the City of Woodbine therefrom; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 494. By: Representatives Foster and Wheeler of the 152nd, and Hudson of the 137th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the State Court of Coffee County, approved August 19, 1919, as amended, so as to change the compensation of the judge and of the solicitor of the court; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 495. By: Representative Carnes of the 43rd: A BILL to provide that the Department 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, health insurance, workman's compensation benefits; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

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HB 496. By: Representative Felton of the 22nd: A BILL to authorize an annual grant to Fulton County for the operation of the Alcohol Treatment Center; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HB 497. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Carlisle of the 71st: A BILL to amend Code Section 74-111, as amended, relating to reporting procedures for abused children so as to provide that psychologists shall be included as persons required to report; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 498. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Carlisle of the 71st: A BILL to amend Code Section 24-2901 providing for the qualifications of sheriffs so as to provide for higher qualifications for sheriffs; to declare the intent of this Act; to provide the method and procedure for determination of the qualifica tions for one who offers to be elected to the office of sheriff; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 499. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Carlisle of the 71st: A BILL to establish a Department of Community Affairs and provide its powers, duties and functions; to create the Board of Community Affairs and provide its func tions, composition and operation; to create the office of Commissioner of Community Affairs; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HB 500. By: Representative Ham of the 80th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 22-13, relating to the dissolution of corporations, so as to provide for the jurisdiction of the superior courts to liquidate assets and business of a corporation when the acts of the directors or those in control of the corporation are illegal, fraud ulent, dishonest, oppressive or unfairly prejudicial either to the corporation or to any shareholder; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 501. By: Representatives Howell of the 140th, Lee of the 72nd, Phillips of the 120th, Lane of the 81st, Collins of the 144th, Knight of the 67th, Ware of the 68th, Greer of the 43rd, and others: A BILL to amend the Campaign and Financial Disclosure Act, as amended, so as to change the name of the State Ethics Commission to the State Campaign and Financial Disclosure Commission; to provide for investigations by said Commission; 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 320 HB 321 HB 322 HB 323 HB 324 HB 325

HB 326 HB 327 HB 328 HB 329 HB 330

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HB 331 HB 332 HB 333 HB 334 HB 335 HB 336 HB 337 HB 338 HB 339 HB 340 HB 341 HB 342 HB 343 HB 344 HB 345 HB 346 HB 347 HB 348 HB 349 HB 350 HB 351 HB 352 HB 353 HB 354 HB 355 HB 356 HB 357 HB 358 HB 359 HB 360 HB 361 HB 362 HB 363 HB 364 HB 365 HB 366 HB 367 HB 368 HB 369 HB 370 HR 81-370 HR 82-370 HR 83-370 HR 84-370 HR 85-370 HB 371 HB 372 HB 373 HB 374 HB 375 HB 376 HB 377 HB 378 HB 379 HB 380 HB 381 HB 382
HB 383

HB 384 HB 385 HB 386 HB 387 HB 388 HB 389 HB 390 HB 391 HB 392 HB 393 HB 394 HB 395 HB 396 HB 397 HB 398 HR 86-398 HR 87-398 HB 399 HB 400 HB 401 HR 88-401 HB 402 HR 89-402 HR 90-402 HB 403 HB 404 HR 91-404 HB 405 HB 406 HB 407 HB 408 HB 409 HR 92-409 HR 93-409 HB 410 HB 411 HB 412 HB 413 HB 414 HB 415 HB 416 HB 417 HB 418 HB 419 HB 420 HB 421 HB 422 HB 423 HB 424 HB 425 HR 94-425 HB 426 HB 427 HB 428 HB 429 HB 430 HB 431

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HB 432 HB 433 HB 434 HB 469

HB 470 SR 7 SR 5

Representative Snow of the 1st District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 223 Do Pass HB 138 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Snow of the 1st Chairman

Representative Rainey of the 135th District, Chairman of the Committee on Game, Fish & Recreation, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Game, Fish & Recreation has had under consideration the follow ing Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 68 Do Pass HB 431 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Rainey of the 135th Chairman

Representative Thompson of the 93rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Special Judiciary has had under consideration the following Bills

of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the follow

ing recommendations:

HB 410 Do Pass, as Amended

HB 141 Do Pass

HB 152 Do Pass, as Amended

HB 428 Do Pass

HB 140 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Scott of the 37th Secretary

Representative Adams of the 36th District, Chairman of the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local has had under con-

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sideration 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 272 Do Pass HB 296 Do Pass HR 49-217 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th Chairman '

Representative 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 the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HR 95 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Triplett of the 128th Chairman

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolution of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 272. By: Representatives Gammage of the 17th, Toles of the 16th, and Oldham of the 14th: A BILL to create County Airport Authorities in certain counties of this State and to authorize such Authority to acquire, construct, equip, main tain, operate, own and improve airports and landing fields for the use of air craft; and for other purposes.

The report 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 296. By: Representative Cox of the 141st: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Decatur County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compen sation, as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to the employment and compensation of deputies and other employees; and for other purposes.

The report 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 49-217. By: Representatives Tolbert of the 56th, Childs of the 51st, and others:

A RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to exempt from ad valorem prop-

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erty taxes levied by DeKalb County and the DeKalb County School System the value of certain improvements to real property in DeKalb County; to limit the amount and duration of such exemption; 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 after the penultimate subparagraph thereof a new subparagraph to read as follows:
"The value of improvements made to buildings, structures or portions thereof in DeKalb County by the owner is hereby exempted from ad valorem property taxes levied by DeKalb County and the DeKalb County School System. Said exemption shall not exceed 40% of the fair market value of the building, structure or portion thereof, as it existed prior to the improvement, exclusive of the value of the land on which it is situated, and the duration of said exemption shall be two years from the date the improvement is made. Said exemption shall be in addition to all other exemptions pro vided by law."

Section 2. The above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of
Georgia of 1976. The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:
"( ) YES Shall the Constitution be amended so as to exempt from ad valorem property taxes levied by DeKalb County and the DeKalb County School
( ) NO System the value of certain improvements made to real property, subject to certain limitations?"
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. Adams, Marvin
Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten. D.
Bargeron, E.
Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J.
Carries, C. Carrell, B. Y Cason, G.

Y Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L.
Clifton, A.D.
Coleman, T. Y Collins, M.
Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.
Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.
Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Edwards, W.

Elliott, E.H.
Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.
Glanton, Tom Y Glover. M. Y Greene, J.
Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B..Sr.
Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.

Y Horton, G.T.
Y Housley, E. Howell, M.
Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R.
Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D.
Jessup, Ben Johnson, G. Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick

Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee. W.J.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
Y Looper, M.
Lord, J.
Lucas, D.E.
Y Mann, C.C.
Y Marcus, S.J.
Matthews, D.R.
Y McCollum, H.
Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Nichols, M. Y Nix, K.

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Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D,
Parham, B.E. Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Pinkston, F.C.

Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E.
Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C.
Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A.

Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E.
Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr.
Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.

Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom
Truluck, R. Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W, Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Ware, J.C.

Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby
White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R, Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. 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 adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolu tions of the Senate and House:

SR 48. By: Senators Banks of the 17th, Doss of the 52nd, Dean of the 6th, Wessels of the 2nd, Riley of the 1st, and others: A RESOLUTION commending the Marine Program of the University System of Georgia; and for other purposes.

HR 77. By: Representatives Hawkins of the 50th, Carnes of the 43rd, Richardson of the 52nd, Steinberg of the 46th, Robinson of the 58th, Vaughn of the 57th, and others: A RESOLUTION expressing regret at the passing Mr. Joe I. Zimmerman; and for other purposes.

HR 79. By: Representatives Clark, Mann and Milford of the 13th and Lambert of the 112th: A RESOLUTION commending Chief of Police Carlton Lewis; and for other purposes.

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the Senate and House:

SB 68. By: Senator Reynolds of the 48th: A BILL to create a new charter for the City of Lawrenceville; to provide for a mayor and council; to provide for their elec tion, powers, duties and responsibilities; to provide for th administration of the affairs of said city; and for other purposes.

SB 89. By: Senator Foster of the 50th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Clerk of the Superior Court of Rabun County on an annual salary, approved March 3, 1964, so as to change the compensation of the clerk of the superior court; and for other purposes.

SB 90. By: Senator Foster of the 50th: A BILL to repeal an Act placing the clerk of the superior court of each county with a population of not less than 8,250 and not more than 8,330, according to the U.S. Decennial Census of 1-970 or any future such census, on an annual salary; and for other purposes.

HB 28. By: Representative Howell of the 140th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the

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sheriff of Early County upon an annual salary, approved Feb. 16, 1966, so as to provide that the annual salary of the sheriff of Early County shall be fixed by the governing authority of Early County; and for other purposes.

HB 30. By: Representative Howell of the 140th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Clerk of the Superior Court of Miller County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation, so as to change the compensation of the clerk for his services as Clerk of the State Court of Miller County; and for other purposes.

HB 56. By: Representatives Cooper, Wilson and Kaley of the 19th, Harrison, Isakson, and Nix of the 20th, and Burruss and Housley of the 21st: A BILL to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Powder Springs, Ga., so as to delete from said charter those provisions providing for the repeal of the charter under certain circumstances; and for other purposes.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the committees:

SB 68. By: Senator Reynolds of the 48th: A BILL to create a new charter for the City of Lawrenceville; to provide for a mayor and council; to provide for their elec tion, powers, duties and responsibilities; to provide for th administration of the affairs of said city; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

SB 89. By: Senator Foster of the 50th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Clerk of the Superior Court of Rabun County on an annual salary, approved March 3, 1964, so as to change the compensation of the clerk of the superior court; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

SB 90. By: Senator Foster of the 50th: A BILL to repeal an Act placing the clerk of the superior court of each county with a population of not less than 8,250 and not more than 8,330, according to the U.S. Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census, on an annual salary; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

The following Resolution of the House was read and adopted:

HR 95. By: Representatives Colwell of the 4th and Sizemore of the 136th: A RESOLU TION inviting Honorable Harold Russell to address the House of Representa tives; and for other purposes.

Pursuant to HR 95, the Honorable Harold Russell appeared upon the floor of the House and addressed the members thereof.

The following Resolution of the House was read:

HR 122. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Vaughn of the 57th, Lee of the 72nd, Knight of the 67th, Horton of the 43rd, and others: A RESOLUTION fixing the date for the nomination and election of the State Auditor; and for other purposes.

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On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E.
Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E.
Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S.
Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J.
Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty
Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D.
Coleman, T. Y Collins, M.
Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, B. Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A.
Y Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Y Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H.
Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L.
Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom
Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, B.
Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F., Jr.
Hill, B.L, Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F,

Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell. M.
Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D.
Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B.
Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M.
Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G.
Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.I Bill)
Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H.
Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J.
Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. McDonald, L. McKinney, J.E
Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E.
Nichols, M. YNix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L.
Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.
Y Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G.
Pinkston, F.C.
Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C.
Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A.
Scott, D.

Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom
Y Truluck, R. Tucker, R.M.
Y Tuten, J.
Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M.
Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Y Ware, J.C. Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R.
Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 153, nays 0. The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

By unanimous consent, HR 122 was ordered immediately transmitted to the Senate.

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 19-71. By: Representatives Lane of the 40th, Adams of the 36th, and others:

A RESOLUTION
Creating the Atlanta-Fulton County Tax Interpretation Study Committee; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, many studies have been made concerning the tax structure of the City of Atlanta and Fulton County; and
WHEREAS, these studies have not resulted with a consensus concerning the equi table distribution of the tax burden between Atlanta-Fulton County taxpayers, because the interpretations of such studies have been subjective; and
WHEREAS, it would be very instructive to the General Assembly and to taxpayers of Atlanta and Fulton County to receive objective interpretations of these studies.

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that there is hereby created the Atlanta-Fulton County Tax Interpretation Study Committee to be composed of eleven members as follows:
(a) Three citizens of the State of Georgia appointed by the Governor. (b) Two Senators whose Senatorial Districts lie wholly within Fulton County appointed by the President of the Senate with one such Senator's District lying outside of the City of Atlanta and one such Senator's District lying within the City of Atlanta. (c) Two members of the House of Representatives whose Representative Districts lie wholly within Fulton County appointed by the Speaker of the House with one such member's District lying outside of the City of Atlanta and one such member's District lying within the City of Atlanta. (d) Two citizens of Atlanta appointed by the Mayor and Council of the City of Atlanta. (e) Two citizens of Fulton County appointed by the Board of Commissioners of Fulton County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Committee shall assemble those studies which have been made during the last several years, as determined by the Committee, relative to the tax structure of the City of Atlanta and Fulton County and make an objec tive determination of the relative tax burden of City and County residents. The goal of the study will be to make a true determination, if practicable, of the extent, if any, that the tax structure subsidizes City residents to the disadvantage of County residents outside of the City or subsidizes County residents outside of the City to the disadvantage of City residents. In making the determination provided for herein, the Committee shall be authorized to evaluate any factors, as determined by the Committee, which may be rele vant to making an objective report on the relative tax burden of City and County resi dents.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Committee will hold its organizational meet ing by not later than May 1, 1977, at which time the Committee shall elect, from its own membership, a Chairman and such other officers as it deems necessary or desirable. The Committee shall perfect its own organization and may establish such subcommittees as it deems necessary or desirable. The organizational meeting shall be called by one of the citizen members, as determined by the Governor, appointed by the Governor, and such member shall preside at the organizational meeting until the election of a Chairman as herein provided.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that agencies of the State government, Fulton County, the City of Atlanta and other Fulton County municipalities shall cooperate and assist the Committee in carrying out its duties.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that legislative members of the Committee shall receive the expenses and allowances provided by law for legislative members of interim committees for attending meetings of the Committee or subcommittees thereof. The citi zen members of the Committee shall be entitled to receive expenses and allowances at the same rate provided by law for the legislative members of legislative interim commit tees for attending meetings of the Committee or subcommittees thereof. Each member of the Committee shall be authorized to meet for not more than ten days to carry out the purposes of this Resolution. The funds necessary to carry out the provisions of this Resolution shall come from funds appropriated or otherwise available to the legislative branch of government.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Committee shall make a report of its findings by not later than January 1, 1978, on which date the Committee shall stand abolished. Copies of such report shall be submitted to the Governor, each member of the General Assembly, the members of the governing authorities of Atlanta and Fulton County and to other interested persons as determined by the Committee.

Representative Marcus of the 26th moved that further consideration of HR 19-71 be postponed until February 15, 1977, immediately after the period of unanimous con sents.

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On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E.
Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B.
Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.
Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D.
Coleman, T. Y Collins, M.
Colwell.C.H. YConnell, J. Y Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.
Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C.
Dixon, H.D. Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W.
Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Banner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.F. N Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.
Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr.
Hill. B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.

Y Horton, G.T. N Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. N Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D.
Jessup, Ben Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Johnson, W.Rud. Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. N Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G.
Y Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J.
Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y I^nderman, M. Y Linder, J.
Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. McDonald, L.
Y McKinney, J.E.
Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. X Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B.
N Nessmith, P.E.
Y Nichols, M.
N Nix, K.
Noble, Bill
Y Oldham, L. N Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L L. Y Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R.
N Pilewicz, G.
Pinkston, F.C.
Y Rainey, H.
Y Ralston, E.
Y Ramsey, T.
Randall, W.C.
Y Reaves, H.L.
Y Richardson, E.
Y Robinson, C.
Y Ross, Ben B.
Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J.
Scott, A. Scott, D.

Y Sizemore, E. N Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C.
Snow, Wayne,Jr. Steinberg, C. Stone, R. Y Swann, D. Taggart, T. Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R.
Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M.
Waddle, T.W. Walker, L. YWall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Watson, R.H.Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby
White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R.
Y Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M.
Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 126, nays 14. The motion prevailed.

HR 41-200. By: Representative Greer of the 43rd: A RESOLUTION to amend a Resolution creating the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Overview Committee; approved Mar. 16, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 70), as amended, so as to remove the provisions relating to the repeal of the Resolution; and for other purposes.

The following substitute, offered by Representatives Knight of the 67th and Greer of the 43rd, was read and adopted:

A RESOLUTION
To amend a Resolution creating the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Overview Committee, approved March 16, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 70), as amended by a Resolution approved March 21, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 524), and a Resolution approved February 24, 1975 (Ga. Laws 1975, p. 31), so as to change the provisions relating to the repeal of the Resolution; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. A Resolution creating the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Overview Committee, approved March 16, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 70), as amended by a Resolution approved March 21, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 524), and a Resolution approved February 24, 1975 (Ga. Laws 1975, p. 31), is hereby amended by striking from Section 3A, the date, "July 1, 1978", and inserting in lieu thereof the date, "July 1, 1980", so that when so amended Section 3A shall read as follows:

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"Section 3A. Unless extended by Joint Resolution of the General Assembly, this Resolution shall stand repealed on July 1, 1980.",
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 adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to, by substitute.
On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E.
Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K.
Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P.
Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M.
Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C. Y Dayis, B.
Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. N Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Manner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. YHarrison, C. Y Hatcher, O.K. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr.
Hill.B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.

Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. YLee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. McDonald, L. McKinney, J.E.
Y Milford. B.
Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill
Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E.
Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G.
Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T.
Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A.
Scott, D.

Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M.
Waddle, T.W. Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Ware, J.C. Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby White, J.
Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.
Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the ayes were 154, nays 1.
The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted, by substitute.

Representative Wood of the 9th stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll was called on HR 41-200, but had he been present would have voted "aye" thereon.

HB 180. By: Representatives Foster and Williams of the 6th, and Ramsey of the 3rd: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new Judicial Circuit for the State of Georgia to be known as the Conasauga Judicial Circuit, so as to change the terms of court of said judicial circuit; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 115, nays 0.

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The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 185. By: Representatives Collins of the 144th, Veazey of the 146th, Patten of the 149th, and Matthews of the 145th: A BILL to amend an Act regulating the sale of leaf tobacco, so as to require any person, firm or corporation purchasing flue-cured leaf tobacco from producers other than at auction sales to obtain from the Commissioner of Agriculture a nonauction tobacco dealer'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 ayes were 111, nays 1.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 169. By: Representatives Snow of the 1st, Walker of the 115th, Karrh of the 106th, Tucker of the 73rd, Bray of the 70th, Taggart of the 125th, Culpepper of the 98th, and Kaley of the 19th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Civil Practice Act" 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 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. Adams, Marvin
N Anderson, W. N Argo, B. Y Auten, D. N Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe
Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. N Benefield, J. N Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. N Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. Burton, J. N Butler, D. Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C. Carrell, B. N Cason, G. N Castleberry, D. Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. N Coleman, T. Y Collins. M. Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. N Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. N Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, B. N Dean, D.C. N Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. N Dixon, H.D.
Dover, Bill N Edwards, W. Y Elliott. E.H. N Evans, W.D.
Felton, D. N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. Y Galer. M.
N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A.
Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. N Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. N Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G. N Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. N Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F. N Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. N Hill, B.L. N Holmes, Bob
N Home, F.

N Horton, G.T. Y Housley. E. N Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben N Johnson, G. N Johnson, P. N Johnson, W.Rud. N Johnston, J. N Jones, B. N Jones, Herb
Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. N Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. N Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. NLee, W.J.(Bill) N Lenderman, M. N Linder. J. N Ixjgan, H. N Long, W.K. N Looper, M. N Lord, J. N Lucas, D.E. N Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

N McCollum, H. McDonald, L. McKinney, J.E.
N Milford, B. N Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. N Murray, B. N Nessmith, P.E.
Nichols, M. Y Nix, K.
N Noble, Bill N Oldham, L. N Owens, R.D. N Parham, B.E. N Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. N Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. N Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. N Ralston, E. N Ramsey, T. N Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. N Robinson, C.
Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Scott, A.
Scott, D.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 38, nays 111.

N Sizemore, E. N Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. N Steinberg, C.
Stone, R. N Swann, D.
Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T.
N Toles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom N Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. N Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. N Veazey, M.
Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. N Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. N Wheeler, Bobby
White, J. N Whitmire, D. N Williams, H.L. N Williams, R. N Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

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The Bill, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.

Representative Snow of the 1st gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the House reconsider its action in failing to give the requisite constitutional majority to HB 169.

HB 171. By: Representative Snow of the 1st: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Civil Practice Act" so as to change the provisions relating to the voluntary dismissal of actions; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representatives Hatcher of the 131st, Taggart of the 125th, and Johnson of the 74th move to amend HB 171 by deleting on page 2, line 58, the following:
"service by the adverse party of an answer or of a motion for summary judgment, whichever first occurs"
and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"the judge charges the jury".

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:

N Adams, G. N Adams, Marvin N Andersen, W. N Argo, B. N Auten, D. N Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. N Benefield, J. N Birdsong, K. N Bishop, S. N Bolster, P. N Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B. N Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. N Butler, D. N Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C. N Carrell, B. N Cason, G. N Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. N Childs, P. N Clark, Betty N Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D.
Coleman, T. N Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H. N Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.

Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. N Culpepper. B. N Daniel. G. N Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, B.
Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. N Deveaux, C. N Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill N Edwards, W. N Elliott, E.H. N Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. N Galer, M. N Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. N Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. N Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. N Ham. B. N Hamilton, Mrs.G. N Banner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. N Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F. N Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. N Hill, B.L. N Holmes, Bob N Home, F.

N Horton, G.T. Housley, E. Howell, M.
N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. N Jackson, J.D.
N Jessup, Ben N Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. N Johnson, W.Rud.
Johnston, J.
N Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb N Kaley, M. N Karrh. R. N Kemp. R. N Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M.
Knight, N.G.
Y Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J. (Bill) N Lenderman, M.
N Linder, J. N Logan, H. N Long, W.K. N Looper, M.
N Lord, J. N Lucas, D.E. NMann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J. N Matthews. D.R.

N McCollum, H. N McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. N Milford, B. N Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. N Murray, B. N Nessmith, P.E. N Nichols, M. Y Nix, K. N Noble, Bill N Oldham, L.
Y Owens, R.D. N Parham, B.E. N Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L.
N Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.H. N Pilewicz, G.
Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H. N' Ralston, E. N Ramsey, T. NRandall, W.C.
N Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. N Robinson, C. N Ross, Ben B. N Rowland, J.R. N Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Scott, A.
Scott, D.

N Sizemore, E. N Smith, V.B. N Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. N Steinberg, C.
Stone, R. N Swann, D. N Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom N Truluck, R. N Tucker, R.M. N Tuten, J. N Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. N Veazey, M. N Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. N Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby
White, J. N Whitmire, D. N Williams, H.L. N Williams. R. N Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 27, nays 138.

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The Bill, as amended, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.

Representative Snow of the 1st gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the House reconsider its action in failing to give the requisite constitutional majority to HB 171, as amended.

The Speaker Pro Tem 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 77. By: Representative McDonald of the 12th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Act", so as to provide that the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council shall be assigned to the Dept. of Public Safety; to provide for funding in connection 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 roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. YBeck.J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Canty, H. Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. YCollins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.
Dean, B.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover. Bill Y Edwards, W. YElliott.E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster. P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J.
Greer, J.W. Y Ham. B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.

Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M.
Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R.
Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight. N.G. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J.
Y Lee, W.J. (Bill) Y Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C.
Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. YNix, K.
Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L.
Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A.
Scott, D.

Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, T.
Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplet!, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten. J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Y Williams. R. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 166, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 221. By: Representatives Davis of the 99th, Gammage of the 17th, Buck of the 95th, Ham of the 80th, Bishop of the 94th, Kemp of the 139th, Johnson of the 74th,

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Greene of the 138th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act providing the proce dures for the creation of liens in behalf of hospitals so as to provide that certain benefits shall be excepted from the provisions of said Act; 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:

Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B. N Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D.
Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.
Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, B.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F., Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.

Y Horton, G.T. Housley, E.
Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D.
Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B.
Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick
Y Lane, W.J. YLee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M.
Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C.
Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. McDonald, L.
Y McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. N Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E.
Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R.
Y Pilewicz, G. YPinkston.F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C.
Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J.
Y Scott, A. Scott, D.

Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 163, nays 3. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following Resolutions of the House and Senate were read and adopted:

HR 125. By: Representatives Buck of the 95th, Lambert of the 112th, Connell of the 87th, Vaughn of the 57th, Ware of the 68th and others: A RESOLUTION rela tive to the regulation of natural gas; and for other purposes.

HR 126. By: Representatives Childers of the 15th, Toles of the 16th, Oldham of the 14th, Gammage of the 17th, and Marcus of the 26th: A RESOLUTION urging the Georgia Delegation to the United States Congress to support federal legislation and funding to clean up polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB's) in the lakes, streams and rivers of this Nation; and for other purposes.

HR 127. By: Representatives Patten of the 149th, Beck of the 148th, Long of the 142nd, Veazey of the 146th, Murphy of the 18th, and others: A RESOLUTION commending Mrs. Helen Oldham Berryhill; and for other purposes.

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HR 128. By: Representatives Veazey of the 146th, Patten of the 146th, and Murhpy of the 18th: A RESOLUTION commending the "Tifton Tomboys" girls' softball team; and for other purposes.

HR 129. By: Representatives Buck of the 95th, Thompson of the 93rd, Smyre of the 92nd, Cason of the 96th, Bishop of the 94th, and others: A RESOLUTION commending Honorable Jack Littleton; and for other purposes.

SR 48. By: Senators Banks of the 17th, Doss of the 52nd, Dean of the 6th, Wessels of the 2nd, Riley of the 1st, and others: A RESOLUTION commending the Marine Program of the University System of Georgia; arid for other purposes.

The following communication was received and read:

House of Representatives Atlanta, Georgia
January 31, 1977

Honorable Glenn W. Ellard Clerk of the House Room 309, State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Dear Mr. Ellard:

The purpose of this letter is to inform you that Representative Ernest Ralston is being removed from the Temperance Committee and is being placed on the Game, Fish and Recreation Committee.

Sincerely,

TBM:js

/s/Thomas B. Murphy Speaker

cc: Honorable Gary Bond Honorable Harry Dixon Honorable Howard Rainey

Representative Knight of the 67th 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 2, 1977

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. Adams, Marvin Anderson, W. Argo, B. Auten, D. Bargeron, E. Battle, Joe Baugh, W.E. Beck, J.M. Beckham, B. Benefield, J. Birdsong, K. Bishop, S. Bolster, P. Bray, C.A. Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. Burton, J. Butler, D. Canty, H. Carnes, C. Carrell, B. Cason, G. Castleberry, D. Chance, G. Childers, E.M. Childs, P. Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton, A.D. Coleman, T. Collins, M. Colwell, C.H. Connell, J.

Cooper, B. Cox, W.E. Crosby, T. Culpepper, B. Daniel, G.
Davis, B. Dent, R.A. Deveaux, C. Dixon. H.D. Dover, Bill Edwards, W.
Elliott, E.H. Evans, W.D.
Felton, D. Foster, P.W. Foster, R.L. Galer, M. Gammage, L. Gignilliat, A. Glanton, Tom Greene, J Ham, B. Manner, B. Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Hatcher, C.F. Hawkins, J. Hays, F. Jr. Hill.B.L. Holmes, Bob Home, F. Housley, E.

Howell, M. Hudson, Ted Hutchinson, R.S. Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Isakson, J. Jackson, J.D. Jessup, Ben Johnson, G. Johnson, P. Johnson, W.Rud. Johnston, J. Jones, B. Jones, Herb Kaley, M. Karrh, R. Kemp, R. Keyton, J.W. Kilgore. T.M. Knight, N.G. Lane, Dick Lane, W.J. Lee, W.J.IBilll Lenderman, M. Linder, J. Logan, H. Long, W.K. Looper, M. Lord, J. Mann.C.C. Marcus, S.J. Matthews, D.R. McCollum, H.

McDonald, L. McKinney, J.E. Milford, B. Money, J. Mostiler, J.L. Mullinax, E.G. Murray, B. Nessmith, P.E. Nichols, M. Nix, K. \oble. Bill Oldham, L. Owens, R.D. Parham, B.E. Patten, G.C. Patten, R.L. Peters, R.G. Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R. Pilewicz, G. Rainey, H. Ralston, E. Ramsey, T. Randall, W.C. Reaves, H.L. Richardson, E. Robinson, C. Ross, Ben B. Rowland, J.R. Rush, Dewey Russell, J. Scott, A. Sizemore, E.

Smith. V.B. Smyre, C. Snow, Wayne,Jr. Steinberg, C. Stone, R. Swann, D. Taggart, T. Thompson, A.W. Tolbert, T. Toles, E.B. Townsend. K.V. Triplett, Tom Truluck, R. Tucker, R.M. Tuten, J. Twiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R. Veazey, M. Waddle, T.W. Walker, L. Wall, V. Ware, J.C. Watson, R.H.,Jr. Wheeler, Bobby White, J. Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Williams, R. Williamson, G. Wilson, J.M. Wood, J. Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

Prayer was offered by Elder Samuel Bryant, Pastor, Bethlehem Primitive Baptist Church, Statesboro, Georgia.

Representative Milford of the 13th, 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 502. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Connell of the 87th, Lee of the 72nd, Murphy of the 18th, and Marcus of the 26th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Executive Reorganization Act of 1972" so as to provide that the Department of Medical Assistance shall administer the State Plan for Medical Assistance; and further, to provide for a short title ("Executive Reorganization Act of 1972"); to provide for certain definitions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

HB 503. By: Representative Walker of the 115th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 91-1A of the Code of Georgia known as the "State Properties Control", approved February 21, 1964, as amended, especially as amended by an Act approved April 24, 1975, so as to reduce the number of members of the State Properties Commission from 11 to 10, to remove the Attorney General as a member of said State Properties Commission; to reduce the number of affirmative votes required for approval of the acquisitions of real property from seven to six; to provide for an effective date; and to repeal conflicting laws.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HB 504. By: Representative Deveaux of the 28th: A BILL to amend the "Hospital Authori ties Law", included as Chapter 88-18 of the Code of Georgia in an Act known as the "Georgia Health Code", and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

HB 505. By: Representative Horton of the 43rd: A BILL to provide for allocations by the Department of Human Resources for grants in aid to counties for physical health programs; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

HB 506. By: Representative Patten of the 149th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of Tax Commissioner of Lanier County, as amended, so as to change the compensation of the tax commissioner; to strike the provisions relating to compensation of clerical help; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 507. By: Representative Taggart of the 125th: A BILL to amend an Act relating to cigar and cigarette taxes, approved Feb. 28, 1955, as amended, so as to provide for refunds or credits for cigar and cigarette taxes under certain conditions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 508. By: Representative Taggart of the 125th: A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide for license and excise taxes upon the business of dealing in malt beverages; to allocate funds derived from such taxes; to provide for the

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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 509. By: Representatives Kilgore of the 65th, Murphy of the 18th, Cooper, Kaley and Wilson of the 19th, Gammage of the 17th, Glanton and Johnson of the 66th, and Housley and Burruss of the 21st: A BILL to create a new judicial circuit for the State of Georgia, to be known as the Douglas Judicial Circuit, to be composed of the County of Douglas; to provide for a judge of the superior court and a district attorney for said circuit; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 510. By: Representative Butler of the 56th: A BILL to amend Code Section 34-1218, relating to vote recorders used in elections, as amended, so as to change the minimum number of vote recorders required in each election district using vote recorders; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 511. By: Representative Butler of the 56th: A BILL to amend Code Section 61-403 relating to the issuance of summonses for distress warrants, as amended, so as to include Justice of the Peace Courts and their constables within the terms of said Code Section; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 512. By: Representatives Butler of the 56th, and Deveaux of the 28th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 68A-11 relating to miscellaneous rules of the road, as amended, so as to provide that no person shall operate a motor vehicle while wearing certain devices; to repeal a specific Act; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 513. By: Representatives Isakson and Nix of the 20th, and Burruss of the 21st: A BILL to amend Code Section 84-1421, relating to unfair practices under provi sions respecting real estate brokers and salesmen, as amended, so as to provide that payments to the estate or heirs of a deceased real estate broker, associate broker or real estate salesperson shall not be construed to be an unfair practice; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HR 115-513. By: Representatives Patten of the 146th, Murphy of the 18th, Adams of the 79th, Jones of the 126th, Beck of the 148th, Connell of the 87th, Hays of the 1st, Coleman of the 118th, and others: A RESOLUTION creating the Constitutional Amendment Advertising Study Committee; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.

HR 116-513. By: Representatives Butler of the 56th, Pilewicz of the 41st, Karrh of the 106th, Carnes of the 43rd, Rowland of the 119th, Wilson and Kaley of the 19th, Adams of the 79th, Hawkins of the 50th, and others: A RESOLUTION creating the Justice of the Peace Study Committee; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HR 117-513. By: Representatives Long of the 142nd, Manner of the 130th, and Veazey of the 146th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to exempt the real and personal property of historical societies from all ad valorem taxation for State, county, municipal and school purposes; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HR 118-513. By: Representatives Smyre of the 92nd, Snow of the 1st, Hatcher of the 131st, Connell of the 87th, Thompson of the 93rd, Cason of the 96th, Bishop of the 94th, and Galer of the 97th: A RESOLUTION creating the Compensation to Victims of Crime Study Committee; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.

HR 119-513. By: Representatives Parham of the 109th, and Baugh of the 108th: A RESO LUTION compensating Mr. Dennis M. Cox; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HR 120-513. By: Representatives Parham of the 109th, and Baugh of the 108th: A RESO LUTION to repeal a Resolution compensating Mr. Dennis M. Cox, approved April 7, 1976; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HR 121-513. By: Representatives McDonald of the 12th, Logan of the 62nd, Argo of the 63rd, Russell of the 64th, and Daniel of the 88th: A RESOLUTION establishing the University Business Development Center of the University of Georgia as the coordinating agency of educational activities directed toward encouraging the development and expansion of the small business sector of the economy of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry.

HB 514. By: Representative Taggart of the 125th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Revenue Tax Act to Legalize and Control Alcoholic Beverages and Liquors", so as to provide that licensees for the sale of distilled spirits or alco holic beverages by the package, by wholesale, retail, and on premises consump tion businesses, shall be regulated as to distance requirements; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Temperance.

HB 515. By: Representative Taggart of the 125th: 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; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 516. 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.

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HB 517. By: Representative Taggart of the 125th: A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide for license and excise taxes upon the business of dealing in malt beverages; to allocate funds derived from such taxes; to provide for the enforcement of this Act; to repeal laws in conflict with this Act; and to provide for the holding of an election to ratify or reject this Act; and for other purposes."; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Temperance.

HB 518. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Carlisle of the 71st, Vaughn of the 57th, and Lee of the 72nd: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the State Commission on Compensation, so as to provide that the Commission shall assist the State boards and commissions in setting the compensation of the heads of State agencies whose compensation is not set by the Constitution or by law; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.

HB 519. By: Representatives Taggart of the 125th, Karrh of the 106th, Culpepper of the 98th, Walker of the 115th, and Evans of the 84th: A BILL to amend Code Section 30-127, relating to the custody of children in connection with the grant ing of divorces, as amended, so as to change the provisions which give a child 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.

HB 520. By: Representative Taggart of the 125th: 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 repeal the provisions relating to 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.

HB 521. By: Representative Bolster of the 30th: A BILL to amend Georgia Code Section 47-101, pertaining to apportionment of the House of Representatives of the General Assembly, as amended by an Act approved March 16, 1972, so as to change the geographical composition of certain districts; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on Legislative & Congressional Reapportionment.

HB 522. By: Representative Irvin of the 23rd: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 113-10, relating to distribution, advancements, and year's support, as amended, so as to provide for the redesignation of certain Code Sections; to change the provi sions relative to the order for year's support awarding interest in real property; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 523. By: Representative Irvin of the 23rd: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 24-27, relating to clerks of the superior courts, as amended, so as to provide require ments for recording instruments; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 524. By: Representatives Irvin of the 23rd, and Karrh of the 106th: A BILL to amend Code Section 29-420, relating to the method of recording instruments affecting land title and the authenticity of photostatic records as amended, so as to pro vide that there shall be no distinction between the filing and the recording of an instrument; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 525. By: Representatives Beck of the 148th, Patten of the 149th, and Reaves of the 147th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Small Claims Court for Lowndes County, approved April 18, 1967, so as to change the jurisdiction of said court; to change the method of appointment of the judge; to change the fees charged in said court; to provide for additional fees; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.
HB 526. By: Representatives Carlisle and Mostiler of the 71st, Adams of the 79th, Jones of the 78th, and Lee, Benefield, Wood, and Johnson of the 72nd: A BILL to add one additional judge of the superior courts of the Griffin Judicial Circuit of Georgia; to provide for the appointment of the first such additional judge by the Governor; to provide for the election of successors to the judge initially appointed; to prescribe the powers of said judge; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 527. By: Representatives Scott of the 37th, and Nichols of the 27th: A BILL to regu late handguns; to provide for a short title ("The Handgun Regulation Act of 1977"); to state the purpose and intent of this Act; to define certain terms; to provide that it shall be unlawful to possess or control certain handguns or the components thereof without a license; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 528. By: Representatives Scott of the 37th, and Nichols of the 27th: A BILL to regu late handguns; to provide for a short title ("The Handgun Registration Act of 1977"); to state the purpose and intent of this Act; to define certain terms; to provide that it shall be unlawful to possess or control certain handguns with out registering such handguns; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.
HB 529. By: Representatives Scott of the 37th, and Nichols of the 27th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 26-29, relating to crimes involving dangerous instrumentalities and practices, as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to carrying a concealed weapon; to change the provisions relating to penalties; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 530. By: Representatives Scott of the 37th, and Nichols of the 27th: A BILL to amend Code Section 26-2905, relating to furnishing weapons to minors, so as to pro vide that it shall be a felony for any person to knowingly sell or furnish any pistol to any person who is less than 21 years of age; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

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HB 531. By: Representatives Scott of the 37th, and Nichols of the 27th: A BILL to provide for the development of a firearms safety program; to authorize and direct the Commissioner of the Dept. of Public Safety to formulate a program or programs of firearms safety; to provide for duties; to provide for practices and procedures; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 532. By: Representatives Scott of the 37th, and Nichols of the 27th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 26-29, relating to crimes involving dangerous instrumentalities and practices, as amended, so as to prohibit the manufacture, sale and posses sion of certain handguns; to provide for exemptions; to provide for penalties; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 533. By: Representatives Scott of the 37th, and Nichols of the 27th: A BILL to provide for a waiting period, notices, practices and procedures in connection with the delivery of a firearm to a prospective purchaser; to provide for penalties; to require judges of the probate courts to make certain determinations; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 534. By: Representative Buck of the 95th: A BILL to amend Code Section 69-308, relating to the demand prerequisite to suit against municipal corporations for injury to person or property and the suspension of limitations, as amended, so as to make said Code Section applicable to authorities organized under Georgia law which exercise public and essential government functions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 535. By: Representatives Burruss and Housley of the 21st, Kaley, Wilson and Cooper of the 19th, and Isakson, Nix and Harrison of the 20th: A BILL to amend an Act pertaining to the registration and licensing of motor vehicles in the coun ties throughout the State, so as to authorize and direct the State Revenue Commissioner to promulgate rules and regulations governing the processing, in any manner whatsoever, of applications for the registration of motor vehi cles by private persons, firms or corporations; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 536. By: Representatives Burruss and Housley of the 21st, Kaley, Wilson and Cooper of the 19th, and Nix, Isakson and Harrison of the 20th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act", as amended, so as to exempt from the tax levied by said Act certain sales by religious institutions or denominations; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 537. By: Representatives Reaves of the 147th, Nessmith of the 82nd, Keyton of the 143rd, Long of the 142nd, Patten of the 149th, Collins of the 144th, Sizemore of the 136th, Howell of the 140th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Education Authority (University) Act" (formerly the Univer sity System Building Authority Act), approved Feb. 25, 1949, as amended, so

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as to provide for the inspection of certain projects relating to agriculture; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.

HB 538. By: Representative Reaves of the 147th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a small claims court in certain counties in this State approved April 4, 1963, as amended, so as to change the jurisdiction of said court; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 539. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Carrell of the 75th: A BILL to amend an Act placing certain of the county officers of Morgan County on an annual salary, so as to change the provisions thereof relative to the compen sation of the assistants of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Morgan County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 540. By: Representative Linder of the 44th: A BILL to amend an Act authorizing the use of radar speed detection devices by the various counties and municipal ities of this State, so as to permit certain counties to make arrests of violators who exceed the speed limit by ten miles per hour or less; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Highways.

HB 541. By: Representatives Carnes and Greer of the 43rd: A BILL to amend Code Section 57-116 relating to the legal rate of interest on loans to be repaid in monthly, quarterly or yearly installments, so as to provide that such loans shall not be subject to the Ga. Industrial Loan Act, as now or hereafter amended; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Banks & Banking.

HB 542. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Evans of the 84th, Buck of the 95th, Patten of the 149th, Triplett of the 128th, Toles of the 16th, Nix of the 20th, Beck of the 148th, and others: A BILL to amend Code Section 57-101.1, relating to the maximum rate of interest which may be charged on certain transactions involving real property, as amended, so as to change the maximum permissible rate of interest on certain transactions involving real property; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Banks & Banking.

HB 543. By: Representatives Patten and Veazey of the 146th, Hudson of the 137th, Culpepper of the 98th, Karrh of the 106th, Ham of the 80th, Keyton of the 143rd, Reaves of the 147th, and others: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 61-4, relating to distress warrants, as amended, so as to provide that mobile homes shall be included within the goods and property of tenants subject to distress warrant proceedings; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 544. By: Representatives Patten and Veazey of the 146th, Hudson of the 137th, and Sizemore of the 136th: A BILL to amend an Act authorizing the State Per sonnel Board to provide a Health Insurance Plan for employees of the State of Georgia, so as to authorize the State Personnel Board to contract with the

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Georgia Agrirama Development Authority for the inclusion of employees of said Authority within any such Health Insurance Plan; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 545. By: Representatives Milford of the 13th, Coleman of the 118th, Smith of the 42nd, McDonald of the 12th, and Childs of the 51st: A BILL to prohibit the use of devices on motor vehicles used to detect the presence of radar upon highways; to prohibit the operation of motor vehicles so equipped; to prohibit the sale of such devices; to provide for penalties; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HR 123-545. By: Representative Reaves of the 147th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to increase the civil jurisdiction of justices of the peace in Brooks County; 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.

HR 124-545. By: Representatives Tolbert, Johnston and Butler of the 56th, Lenderman of the 53rd, Noble of the 48th, Robinson of the 58th, Elliott of the 49th, Williamson of the 45th, and others: A RESOLUTION creating the CETA Study Committee of DeKalb County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 546. By: Representatives Carlisle and Mostiler of the 71st, Nichols of the 27th, Horton of the 43rd, Glanton of the 66th, McDonald of the 12th, Marcus of the 26th, Knight of the 67th, and others: A BILL to provide that no building shall be constructed within this State after a certain date which employs water closets or shower heads which exceed a certain rate in the use of water; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

HB 547. By: Representatives Foster and Wheeler of the 152nd, and Stone and Greene of the 138th: A BILL to provide for a cost-of-living increase in compensation for the Sheriff, the Judge of the Probate Court, the Clerk of the Superior Court, the Tax Commissioner, the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners, and the members of the Board of Commissioners of Brantley County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 548. By: Representatives Castleberry of the lllth, Collins of the 144th, Phillips of the 120th, and Carrell of the 75th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 92-59, relat ing to time, manner, and subject of returns to be made to the State Revenue Commissioner, as amended, so as to provide that all returns of public utilities and related documents shall be made available for public inspection under certain circumstances; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 549. By: Representatives Castleberry of the lllth, Collins of the 144th, Phillips of the 120th, and Carrell of the 75th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 92-60, relat ing to assessments and arbitration to correct returns, as amended, so as to

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require the State Revenue Commissioner to make a report to the local board of tax assessors with respect to the return of property located within the county by public utilities; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 550. By: Representatives Castleberry of the lllth, Collins of the 144th, Phillips of the 120th, and Carrell of the 75th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 92-60, relat ing to assessments and arbitration to correct returns, as amended, so as to require the State Revenue Commissioner to examine certain properties owned by public utilities for purposes of assigning the true valuation thereof under certain circumstances; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 551. By: Representative McKinney of the 35th: A BILL to repeal Code Chapter 23-32 relating to transportation of garbage across state or county boundaries; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

HB 552. By: Representatives Coleman of the 118th, Jackson of the 9th, and Jessup of the 117th: A BILL 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 define the term "motorized bicycle"; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 553. By: Representatives Carlisle and Mostiler of the 71st: A BILL to amend an Act abolishing the fee system as the mode of compensation of certain Spalding County officers and providing in lieu thereof salaries for the compensation of such officers, approved March 17, 1960, as amended; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 554. By: Representatives Childs of the 51st, and Robinson of the 58th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 26-99, relating to miscellaneous crimes, as amended, so as to provide that certain acts concerning the dispensing of gasoline are mis demeanors; to provide for punishments; to require certain persons to post notices concerning such crimes; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HR 130-554. By: Representatives Childs of the 51st, and Hudson of the 137th: A RESO LUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to remove from county taxation property within municipalities which is taxed for services rendered by the county exclusively for the benefit of the property or residents in unincorporated areas; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HR 131-554. By: Representative Childs of the 51st: A RESOLUTION requesting the State Board of Education to exercise its legal authority to authorize the board of education of certain public school systems to depart from the requirement that such school systems operate for a school year of not less than 180 days; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Education.

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 582. By: Representatives Rush of the 121st, and Kemp 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 pro vide for the manner of electing said members; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 583. By: Representatives Horton of the 43rd, Murphy of the 18th, McDonald of the 12th, Watson of the 114th, Glanton of the 66th, Bolster of the 30th, Harrison of the 20th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Civil Defense Act of 1951", as amended, so as to further define certain terms; to provide the Governor with certain additional emergency powers; to provide for a limitation of liability; to provide for an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate were read the second time:

HB 435 HB 436 HB 437 HB 438 HB 439 HB 440 HB 441 HB 442 HB 443 HB 444 HB 445 HB 446 HB 447 HB 448 HB 449 HB 450 HB 451 HB 452 HB 453 HB 454 HB 455 HB 456 HB 457 HB 458 HR 96-458 HR 97-458 HB 459 HB 460 HB 461 HB 462 HB 463 HB 464 HB 465

HB 466 HB 467 HB 468 HB 471 HB 472 HB 473 HB 474 HB 475 HB 476 HB 477 HR 113-477 HR 114-477 HB 478 HB 479 HB 480 HB 481 HB 482 HB 483 HB 484 HB 485 HB 486 HB 487 HB 488 HB 489 HB 490 HB 491 HB 492 HB 493 HB 494 HB 495 HB 496 HB 497

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HB 498 HB 499 HB 500 HB 501

SB 68 SB 89 SB 90

Representative 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 the same back to the House with the follow ing recommendations:

HB 46 Do Not Pass HB 59 Do Pass HB 131 Do Pass HB 212 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 251 Do Pass

HB 252 Do Pass HB 264 Do Pass HB 268 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 269 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Marcus of the 26th Chairman

Representative 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 the same back to the House with the follow ing recommendations:
HB 57 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted. Marcus of the 26th Chairman

Representative Horton of the 43rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Industry, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on Industry has had under consideration the following Bill of the
House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 227 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, McDonald of the 12th V ice-Chairman
Representative Snow of the 1st District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following Bills of the

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House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 124 Do Pass HB 289 Do Pass HB 201 Do Pass HB 67 Do Pass

HB 66 Do Pass, as Amended HB 225 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Snow of the 1st Chairman

Representative Reaves of the 147th District, Chairman of the Committee on Natural Resources, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Natural Resources has had under consideration the 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 23 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 293 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 294 Do Pass, as Amended

HB 295 Do Pass, as Amended SR 20 Do Pass, as Amended
Respectfully submitted, Reaves of the 147th Chairman

Representative Thompson of the 93rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Special Judiciary has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the follow ing recommendations:
HB 48 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, Scott of the 37th Secretary

Representative Howell of the 140th District, Chairman of the Committee on State of Republic, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on State of Republic has had under consideration the 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 242 Do Pass SR 13 Do Pass SR 14 Do Pass HR 11-58 Do Pass HB 34 Do Pass, as Amended

HB 121 HB 189 HB 190

Do Pass Do Pass Do Not Pass

Respectfully submitted, Howell of the 140th Chairman

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Representative Adams of the 36th District, Chairman of the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs has had under 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 144 HB 348 HB 351 HB 399 HB 408

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 434 Do Pass HR 8-58 Do Pass HR 10-58 Do Pass SB 35 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th Chairman

Representative Adams of the 36th District, Chairman of the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs has had under 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 97 Do Not Pass HB 229 Do Pass, as Amended HB 65 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th 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 144. By: Representatives Lucas of the 102nd, and Randall of the 101st: A BILL to provide that in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 100,000 and not more than 150,000, and in certain municipal corporations located within such counties, wherein the sale of alcoholic beverages, distilled spirits, malt beverages and wines is lawfully authorized, such sales for con sumption on the premises shall be authorized during certain hours; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL
To provide that in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 100,000 and not more than 150,000, according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census, and in certain municipal corporations and portions of municipal corporations located within such counties, wherein the sale of alcoholic bev erages, distilled spirits, malt beverages and wines is lawfully authorized, such sales for consumption on the premises shall be authorized during certain hours; to provide for a referendum; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other pur poses.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. The provisions of any other law of this State to the contrary notwithstand ing, in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 100,000 and not more than 150,000, according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census, and in all municipal corporations located within such counties, wherein the sale of alcoholic beverages, distilled spirits, malt beverages and wines is lawfully author ized, by ordinance of the governing body of such county or municipality, such sales for consumption on the premises shall be authorized at any time from 11:55 p.m. on Satur days and until 2:00 a.m. on Sundays; provided, however, that the provisions of this Section shall not apply to any geographic area of any municipal corporation which is located out side of the limits of any county covered by the provisions of this Act.
Section 2. After the date of the approval of this Act by the Governor or after it otherwise becomes law, it shall be the duty of the election superintendent of each county having a population of not less than 100,000 and not more than 150,000, according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census, to issue the call for an election for the purpose of submitting to the electors of each such county the ques tion of whether Section 1 of this Act shall be approved or rejected. The superintendent shall set the date of such election to coincide with the date of the first regular election or special election, whichever occurs first, held in any such county after the effective date of this Section; provided, however, that the date of the election shall be not less than 30 nor more than 45 days after the date of the issuance of the call. The superintend ent shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of each such county.
The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words:
"( I YES Shall the Constitution be amended so as to Shall the provisions of the Act authorizing the governing body of this county and municipalities
( ) NO located therein to permit the sale of alcoholic beverages, distilled spirits, malt beverages and wines for consumption on the premises at any time from 11:55 p.m. on Saturdays until 2:00 a.m. on Sundays be approved?"
All persons desiring to vote for approval of the Act shall vote "Yes", and those persons desiring to vote for rejection of the Act shall vote "No". If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for approval of the Act, it shall become of full force and effect, otherwise it shall be void and of no force and effect.
The expense of such election shall be borne by such counties. It shall be the duty of the superintendent to hold and conduct such election. It shall be his further duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State.
Section 3. Section 2 of 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 120, nays 42.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.

HB 348. By: Representative Foster of the 152nd: A BILL to provide for a cost-of-living increase in compensation for the Sheriff, the Judge of the Probate Court, the Clerk of the Superior Court and the Tax Commissioner of Camden County; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 351. By: Representatives Twiggs and Colwell of the 4th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Towns County Water and Sewerage Authority, approved April 3, 1972, so as to change the provisions relating to the creation of such Authority; to provide for the membership and 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 150, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 399. By: Representatives Mullinax of the 69th, and Ware of the 68th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of LaGrange in the County of Troup, approved March 8, 1968, so as to extend and increase the corporate limits of the City of LaGrange; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 408. By: Representative Owens of the 77th: A BILL to provide for a supplement to the compensation, salary, expenses and allowances of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Columbia 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 150, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 434. By: Representatives Logan of the 62nd, Russell of the 64th, and Argo of the 63rd: A BILL to amend an Act establishing The Mayor and Council of the City of Athens Employee's Pension Plan, so as to provide for the voluntary extension of service beyond the normal retirement age by employees wishing to work to age 65, and to further provide that maximum age for membership shall be age 45 for police and fire employees and age 47 for all other city
employees; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HR 8-58. By: Representatives Glover of the 32nd, Adams of the 36th, Carnes, Horton

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and Greer of the 43rd, Felton of the 22nd, Pilewicz of the 41st, McKinney of the 35th and Nichols of the 27th:

A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide the circumstances under which the authority and obligation of the governing authorities of counties which have wholly or partly within their boundaries a city of not less than 200,000 population to levy a tax for educational purposes not to exceed 1 >/2 mills on all property located within the county, including property located within any independent school district, upon the request of the boards of education of such counties shall be terminated; 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 of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding thereto a new Paragraph IIIB to read as follows:
"Paragraph IIIB. If this Constitution shall be amended to create in Fulton County along the East side of the Chattahoochee River, a special district known as the Fulton County Industrial District, the authority and obligation of the governing authorities of counties which have wholly or partly within their boundaries a city of not less than 200,000 population to levy a tax for educational purposes not to exceed 1 l/2 mills on all property located within the county, including property located within any independ ent school district, upon the request of the boards of education of such counties shall be terminated and shall cease to exist effective at the time such an amendment shall become effective."
Section 2. The above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of
Georgia of 1976. 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 the circumstances under which the authority and obligation of the governing authorities
( ) NO of counties which have wholly or partly within their boundaries a city of not less than 200,000 population to levy a tax for educational purposes not to exceed 1 V-2 mills on all property located within the county, includ ing property located within any independent school district, upon the request of the boards of education of such counties shall be terminated?"
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. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. YArgo, B.
Auten, D. Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Baugh, W.E. Beck, J.M. YBeckham, B. Y Benefield, J.

Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop S
Bolster P VR ,,',' i ,, , TM ' Y Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J.

Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. V Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D.

Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.
Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C.

Y Davis, B. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. N Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W.
Elliott. E.H. Evans, W.D.

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Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L.
Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J.
Greer, J.W. Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Banner, B.
Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.F. Harrison, C.
Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F., Jr. YHill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.
Horton, G.T. Housley, E. Y Howell, M.
Y Hudson, Ted

Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J.
Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud.
Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb
Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy
Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. YLee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M.
Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.

Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C.
Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B.
Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G.
Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K. Y Noble. Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D.
Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T.

Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C.
Reaves, H.L. Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A. Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre. C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr.
Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W.
Tolbert, T.

Y Toles, E.B.
Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom
Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J.
Twiggs, R.
Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M.
Y Waddle, T.W.
Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Y Ware, J.C.
Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Y Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R.
Williamson, G.
Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 144, nays 1.
The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 10-58. By: Representatives Adams of the 36th, Carnes, Horton and Greer of the 43rd, Felton of the 22nd, Pilewicz of the 41st, McKinney of the 35th, Glover of the 32nd and Nichols of the 27th:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution to create within Fulton County the Fulton County Industrial District; 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 of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding after Paragraph III a new Paragraph IIIA to read as follows:
"Paragraph IIIA. There is hereby created in Fulton County along the East side of the Chattahoochee River in accordance with the description hereafter set forth, a special district known as the Fulton County Industrial District. Said District shall consist of the lands and property located within the following boundaries, to wit:
BEGINNING in Land Lot 17 of the 14th District F.F., at the intersection of Sandy Creek Road and the northwesterly right-of-way of Fulton Industrial Boulevard; thence proceeding southwesterly along said right-of-way to the point of intersection with the corporate limit line of the City of Atlanta, Georgia, said corporate limit line being the eastern line of Land Lot 22, 14th District F.F., Fulton County, Georgia; thence south erly along said corporate limit line to the northeast corner of Land Lot 24 of said Dis trict; thence westerly along the northern line of Land Lot 24 to the northwest corner of said land lot; thence southwesterly to a point of the west line of Land Lot 51, 1000 feet, more or less north of the southwest corner of said land lot; thence southwesterly to a point at the northeast right-of-way intersection of Selig Drive and Mendel Drive; thence in a southeasterly direction to the west right-of-way of Bakers Ferry Road, at a distance of 1200 feet more or less northeast of Mendel Drive; thence continuing southwesterly along the west right-of-way of Bakers Ferry Road to the western line of Land Lot 58 and then proceeding southerly along the western line of said land lot to the northwestern corner of Land Lot 59; thence, proceeding southerly along the west-

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ern line of Land Lot 59 to the southwestern corner of Land Lot 59; thence along the southern line of Land Lot 82 to the southwestern corner of said land lot; thence south erly along the western line of Land Lot 81 to the north right-of-way of Cascade Road; thence along the north right-of-way of Cascade Road in a westerly direction to the east right-of-way of Fulton Industrial Boulevard; thence in a southwesterly direction along the eastern right-of-way of Fulton Industrial Boulevard to the intersection of the south right-of-way of Old Riverside Drive; thence proceeding in a southeasterly direction along the southwesterly right-of-way of Riverside Drive 1274.93 feet to a point; thence, southerly to a point on the northern line of Land Lot 131; thence, westerly along the northern line of said land lot to the northwest corner of said land lot; thence, in a southerly direction along the western line of said land lot to the southeast corner of Land Lot 137; thence, westerly along the southern line of Land Lot 137 to the southwest corner of Land Lot 137; thence, southerly along the eastern line of Land Lot 149 to the southeast corner of said land lot; thence, proceeding westerly along the southern line of Land Lot 149 to the intersection of the northern right-of-way of Campbellton Road; thence, along the northern right-of-way of Campbellton Road in a westerly direc tion to a point of intersection between the Fulton County Line and the northern rightof-way of Campbellton Road, said County line also lying in the Chattahoochee River and being the western line of Land Lot 58, District 9C, in said County and State; thence north and east with the Fulton County line to the northwest corner of Charlie Brown County Airport at the intersection of Sandy Creek and the Chattahoochee River, said point being in Land Lot 20, 14th District F.F. of said County and State; thence, running along Sandy Creek south and east to a point of intersection with the southern line of Land Lot 20; thence, proceeding along the southern line of Land Lot 20 in an easterly direction to the southeast corner of Land Lot 18, said point being on the District Line between the 14th District F.F. and the 17th District; thence along said District Line northerly to the northwest corner of Land Lot 268; thence, along the north boundary of Land Lot 268 in an easterly direction to the intersection with the south right-ofway of Fulton Industrial Boulevard; thence, in a southeasterly direction 810.55 feet to a fence corner; thence, in a northeasterly direction 294.60 feet to an iron pin; thence, in a southeasterly direction 331.97 feet to an iron pin; thence, in a southwesterly direc tion 843.48 feet to a point; thence, in a southwesterly direction 1778.38 feet to a con crete monument on the west boundary line of Land Lot 268; said boundary line also being the District Line between the 14th District F.F. and the 17th District; thence, along said District Line in a southerly direction 309.58 feet to an iron pin; thence, in a southwesterly direction 473.74 feet to a fence corner on the southeast right-ofway of Fulton Industrial Boulevard; thence, in a southwesterly direction across Fulton Industrial Boulevard to the said point of BEGINNING.
The area described hereinabove shall not hereafter be included within the limits of any municipal corporation as now exists or hereafter incorporated except by constitu tional amendment. Property located within said area shall not be subject to any taxa tion except such as may be common to all of the territory of Fulton County outside the limits of any municipal corporation. The governing authorities of Fulton County shall have the power and authority to levy an assessment for taxes or a service charge to defray the cost of any function performed or service rendered to the area herein described which is not common to all of the unincorporated areas of said county. The properties within said area shall be subject to all taxes for school purposes. The gov erning authority of Fulton County shall, without limitation, except as contained herein, have control over the area herein described for the same purposes and to the same extent as it shall have control over all other unincorporated areas in Fulton County. It is not the purpose hereof to limit the control of the governing authorities of Fulton County over said area but to preserve to such authority hereafter the power and author ity to develop and control said area as an industrial area, it being declared the public policy that such area be developed to supply employment, increase production, and promote the welfare of Fulton County as a whole and of the citizens thereof under the direction of the governing authorities of the county. This Paragraph IIIA shall become effective only in the event that there shall be ratified an amendment to this Constitution so as to remove the obligation of the governing authorities of counties

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which have wholly or partly within their boundaries a city of not less than 200,000 population to levy a tax for educational purposes not to exceed 1 Vz mills on all property located within the county, including property located within any independent school district, upon the request of the boards of education of such counties."
Section 2. The above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of
Georgia of 1976. The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:
"( ) YES Shall the Constitution be amended so as to create within Fulton County ( ) NO the Fulton County Industrial District?" 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. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W.
Y Argo, B. Auten, D.
Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe
Baugh, W.E.
Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J.
Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S.
Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler. D. Y Canty, H.
Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G.
Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D.
Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.

Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T.
Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.
Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A.
N Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Y Edwards, W. Elliott, E.H. Evans, W.D.
Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L.
Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom
Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J.
Greer, J.W. Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Banner, B.
Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.F. Harrison, C.
Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F., Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.

Horton, G.T. Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J.
Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G.
Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud.
Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb
Kaley, M. Y Karrh. R. Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M.
Linder, J. Y Logan, H.
Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B.
Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill
Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D.
Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C.
Reaves, H.L. Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Ross, Ben B.
Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A.
Scott, D.

Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C.
Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, T.
Y Thompson, A.W. Tolbert, T.
Y Toles, E.B.
Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J.
Twiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M.
Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 144, nays 1. The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted.
SB 35. By: Senator Kennedy of the 4th: A BILL creating and establishing a Small Claims Court for Evans County, Georgia, to be known as the Small Claims Court of Evans County; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolu tion of the Senate:

SR 26. By: Senator Hudgins of the 15th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to
the Constitution so as to authorize State income taxpayers to contribute $1.00 of their State income taxes each year to the Heritage Trust Commission; to authorize State income taxpayers to designate the recipient of their contribu tions; and for other purposes.

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the Senate:

SB 13. By: Senator Turner of the 8th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the review of assessments made by county boards of tax assessors, approved April 6, 1972, so as to change certain provisions relative to providing notice of decisions by the board of equalization; and for other purposes.

SB 27. By: Senators Tate of the 38th, Foster of the 50th, Hudgins of the 15th, Pearce of the 16th, Bond of the 39th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act providing sick leave for the teachers of the public schools of this State, approved Dec. 10, 1953, so as to provide that grant of approval for use of certain accumulated teacher sick leave shall not be conditioned or denied based upon failure or refusal to disclose the purpose for which such leave is sought; and for other purposes.

SB 38. By: Senators McGill of the 24th, Turner of the 8th and English of the 21st: A BILL to amend an Act prohibiting the feeding of garbage to swine, so as to deem providers of garbage also culpable and responsible for the feeding of garbage to swine by persons, firms, partnerships, corporations, associations, agencies, departments or other political subdivisions of the State; and for other purposes.

SB 42. By: Senators Turner of the 8th, McGill of the 24th and Russell of the 10th: A BILL to amend Code Title 62, relating to livestock, so as to substantially revise and supersede the Code Chapter 62-12, relating to suppression and prevention of hog cholera; 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 13. By: Senator Turner of the 8th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the review of assessments made by county boards of tax assessors, approved April 6, 1972,

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so as to change certain provisions relative to providing notice of decisions by the board of equalization; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

SB 27. By: Senators Tate of the 38th, Foster of the 50th, Hudgins of the 15th, Pearce of the 16th, Bond of the 39th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act providing sick leave for the teachers of the public schools of this State, approved Dec. 10, 1953, so as to provide that grant of approval for use of certain accumulated teacher sick leave shall not be conditioned or denied based upon failure or refusal to disclose the purpose for which such leave is sought; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

SB 38. By: Senators McGill of the 24th, Turner of the 8th and English of the 21st: A BILL to amend an Act prohibiting the feeding of garbage to swine, so as to deem providers of garbage also culpable and responsible for the feeding of garbage to swine by persons, firms, partnerships, corporations, associations, agencies, departments or other political subdivisions of the State; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.

SB 42. By: Senators Turner of the 8th, McGill of the 24th and Russell of the 10th: A BILL to amend Code Title 62, relating to livestock, so as to substantially revise and supersede the Code Chapter 62-12, relating to suppression and prevention of hog cholera; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.

SR 26. By: Senator Hudgins of the 15th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize State income taxpayers to contribute $1.00 of their State income taxes each year to the Heritage Trust Commission; to authorize State income taxpayers to designate the recipient of their contribu tions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

Representative Snow of the 1st moved that the House reconsider its action in failing to give the requisite constitutional majority to the following Bill of the House:

HB 169. By: Representatives Snow of the 1st, Walker of the 115th, Karrh of the 106th, Tucker of the 73rd, Bray of the 70th, Taggart of the 125th, Culpepper of the 98th, and Kaley of the 19th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Civil Practice Act" 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.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin
YAnderson, W.
YArgo.B. Y Auten, D YBargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E.

Y Beck, J.M.

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N Blrdsong. K -

Y Bishop, S.

Y Bolster, P.

Y Bray, C.A.

Y Buck, T.B. v Burruss, A.L.
Y Burton, J.
Y Butler, D. Canty H
Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.

Carrell, B. Cason, G.
Y Castleberry, D.
Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. N Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty

Y Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D.
Y Coleman, T.
Y Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J.
Cooper, B.

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Y Cox, W.E. N Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B.
N Daniel, G. Daugherty, J.C.
N Davis, B. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. N Dixon, H.D.
Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W.
Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D.
Felton, D.
Y Foster, P.W.
Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L.
Gignilliat, A.
Y Glanton, Tom N Glover. M. Y Greene, J.
Greer, J.W.
N Ham. B.
Hamilton. Mrs.G.
Y Manner, B. Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Y Harris, J.F.

Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. N Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. N Hill, B.L.
N Holmes, Bob
N Home, F.
Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted
Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D.
Y Jessup, Ben
Y Johnson, G.
N Johnson, P. N Johnson, W.Rud.
Johnston, J.
N Jones, B.
Jones, Herb
Kaley, M.
Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W.
Kilgore, T.M. Knight, K.G.

Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. YLee, W.J.(Bill)
Y Lenderman, M. Linder, J.
Y Logan, H.
Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. N Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C.
Y Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G.
Y Murray, B.
Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill
Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D.
Y Parham, B.E.

Patten, G.C.
Y Patten. R.L.
Peters, E.G. Y Phillips, L.L.
Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C.
N Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. NRandall, W.C.
Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E.
Robinson, C. Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. N Scott, A.
Scott, D. N Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. N Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. N Steinberg, C. Y Stone. R. N Swann, D. Y Taggart, T.

Y Thompson, A.W Y Tolbert, T.
Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplet!, Tom N Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M.
Y Tuten, J. N Twiggs, R.
Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L.
Y Wall, V. Ware, J.C.
Y Watson, R.H.Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby
Y White, J. Whitmire, D.
Y Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.
Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 112, nays 30. The motion prevailed.

The following Resolution of the House was read and adopted:

HR 134. By: Representatives Buck of the 95th, Murphy of the 18th, Vaughn of the 57th, Connell of the 87th, Lee of the 72nd, and others: A RESOLUTION congratulating Honorable J. Crawford Ware on the occasion of his birthday; 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 431. By: Representatives Rainey of the 135th, Gammage of the 17th, Twiggs of the 4th, Hays of the 1st, Mullinax of the 69th, Peters of the 2nd, Jackson of the 9th, Lambert of the 112th, Money of the 5th, and others: A BILL to make unlawful the hunting of deer, turkey and bear in this State; to make unlawful certain fishing activities in the State; to provide for penalties; to provide for the enforcement of this Act; to provide an effective date; 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. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B.

Y Benefield. J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D. Y Canty, H.

Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P.
Clark, Betty Y Clark, L.

Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. YColwell, C.H. Y Connell. J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G.

Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.
Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A.
Y Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover. Bill

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Y Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L.
Y Galer, M.
Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Y Hanner, B.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C.
Y Hatcher, C.F.
Y Hawkins, J.
Y Hays, P., Jr.
Y Hill. B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.
Horton, G.T.

Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M.
Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud.
Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kalev, M. Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R.
Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G.
Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.I Bill) Y Lenderman, M.

Linder, J.
Y Logan, H.
Long, W.K.
Looper, M.
Y Lord, J. Lucas, D.E.
Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney. J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B.
Y Nessmith, P.E.
Y Nichols, M,
Nix, K.
Y Noble, Bill
Y Oldham, L.
Y Owens, R.D.
Y Parham, B.E.
Y Patten, G.C.
Y Patten, R.L.

Y Peters, E.G.
Y Phillips, L.L.
Y Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R.
Y Pilewicz, G. Pinkston, F.C.
Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A.
Scott, D. Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D.

Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W.
Tolbert, T. YToles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J.
Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L Y Wall, V.
Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D, Y Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G.
Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 159, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

By unanimous consent, HB 431 was ordered immediately transmitted to the Senate.

The Speaker Pro Tern assumed the Chair.

Under the general order of business, the following Bill of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 68. By: Representatives Lane of the 40th, Hudson of the 137th, Carnes of the 43rd, and Adams of the 36th: A BILL to require certain swimming pools to be sur rounded by fences or barriers; to provide for a definition; to designate certain unfenced swimming pools as dangerous instrumentalities for purposes of appli cation of the doctrine of attractive nuisance; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Lane of the 40th moves to amend HB 68 by inserting the word "not" on line 5, page 2 subsequent to the word "is" and between the word "owned".

An amendment, offered by Representative Cox of the 141st, was read and lost.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Burruss of the 21st moves to amend HB 68 by adding on line 23 after the word "pool", the following:
", provided however that fencing of any area larger than the pool, shall meet the requirements of this section".

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to, as amended.

454

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. N Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W.
N Argo, B. N Auten, D. N Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe
N Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M.
N Beckham, B. N Benefield, J.
N Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. N Bray, C.A. N Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. N Butler, D. N Canty, H. N Carlisle, J.
Carries, C. NCarrell.B, Y Cason, G. N Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty N Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. N Coleman, T. N Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J. N Cooper, B.

N Cox, W.E. N Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. N Daniel, G. N Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, B.
N Dean, D.C. Dent, R.A.
Y Deveaux, C. N Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill N Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. N Evans, W D Y Felton, D. N Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L.
Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. N Greene, J. N Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. N Hamilton, Mrs.G. N Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. N Harris, J.F. N Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins J
Y Hays, F., Jr. N Hill, B.L. N Holmes, Bob
N Home, F.

Horton, G.T. N Housley, E. N Howell, M.
N Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S, Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R.
N Isakson, J. N Jackson, J.D.
N Jessup, Ben N Johnson, G. N Johnson, P. N Johnson, W.Rud.
Johnston, J. N Jones, B. N Jones Herb
Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R.
Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. N Knight, N.G.
Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick
N Lane, W.J. N Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. N Logan, H.
Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. N Lord, J.
N Lucas, D.E. N Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J.
Y Matthews, D.R.

N McCollum, H. N McDonald, L. N McKinney, J.E.
N Milford, B. N Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G.
N Murray, B. Nessmith, P.E.
Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill N Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. N Parham, B.E. N Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L. N Peters, R.G.
N Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R. N Pilewicz, G. N Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. N Ramsey. T. N Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L.
Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C.
Ross, Ben B. N Rowland, J.R. N Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Scott, A.
Scott, D.

N Sizemore, E Smith, V.B.
N Smyre, C.
N Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Steinberg, C.
Stone, R. N Swann, D,
Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T.
N Toles, E.B. Townsend, K.V.
N Triplett, Tom N Truluck, R. N Tucker, R.M. N Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R.
N Veazey, M. N Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. N Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. N Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 53, nays 106.
The Bill, as amended, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.
Representative Lane of the 40th gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the House reconsider its action in failing to give the requisite constitutional majority to HB 68, as amended.

Representative Williams of the 54th moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Health and Ecology and referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary:

HB 436. By: Representatives Williams of the 54th, and Smyre of the 92nd: A BILL to amend Code Title 79A, relating to pharmacists, pharmacy and drugs, as amended, so as to change the penalty for certain crimes relative to marijuana; and for other purposes.

The motion prevailed.

Under the general order of business, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 140. By: Representative Howell of the 140th: A BILL to provide that the misdemeanor offenses of selling alcoholic beverages, malt beverages, distilled spirits, or wine

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on Sunday or on election days may be tried in certain courts of municipalities; to provide for disposition of fines; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Hatcher of the 131st moves to amend HB 140 by deleting on page 1, line 26, the words "to request" and by inserting in lieu thereof the words "on request".

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.
Y Adams, Marvin
Y Anderson, W.
Y Argo, B.
Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E.
Y Battle, Joe
N Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B.
Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K.
Y Bishop, S.
Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L.
Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Canty, H.
N Carlisle, J. Y Carries, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P.
Y Clark, Betty Clark, L.
N Clifton, A.D.
Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T.
Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G.
Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.
Dean, D.C. Y Dent, E.A. Y Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D.
Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Banner, B.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. YHill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.

Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J.
Y Irvin, E. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D.
Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P.
Johnson, W.Rud.
N Johnston, J. Y Jones, B.
Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. N Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R.
Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy
Y Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.( Bill) Y Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. N Logan, H.
Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. N Mann, C.C.
Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E.
N Milford, B.
Y Money, J.
Y Mostiler, J.L.
Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. N Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K.
Noble, Bill
Y Oldham, L.
Y Owens, R.D. N Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C.
Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, H.T. N Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C.
N Rainey, H. N Ralston, E.
N Ramsey, T.
Y Randall, W.C.
Y Reaves, H.L.
Y Richardson, E.
Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A.
Scott, D.

Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B.
Y Smyre, C.
Y Snow, Wayne.Jr.
Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R.
Y Swann, D.
Y Taggart, T.
Y Thompson, A.W.
Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. N Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Y Wheeler, Bobby
Y White, J.
Y Whitmire, D.
Y Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R.
Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 136, nays 18.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

HB 141. By: Representative Howell of the 140th: A BILL to provide for jurisdiction of certain courts of municipalities to try and dispose of cases involving the mis demeanor offenses of selling, offering for sale, or possessing for the purpose of sale, any malt beverage or wines without having first obtained a license as provided by law; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

456

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E.
Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E.
Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B.
Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L.
Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G.
Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G.
Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty N Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D.
Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. YColwell.C.H.
Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G. YDaugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.
Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gigniliiat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J.
Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. YHarrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F., Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.

Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J. Y Irvin. R.
Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D.
Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. N Johnston, J. Y Jones, B.
Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M.
N Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R.
Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G.
Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. YLee, W.J.lBilli Y Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. N Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. N Mann, C.C.
Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. McDonald, L. McKinney, J.E.
Y Milford, B.
Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. N Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. X Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H. N Ralston, E. N Ramsey, T.
Randail, W.C.
Y Reaves, H.L. Richardson, E.
Y Robinson, C. ROBB, Ben B.
Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A. Y Scott, D.

Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C.
Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W.
Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. Triplet!, Tom Y Truluck, R. Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 141, nays 15. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The Speaker assumed the Chair.

Under the general order of business, the following Bill of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 228. By: Representative Adams of the 36th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Residential Finance Authority Act" so as to change the provisions relative to the powers of the Authority; to provide for the certificate of valida tion on bonds of the Authority; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representatives Coleman of the 118th and Horton of the 43rd move to amend HB 228 by adding on line 9 after the word "corporation" the words "or the Georgia Deposit Insurance Corporation";
and by adding the same on line 13 after the word "corporation";
and by adding the same on line 21 after the word "corporation".

The following amendment was read:

Representatives Karrh of the 106th and Culpepper of the 98th move to amend HB 228 by adding at line 6, page 3, after the word "deposit", the following:

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"at the highest interest possible as determined by open and competitive bids".

On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D.
N Bargeron, E, N Battle, Joe N Baugh, W,E.
Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. N Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. N Bishop, S.
Bolster, P.
Y Bray, C.A. N Buck, T.B. N Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J.
N Butler, D. Canty, H.
N Carlisle, J Y Carries, C,
Carrell, B. N Cason, G.
N Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. N Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Clark, Betty Y Clark, I,. Y Clifton, A.D. N Coleman, T. N Collins, M. YColwell, C.H. N Connell, J. Cooper, 15.

N Cox, W E. N Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. N Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C.
N Davis, B. Dean, D.C. Dent, R.A.
\ Deveaux, C. X Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill N Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D.
Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. N Galer, M. N Gammage, L.
Gignilliat, A. N Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. Y Greene, J. N Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. N Hamilton. Mrs.G.
Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. N Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. N Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.,Jr.
Hill, B.L. N Holmes, Bob N Home, F.

Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E.
Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. N Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben N Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. N Johnson, W.Rud.
Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb N Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G.
Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. N'Lee, W.J.lBilll
Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Ixmg, W.K. N Looper, M. Y Ixjrd, J. N Lucas, D.E. YMann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. McDonald, L. McKinney, J.E.
Y Milford, B. Y Money, J.
\ Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. N Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. N Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L.
Y Owens, R.D. Y' Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L. N Peters. R.G. N Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R. N Pilewicz, G. NPinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. N Ramsey, T. . N Randall. W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. N1 Robinson, C.
Ross, Ben B. N Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. N Scott, A.
Scott, D.

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 68, nays 78. The amendment was lost.

Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. N Smyre, C.
N Snow, Wayne.Jr. N Steinberg, C. N Stone, R. N Swann, D. N Taggart, T.
Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom N Truluck, R.
Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. N Veazey, M.
Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. N Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. N Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J. N Wood. J.T.
Mr. Speaker

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. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S.
Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.

Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B, Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P.
Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. YColwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T.

Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.
Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Y Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom

Glover, M. Y Greene. J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr.
Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.
Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted

Y Hutchinson. R.S. Irvin, J.
Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G.
Johnson, P.
Y Johnson, W.Rud. Johnston, J.
Y Jones, B.
Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R.
Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M.

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Y Knight, N.G. Lambert, Roy
Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.( Bill) Y Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M.
Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J.
Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H.
McDonald, L.

McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B.
Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill
Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L.

Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. YRandall.W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C.
Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A.
Scott, D.

Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R.

Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 159, 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 Health & Ecology and referred to the Committee on Judiciary:

HB 373. By: Representative Williamson of the 45th: A BILL to amend Title 79A of the Code of Georgia relating to Pharmacists, Pharmacy and Drugs so as to provide a new Chapter 79A-9 and Section 79A-901 relating to Evidence in Drug Cases; and for other purposes.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House were withdrawn from the Committee on Special Judiciary and referred to the Committee on Ways & Means:

HB 385. By: Representatives Russell of the 64th, Collins of the 144th, and Harris of the 8th: A BILL to amend Code Section 39-1101, relating to judicial sales and how judicial sales are to be advertised, so as to provide new procedures for the advertisement of judicial sales; to provide for all matters relative thereto; and for other purposes.

HB 386. By: Representatives Russell of the 64th, Wall of the 61st, Nix of the 20th, Collins of the 144th, and Harris of the 8th: A BILL to provide a certain date for all sales under tax executions; to provide the procedures connected therewith; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

HB 387. By: Representatives Russell of the 64th, Collins of the 144th, and Harris of the 8th: A BILL to amend Code Section 39-1201, relating to place, time and manner in which judicial sales are to be held, as amended, so as to change the proce dures relative to the time, place and manner to be followed in relation to judi cial sales; and for other purposes.

HB 388. By: Representatives Russell of the 64th, Wall of the 61st, Nix of the 20th, Collins of the 144th, and Harris of the 8th: A BILL to prohibit the despoliation of any lands sold at a tax sale; to provide the procedures connected therewith; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

HB 389. By: Representatives Russell of the 64th, Wall of the 61st, Nix of the 20th, Collins of the 144th, and Harris of the 8th: A BILL to amend Code Section 92-8101, relating to manner of making sale under tax execution, so as to provide for additional information to be included in the advertisement of judicial sales under tax execution; and for other purposes.

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HB 390. By: Representatives Russell of the 64th, Wall of the 61st, Nix of the 20th, Collins of the 144th, and Harris of the 8th: A BILL to provide for joint municipal and county tax fi. fas.; to provide for joint municipal and county notices of judicial sales of real or personal property which are being advertised for sale under tax executions; and for other purposes.

HB 391. By: Representatives Russell of the 64th, Wall of the 61st, Nix of the 20th, Collins of the 144th, and Harris of the 8th: A BILL to provide a certain date for the publishing of all ad valorem tax delinquencies; to provide the procedures con nected therewith; to provide an effective date; 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 223. By: Representative Karrh of the 106th: A BILL to amend Code Section 94-403, relating to the validity and execution of contracts, so as to remove the recordation and marking requirements relative to rolling stock; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 127, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 410. By: Representative Lane of the 40th: A BILL to provide for the regulation and licensing of the operation of nonprofit bingo games; to define certain terms; to provide for the issuance by the State Revenue Commissioner of licenses required for the operation of nonprofit bingo games; and for other purposes.

The previous question was ordered.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

The House Special Judiciary Committee moves to amend H. B. 410 as follows: Page 2, line 21: Insert a period after the word "organizations". Then strike the following words: "on or before the first day of each succeeding calendar year."

The following amendments were read and adopted:

Representative Noble of the 48th moves to amend HB 410 by adding the following language to Section 2, page 2, line 13: "The Commissioner of Revenues shall maintain and make public a complete list of all employees with home addresses.".

Representative Noble of the 48th moves to amend HB 410 by adding the following language to Section 4, page 2, line 30: "No person or organization by whatever name or composition thereof shall take any salary, expense money or fees for the operation of any such truly "non-profit organization".

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The following amendment was read:
Representative Ham of the 80th moves to amend HB 410 by striking the figures "$50.00" on line 19 of page 2 and inserting in lieu thereof the figures "$100.00".
On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. N Auten, D. N Bargeron, E.
N Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E.
Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. N Bishop, S.
Bolster, P. Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. Y Butler, D. N Canty, H. N Carlisle, J.
N Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G.
Y Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. N Childs, P. N Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. N Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.

N Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. N Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, B. NDean, D.C.
Dent, R.A. N Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. N Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. N Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. N Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. Y Greene, J. N Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. N Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.,Jr. N Hill, B.L. N Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.

Horton, G.T. N Housley, E. N Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. N Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben N Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. N Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M, Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W.
Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G.
Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J. (Bill) Y Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. N Looper, M.
Lord, J. N Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. N Nichols, M. N Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. N Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.
Peters. R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R.
N Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. N Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. N Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C.
Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. N Scott, A. N Scott, D.

N Sizemore, E. N Smith, V.B. N Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. N Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D. N Taggart, T. N Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. YToles.E.B.
Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. N Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. N Williams, R. N Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 102, nays 62. The amendment was adopted.

An amendment, offered by Representatives Daniel of the 88th, Dean of the 29th, and Scott of the 123rd, was read and ruled out of order.

An amendment, offered by Representative Bargeron of the 83rd, was read and lost.

The following amendment was read:

Representatives Walker of the 115th and Karrh of the 106th move to amend HB 410 by adding a new Section 10, to read as follows:
"Notwithstanding the other provisions of this Act, the Commissioner of Revenue shall be authorized to issue a one time annual license to a nonprofit tax-exempt school or church which will allow it to operate a bingo game one time annually, shall have the power to waive the license fee provided for in Section 3, waive the annual report pro vided for in Section 5, and otherwise promulgate rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this Section.";

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and by renumbering Sections 10 and 11, accordingly.

The Clerk was directed to change "one time" to "one day" in the Walker-Karrh amendment.

The following amendment to the Walker-Karrh amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Irvin of the 23rd moves to amend the Walker-Karrh amendment to HB 410 by adding after the word "power" the words: "in such cases"; and by adding before the word "waive" the words: "in such cases".

The following amendment to the Walker-Karrh amendment was read:

Representative Childers of the 15th moves to amend the Walker-Karrh amendment to HB 410 by changing the words "school or church" to "organizations".

On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adams, G. N Adams, Marvin N Anderson, W. N Argo, B. N Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E.
Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. N Benefield, J. N Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. N Bolster, P. N Bray, C.A. YBuck.T.B.
Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Canty, H. Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C. N Carrell, B. N Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D, Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty N Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. N Coleman, T. N Collins, M. N Col well, C.H. N Connell, J. N Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. N Crosby, T. N Culpepper, B. N Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, B. Y Dean, D.C.
Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. N Dixon, H.D. X Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. N Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. N Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A. N Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. N Greene, J.
Greer, J.W. N Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, B. N Harris, B.B.,Sr. N Harris, J.F. N Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. YHill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob N Home. F.

Horton, G.T. N Housley, E. N Howell. M. N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. X Isakson, J. N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben N Johnson, G. N Johnson, P. N Johnson, W.Rud. N Johnston, J. N Jones, B. N Jones, Herb N Kaley, M. N Karrh, R. N Kemp, R. X Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G.
Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. X Lee, W.J.(Bill) X Lenderman, M. X Linder, J. X Logan, H. X Long, W.K. X I^ooper, M. X Lord. J. Y Lucas, D.E. X Mann, C.C. X Marcus, S.J. X Matthews. D.R.

N McCollum, H. X McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. X Milford, B. Y Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. N Murray, B. X Nessmith, P.E. X Nichols. M. N Nix, K. N Noble, Bill X Oldham, L.
Y Owens, R.D. Parham, B.E.
N Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G. X Phillips, L.L. N* Phillips, R.T. \ Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. X Pinkston, F.C. X Rainey, H. X Ralston, E. X Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. X Richardson, E. X Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. X Rowland, J.R.
X Rush, Dewey X Russell, J. Y Scott, A. Y Scott, D.

X Sizemore, E. X Smith, V.B. X Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Steinberg, C. N Stone, R. X Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. X Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B. X Townsend, K.V. X Triplett, Tom X Truluck, R. X Tucker, R.M. X Tuten, J. X Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. X" Veazey, M. X Waddle, T.W. X Walker, L. X Wall, V. X Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. X Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. X Whitmire, D. X Williams, H.L. X Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. X Wilson, J.M. X Wood, J. X Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 43, nays 122. The amendment to the Walker-Karrh amendment was lost. The Walker-Karrh amendment, as amended, was adopted.
The following amendments were read and adopted:
Representatives Collins of the 144th and Connell of the 87th move to amend HB 410 by inserting on line 26, page 3, the following:

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"All rules and regulations must be approved by a majority of a subcommittee of three members and each said member shall be appointed by the Chairman of the House and Senate committee to which said Act was referred.".

Representative Mullinax of the 69th moves to amend HB 410 by adding a new sen tence to Section 4, to read as follows:
"No non-profit organization licensed to conduct bingo games shall rent, lease or sub let their facilities for bingo games to be conducted by any other non-profit or for-profit organization.".

Representatives Coleman of the 118th and Carlisle of the 71st move to amend HB 410 by adding on page 3, line 15, after the word "revenue": ",any state law enforce ment officer,".

Representative Williams of the 54th moved that the House reconsider its action in ordering the previous question.
The motion was lost.
Representative White of the 132nd moved that HB 410 and all amendments thereto be tabled.
On the motion to table, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adams. G. N Adams, Marvin N Anderson, W. N Argo, B. N Auten, D. N Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E.
Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. N Benefield, J. N Birdsong, K. N Bishop, S.
Bolster, P. N Bray, C.A. N Buck, T.B. N Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. N Butler, D.
Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. X Carnes, C. N Carrell, B. N Cason, G. N Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. N Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty N Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. N Coleman, T. N Collins, M. XColwell, C.H. NConnell, J. N Cooper. B.

N Cox, W.E. N Crosby, T. N Culpepper, B. N Daniel, G. N Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, B. N Dean, D.C. N Dent, R.A.
Deveaux, C. X Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill N Edwards. W. N Elliott, E.H. N Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. N Foster. P.W. N Foster. R.L. N Galer, M. N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. N Greene, J. N Greer, J.W. X Ham, B. N Hamilton, Mrs.G. N Hanner, B. N Harris, B.B.,Sr. X Harris, J.F. N Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F. N Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.,Jr. YHill, B.L. N Holmes, Bob N Home, F.

Horton, G.T. N Housley, E. N Howell, M. X Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. N" Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. N Isakson, J. X Jackson, J.D. N" Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. N Johnson, P. N Johnson, W.Rud. N Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. N Jones, Herb N Kaley, M. N Karrh, R. X Kemp, R. N Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. N Knight, N.G.
Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. NLee, W.J.IBilll X Lenderman, M. N Under, J. N Logan, H. N Long, W.K. N Looper, M. N Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. N Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, D.R.

N McCollum, H. N McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. N Milford, B. N Money, J. X Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. N Nessmith, P.E. N Nichols, M. N Nix, K. N Noble, Bill N Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. N Parham, B.E.
Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G. N Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. N Pilewicz, G. N Pinkston, F.C.
Rainey, H. N Ralston, E. N Ramsey. T. Y Randall. W.C. N Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. N Robinson, C. N Ross, Ben B. N Rowland, J.R. N Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. Y Scott, A. Y Scott, D.

On the motion to table, the ayes were 12, nays 152. The motion was lost.

X Sizemore, E. N Smith, V.B. X Smyre, C.
N Snow, Wayne,Jr. N Steinberg, C. N Stone, R. N Swann, D. N Taggart, T. N Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. X Toles, E.B. N Townsend. K.V. N Triplett, Tom N Truluck, R. N Tucker, R.M. N Tuten, J. N Twiggs, R. X Vaughn, C.R. N Veazey, M.
N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. X Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. X Watson, R.H.,Jr. N Wheeler, Bobby
White, J. N Whitmire, D. N Williams, H.L. N Williams, R. X Williamson, G.
Wilson, J.M.
N Wood, J. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

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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 roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin
Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B.
Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E.
Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K.
Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. YCulpepper, B. Y Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Y Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M.
Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Banner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. N Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob
Y Home, F.

Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. YHowell.M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J.
Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud.
Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. N Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G.
Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M.
Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y IJooper, M.
Y Lord, J. N Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
N McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B.
Y Mjoney, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B.
Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. YNix, K.
Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. N Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E.
Y Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C.
N Ross. Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. N Scott, A. N Scott, D.

Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Steinberg, C.
Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W.
Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom
Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. YTuten.J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle. T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M.
Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 164, nays 9.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

Representative Vaughn of the 57th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning and the motion prevailed.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia Thursday, February 3, 1977

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. Adams, Marvin Anderson, W. Argo, B. Auten, D. Bargeron,E. Battle, Joe Baugh, W.E. Beck, J.M. Beckham, B. Benefield, J. Birdsong, K. Bishop, S. Bolster, P. Bray, C.A. Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. Burton, J. Butler, D. Carries, C. Carrell, B. Cason, G. Castleberry, D. Chance, G. Childers, E.M. Clark, Betty Clark. L. Clifton, A.D. Coleman, T. Collins, M. Colwell, C.H. Connell, J. Cooper, B.

Cox, W.E. Croshy, T. Culpepper, B. Davis, B. Dent, R.A. Deveaux, C. Dixon. H.D. Dover, Bill Fdwards, W Elliott, E.H. Evans, W.D. Felton, D. Foster, P.W. Foster, R.L. Galer, M. Gammage, L. Gignilliat, A. Greene, J. Greer, J.W. Ham, B. Manner, B. Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Hatcher, C.F. Hawkins, J. Hays, F..Jr. Hill, B.L. Holmes, Bob Home, F. Housley, E. Howell. M. Hudson, Ted

Hutchinson, R.S. Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Isakson, J. Jackson, J.D. Jessup, Ben Johnson. G. Johnson, P. Johnson, W.Rud. Johnston, J. Jones, B. Jones, Herb Kaley, M. Karrh, R. Kemp, R. Keyton, J.W. Kilgore, T.M. Lane, Dick Lane, W.J. Lee. W.J.I Bill I Lenderman, M. Linder, J. Logan, H. Long, W.K. Looper, M. Lord, J. Mann.C.C. Marcus, S.J. Matthews, D.R. McCollum, H. McDonald, L. McKinney, J.E. Milford, B.

Money, J. Mostiler, J.L. Mullinax, E.G. Murray, B. Nessmith, P.E. Nichols, M. \ix, K. Xoble, Bill Oldham, L. Owens, R.D. Parham, B.E. Patten, G.C. Patten, R.L. Phillips, L.L. Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R. Pilewicz, G. Rainey, H. Ralston, E. Ramsey, T. Randall, W.C. Reaves, H.L. Richardson, E. Robinson, C. Ross, Ben B. Rowland, J.R. Rush, Dewey Russell, J. Scott, A. Sizemore, E. Smith. V.B. Smyre, C. Snow, Wayne.Jr.

Steinberg, C. Stone, R. Swann, D. Taggart, T. Thompson, A.W. Tolbert, T. Toles, E.B. Townsend. K.V. Triplett, Tom Truluck, R. Tucker, R.M. Tuten, J. Twiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R. Veazey, M. Waddle, T.W. Walker, L. Wall, V. Ware, J.C. Watson, R.H.,Jr. Wheeler, Bobby White, J. Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Williams, R. Williamson, G. Wilson, J.M. Wood, J. Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

Prayer was offered by the Reverend Roy E. Hatfield, Interim Pastor, First Baptist Church, Dawson, Georgia.

Representative Milford of the 13th, 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 555. By: Representative Rowland of the 119th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Judge of the Probate Court of Laurens County on an annual salary in lieu of fees 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.

HB 556. By: Representative Rowland of the 119th: A BILL to amend an Act consolidating the offices of tax receiver and tax collector of Laurens County into the office of tax commissioner of Laurens 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.

HB 557. By: Representative Rowland of the 119th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Court of Laurens County so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation of the judge and solicitor; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 558. By: Representative Bolster of the 30th: A BILL to amend an Act authorizing a stenographer to be present with the Grand Jury while witnesses are being examined in counties having a population of 200,000 or more so as to add a new Section permitting the use of a recording device in lieu of a stenographer; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 559. By: Representative Evans of the 84th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of Support Act, as amended, so as to provide for the determination of paternity; to provide authority for blood tests; to pro vide for the selection of experts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 560. By: Representative Bray of the 70th: A BILL to abolish the present mode of compensating the Clerk of the Superior Court of Talbot County, known as the fee system; to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 561. By: Representative Bray of the 70th: A BILL to amend an Act incorporating the City of Warm Springs, approved December 20, 1893, as amended, so as to change the compensation of the Mayor and Council; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 562. By: Representatives Davis of the 99th, Home of the 104th, Rowland of the 119th, Pilewicz of the 41st, Ralston of the 7th, and Pinkston of the 100th: A BILL

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to amend Code Section 26-1601 relating to the crime of burglary, so as to pro vide for periods of mandatory imprisonment upon second and third convictions of said offense; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 563. By: Representative Sizemore of the 136th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing a State Court of Worth County so as to change the salary of the judge and the solicitor of said court; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 564. By: Representative Williams of the 54th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act", as amended, so as to authorize local boards of education to authorize certain students to be absent from school on certain school days; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

HB 565. By: Representatives Thompson of the 93rd, and Bishop of the 94th: A BILL to amend Code Section 24A-401, relating to definitions of terms used in the Juve nile Court Code of Georgia, as amended, so as to change the definition of the term "child" to include any individual under the age of 18 years, if alleged to be a "deprived child"; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 566. By: Representatives Reaves of the 147th, Keyton of the 143rd, Long of the 142nd, Collins of the 144th, Sizemore of the 136th, Matthews of the 145th, and Patten of the 149th: A BILL to amend the Structural Pest Control Act, as amended, so as to change, add, remove and redesignate certain definitions; to strike references to certain applicators; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.

HB 567. By: Representatives Phillips of the 59th, Harris of the 60th, and Wall of the 61st: A BILL 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, as amended, so as to broaden applicability of notice and hearing provisions prior to nonrenewal of certain teaching contracts or demotion of certain teachers; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

HB 568. By: Representatives Randall of the 101st, Lucas of the 102nd, Birdsong of the 103rd, Davis of the 99th, and Pinkston of the 100th: A BILL to change certain provisions creating the Civil Service System and Board of Bibb County, so as to change the number of members of said Board; to provide for terms and appointment of said members; to provide for a quorum; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 569. 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, as amended, so as to increase the compen sation of the Judge of the Probate Court of Upson County; and for other pur poses.

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Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 570. By: Representative Adams of the 79th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the compensation of the Sheriff of Upson County and providing for said salary to be in lieu of the fee system of compensation, so as to increase the annual salary of the Sheriff of Upson County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HR 132-570. By: Representatives Hudson of the 137th, Coleman of the 118th, and Jessup of the 117th: A RESOLUTION compensating Mr. E. T. "Dick" Fuller; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HR 133-570. By: Representatives Clark, Milford and Mann of the 13th, and Russell of the 64th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to change the membership of the Oconee County Industrial Development 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.

HB 571. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Carlisle of the 71st, and Murray of the 116th: A BILL to provide for establishment and operation of a State tourist center within the general vicinity or area of the domestic residence of any citi zen of this State elected President of the United States; to provide for its estab lishment and operation by the Department of Industry and Trade, at the direc tion of the Governor; to provide for an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HB 572. By: Representatives Hatcher of the 131st, McCollum of the 134th, Hutchinson of the 133rd, and White of the 132nd: A BILL to create a new judicial circuit for the State of Georgia, to be known as the Dougherty Judicial Circuit, approved May 22, 1964, as amended, so as to provide certain authority for and duties of investigators appointed by, and serving at the direction of, the District Attorney of the circuit; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 573. By: Representatives Hatcher of the 131st, McCollum of the 134th, Hutchinson of the 133rd, and White of the 132nd: A BILL to create the Albany-Dougherty Inner City Authority; to establish said Authority as a public body corporate and politic and as an instrumentality of the State of Georgia; to provide for the membership of the Authority and the terms of its members; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 574. By: Representative Ham of the 80th: A BILL to amend Code Section 113-607, relating to notice of motion for probate in solemn form, as amended, so as to provide for notice when the residence or abiding place of a nonresident to be notified is known and when a known party resides without the State under circumstances which make it difficult to determine if said person is a legal resident of Georgia or of some foreign state; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

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HB 575. By: Representative Ham of the 80th: A BILL to amend Code Section 26-2904, relating to licenses to carry pistols, so as to provide for the taking of two sets of fingerprints of the applicant; to provide for a fee for the services of a law enforcement agency in relation to the application; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 576. By: Representative Ham of the 80th: A BILL to provide for the transfer of the jurisdiction of certain cases from the Court of Appeals to the Supreme Court and for the transfer of the jurisdiction of certain cases from the Supreme Court to the Court of Appeals; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 577. By: Representative Ham of the 80th: A BILL to amend an Act to abolish the present method of compensating the Sheriff of Monroe County so as to provide for a budget for the sheriff; to provide for arbitration concerning budget dis putes; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 578. By: Representatives Buck of the 95th, and Lambert of the 112th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 92-14, relative to motor fuels and kerosene, as amended, so as to comprehensively and exhaustively revise, supersede and consolidate laws relating to the collecting and administration of motor fuel taxes; to pro vide for penalties; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 579. By: Representatives Buck of the 95th, and Lambert of the 112th: A BILL to amend an Act relating to the tax imposed upon motor carriers for the privilege of using the streets and highways of this State, as amended, so as to provide for deducting accrued credits; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 580. By: Representative Carnes of the 43rd: A BILL to amend Code Section 26-1503 relating to criminal trespass, so as to further designate who may give notice that such entry is forbidden and to depart the premises; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 581. By: Representatives Ware of the 68th, Lambert of the 112th, Taggart of the 125th, Vaughn of the 57th, Buck of the 95th, Castleberry of the lllth, and Wood of the 9th: A BILL to amend an Act relating to the prohibition of certain settlements with injured persons approved Feb. 20, 1976, so as to provide that the prohibitions set forth in said Act do not apply to an individual acting on behalf of an insurer which has issued a policy of insurance providing benefits to the injured party when settling a claim for the contractual benefits afforded by said contract; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

HB 584. By: Representatives Daugherty of the 33rd, Randall of the 101st, Holmes of the 39th, Deveaux of the 28th, Glover of the 32nd, Hill of the 127th, Scott

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of the 37th, White of the 132nd, and others: A BILL to amend Code Title 26, known as the "Criminal Code of Georgia", as amended, so as to repeal those provisions relative to the death penalty; to provide for punishment by life imprisonment for certain crimes heretofore punishable by death; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 585. By: Representatives Edwards of the 110th, Ham of the 80th, Pinkston of the 100th, Home of the 104th, Hatcher of the 131st, Buck of the 95th, Stone of the 138th, Hutchinson of the 133rd, and others: A BILL to provide for the regu lation of utility contractors; to create the State Board of Examiners of Utility Contractors; to provide a short title ("Utility Contractors Licensing Act"); to provide for a declaration of purpose; to provide definitions; to provide for the membership of said Board; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry.

HB 586. By: Representatives Felton of the 22nd, Phillips of the 120th, Knight of the 67th, Carrell of the 75th, Hawkins of the 50th, Mostiler of the 71st, Robinson of the 58th, and others: A BILL to encourage newly-elected and newlyappointed members of local boards of education to attend workshops for orientation on the educational program objectives of Georgia and study and instruction on the subjects of school finance, school laws, responsiveness to the community, and the ethics, duties and responsibilities of local boards of edu cation members; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

HB 587. By: Representatives Hill of the 127th, Randall of the 101st, Glover of the 32nd, and Lucas of the 102nd: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 27-9, relating to bail, surrender of principal and forfeiture of bond, as amended, so as to repeal the provisions relating to the amount of bail in misdemeanor cases and acceptance by sheriffs and constables; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 588. By: Representatives Hawkins of the 50th, Irvin of the 23rd, Niehols of the 27th, and Richardson of the 52nd: A BILL to amend the Campaign and Financial Disclosure Act, as amended, so as to further define the term "contributor", "expenditure", and "campaign financing disclosure report"; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HR 135-588. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Lambert of the 112th, Lee of the 72nd, Connell of the 87th, Howell of the 140th, and Carlisle of the 71st: A RESOLUTION creating the "Select Committee on Constitutional Revision"; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.

HB 589. By: Representative Ham of the 80th: A BILL to amend an Act to abolish the offices of tax collector and tax receiver in and for the County of Monroe, and to create in their stead a county tax commissioner for Monroe County, as amended; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

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By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate were read the second time:

HB 502 HB 503 HB 504 HB 505 HB 506 HB 507 HB 508 HB 509 HB 510 HB 511 HB 512 HB 513 HR 115-513 HR 116-513 HR 117-513 HR 118-513 HR 119-513
HR 120-513 HR 121-513 HB 514 HB 515 HB 516 HB 517 HB 518 HB 519 HB 520 HB 521 HB 522
HB 523 HB 524 HB 525 HB 526 HB 527 HB 528 HB 529
HB 530

HB 531 HB 532 HB 533 HB 534 HB 535 HB 536 HB 537 HB 538 HB 539 HB 540 HB 541 HB 542 HB 543 HB 544 HB 545 HR 123-545 HR 124-545
HB 546 HB 547 HB 548 HB 549 HB 550 HB 551 HB 552 HB 553 HB 554 HR 130-554 HR 131-554
HB 582 HB 583 SB 13 SB 27 SB 38 SB 42 SR 26

The following communication was received and read:
Office of the Governor Atlanta, Georgia 30334
January 31, 1977
Honorable Michael J. Egan Representative, District 25 3100 First National Bank Tower Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Dear Mike:
This will acknowledge receipt of your letter in which you tender your resignation as Representative from the 25th House District in the Georgia House of Representatives, effective at 11:59 P.M., Eastern Standard Time, on the 31st day of January, 1977. As requested, I accept your resignation.

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On behalf of all Georgians, and particularly those in Fulton County, I would like to express appreciation for your service in the House of Representatives. I have enjoyed working with you, and want to extend my best wishes for a healthy and happy future as you undertake your new duties with the United States Department of Justice.
Sincerely,
/s/George Busbee
GB:whj
cc: Honorable Ben W. Fortson, Jr. Honorable Thomas B. Murphy Honorable Glenn Ellard

The following communication was received and read:

Office of the Governor Atlanta, Georgia 30334
January 31, 1977
Honorable Ben Brown Representative, District 34 33 Howard Street, S. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30317
Dear Ben:
This will acknowledge receipt of your letter in which you tender your resignation as Representative from the 34th House District in the Georgia House of Representatives, effective this date. As requested, I accept your resignation.
I would like to express appreciation for the service you have rendered the citixens of Fulton County as a member of the General Assembly of Georgia. I have enjoyed work ing with you during the past years, both as a member of the House of Representatives and as Governor, and look forward to working with you in your new capacity as Deputy Chairman of the National Democratic Party.
Sincerely,
/s/George Busbee
GB:whj
cc: Honorable Ben W. Fortson, Jr. Honorable Thomas B. Murphy Honorable Glenn Ellard

Representative Pinkston of the 100th District. Chairman of the Committee on Banks & Banking, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Banks & Banking has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the follow ing recommendations:

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HB 297 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, Pinkston of the 100th Chairman

Representative Snow of the 1st District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 162 Do Pass HB 163 Do Pass HB 166 Do Pass HB 356 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Snow of the 1st Chairman

Representative Thompson of the 93rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Special Judiciary has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the follow ing recommendations:

HB 366 Do Pass HB 267 Do Not Pass HB 282 Do Pass

HB 285 Do Pass HB 436 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Scott of the 37th Secretary

Representative Colwell of the 4th District, Chairman of the Committee on State Insti tutions & Property, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on State Institutions & Property has had under consideration the following Bill and Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 151

Do Pass

HR 114-477 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted,
Rush of the 121st Vice-Chairman

Representative 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 Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the follow ing recommendations:

HB 486 Do Pass
HB 487 Do Pass HB 488 Do Pass HB 75 Do Pass-

Respectfully submitted, Howell of the 140th Chairman

Representative Adams of the 36th District, Chairman of the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legislation 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 440 Do Pass HB 448 Do Pass HB 449 Do Pass HB 455 Do Pass HB 456 Do Pass HB 459 Do Pass HB 460 Do Pass HB 461 Do Pass HB 462 Do Pass HB 465 Do Pass HB 467 Do Pass HB 473 Do Pass

HB 474 HB 475 HB 477 HB 482 HB 483 HB 484 HB 485 HB 494 SB 68 HB 443

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass, as Amended Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th Chairman

Representative Gignilliat of the 122nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Uni versity System of Georgia, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on University System of Georgia 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 246 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Logan of the 62nd Secretary
By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

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HB 440. By: Representatives Wall of the 61st, and Phillips of the 59th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Gwinnett County, as amended, so as to provide in said Act definitions of the following terms used in said Act: County, County funds, County finances, County records, County financial records, County departments, County offices, County agencies, County prop erty; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 443. By: Representatives Housley and Burruss of the 21st, Harrison, Isakson, and Nix of the 20th, and Cooper, Wilson and Kaley of the 19th: A BILL to provide that in all counties in the State of Georgia having a population of 200,000 or more, the office of Justice of the Peace Emeritus shall be created; to define the jurisdiction and powers of such Justice of the Peace Emeritus; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL
To provide that in all counties in the State of Georgia having a population of not less than 190,000 nor more than 300,000 according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census, the office of Justice of the Peace Emeritus shall be created; to define the jurisdiction and powers of such Justice of the Peace Emeritus; to provide for the qualifications, duties, powers and compensation of such officer; to provide for other matters relative thereto; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. In all counties in the State of Georgia having a population of not less than 190,000 nor more than 300,000 according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census, there is hereby created the office of Justice of the Peace Emeritus as hereinafter provided. Any elected Justice of the Peace of any such county who held office on January 1, 1975, who had been commissioned for such office for at least three consecutive terms, and who had served as either President or Vice Presi dent of a Justice of the Peace and Constable's State Association, and who is known to have worked for judicial justice in the State of Georgia, shall be appointed Justice of the Peace Emeritus.
Section 2. The authority of any such Justice of the Peace Emeritus shall be limited to the following:
(a) To officiate at and perform marriage upon duly authorized marriage license from any county of the State of Georgia and to perform any such marriages in any county of the State of Georgia.
ibi To administer oaths. tci To attest the executions of written documents. (d) To issue warrants returnable to the proper court, and other legal documents as required of a Justice of the Peace. (el To hold a court of inquiry when requested to do so. (f) To render advice and counsel to any Justice of the Peace or Notary Public ex officio Justice of the Peace in the county wherein such Justice of the Peace Emeritus was commissioned as a Justice of the Peace or Notary Public ex officio Justice of the Peace.

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(g) To serve as Justice of the Peace or Notary Public ex officio Justice of the Peace in any militia district in the county wherein such Justice of the Peace Emeritus has been commissioned as a Justice of the Peace or Notary Public ex officio Justice of the Peace when directed by the Governor to do so.
(h) To have and use a seal. lii To certify acts performed by him. (j) To certify all papers, certificates and documents issued by him as authorized in this Section. (k) To charge fees for the performance of any duty or act authorized by this Section in the same amount -as are provided by law for Justices of the Peace and Notaries Public of the State.
Section 3. The Governor shall be authorized to issue appropriate commissions to any Justice of the Peace covered by this Act, appointed Justice of the Peace Emeritus.
Section 4. Each Justice of the Peace Emeritus appointed pursuant to the provisions of this Act shall keep and maintain a docket of all causes brought before him and acts performed by him in the same manner as a Justice of the Peace. Said dockets shall be furnished by the authority required to furnish dockets for Justices of the Peace of any such county.
Section 5. A Justice of the Peace Emeritus appointed pursuant to this Act shall hold office during good behavior and upon his not being found acting in a malpractice manner.
Section 6. There shall be no compensation for any Justice of the Peace Emeritus appointed pursuant to this Act, except the fees authorized for any Justice of the Peace or ex officio Justice of the Peace as provided by law.
Section 7. A Justice of the Peace Emeritus appointed pursuant to this Act shall have the same authority as any other Justice of the Peace or ex officio Justice of the Peace and compensation shall be paid in a like manner as provided by law.
Section 8. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.
Section 9. 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 150, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.

HB 448. By: Representatives Colwell and Twiggs of the 4th: A BILL to amend an Act abolishing the method of compensating the Judge of the Probate Court of Union County known as the fee system and providing an annual salary for said officer, approved Feb. 27, 1970, so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation 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 150, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 449. By: Representatives Baugh of the 108th, and Parham of the 109th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Board of County Commissioners of Baldwin County,

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approved Dec. 26, 1888, as amended, so as to change the compensation which may be paid to said county commissioners; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 455. By: Representatives Keyton of the 143rd, and Long of the 142nd: A BILL to fix the salary of the coroner in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 34,300 and not more than 36,000 according to the U.S. Decen nial 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.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 456. By: Representatives Keyton of the 143rd, and Long of the 142nd: A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners for the County of Thomas, as amended, so as to change the compensation of the chairman and other members of the board of commissioners of Thomas County; and for other pur poses.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 459. 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 duties, powers and compensation, so as to change the expense allowance of the chairman of the board of commissioners; to provide an expense allowance for the members of the board of commissioners other than the chairman; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 460. By: Representative Hudson of the 137th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Irwin County on a salary system of compensation in lieu of the fee system, so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation of the spe cial deputies; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 461. By: Representative Hudson of the 137th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Irwin County on a salary system of compensation in lieu of the fee system, so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation of the sheriff's secretary; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 462. By: Representative Hudson of the 137th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Irwin County on a salary system of compensation in lieu of the fee system, so as to change the provisions relative to the salary of the deputy sheriff; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 465. By: Representatives Johnson, Lee, Benefield and Wood of the 7th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Clayton County, approved Feb. 8, 1955, as amended, so as to change the compensation of the Chairman and the other 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 150, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 467. By: Representatives Dover of the llth, and Colwell and Twiggs of the 4th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of White County, so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation of the chairman and other members of said board; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 473. By: Representatives Irvin of the 23rd, and Harris and Anderson of the 8th: A BILL to amend an Act incorporating the City of Mountain Park, approved July 13, 1927, as amended, so as to provide for the power of condemnation and for certain other powers; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 474. 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 provisions thereof relative to the appointment of a judge pro hac vice; to provide for the compensation, duties and qualifications of the judge pro hac vice; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 475. By: Representatives Ware of the 68th, and Mullinax of the 69th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners for Troup County, approved Mar. 25, 1958, so as to change the provisions relative to the election of the members of said Board; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 477. By: Representative Owens of the 77th: A BILL to provide for a supplement to the compensation, salary expenses and allowances of the Sheriff of Columbia 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 150, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 482. By: Representatives Johnson, Lee, Benefield and Wood of the 72nd: A BILL to change the method of appointing members of the Clayton County Hospital Authority; to provide for filling vacancies for full and unexpired terms; to pro vide that only one member of the medical profession may serve as a member of the Hospital Authority at the same 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 150, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 488. By: Representative Birdsong of the 103rd: A BILL to abolish the present mode of compensating the Clerk of the Superior Court of Twiggs County, known as

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the fee system; to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary; to provide that all fees, costs or other emoluments of said officer shall become the property of the county; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 484. By: Representative Birdsong of the 103rd: A BILL to abolish the present mode of compensating the Tax Commissioner of Twiggs County, known as the fee system; to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary; to provide that all fees, costs and other emoluments of said officer shall become the property of the county; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 485. By: Representative Birdsong of the 103rd: A BILL to abolish the present mode of compensating the Judge of the Probate Court of Twiggs County, known as the fee system; to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary; to provide that all fees, costs or other emoluments of said officer shall become the property of the county; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 494. By: Representatives Foster and Wheeler of the 152nd, and Hudson of the 137th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the State Court of Coffee County, approved August 19, 1919, as amended, so as to change the compensation of the judge and of the solicitor 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 ayes were 150, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 68. By: Senator Reynolds of the 48th: A BILL to create a new charter for the City of Lawrenceville; to provide for a mayor and council; to provide for their elec tion, powers, duties and responsibilities; to provide for the administration of
the affairs of said city; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

The Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs moves to amend SB 68 as follows:

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Changing Section 5.15 on page 12 to read as follows:
"Section 5.15. Election by majority. The person receiving a majority of the votes cast for any city office shall be elected."
By changing the last sentence in Section 6.15 to read as follows:
"If unpaid, such charges shall be collected as provided in Section 6.17."
By inserting the following in Section 7.16 after the year 1958:
",1959, 1960, 1962, 1965, 1966, 1968, 1969, 1970, and 1972, is hereby repealed in its entirety and any other amendatory acts not aforementioned are likewise repealed in their 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 150, nays 0. 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 106. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to repeal Code Section 58-607, relating to the sale of liquors near Central State Hospital; and for other purposes.

By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the Senate was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Temperance:

SB 106. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to repeal Code Section 58-607, relating to the sale of liquors near Central State Hospital; and for other purposes.

Representative Lane of the 40th moved that the House reconsider its action in failing to give the requisite constitutional majority to the following Bill of the House:

HB 68. By: Representatives Lane of the 40th, Hudson of the 137th, Carnes of the 43rd, and Adams of the 36th: A BILL to require certain swimming pools to be sur rounded by fences or barriers; to provide for a definition; to designate certain unfenced swimming pools as dangerous instrumentalities for purposes of appli cation of the doctrine of attractive nuisance; and for other purposes.
On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. Adams, Marvin
Y Anderson, W. N Argo, B. Y Auten, D. N Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe

Y Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B.
N Benefield, J. N Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P.

Bray, C.A. N Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L.
Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
N Canty, H. N Carlisle, J.

Y Carnes, C. N Carrel 1, B. Y Cason, G.
N Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. N Childers, E.M.
Childs, P.

N Clark, Betty Clark, L.
Y Clifton, A.D. Coleman, T. Colling, M. Colwell, C.H.

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N Connell, J. N Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B.
Daniel, G. Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, B. Dean, D.C. Dent, R. A. y Deveaux, C. Dixon, H.D. Dover, Bill N Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Foster, P.W. Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Gignilliat, A. Glanton, Tom Glover, M. Greene, J. Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. Hamilton, Mrs.G. N Manner, B.

Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.F.
N Harrison, C. Hatcher, C.F.
Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F., Jr.
Hill, B.L. N Holmes, Bob N Home, F. N Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E.
Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J.
Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben N Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. N Johnson, W.Rud. N Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb N Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R.
Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W.

Y Kilgore, T.M. N Knight, N.G. N Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. NLee, WJ.(Bill)
Ijenderman, M. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H.
Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Ix>rd, J.
N Lucas, D.E. N Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J.
Matthews, D.R. McCollum, H. McDonald, L. N McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. N Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Nichols, M. Y Nix, K. N Noble, Bill N Oldham, L.

Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G. N Phillips, L.L.
Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R. N Pilewicz, G. Pinkston, F.C. Y-Rainey, H. N" Ralston, E. Ramsey, T. N Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E.
N Robinson, C. Ross, Ben B.
Y Rowland, J.R. N Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Scott, A. Y Scott, D.
N Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B.
N Smyre, C. Snow, Wayne.Jr.
N Steinberg, C. Stone, R.

N Swann, D. Taggart, T. Thompson, A.W
Y Tolbert, T. Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom
N Truluck, R. Tucker, R.M.
Y Tuten, J. Twiggs, R.
N Vaughn, C.R. N Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. N Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L Williams, R. Williamson, G N Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J. Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 60, nays 61. The motion was lost.

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 428. By: Representative Johnson of the 74th: A BILL to amend Code Section 26-1302, relating to aggravated assault, as amended, so as to provide additional pen alties for the crime of aggravated assault 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 roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. Adams, Marvin
Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E.
Battle, Joe
Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S.
Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J.

Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. YChilders, E.M.
Childs, P. Clark. Betty Clark, L. Y Clifton. A.D. Y Coleman, T. Y Coffins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Daniel, G. Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.

Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. N Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H.
Evans. W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster. R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L.
Gignilliat, A. Glanton, Tom Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, B.

Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.F.
Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr.
Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F. Y Horton, G.T.
Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P.

Y Johnson, W.Rud. N Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R.
Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick
Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J. (Bill) Y Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
Looper, M.

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Y Lord, J. N Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M.

YNix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. YPilewicz, G.
Pinkston. F.C. Y Rainey, H. N Ralston, E.

Y Ramsey, T. N Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C.
Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A.
Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith. V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr.

Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M.

Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 141, nays 6. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 293. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Carlisle of the 71st: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Water Quality Control Act", approved March 11, 1964, as amended, so as to amend the policy declared; to require the establishment or revision of permissible limits of surface water usage; and for other purposes.

By unanimous consent, further consideration of HB 293 was postponed until tomor row morning, immediately following the period of unanimous consents.

HB 138. By: Representatives Taggart of the 125th, Evans of the 84th, Tucker of the 73rd, Culpepper of the 98th, Snow of the 1st, Butler of the 56th, Walker of the 115th, and Pilewicz of the 41st: A BILL to repeal Code Section 24-107 relating to the requirement that minutes of courts of record be read and signed; and for other purposes.

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. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle. Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster. P. YBray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Canty, H. Y Carlisle. J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell. B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P.

Y Clark, Betty Clark, L.
Y Clifton, A.D. Coleman, T.
Y Collins, M. YColwell.C.H.
Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox. W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B.
Daniel, G. Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B. Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. Y Dixon. H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards. W. Y Elliott, E.H. Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.

Y Glanton, Tom Glover, M.
Y Greene, J. YGreer, J.W. Y Ham. B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, B.
Harris. B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C.
Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Havs, F.,Jr. YHill.B.L.
Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.
Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D.
Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G.
Johnson, P.

Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. Y Jones. B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M.
Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W.
Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick YLane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E.
Milford, B.

Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. YNix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E.
Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E.

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Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A. Y Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E.

Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C.
Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W.

Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R.

Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware. J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby

Y White, J, Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M.
Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 154, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 251. By: Representatives Linder of the 44th, Marcus of the 26th, Cox of the 141st, Mann of the 13th, and Russell of the 64th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act approved March 10, 1964 (Ga. Laws 1964, p. 338), as amended, so as to provide that in contested cases involv ing a license to practice medicine a reviewing court may order a stay only if it makes certain findings; and for other purposes.

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. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. YBeckham, B. Y Benefield. J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S.
Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J.
Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty
Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J. Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B.
Daniel. G. Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B. Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Glanton, Tom Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, B. Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. Hill.B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.

Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M.
Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W.
Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G.
Lambert, Roy Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. YLee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M. Y Under. J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas. D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E.
Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T.
Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A. Y Scott, D.

Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D.
Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J.
Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 148, nays 1. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The Speaker assumed the Chair.

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Under the general order of business, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 252. By: Representatives Linder of the 44th, Marcus of the 26th, Cox of the 141st, Mann of the 13th, and Russell of the 64th: A BILL to amend Code Section 84-916, relating to the refusal or revocation of licenses to practice medicine, as amended, so as to provide for civil and criminal immunity for persons making certain reports; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representatives Pilewicz of the 41st and Murray of the 116th move to amend HB 252 by inserting on line 23, after the words "good faith", the words "without fraud or malice".
Also:
Amend line 24 by inserting between the words "faith" and "before" the words "with out fraud or malice".

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. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E.
Beck. J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S.
Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton. J. Y Butler, D.
Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. YCarnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. YConnell, J.
Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B.
Daniel, G. YDaugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.
Dean, D.C. Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene. J. Y Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F., Jr. Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.

Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. N Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. YKeyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J. (Bill)
Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. YLord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. YMann. C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler. J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E.
Nichols, M.
Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H.
Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. YRandall, W.C.
Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E.
Y Robinson, C. Ross, BenB.
Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey
Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A.
Scott, D.

Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. N Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplet*, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G.
Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 153, nays 5.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

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HB 66. By: Representatives Walker of the 115th, Culpepper of the 98th, Foster of the 6th, and Karrh of the 106th: A BILL to amend Code Section 30-217, relating to subsequent cohabitations and the effect as to permanent alimony, so as to provide that the voluntary cohabitation of the wife with another person shall annul and set aside all provisions made for permanent alimony, either by deed or decree; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read:

The Judiciary Committee of the'House moves to amend HB 66 as follows:
On page 1, line 5, by deleting the words "permanent alimony, either by deed or decree" and substituting in lieu thereof the words "periodic payments of permanent alimony";
On page 1, line 24, by deleting the words "permanent alimony either by deed or decree." and substituting in lieu thereof the words "periodic payments of permanent alimony."
On page 2 by deleting Section 2 in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof the following:
"Section 2_. This Act shall become effective upon its being signed into law by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his signature."

The following amendment to the Committee amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Ham of the 80th moves to amend Committee amendment to HB 66 by striking the words: "on page 2 by deleting Section 2 in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof the following: 'Section 2. This Act shall become effective upon its being signed into law by the Governor or upon its becoming law without signature.'"

The Committee amendment, as amended, was adopted.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Ham of the 80th moves to amend HB 66 by striking the words "either by deed or decree" on line 3 of page 2, and inserting in lieu thereof the words "by decree".

The following amendment was read:

Representative Deveaux of the 28th moves to amend HB 66 by deleting and addition on line 23, page 1; delete "annul and set aside", and add "be grounds for the annullment and setting aside of".

On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adams. G. N Adams, Marvin N Anderson, W. N Argo, B. N Auten, D.
N Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe

N Baugh, W.E. g^ j jj
v,, ,I ' BecKnam, n.
N" Benefield, J.
N Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S.

Y Bolster, P. Bray, C.A.
N Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L.
N- Burton. J.
N Butler. D.

Canty. H. N Carlisle, J. Y Carries, C. N Carrell, B. N Cason, G.
N Castleberry, D.

N Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty N Clark, L.
N Clifton, A.D. Coleman, T.

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N Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H.
N Connell, J. N Cooper, B. N Cox, W.E. N Crosby, T. N Culpepper, B.
Daniel, G. N Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, B. Y Dean, B.C.
Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. N Dixon, H.D. X Dover, Bill X Edwards, W. N Elliott, E.H. N Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. N Foster, P.W. X Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. N Gammage, L. X Gignilliat, A.
Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. N Greene, J. N Greer, J.W. X Ham, B.

Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. X Hanner, B. N Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.F. N Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F. N Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.,Jr.
Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob N Home, F, N Horton, G.T. N Housley, E. N Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. N Isakson, J. N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben X Johnson, G. N Johnson, P. N Johnson, W.Rud. N Johnston, J, N Jones, B. N Jones, Herb X Kaley, M. N Karrh, R.

N Kemp, R. N Keyton, J.W.
N Kilgore, T.M.
N Knight, N.G. N Lambert, Roy X Lane, Dick X Lane, W.J. N Lee, W.J. (Bill)
Lenderman, M. X Linder, J. N Logan, H. X Long, W.K. X Looper, M. X Lord, J. X Lucas, D.E. X Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. X Matthews, D.R. X McCollum, H.
McDonald, L. McKinney, J.E. N Milford, B. X Money, J. X Mostiler, J.L. X Mullinax, E.G. X Murray, B. N Nessmith, P.E. Y Xichols, M. X Xix, K.

Xoble, Bill N Oldham, L. N Owens, R.D.
X Parham, B.E. X Patten, G.C. X Patten, R.L. N Peters, R.G. N Phillips, L.L.
Phillips, R.T.
X Phillips, W.R. N Pilewicz, G. N Pinkston.F.C. N Rainey, H. X Ralston, E. N Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. X Robinson, C.
Ross, Ben B. X Rowland, J.R.
X Rush, Dewey X Russell, J. N Scott, A.
Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. X Smith, V.B.
Y Smyre. C. X Snow, Wayne.Jr.

Y Steinberg, C. N Stone, R. N Swann, D. X Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. X Triplett, Tom N Truluck, R. N Tucker, R.M. N Tuten, J. X Twiggs, R. X Vaughn, C.R. X Veazey, M. X Waddle, T.W. X Walker, L. X Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. X Watson, R.H.Jr. X Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. X Whitmire, D. N Williams, H.L. X Williams, R. N Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 21, nays 138. The amendment was lost.
An amendment, offered by Representative Childs of the 51st, was read and lost.
The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representative Bolster of the 30th moves to amend HB 66 by substituting for the word "wife" the words "receiver of alimony", wherever the same appears. The word "wife" appears as follows: page 1, line 4; page 1, line 13; and page 1, line 23.
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. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. X Carnes, C.

Y Carrell, B. YCason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. X Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B.
Daniel. G. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B. X Dean, D.C.
Dent, R.A.

X Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. N Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.
Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. YHarrison.C.

Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F., Jr.
Hill. B.L.
Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F. Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R.
Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P.
Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb

Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, X.G. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. YLee, W.J.(Bill)
Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

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Y McCollum, H. McDonald, L.
Y McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. N Nichols, M. Y Nix, K.
Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens. R.D.

Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. NRandall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L.

Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C.
Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey
Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A.
Scott, D. N Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C.
Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. NSteinberg, C. Y Stone, R.

Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. N Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R, Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W.

Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H., Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby N White, J.
Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 154, nays 13.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

HR 140. By: Representatives Coleman of the 118th, Rowland of the 119th, and Jessup of the 117th: A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Hollis Harrington for his ser vice to the State; and for other purposes.

HR 141. By: Representatives Clark, Mann, and Milford of the 13th, and Dover of the llth: A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Mel Tillis; and for other purposes.

HR 142. By: Representative Edwards of the 110th: A RESOLUTION commending Honor able Kenneth J. Nemeth; and for other purposes.

HR 143. By: Representatives Phillips of the 91st, Galer of the 97th, Buck of the 95th, Cason of the 96th, Smyre of the 92nd, and others: A RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. Beryl Sellers upon recovering from a broken leg; and for other purposes.

HR 144. By: Representative Castleberry of the lllth: A RESOLUTION commending Mr. R. H. McDuffie; and for other purposes.

HR 145. By: Representatives Hawkins of the 50th, Nichols of the 27th, Marcus of the 26th, Richardson of the 52nd, Hatcher of the 131st, and others: A RESOLU TION expressing regret at the passing of Mr. Adolph Rosenberg; and for other purposes.

HR 146. By: Representatives Vaughn of the 57th and Logan of the 62nd: A RESOLUTION commending Dr. John R. Richardson; and for other purposes.

The following Resolution of the House was read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary:

HR 147. By: Representatives Daugherty of the 33rd, Deveaux of the 28th, Holmes of the 39th, Clark of the 55th, Lucas of the 102nd, and others: A RESOLUTION urging the Governor and the State Board of Pardons and Paroles to exercise their Constitutional powers to prohibit the death penalty from being carried out in Georgia; 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:

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HB 48. By: Representatives Wall of the 61st, and Harris of the 60th: A BILL to amend Code Section 74-111, relating to reports of child abuse by physicians, treating personnel, institutions and others, as amended, so as to require day care per sonnel to make reports of suspected child abuse; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read:

A BILL
To amend Code Section 74-111, relating to reports of child abuse by physicians, treat ing personnel, institutions and others, as amended, so as to require psychologists and day care personnel to make reports of suspected child abuse; to provide that any person may report a case of suspected child abuse; to provide that reports shall be made to a child welfare agency providing protective services, as designated by the Department of Human Resources; to provide for immunity from liability; to provide for criminal pen alties for failure of certain persons to make reports; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Code Section 74-111, relating to reports of child abuse by physicians, treat ing personnel, institutions and others, as amended, is hereby amended by adding in sub section (a), between the word "dentist" and the symbol and word ", podiatrist", the follow ing:
", psychologist", and by adding between the words "child care personnel" and the words "or law enforce ment personnel", the following:
", day care personnel", and by adding at the end thereof a new paragraph to read as follows:
"Any other person having cause to believe that a child has had physical injury or injuries inflicted upon him other than by accidental means by a parent or caretaker, or has been neglected or exploited by a parent or caretaker, or has been sexually assaulted, may report or cause reports to be made in accordance with the provisions of this Code Section.", so that when so amended, subsection (a) shall read as follows:
"(a) Reports by Physicians, Treating Personnel, Institutions and Others. Any physi cian, including any doctor of medicine licensed to practice under Chapter 84-9 of the Code of Georgia of 1933, as amended, licensed osteopathic physician, intern, resident, dentist, psychologist, podiatrist, public health nurse, social worker, teacher, school administrator, child care personnel, day care personnel or law enforcement personnel having cause to believe that a child under the age of eighteen has had physical injury or injuries inflicted upon him other than by accidental means by a parent or caretaker, or has been neglected or exploited by a parent or caretaker, or has been sexually assaulted, shall report or cause reports to be made in accordance with the provisions of this Section; provided, however, that when the attendance of the reporting person with respect to a child is pursuant to the performance of services as a member of the staff of a hospital, school, social agency or similar facility, he shall notify the person in charge of the facility or his designated delegate who shall report or cause reports to be made in accordance with the provisions of this Section.
Any other person having cause to believe that a child has had physical injury or injuries inflicted upon him other than by accidental means by a parent or caretaker, or has been neglected or exploited by a parent or caretaker, or has been sexually assaulted, may report or cause reports to be made in accordance with the provisions of this Code Section."
Section 2. Said Code Section is further amended by adding in subsection (b), follow ing the words and symbol "protective services,", the following:

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"as designated by the Department of Human Resources,'', so that when so amended, subsection (b) shall read as follows:
"(b) Nature and Content of Report; to whom made. An oral report shall be made immediately by telephone or otherwise, and followed by a report in writing, if requested, to a child welfare agency providing protective services, as designated by the Department of Human Resources, or in the absence of such agency, to an appropriate police authority. Such reports shall contain the names and addresses of the child and his parents or caretakers, if known, the child's age, the nature and extent of the child's injuries (including any evidence of previous injuries), and any other information that the reporting person believes might be helpful in establishing the cause of the injuries and the identity of the perpetrator."
Section 3. Said Code Section is further amended by renumbering subsection (d) as subsection (e) and inserting a new subsection (d) to read as follows:
"id) Sanctions for Failure to Report. Any person or official required by this Code Section to report a suspected case of child abuse who knowingly and willfully fails to do so shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished as for a misdemeanor."
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.

An amendment, offered by Representative Johnson of the 74th, was read and lost.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representatives Karrh of the 106th and Phillips of the 91st move to amend the Committee substitute to HB 48 by striking on line 15, page 3 the words "or in the absence of such agency" and by substituting in lieu thereof the word "and".

An amendment, offered by Representative Davis of the 99th, was read and lost.

An amendment, offered by Representative Williamson of the 45th, 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. Y Adams. Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh. W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L.

Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. YCarnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G.
Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. YColwell, C.H.

Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E.
Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B.
Daniel, G.
YDaugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, B. Dean.D.C.
Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D.

Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.
Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham. B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J.

Y Hays. F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F. Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M.
Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R.
Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben

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Y Johnson, G.
Y Johnson, P.
Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane. W.J. Y Lee, W.J. (Bill) Y Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H.

YLong, W.K. Y Looper, M.
Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill

Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D.
Y Parham, B.E.
Y Patten, G.C.
Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, E.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H.
Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T.
Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B.

Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey
Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A.
Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. YSmyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R.

Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 169, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute, as amended.

SR 13. By: Senators Turner of the 8th, Timmons of the llth, Russell of the 10th, and others:

A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for four-year terms for members of the General Assembly; 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 of the Constitution is hereby amended by striking Paragraphs I and II in their entirety and inserting in lieu thereof new Paragraphs I and II, to read as follows:
"Paragraph I. Term ef Memborx. Terms of Members. The members of the General Assembly shall be elected for twe- years at the 1978 general election and thereafter shall be elected for terms of office of four years, and shall serve until the time fixed by law for the convening of the General Assembly in the year following the second fourth year of such member's members' terms 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 November, 1978, and subsequent elections biennially quadrennially, on that day, until the day of election is changed by law."
Section 2. The above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of
Georgia of 1976. The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:
"( I YES Shall the Constitution be amended so as to provide for four-year terms ( ) NO for members of the General Assembly?" 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.

An amendment, offered by Representative Linder of the 44th, was read and lost.

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The following amendment was read:

Representative Steinberg of the 46th moves to amend SR 13, Section 2, by eliminating on page 2, line 5, the question mark and after the word "Assembly" add the words ",effective January, 1979?".

On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin N Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. N Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe N Baugh. W.E. N Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. N Bray, C.A.
Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. N Castleherry, D. Y Chance, G. N Childers, E.M Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty N Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. N Collins, M. NColwell.C.H. YConnell, J. Y Cooper, B.

N Cox, W.E. N Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B.
Daniel, G. N Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, B. Y Dean, D.C.
Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. N Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill N Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster. P.W. N Foster, R.I,. Y Galer, M. N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A.
Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. N Greene, J. N Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. N Hamilton, Mrs.G. N Hanner, B.
Harris, B.B..Sr. Harris, J.F. X Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.,Jr. N Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.

Y Horton, G.T. X Housley, E.
Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Lsakson, J. N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. N Johnson. W.Rud. N Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. N Karrh, R. N Kemp, R. N Keyton, J.W. Y KiJgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G. N Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. YLec.W.J.lBilll N Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. Y Logan. H. N Long, W.K.
Looper, M. Y Ix>rd, J. N Lucas, D.E. N Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, D.R.

.N1 McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. N McKinney, J.E. N Milford, B. N Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. X Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. YNix, K.
Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. N Owens, R.D. N Parham, B.E.
Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. N Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C.
N Rainey, H. N Ralston, E. N Ramsey, T. N Randall, W.C. N7 Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. N Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
N Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. N Scott, A.
Y Scott, D.

N Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Steinberg, C. N Stone, R.
Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, T.
Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R.
Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J.
N Twiggs, R. YVaughn, C.R. N Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. X Wall, V. N Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. N Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. N Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M.
N Wood, J.
N Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 87, nays 79. The amendment was adopted.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to, as amended.
On the adoption of the Resolution, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. X Adams, Marvin
Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. N Auten. D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E.
Beck, J.M. X Beckham, B. X Benefield, J. N Birdsong, K.

Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A.
Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. X Burton, J.
Y Butler, D. Canty, H.
N Carlisle, J.
X Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. X Cason, G.

Y Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. Y Childers. E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. X Clifton, A.D. Y Coieman, T. X Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J.
Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. X Culpepper, B.
Daniel. G. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W.

X Elliott, E.H. X Evans, W.D. X Felton, D. X Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.
Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M.
Y Greene, J.

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Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, B.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.P. Y Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Havs, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F. Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G.

N Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J.
Jones, B. N Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. N Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. NLee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M. N Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
Looper, M. N Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. YMann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J.

N Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. N Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E.
Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K.
Y Noble, Bill N Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C.

Y Rainey, H. N Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E.
Y Robinson, C. N Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey
Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A. Y Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. N Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. N Swann, D.
Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.

Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom N Truluck, R.
N Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. N Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L.
N Wall, V. Ware, J.C.
Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. N Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. N Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, as amended, the ayes were 115, nays 48.
The Resolution, as amended, having failed to receive the requisite two-thirds con stitutional majority, was lost.

Representative Stone of the 138th gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the House reconsider its action in failing to give the requisite two-thirds constitu tional majority to SR 13, as amended.
The Speaker announced the House in recess until 4 o'clock P.M.
The Speaker called the House to order.
Representative McDonald of the 12th District, Vice-Chairman of the Committee on Industry, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on Industry has had under consideration the following Bill of the
House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 583 Do Pass, by Substitute Respectfully submitted, McDonald of the 12th Vice-Chairman
Representative Vaughn of the 57th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning and the motion prevailed.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia February 4, 1977

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. Adams, Marvin Anderson, W.
Argo, B. Auten, D. Bargeron, E. Battle, Joe Baugh, W.E. Beck. J.M. Beckham, B. Benefield, J. Birdsong, K. Bishop, S. Bolster, P. Bray, C.A. Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. Burton, J. Butler, D. Carnes, C. Carrell, B. Cason, G. Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. Childers, E.M. Childs, P. Clark, Betty
Clark, L. Clifton, A.D.
Coleman, T. Collins, M. Colwell, C.H. Connell, J.
Cooper, B.

Cox, W.E. Crosby, T.
Culpepper, B.
Daniel. G.
Daugherty, J.C.
Davis, B.
Dent, R.A.
Dixon. H.D.
Dover, Bill
Elliott, E.H.
Evans, W.D.
Felton, D.
Foster, P.W.
Foster, R.L. Galer, M. Gammage, L. Gignilliat, A. Glanton, Tom Greene, J. Ham, B. Hamilton, Mrs.G. Hanner, B. Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Hatcher, C.F. Hawkins, J. Hays, F.,Jr. Hill, B.L. Holmes, Bob Home, F. Housley, E. Howell. M.

Hudson, Ted Hutchinson, R.S. Irvin, J. Irvin,R. Isakson, J. Jackson, J.D.
Jessup, Ben Johnson, G. Johnson, P.
Johnson, W.Rud. Johnston, J.
Jones, B. Jones, Herb Kaley, M. Karrh, R. Kemp. R. Keyton, J.W. Kilgore. T.M.
Lambert, Roy Lane, Dick Lane, W.J. Lee, W.J..Bill.
Lenderman, M.
Linder, J. Logan, H. Long, W K. Looper, M. Lord, J. Lucas, D.E. Mann, C.C. Marcus, S.J. Matthews, D.R. McCollum. H.

McDonald, L. McKinney, J.E. Milford, B.
Money, J. Mostiler, J.L. Mullinax, E.G. Murray, B. Nessmith, P.E. Nichols, M Nix, K. Noble, Bill
Oldham, L. Owens, R.D. Parham, B.E. Patten. G.C. Patten, R.L. Peters, R.G. Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R. Pilewicz, G. Pinkston, F.C. Rainey, H.
Ralston, E. Ramsey, T. Randall, W.C.
Reaves, H.L. Richardson, E.
Robinson, C. Ross, Ben B. Rowland, J.R. Russell, J. Scott, A. Scott, D.

Sizemore, E. Smith. V.B. Smyre, C.
Snow, Wayne.Jr. Steinberg, C. Stone, R.
Swann, D. Taggart, T. Thompson, A.W. Tolbert, T. Toles, E.B.
Townsend. K.V. Triplett, Tom Truluck, R. Tucker, R.M. Tuten, J. Twiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R.
Veazey, M. Waddle, T.W. Walker, L Wall, V.
Watson, R.H.Jr. Wheeler, Bobby
White, J. Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Williams, R. Williamson, G. Wilson, J.M. Wood, J. Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

Prayer was offered by the Reverend Homer C. McEwen, Sr., Pastor, First Congre gational Church, Atlanta, Georgia.

Representative Milford of the 13th, 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 590. By: Representatives Rainey of the 135th, Twiggs of the 4th, Gammage of the 17th, Mullinax of the 69th, Hays of the 1st, Peters of the 2nd, Owens of the 77th, Housley of the 21st, and others: A BILL to amend an Act relating to State parks and recreational areas, as amended, so as to provide for certain definitions; to provide that certain acts shall be unlawful; to provide for pen alties in connection therewith; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Game, Fish & Recreation.

HB 591. By: Representative Knight of the 67th: 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 592. By: Representative Knight of the 67th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the orderly and proper cancellation of instruments so as to provide require ments for satisfactions and cancellations; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 598. By: Representative Knight of the 67th: A BILL to amend an Act creating, provid ing and requiring a comprehensive uniform Statewide system for gathering information to be "used as the basis for more uniform taxation of property within this State, so as to change the provisions relating to the Chief Appraiser; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 594. By: Representatives Harris of the 8th, Twiggs of the 4th, Hanner of the 130th, Foster of the 152nd, Parham of the 109th, Jessup of the 117th, Randall of the 101st, and others: A BILL to amend the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Act, as amended, so as to change certain of the qualifications for the certification of peace officers; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 595. By: Representatives Pilewicz of the 41st, Felton of the 22nd, Smith of the 42nd, Lane of the 40th, Irvin of the 23rd, and Adams of the 36th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Fulton County, as amended, so as to change the composition of said Board; to provide for the election of members to the Board; to provide for commissioner districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 596. By: Representatives Coleman of the 118th, Twiggs of the 4th, Hanner of the

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130th, Foster of the 152nd, Parham of the 109th, Jessup of the 117th, Randall of the 101st, Veazey of the 146th, and Milford of the 13th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Act", as amended, so as to provide for the development, adoption, modification and administration of examinations for peace officer candidates employed by law enforcement units of this State; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 597. By: Representatives Coleman of the 118th, Twiggs and Colwell of the 4th, Irvin of the 10th, Hanner of the 130th, Foster of the 152nd, Parham of the 109th, Jessup of the 117th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Act", as amended, so as to pro vide for the registration of exempt peace officers; to provide for the continu ation of such exemption; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 598. By: Representatives Coleman of the 118th, Twiggs and Colwell of the 4th, Hanner of the 130th, Foster of the 152nd, Parham of the 109th, Jessup of the 117th, Randall of the 101st, and others: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Act", as amended, so as to clarify and define the function of the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council relative to peace officer training; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 599. By: Representatives Looper of the 8th, and Harris of the 60th: A BILL to provide that it shall be unlawful for any establishment which is open to the public to fail to provide and maintain public rest room facilities; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

HB 600. By: Representatives Looper and Anderson of the 8th, Money of the 5th, and Rush of the 121st: A BILL to amend Code Section 68-214, relating to motor vehicle license plates, so as to provide that the State Revenue Commissioner shall provide, by appropriate rules and regulations, procedures under which motor vehicle license plates shall be transferred to vehicles other than the vehicles for which such plate was issued; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 601. By: Representatives Looper and Anderson of the 8th, and Money of the 5th: A BILL to amend Code Section 68B-306, relating to the suspension of drivers' licenses upon failure to submit to chemical tests of blood, so as to provide that persons who shall refuse to take the chemical test shall acknowledge their refusal in writing; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 602. By: Representatives Looper and Anderson of the 8th: A BILL to provide that priority of employment shall be given to certain applicants for positions in any county office of Family and Children Services; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

HB 603. By: Representatives Phillips of the 120th, and Celling of the 144th: A BILL

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to amend Code Chapter 92-69, relating to county boards of tax assessors, as amended, so as to provide an alternative method of ascertaining the just valua tion of property when the owner elects to challenge the value fixed as provided by law for purposes of ad valorem taxation; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 604. By: Representatives Patten of the 146th, Bargeron of the 83rd, Irvin of the 23rd, Nix, Isakson and Harrison of the 20th, and Housley of the 21st: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 84-14, relating to real estate brokers and salesmen, as amended, so as to provide tor certain taxes upon real estate brokers; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 605. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Knight of the 67th, Clark of the 13th, Sizemore of the 136th, Marcus of the 26th, Phillips of the 120th, Hawkms of the 50th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act", as amended, so as to provide for financ ing Cooperative Educational Service Agencies; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

HB 606. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Ross of the 76th, Carrell of the 75th, Marcus of the 26th, Phillips of the 120th, Hawkins of the 50th, Howell of the 140th, Glanton of the 66th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Professional Standards Act" so as to change provisions relating to services performed by members of the Professional Standards Commission; to change provisions relating to the employment of administrative assistance; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 607. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Ross of the 76th, Knight of the 67th, Felton of the 22nd, Clark of the 13th, Sizemore of the 136th, Marcus of the 26th, Phillips of the 120th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act", as amended, so as to provide for a kindergarten program; to provide authority to the State Board of Education concerning the kindergarten program; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

HB 608. By: Representatives Jones of the 78th, and Tucker of the 73rd: A BILL to amend Code Section 47-101, relating to the apportionment of the House of Representa tives, as amended, so as to change the composition of certain Representative Districts; to provide for applicability; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Legislative & Congressional Reapportionment.

HB 609. By: Representatives Hatcher of the 131st, McCollum of the 134th, Hutchinson of the 133rd, and White of the 132nd: A BILL to authorize the governing authority of Dougherty County to provide for a supplement to the salary of the District Attorney and each Assistant District Attorney of the Dougherty Judicial Circuit; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

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HR 136-609. By: Representatives Looper and Anderson of the 8th, and Money of the 5th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide additional circumstances under which a homestead exemption may be granted; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HR 137-609. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Knight of the 67th, Ross of the 76th, Carre'll of the 75th, Sizemore of the 136th, Marcus of the 26th, Hawkins of the 50th, and others: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Con stitution so as to change the requirements for consolidation and merger of county districts, independent school systems, or any portions or combination thereof so as to require approval by a majority of the voters voting in each district or system affected; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HR 138-609. By: Representatives Hill of the 127th, and Scott of the 123rd: A RESOLU TION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah to issue bonds without a refer endum election under certain conditions; 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.

HB 610. By: Representative Vaughn of the 57th: A BILL to create a Board of Commis sioners for Rockdale County; to provide for the membership of said Board; to provide for the election, qualification, terms, powers, compensation and duties of the chairman and other members of said Board; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 611. By: Representative Vaughn of the 57th: A BILL to amend Code Title 40, relating to the executive department, as amended, so as to provide for the disposition of State-owned surplus books and other printed material; to provide for defini tions; to provide for administration by the Secretary of State; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 612. By: Representative Vaughn of the 57th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of Tax Commissioner of Rockdale County, so as to change the salaries of the chief deputy and deputy tax commissioners; to provide for additional personnel; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 613. By: Representative Vaughn of the 57th: A BILL to amend an Act providing an annual salary for the Coroner of Rockdale County in lieu of the fee system of compensation, as amended, so as to change the salary of the coroner; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

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HB 614. By: Representative Vaughn of the 57th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of Commissioner of Rockdale County, as amended, so as to change the salary of the commissioner; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 615. By: Representative Vaughn of the 57th: A BILL to amend an Act providing an annual salary for the Judge of the Probate Court of Rockdale County in lieu of the fee system of compensation, as amended, so as to change the salary of the judge of the probate court and his chief deputy; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 616. By: Representative Vaughn of the 57th: A BILL to amend an Act fixing the compensation of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Rockdale County, so as to change the salary of the clerk and his deputies; to provide for additional deputies; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 617. By: Representative Vaughn of the 57th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for a Public Defender for Rockdale County, so as to change the compensation of the public defender; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 618. By: Representative Vaughn of the 57th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Rockdale County upon an annual salary, as amended, so as to change the compensation of the sheriff and his deputies; to change the number of depu ties; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 619. By: Representatives Snow of the 1st, Walker of the 115th, Karrh of the 106th, and Bray of the 70th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 108-6 relating to trusts, as amended, so as to add new Code Section 108-610 providing for the merger of a trust created under Code Chapter 108-6 into a domestic corporation and specifying certain procedures for such merger; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 620. By: Representatives Johnson, Lee, Benefield and Wood of the 72nd: A BILL to amend the "Child Support Recovery Act", as amended, so as to authorize the District Attorneys of this State to assist the Dept. of Human Resources in the enforcement of the provisions of the Child Support Recovery Act, as amended; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Human Relations & Aging.

HR 139-620. By: Representative Vaughn of the 57th: A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain State-owned real property located within Rockdale County to Rockdale County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Temperance.

HB 621. By: Representatives Richardson of the 52nd, Childs of the 51st, Hawkins of the 50th, Burton of the 47th, Robinson of the 58th, Butler and Johnston of the 56th, Noble of the 48th, and others: A BILL to create the Avondale Estates

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Development Authority; to provide for the appointment of the members of the Authority; to create the Avondale Estates District; to provide for the powers of the Authority; to authorize the Authority to issue revenue bonds; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 622. By: Representatives Richardson of the 52nd, Childs of the 51st, Hawkins of the 50th, Burton of the 47th, Robinson of the 58th, Butler and Johnston of the 56th, Noble of the 48th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act incorporating the City of Avondale Estates approved Aug. 25, 1927, as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of said city: and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 623. By: Representatives Logan of the 62nd, Walker of the 115th, Argo of the 63rd, and Russell of the 64th: A BILL to amend Code Section 59-112, relating to persons exempt from jury duty, as amended, so as to provide for the exemption of dental surgeons, dental interns, dental technicians and auxiliaries; to pro vide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 624. By: Representative Knight of the 67th: A BILL to amend an Act making compre hensive provision for an integrated tax administration for Georgia, as amended, providing for the creation, membership, duties and responsibilities of the State Board of Equalization, so as to change the membership of the State Board of Equalization created therein; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 625. By: Representatives Adams of the 36th, Jessup of the 117th, Coleman of the 118th, and Culpepper of the 98th: A BILL to amend Code Section 68-214 relat ing to the issuance and content of motor vehicle license plates, as amended, so as to provide for the issuance of two metal license plates for certain motor vehicles to be displayed on the front and rear thereof; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 626. By: Representatives Adams of the 36th, Rainey of the 135th, Peters of the 2nd, Rush of the 121st, Hays of the 1st, Lane of the 40th, Tolbert of the 56th, Cox of the 141st, and others: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Boat Safety Act" approved April 19, 1973, as amended, so as to provide certain definitions; to specify the manner of display of numbers and decals; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Game, Fish & Recreation.

HB 627. By: Representatives Holmes of the 39th, and Bolster of the 30th: A BILL to amend Code Section 59-106 relating to the revision of jury lists and the selec tion of grand and traverse jurors, as amended, so as to provide a maximum number of jurors to be selected for eligibility to serve as grand jurors in any county utilizing a plan for the selection of persons to serve as jurors by mechan ical or electronic means; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 628. By: Representative Castleberry of the lllth: A BILL to amend Section 92-3108

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of the Code of Georgia, defining terms of the Code relating to the taxation of net income, as amended, so as to conform their meanings to the meanings such terms have in the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1954 in force and effect on Jan. 1, 1977; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 629. By: Representative Greer of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act known as the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965, so as to authorize the Board of the Directors of the Authority to waive competitive bidding requirements in the sale, lease, exchange or other disposition of real property owned by the authority as specified in this Act; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HB 630. By: Representative Greer of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act known as "The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965", as amended, so as to authorize the bonds of the Authority to be used as security for all public deposits; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HB 631. By: Representatives Tolbert, Butler and Johnston of the 56th, Linder of the 44th, Irvin of the 23rd, Lord of the 105th, Tucker of the 73rd, Lane of the 40th, Adams of the 36th, and others: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 34-14 relating to absentee voting, as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to the challenge of absentee ballots; to delete certain provisions relative to the chal lenge of absentee ballots; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HR 148-631. By: Representatives Coleman of the 118th, Rowland of the 119th, Hudson of the 137th, Parham of the 109th, Foster of the 152nd, Baugh of the 108th, Lane of the 81st, Gammage of the 17th, and others: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the State Board of Pardons and Paroles shall not have the authority, as to any person serving a sentence of life imprisonment, to consider such person for pardon or parole until such person has served at least fifteen years in the penitentiary; to pro vide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HR 149-631. By: Representative Childers of the 15th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to extend the $4,000.00 homestead exemp tion for persons 65 years of age or over, who have incomes not exceeding $4,000.00 per year, to such persons whose homesteads are mobile homes; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HR 150-631. By: Representative Childers of the 15th: 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 income not exceeding $6,000.00 per year may be granted an exemption from ad valorem taxation purposes levied for and in behalf of such school system, notwithstanding the fact that such resident's homestead is a mobile home; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HR 151-631. By: Representative Childers of the 15th: 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 income not exceeding $6,000.00 per year may be granted an exemption from ad valorem taxation purposes levied for and in behalf of such school system, notwithstanding the fact that such resident's homestead is a mobile home; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 632. By: Representatives Smyre of the 92nd, Marcus of the 26th, and Russell of the 64th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 84-9, relating to medical practitioners, as amended, so as to change the size and composition of the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners; to provide for vacancies; to provide for the appointment of members of the Board; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

HB 633. By: Representatives Nichols of the 27th, Carlisle of the 71st, Noble of the 48th, Bishop of the 94th, and Horton of the 43rd: A BILL to require that pawnbro kers maintain permanent records of business transactions; to specify the con tent and form of such records; to provide for the inspection of said records by duly authorized law enforcement officers; to provide for punishment for failure to comply with this Act; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 634. By: Representatives Marcus of the 26th, and Nichols of the 27th: A BILL to provide for bicycle registration through the Department of Public Safety; to provide for a short title ("Bicycle Registration Act"); to provide for definitions; to provide that it shall be unlawful to sell bicycles within this State after a certain date unless such bicycles have registration numbers; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

By unanimous consent, the rules were suspended in order that the following Bills and Resolution of the House could be introduced, read the first time and referred to the committees:

HB 647. By: Representatives Dean of the 29th, Randall of the 101st, Childs of the 51st, Carnes of the 43rd, and Hill of the 127th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 61-3, relating to proceedings against tenants holding over, as amended, so as to prohibit certain conduct constituting wrongful or retaliatory eviction by landlords; to provide certain rights, remedies and defenses to the tenant upon wrongful or retaliatory eviction by the landlord; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 648. By: Representatives Dean of the 29th, Randall of the 101st, Childs of the 51st, Carnes of the 43rd, and Hill of the 127th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 61-1, relating to the landlord and tenant, in general, as amended, so as to permit a tenant to make certain repairs upon the landlord's failure to do so; to provide for notification; to provide for deductions from rent of the cost or value of such repairs; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HR 154-648. By: Representatives Dean of the 29th, Bishop of the 94th, Childs of the 51st, Carnes of the 43rd, Randall of the 101st, Smyre of the 92nd, Daugherty of the 33rd, Brown of the 34th, and others: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to exempt from ad valorem taxation the value of certain property improvements made to bring certain property into compliance with applicable housing or building codes; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate were read the second time:

HB 555 HB 556 HB 557 HB 558 HB 559 HB 560 HB 561 HB 562 HB 563 HB 564 HB 565 HB 566 HB 567 HB 568 HB 569 HB 570 HR 132-570 HR 133-570 HB 571

HB 572 HB 573 HB 574 HB 575 HB 576 HB 577 HB 578 HB 579 HB 580 HB 581 HB 584 HB 585 HB 586 HB 587 HB 588 HR 135-588 HB 589 SB 106

Representative 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 Bill and Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HR 87-398 Do Pass HB 458 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Wall of the 61st Secretary
Representative Snow of the 1st District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following Bills and
Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

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HR 116-513 Do Pass

HB 130

Do Pass

HB 143

Do Pass, as Amended

HB 524

Do Pass

HB 481 HB 522

Do Pass Do Pass, as Amended

Respectfully submitted, Snow of the 1st Chairman

Representative Snow of the 1st District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

SB 18 Do Pass SB 17 Do Pass HB 58 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, Snow of the 1st Chairman

Representative Jessup of the 117th District, Chairman of the Committee on Motor Vehicles, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Motor Vehicles has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 202 Do Pass HB 203 Do Pass HB 204 Do Pass, as Amended HB 205 Do Pass HB 206 Do Pass HB 207 Do Pass HB 139 Do Not Pass HB 83 Do Pass HB 210 Do Pass

HB 95 HB 37 HB 345 HB 552 SB 31 SB 32 SB 53

Do Pass Do Pass, as Amended Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass, as Amended Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Jessup of the 117th Chairman

Representative Adams of the 36th District, Chairman of the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - 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 336 HB 337 HB 438

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 506 HB 525 HB 538

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

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HB 539

Do Pass

HB 547

Do Pass

HB 553

Do Pass

HR 124-545 Do Pass

HR 123-545 Do Pass

HB 493

Do Pass

HB 271

Do Pass, as Amended

Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th Chairman

Representative Gignilliat of the 122nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Uni versity System of Georgia, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on University System of Georgia 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 112 Do Pass, as Amended

Respectfully submitted, Logan of the 62nd Secretary

Representative 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 the same back to the House with the follow ing recommendations:

HB 100 Do Pass HB 103 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 105 Do Pass HB 109 Do Pass

HB 116 Do Pass HB 174 Do 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 271. By: Representatives Coleman of the 118th, and Rowland of the 119th: A BILL to provide a new Charter for the City of Dudley. Georgia, in the County of Laurens; to provide for the incorporation and powers of such city; to provide for the governing authority; to provide for the executive branch of the city government; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

The Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs moves to amend HB 271 by adding the following:
Section 7.16. Notwithstanding any other provisions herein contained, this Act is not intended to and shall not be applicable to regulation of or over the property, activity, rates, services or operations of any electric supplier las defined in the Georgia Territo rial Electric Service Act, Ga. Laws 1973, page 200).

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Section 7.17. Repealer. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, as amended, was agreed to.
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.

HB 336. By: Representatives Knight of the 07th, and Mostiler of the 71st: A BILL to amend an Act to abolish the office of Treasurer of Coweta County, so as to vest in the Clerk of the Board of Commissioners of Coweta County all of the duties, powers and functions formerly attached to the office of County Treasurer; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 140, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 337. By: Representatives Knight of the 7th. and Mostiler of the 71st: A BILL to amend an Act entitled ''Coweta County-Pensions and Retirement Pay', as amended, so as to change the definition of county employees to include employees of Constitutional officers of Coweta 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 140. nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 438. By: Representatives Knight of the 67th. and Ware of the 6Hth: A BILL to amend an Act changing the compensation of the sheriff, the judge of the probate court, and the clerk of the superior court of Coweta County from the fee system to the salary system, so as to change the compensation of the sheriff of Coweta 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 140. nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 506. By: Representative Patten of the 149th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of Tax Commissioner of Lanier County, as amended, so as to change the compensation of the tax commissioner; to strike the provisions relating to compensation of clerical help: 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 140, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 525. By: Representatives Beck of the 148th, Patten of the 149th, and Reaves of the 147th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Small Claims Court for Lowndes County, approved April 18, 1967, so as to change the jurisdiction of said court; to change the method of appointment of the judge; to change the fees charged in said court; to provide for additional fees; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorahle to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 140, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 538. By: Representative Reaves of the 147th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a small claims court in certain counties in this State approved April 4, 1963, as amended, so as to change the jurisdiction of said court; and for other pur poses.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 140, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 539. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Carrell of the 75th: A BILL to amend an Act placing certain of the county officers of Morgan County on an annual salary, so as to change the provisions thereof relative to the compen sation of the assistants of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Morgan 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 140, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 547. By: Representatives Foster and Wheeler of the 152nd, and Stone and Greene of the 138th: A BILL to provide for a cost-of-living increase in compensation for the Sheriff, the Judge of the Probate Court, the Clerk of the Superior Court, the Tax Commissioner, the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners, and the members of the Board of Commissioners of Brantley County; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 140, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 553. By: Representatives Carlisle and Mostiler of the 71st: A BILL to amend an Act abolishing the fee system as the mode of compensation of certain Spalding

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County officers and providing in lieu thereof salaries for the compensation of such officers, approved March 17, 1960, as amended; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 140, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 493. By: Representatives Foster and Wheeler of the 152nd: A BILL to amend Code Section 92-4101, relating to the millage limitation imposed upon municipal corporations, as amended, so as to exempt the City of Woodbine therefrom; 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 140, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HR 123-545. By: Representative Reaves of the 147th:

A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to increase the civil jurisdiction of justices of the peace in Brooks 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 VI, Section VII, Paragraph II of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:
"Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Constitution to the contrary, justices of the peace in Brooks County shall have jurisdiction in all civil cases arising ex contractu and in all cases of injury or damage to and conversion of personal property, when the principal sum does not exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00)."
Section 2. The above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of
Georgia of 1976. 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 civil jurisdiction ( ) NO of justices of the peace in Brooks County 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:

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Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo. B. Y Auten, D.
Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield. J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P, Y Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L.
Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Canty, H. Carlisle, J. Y Carries. C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason. G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, EM. Chiids, P. Clark, Bettv Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins. M. Colwell. C.H. Connell. J. Y Cooper. B.

Y Cox, W E Y Crosby. T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.
Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W.
Elliott. E.H. Evans. W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster. R.L Y Galer, M, Y Gammage, L, Y Gignilliat. A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer. J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B..Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison. C,. Y Hatcher, C.F. Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr Hill. B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Home, F.

Y Horton. G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson. Ted Y Hutchinson. R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y laakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud.
Johnston, J. Y Jones. B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W, Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Rov Y Lane. Dick Y Lane. W.J. YLee. W.J.lBilll Y Lenderman, M. Y Linder. J. Y Logan, H. YLnng.W.K.
Ixxiper, M. Y Ixird. J. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M, Y Nix, K. Y Noble. Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens. R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten. G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips. R.T.
Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. YPinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C.
Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush. Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A.
Scott, D.

Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith. V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann. D. Y Taggart. T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. YToles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R.
Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. YVaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle. T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V,
Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby
White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson. G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. 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 124-545. By: Representatives Tolbert and Johnston of the 56th, Lenderman of the 53rd, and others:
A RESOLUTION
Oeating the CETA Study Committee of DeKalb County; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the Federal Comprehensive Employment and Training Act of 1973 I CETA) provides federal matching funds for the employment of certain personnel by local governments; and
WHEREAS, a study should be made of the utilization of these personnel by DeKalb County to the end that economy, efficiency and the effective use of the CETA program may be encouraged.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that there is hereby created the CETA Study Committee of DeKalb County to consist of ten members as follows:
(a) One member selected by the DeKalb County Republican Party in a manner determined by said Party.
ib) One member selected by the Democratic Party of DeKalb County in a manner determined by said Party.
(c) One member appointed by the Board of Commissioners of DeKalb County. (dl One member appointed by the Board of Education of DeKalb County. (el One member selected by the Chamber of Commerce of DeKalb County in a manner determined by said organization. if) One member selected by the DeKalb County Municipal Association in a manner determined by said Association.

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(g) Two members of the House of Representatives whose Districts lie wholly within DeKalb County to be appointed by the Speaker of the House.
(h) Two members of the Senate whose Districts lie wholly within DeKalb County to be appointed by the President of the Senate.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said Committee shall make a study and investi gation of the utilization of personnel employed by DeKalb County under the CETA pro gram in an effort to insure that such personnel are utilized in the most effective, econom ical and efficient manner practicable.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Committee shall hold its organizational meet ing by not later than May 1, 1977, on the joint call of the legislative members thereof. At said organizational meeting, the Committee shall elect from its own membership a Chairman and such other officers as it deems necessary or appropriate.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of the Committee shall serve with out compensation or allowances and shall be authorized to meet such number of days as it deems necessary. The Committee shall make a report of its findings and recom mendations by not later than December 31, 1977, on which date it 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 140, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House:

HB 62. By: Representative Hutchinson of the 133rd: A BILL to provide a new charter for the City of Smithville in the County of Lee; to provide for the incorporation and powers of said City; to provide for the governing body of said City; to pro vide for the executive branch; to provide for the judicial branch; to provide for elections; and for other purposes.

HB 63. By: Representative Hutchinson of the 133rd: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Leesburg, Georgia, so as to expand the corporate limits of said City; and for other purposes.

HB 72. By: Representatives Keyton of the 143rd, and Long of the 142nd: A BILL to amend an Act creating a small claims court in certain counties in this State so as to change the jurisdiction of said courts; to change certain of the costs in said court; and for other purposes.

HB 80. By: Representatives Harris of the 60th, Wall of the 61st, and Phillips of the 59th: A BILL to provide a new Charter for the City of Norcross, Georgia, in the county of Gwinnett; to provide for corporate boundaries; to provide for maps and descriptions of the corporate boundaries; to provide for the corporate powers of the government of the City of Norcross to be exercised by the gov erning authority; and for other purposes.

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HB 82. By: Representatives Beck of the 148th, Patten of the 149th, and Reaves of the 147th: A BILL to create and establish a telephone Authority for the City of Hahira; and for other purposes.

HB 98. By: Representatives Williams and Foster of the 6th: A BILL to amend an Act consolidating, amending and codifying the various Acts incorporating the City of Dalton in the County of Whitfield, as amended, so as to change the provi sions relative to the early retirement of certain employees pursuant to the city's Comprehensive and Unified Pension Plan; and for other purposes.

HB 99. By: Representative Hatcher of the 131st: A BILL to provide the method for filling vacancies which occur in the membership of the Board of Education of Baker County; and for other purposes.

HB 114. By: Representatives Watson of the 114th, Waddle of the 113th, and Walker of the 115th: A BILL to provide for a board of elections in certain counties; to define its powers and duties concerning primaries and elections; to provide a method for appointment, resignation and removal of its members; and for other purposes.

The Senate has adopted, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolution of the House:

HR 125. By: Representatives Buck of the 95th, Lambert of the 112th, Connell of the 87th, Vaughn of the 57th, Ware of the 68th and others: A RESOLUTION rela tive to the regulation of natural gas; and for other purposes.

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the Senate:

SB 34. By: Senators Kennedy of the 4th, Foster of the 50th, Overby of the 49th, Summers of the 53rd, Paulk of the 13th and others: A BILL 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 require that the probationer pay an amount not less than five dollars ($5.00) nor more than ten dollars ($10.00) per month toward the cost of his supervision; and for other purposes.

The Senate has passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the House:

HB 42. By: Representatives Castleberry of the lllth, and Edwards of the 110th: A BILL to amend an Act providing minimum salaries for the tax collectors and tax commissioners of the various counties within the State of Ga., so as to change the provisions relating to the calculation of county population and minimum salaries for certain tax collectors and tax commissioners; and for other pur poses.

By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the Senate was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary:

SB 34. By: Senators Kennedy of the 4th, Foster of the 50th, Overby of the 49th, Summers of the 53rd, Paulk of the 13th and others: A BILL 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 require that the probationer pay

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an amount not less than five dollars ($5.00) nor more than ten dollars ($10.00) per month toward the cost of his supervision; and for other purposes.

Representative Stone of the 138th moved that the House reconsider its action in fail ing to give the requisite constitutional majority to the following Resolution of the Senate:

SR 13. By: Senators Turner of the 8th, Timmons of the llth, Russell of the 10th, Eldridge of the 7th, Gillis of the 20th, and Starr of the 4'4th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to change the terms of office of mem bers of the General Assembly; 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. Adams, Marvin
Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. N Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B.
Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Canty, H. Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. N Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D.
Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D.
Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. N Cooper, B.

Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T.
Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Da vis, B.
Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Edwards, W. Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F.
Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F., Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob
Home, F.

Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J.
N Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R.
Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J.
N Lee, W.J. (Bill) Y Lenderman, M.
N Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
Looper, M. Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C.
Y Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
Y McKinney, J.E
Y Milford, B.
Y Money, J.
Y Mostiler, J.L.
Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E.
Y Nichols, M.
Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill N Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten. G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C.
Y Rainey, H.
Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C.
Y Reaves, H.L.
Y Richardson, E.
Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A. Y Scott, D.

Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. N Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T.
Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom
Y Truluck, R. N Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R.
Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L.
N Wall, V. Ware, J.C.
Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. N Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 143, nays 15. The motion prevailed.

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 94. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, 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 1976-77, known as the "General Appropriations Act",

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approved March 25, 1976 (Ga. Laws 1976, p. 785), so as to change certain appropriations for the fiscal year 1976-77; to make language and other changes; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

Under the general order of business, the following Resolution of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HR 114-477. By: Representatives Jones of the 126th, Triplett of the 128th, Taggart of the 125th, Scott of the 123rd, Battle of the 124th, Gignilliat of the 122nd, Chance of the 129th, and Hill of the 127th: A RESOLUTION authorizing the State Properties Commission for and on behalf of the State of Georgia, to grant and convey to Swift Agricultural Chemicals Corp., a Delaware corporation, and Colonial Land Co., a Ga. corporation, as their interests may appear, their suc cessors and assigns, an irrevocable 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 report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.
On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 117, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

Under the general order of business, the following Bill of the House was again taken up for consideration:

HB 293. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Carlisle of the 71st: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Water Quality Control Act", approved March 11, 1964, as amended, so as to amend the policy declared; to require the establishment or revision of permissible limits of surface water usage; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read:

A BILL
To amend an Act known as the "Georgia Water Quality Control Act", approved March 11, 1964 (Ga. Laws 1964, p. 416), as amended, so as to amend the policy declared; to require the establishment or revision of permissible limits of surface water usage; to require permits for the withdrawal, diversion or impoundment of surface waters; to pro vide certain exemptions; to define certain terms and phrases; to provide that the applicant for permit must establish that the withdrawal, diversion or impoundment is consistent with the provisions of this Act; to provide for withdrawal, diversion or impoundment of surface waters pending action on application for permit under certain conditions; to set forth certain information to be contained in permit applications; to provide for the estab lishment of a system of classification in the event of competing applications; to provide for proration of available surface waters when feasible in situations involving competing applicants who qualify equally under the classification system except that renewal appli cations shall have preference over initial applications; to provide for the issuance of per mits to applicants who were withdrawing, diverting or impounding surface waters as of the effective date of this Act; to provide for the duration of such permits; to provide for the modification of a permit; to provide a procedure for renewal of a permit; to provide for revocation, suspension or modification of a permit; to provide for the imposition of restrictions on permits previously issued during emergency periods of water shortage through emergency orders; to provide a procedure for the issuance of such emergency

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orders; to provide for monitoring, recording and reporting by permittees and certain other persons; to provide for administrative hearings and reviews and judicial reviews on actions of the Director under the permitting system; to provide the Georgia Environ mental Protection Division with certain powers in dealing with the United States regard ing management and allocation of the State's surface water resources; to authorize the Director of the Georgia Environmental Protection Division to enter into contracts or compacts on behalf of the State with the federal government, sister states, political sub divisions and public utilities for purposes of proper management of the State's surface water resources; to provide that the withdrawal, diversion or impoundment of surface waters in violation of the provisions of the permitting system shall be unlawful; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; to provide for severability; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. An Act known as the "Georgia Water Quality Control Act", approved March 11, 1964 (Ga. Laws 1964, p. 416), as amended, is hereby amended by striking Section 2 in its entirety and by substituting in lieu thereof a new Section 2, to read as follows:
"Section 2. Policy Declared. The people of the State of Georgia are dependent upon the rivers, streams, lakes and subsurface waters of the State for public and private water supply and for agricultural, industrial and recreational uses; therefore, it is hereby declared to be the policy of the State of Georgia that the water resources of the State shall be utilized prudently to the maximum benefit of the people in order to restore and maintain a reasonable degree of purity in the waters of the State and an adequate supply of such waters, and to require where necessary, reasonable usage of the waters of the State and reasonable treatment of sewage, industrial wastes, and other wastes prior to their discharge into such waters. To achieve this end, the govern ment of the State shall assume responsibility for the quality and quantity of said water resources and the establishment and maintenance of a water quality and water quantity control program adequate for present needs and designed to care for the future needs of the State provided that nothing contained herein shall be construed to waive the immunity of the State for any purpose."
"This requires that the Division of Environmental Protection of the Department of Natural Resources, State of Georgia be charged with the foregoing duty and that it have authority to regulate the withdrawal, diversion or impoundment of the surface waters of the State and to require the use of reasonable methods after having consid ered the technical means available for the reduction of pollution and economic factors involved to prevent and control the pollution of the waters of the State."
"Further, it is the intent of this Act to provide administrative facilities and proce dures within the executive branch of the government for determining improper usage of the surface waters of the State and pollution of the waters of the State, and to confer discretionary administrative authority upon said Division of Environmental Protection to take these and related circumstances into consideration in its decisions and actions in determining, under the conditions and specific cases, those procedures to best protect the public interest."
Section 2. Said Act is further amended by adding a new subsection to Section 5, to be designated subsection (17), to read as follows:
"(17) Establish or revise through rules and regulations or permit conditions or both, permissible limits of surface water usage for both consumptive and nonconsumptive purposes."
Section 3. Said Act is further amended by adding a new Section between Sections 10 and 11 to be designated Section 10A, to read as follows:
"Section 10A. Permits required for usage of surface waters. (1) No person shall make any withdrawal, diversion, or impoundment of any of the surface waters of the State for whatever use without obtaining a permit from the Direc tor of the Environmental Protection Division, Department of Natural Resources, State

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of Georgia; provided, however, that no permit shall be required for any such withdrawal if same does not involve more than 100,000 gallons per day on a monthly average; any such diversion which does not reduce the flow of the surface waters at the point where the watercourse prior to diversion leaves the person or persons' property or prop erties on which the diversion occurred, by more than 100,000 gallons per day on a monthly average; any such diversion accomplished as part of construction for trans portation purposes which does not reduce the flow of surface waters in the diverted watercourse by more than 100,000 gallons per day on a monthly average; or any such impoundment which does not reduce the flow of the surface waters immediately down stream of the impoundment by mor^ than 100,000 gallons per day on a monthly aver age. No permit shall be required for the withdrawal or diversion of surface waters for farm uses and no permit shall be required for a reduction of flow of surface waters during the period of construction of an impoundment including the initial filling of the impoundment, or for farm ponds or farm impoundments constructed and managed for the sole purpose of fish, wildlife, recreation or other farm uses. For purposes of this Section, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings:
(a) 'Withdrawal' shall mean the taking away of surface water from its natural course;
(b) 'Diversion' shall mean a turning aside or altering of the natural course of sur face waters;
(c) 'Impoundment' shall mean the storing or retaining of surface water by what ever method or means;
(d) 'Surface water(s) of the State' or 'surface water(s)' shall mean any and all rivers, streams, creeks, branches, lakes, reservoirs, ponds, drainage systems, springs, and all other bodies of surface water, natural or artificial, lying within or forming a part of the boundaries of the State which are not entirely confined and retained completely upon the property of a single individual, partnership, or corporation;
(e) 'Director' shall mean the Director of the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources, State of Georgia.
(f) 'Farm uses' shall mean irrigation of farmland, provision of water supply for farm animals, or any other activity conducted in the course of farming operations. (2) To obtain a permit pursuant to the provisions of this Section, the applicant must establish that the proposed withdrawal, diversion or impoundment of surface waters is consistent with the provisions of this Act. (3) Any person who is withdrawing, diverting, or impounding surface waters as of the effective date of this Section may continue such operation pending final action by the Director on said person's application for a permit, provided such application has been filed with said Director within one hundred eighty (180) days after the effective date of this Section and provided further that such operation does not present an immediate health hazard to the public. (4) All permit applications filed with the Director under this Section shall contain the name and address of the applicant (in the case of a corporation, the address of its principal business office in this State), the date of filing, the source of the water supply, the quantity of water applied for, the use to be made of the water and any limitation thereon, the place of use, the location of the withdrawal, diversion, or impoundment, and such other information as said Director may deem necessary; pro vided, however, any required information already provided the Director by the applicant in the context of prior dealings with the Environmental Protection Division, which information is still correct, may be incorporated into the application by adequate refer ence to same. (5) Subject to subsection (7) of this Section, the Board of Natural Resources of this State shall by rule or regulation establish a reasonable system of classification for application in situations involving competing applications for a supply of available surface waters. Such classifications shall be based upon but not necessarily limited to the following factors:
(a) The number of persons using the particular water source and the object, extent and necessity of their respective withdrawals, diversions or impoundments;
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(c) The physical and chemical nature of any impairment of the water source, adversely affecting its availability or fitness for other water uses;
(d) The probable severity and duration of such impairment under foreseeable conditions;
(e) The injury to public health, safety or welfare which would result if such impairment were not prevented or abated;
(f) The kinds of businesses or activities to which the various uses are related and the economic consequences;
(g) The importance and necessity of the uses claimed by permit applicants and the extent of any injury or detriment caused or expected to be caused to other water uses;
(h) Diversion from or reduction of flows in other water courses; (i) The prior investments of any person in lands, and plans for the usage of water in connection with such lands which plans have been submitted to the Director within a reasonable time after July 1, 1977; provided, however, that the granting of such permit shall not have unreasonably adverse effects upon other water uses in the area, including potential as well as present use; (j) The varying circumstances of each case. (6) In the event two or more competing applicants qualify equally under subsection (5) above, the Director is authorized to grant permits to applicants for use of specified quantities of surface waters on a prorated or other reasonable basis in those situations where such action is feasible; provided, however, the Director shall give preference to a renewal application over an initial application. (7) In any case where a permit applicant can prove to the Director's satisfaction that the applicant was withdrawing, diverting or impounding surface waters prior to the effective date of this Section, the Division shall take into consideration the extent to which such prior withdrawal, diversion or impoundment was reasonably necessary in the judgment of the Director to meet his needs, and shall grant a permit which shall meet those reasonable needs; provided, however, that the granting of such permit shall not have unreasonably adverse effects upon other water uses in the area, includ ing but not limited to public use and potential as well as present use. (8) Permits may be granted pursuant to this Section for any period of time not less than ten (10) years (unless the applicant requests a shorter period of time) or more than twenty (20) years; provided, however, the Director may authorize a permit of dura tion of up to fifty (50) years in the case of a municipality or other governmental body where such period is required to provide for the retirement of bonds for the construction of water works or waste disposal facilities. The Director may base duration of such permits on any reasonable system of classification based upon but not necessarily limited to such factors as source of supply and type of use. (9) A permittee may seek modification of any of the terms of an unexpired permit. The Director may approve the proposed modification provided the permittee establishes that (a) a change in conditions has resulted in a need by the permittee of more water than is allowed under the existing permit, or (b) the proposed modification would result in a more efficient utilization of water than is possible under the existing permit. Any such modification shall be consistent with the health and safety of the citizens of this State and with the provisions of this Act. In any administrative review proceeding resulting from an action of the Director under this subsection, the burden of proof in establishing that the requisite criteria has been met shall be upon the person seeking such modification. (10) A permittee may seek renewal of a permit issued pursuant to this Section from the Director at any time within six (6) months from the date of expiration of the permit. Except as otherwise specified in this Section, all permit renewal applications shall be treated in the same manner as the initial permit application. (11) The Director may revoke, suspend or modify a permit issued pursuant to this Section as follows: (a) for any material false statement in an application for a permit to initiate,
modify, or continue a use of surface waters, or for any material false statement in
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of this Section or the conditions contained in a permit granted hereunder, the Director may revoke the user's permit, in whole or in part, permanently or temporarily.
(b) for any wilful violation of the conditions of a permit granted pursuant to this Section, the Director may revoke the user's permit, in whole or in part, permanently or temporarily.
(c) for violation of any provision of this Section, the Director may revoke the permit, in whole or in part, for a period not to exceed one (1) year.
(d) for nonuse of the water supply (or a significant portion thereof) allowed by the permit for a period of two (2) consecutive years or more, the Director may revoke the permit permanently, in whole or in part, unless the permittee can reasonably demonstrate that his nonuse was due to extreme hardship caused by factors beyond his control.
(e) the Director may revoke a permit permanently, in whole or in part, with the written consent of the permittee.
(f) the Director may suspend or modify a permit if he should determine through inspection, investigation or otherwise that the quantity of water allowed under the permit is greater than that needed by the permittee for the particular use upon which the application for permit was based.
(g) the Director may revoke, suspend or modify a permit for any other good cause consistent with the health and safety of the citizens of this State and with the provi sions of this Act. In the event of modification, suspension or revocation of a permit, the Director shall serve written notice of such action on the permit holder and shall set forth in such notice the reason for such action. (12) Emergency Period of Water Shortage.
(a) Whenever it clearly appears to the Director from specific facts shown by affi davit of any resident of the affected area of this State that an emergency period of water shortage exists within such area, so as to place in jeopardy the health or safety of the citizens of such area or to threaten serious harm to the water resources of the area, he may by emergency order impose such restrictions on one or more permits previously issued pursuant to this Section as may be necessary to adequately protect such citizens or water resources; provided, however, such order shall not be issued until an effort has been made to give written notice of the proposed action by certified mail to the permittee or permittees to be affected. Such written notice shall allow such permittee or permittees five (5) days from the date of mailing of the notice to appear before the Director in opposition to the proposed action. The Director may impose such restrictions based upon any reasonable system of classifi cation established by the Board of Natural Resources through rule or regulation. Such system of classification shall be based upon but not necessarily limited to those fac.tors set forth in subsection (5) of this Section.
(b) The Director shall specify in such order any change in the conditions of the permit, any suspension of the permit, or any other restriction on withdrawal, diver sion or impoundment of surface waters for the duration of the emergency water shortage and shall serve same on the person by hand delivery or certified mail. Any such change, suspension or other restriction shall be effective immediately upon receipt of such order by the permittee, his agent for service of process, or any agent or employee of the permittee who receives the notification at the permittee's principal place of business in the State. Any permittee to whom such order is directed shall comply therewith immediately, but upon application to a hearing officer appointed by the Board of Natural Resources of this State, shall be afforded a hearing within twenty (20) days of receipt of such notice by the hearing examiner in accordance with Section 17(a) of the 'Executive Reorganization Act of 1972'. (c) Upon expiration of the emergency period of water shortage, as determined by the Director, the Director shall immediately notify each affected permittee in writing of such expiration and the permittees shall thereafter be authorized to operate under the permit as issued prior to the said emergency period of water shortage. (13) Whenever required to carry out the objectives of this Section, including but not limited to: (1) determining whether or not any person is in violation of any provision

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of this Section or any rule or regulation promulgated pursuant hereto; (2) encouraging or insuring compliance with any provision of this Section or any rule or regulation promulgated pursuant hereto; (3) determining whether or not any person is in violation of any permit condition; or (4) establishing a data bank on the usage of surface waters in a particular area or areas of this State, the Director may by order, permit or other wise, in writing, require any person holding a permit under this Section or any other person who the Director reasonably believes is withdrawing, diverting or impounding surface waters in violation of the permitting requirements of this Section to:
(a) establish and maintain records; (b) make reports; (c) install, use and maintain monitoring equipment or methods; and (d) provide such other information as he may reasonably require; provided, however, any demand for such information by the Director, which information has already been provided to the Director by said person in the context of prior dealings with the Environmental Protection Division, and which is still correct, may be satisfied by adequate reference to same. (14) All administrative hearings and reviews and judicial reviews occurring as a result of actions taken by the Director under this Section shall be conducted in accord ance with Section 17(a) of the Executive Reorganization Act of 1972 as now or hereafter amended; provided, however, that any administrative review of the initial decision by the hearing officer shall be by a five (5) member committee, to be known as the Surface Water Administrative Review Committee, and to be made up of the following State officials ex officio, or their designees, to wit: the Commissioner of the Department of Industry and Trade, the Commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources, the Executive Director of the Soil and Water Conservation Committee, the Commissioner of the Bureau of Community Affairs, and the Director of the Office of Planning and Budget. The Director of the Office of Planning and Budget shall be the Chairman of such Review Committee."
Section 4. Said Act is further amended by striking Section 23 in its entirety and by substituting in lieu thereof a new Section 23, to read as follows:
"Section 23. Division's Powers in Cooperation with the United States. The Division of Environmental Protection of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources is hereby designated as the water pollution control and surface water resource management agency of the State for all purposes of any Federal Water Pollution Control Act or any other Federal Act within the purview of this Act and may:
(1) Take all necessary or appropriate action to obtain for the State the benefits of any Federal Act within the purview of this Act;
(21 Apply for, receive and use Federal funds made available under any Federal Act within the purview of this Act;
(3) Approve projects for which loans or grants under any Federal Act within the purview of this Act are made to any municipality or agency of the State;
(4) Participate through its authorized representatives in proceedings under any Federal Act within the purview of this Act and recommend measures for the reduction of water pollution originating within the State or proper management of the State's surface water resources;
(5) To receive and expend on behalf of the State all funds which now or hereafter may become available or allotted to the State of Georgia by virtue of any appropriation or Act of Congress or regulation of the Federal government, its agencies and instrumen talities, or is appropriated by the General Assembly, for water quality control, man agement and allocation of the State's surface water resources within the purview of this Act, or any other purpose defined in this Act to be administered by the Division as provided in this Act. The Division is hereby authorized to use so much of funds as may be appropriated by the General Assembly for the purpose of matching Federal grants as may be necessary to secure such grants and derive full advantage to the State of benefits contemplated under the terms of such grants, and to comply with the terms of such grants."

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Section 5. Said Act is further amended by adding a new Section between Sections 23 and 24 to be designated Section 23A, to read as follows:
"Section 23A. The Director of the Division of Environmental Protection of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources is hereby authorized to enter into contracts or com pacts on behalf of the State of Georgia with the Federal government, sister states, polit ical subdivisions of this State and public utilities of this State for purposes of proper management of the State's surface water resources; provided that any such contract shall be subject to approval by the Georgia Board of Natural Resources, and provided further that any such contract shall not grant to any person any right to use surface waters except to the extent such person would qualify for such use under the permitting system established pursuant to Section 10A of this Act."
Section 6. Said Act is further amended by striking Section 10 (1) in its entirety and by substituting in lieu thereof a new Section 10 (1), to read as follows:
"(1) It shall be unlawful to use any waters of the State for the disposal of sewage, industrial wastes, or other wastes or to withdraw, divert or impound any surface waters of the State, except in such a manner as to conform to and comply with this Act and all rules, regulations, orders, and permits established under the provisions of this Act and applicable to the waters involved;"
Section 7. This Act shall become effective on July 1,1977.
Section 8. 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 9. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representatives Collins of the 144th, Castleberry of the lllth, and Connell, of the 87th move to amend the Committee substitute to HB 293 by adding on page 13, line 28, the following:
Such rules and regulations shall not have the force of law unless and until approved by a subcommittee of three members of the Committee in the House to which it was referred appointed by the Chairman thereof and three members of the Committee in the Senate to which it was referred appointed by the Chairman thereof. Such approved rules and regulations shall expire at the end of the following next regular session of the General Assembly unless approved and ratified by the General Assembly at the said session.

An amendment, offered by Representative Butler of the 56th, was read and lost.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Irvin of the 23rd moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 293 by striking the period after the word "permit" on line 7, page 9, and by adding the following:
", or (c) a proposed change in conditions would result in a need by the permittee of more water than is allowed under the existing permit.".

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The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representative Dover of the llth moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 293 by adding after the word "springs", the words "Producing in excess of 100,000 gal lons per day" on page 5, line 22 and all other places that the word "springs" may appear in the Bill.
An amendment, offered by Representative Matthews of the 145th, was read and lost.

An amendment, offered by Representative Swann of the 90th, was read and lost.

The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representative Lane of the 40th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 293 by changing the figures "100,000" on line 30, page 4, to "150,000".

The following amendment was read:
Representatives Jackson, Whitmire, and Wood of the 9th move to amend the Commit tee substitute to HB 293 by adding on line 33, page 5, after the word "animals", the following:
"poultry farming and processing of poultry products,".
On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin N Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. N Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E,
N Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. N Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. N Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A.
Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. N Butler, D.
Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C.
Carrell, B. N Cason, G.
Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. N Childs, P.
N Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. N Collins, M. YColwell.C.H. Y Connell, J. N Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. N Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G.
N Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.
Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. N Deveaux, C .
Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M.
N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A. N Glanton, Tom N Glover, M.
Greene, J. N Greer, J.W.
Y Ham, B. N Hamilton, Mrs.G. N Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J.
Y Hays, F., Jr. N Hill, B.L. N Holmes, Bob
Y Home, F.

N Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. N Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Y Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben N Johnson, G. N Johnson, P. N Johnson, W.Rud. N Johnston, J.
Y Jones, B. Jones, Herb
Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R.
Y Kernp, R. N Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. N Knight, N.G.
N Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick
Y Lane, W.J. NLee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M. N Linder, J. Y Logan, H.
N Long, W.K. N Looper, M. N Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. N Mann, C.C.
N Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

N McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L.
Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E N Nichols, M.
Y Nix, K. N Noble, Bill N Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G. N Phillips, L.L.
Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. N Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. N Ramsey, T. N Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. N Robinson, C. N Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey N Russell, J.
N Scott, A. N Scott, D.

Y Sizemore, E. N Smith. V.B.
Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr.
Steinberg, C. N Stone, R. Y Swann, D. N Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V.
Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. N Tucker, R.M.
N Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R.
Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W.
Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. N Williams, R. N Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J.
Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 90, nays 71.

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The amendment was adopted.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Burruss of the 21st moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 293 as follows:
By adding between the word "use" and the period on line 19, page 8, the following language:
", and provided further, however, notwithstanding the above, that the Director shall grant a permit to any permit applicant who on the effective date of this Act has out standing indebtedness in the form of revenue certificates or general obligation bonds which are being amortized through the sale of surface water, the permitted quantity of which shall be at least in an amount consistent with that quantity for which the revenue certificates or general obligation bonds were issued".

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. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S.
Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A.
Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. N Childers, E.M.
Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty N Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. N Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. N Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. N Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, B.
Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. N Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. N Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Manner, B. N Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.F. N Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.

Y Horton, G.T. N Housley, E. Y Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D.
Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. N Johnston, J. N Jones, B.
Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. N Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. YLee, W.J.IBilll Y Lenderman, M.
Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. N Looper, M. N Lord, J. \ Lucas, D.E. N Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J.
Matthews. D.R.

Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. N" Milford, B.
Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E.
Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L.
Y Owens, R.D. N Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H.
N Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C.
Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. N Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A. Y Scott, D.

N Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr.
Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. N Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V.
Triplett, Tom N Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. N Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W.
Walker, L. N Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. N Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D. N Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 128, nays 35.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute, as amended.

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Representatives Jones of the 126th and Steinberg of the 46th stated that they had been called from the floor of the House when the roll was called on HB 293, by substitute, as amended, but had they been present would have voted "aye" thereon.
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 289. By: Representative Carnes of the 43rd: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 46-3, relating to property and persons subject to garnishment, so as to change the provisions relating to garnishment of salaries of government employees; and for other purposes.
The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representative Ham of the 80th moves to amend HB 289 by striking the words "may be garnished" on line 20 of page 1, and substituting in lieu thereof the words "shall be subject to garnishment".
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. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. N Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A.
Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers. E.M. Y Childs. P.
Clark. Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. Y Croshy, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.
Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. N Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L.
Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner. B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. YHarrison.C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, K.,Jr. N Hill. B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.

Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G.
Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee. W.J.I Bill I Y Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. YMann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G.
Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M.
Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C.
Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T.
Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. N Scott, A.
Scott, D.

Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, T.
Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T.
Y Toles, E.B. Townsend, K.V.
Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R.
Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R.
Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C.
Y Watson, R.H.Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 156, nays 5.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

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HB 225. By: Representatives Hatcher of the 131st, Evans of the 84th, Karrh of the 106th, and Murray of the 116th: A BILL to amend Code Section 26-3201, relating to conspiracy to commit a crime, as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to punishment; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Hatcher of the 131st moves to amend HB 225 by striking on page 2, line 2 the word "attempt", and inserting in lieu thereof the word "conspiracy".
By striking on page 2, line 31 the word "attempt", and inserting in lieu thereof the word "conspiracy".

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. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B.
Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J.
Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D.
Coleman, T. Y Collins, MY Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B.
Y Daniel, G. Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, B. Dean, D.C.
Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D.
Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom
Glover, M.
Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J.
Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L.
Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.

Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R.
Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P.
Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B.
Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M.
Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G.
Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. YLee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H.
Long, W,K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B.
Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G.
Y Murray, B. Nessmith, P.E.
Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill
Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E.
Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.
Y Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L.
Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R. Y Rlewicz, G. Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A. Scott, D.

Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C.
Snow, Wayne.Jr.
Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D.
Taggart, T. Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Townsend, K.V. Y Triplet!, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Waddle, T.W. Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. 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.

HB 189. By: Representatives Tolbert and Butler of the 56th, Linder of the 44th, and Williamson of the 45th: A BILL to amend Code Section 34-1302, relating to voter's certificates, as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to such voter's certificate; 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. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E.
Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. YBray, C.A.
Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G.
Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P.
Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.
Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A. Deveaux, C.
Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, RL. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F.
Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.
Hawking, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.

Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D.
Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P.
Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G.
Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J. (Bill) Y Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H.
Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E.
Nichols, M. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill
Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips. R.T.
Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T.
Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L.
Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A.
Scott, D.

Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B.
Y Smyre, C. Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D.
Y Taggart, T. Thompson, A.W.
Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V.
Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J.
Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, RH.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby
White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Y Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 160, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following Resolution of the House was read and adopted:

HR 152. By: Representatives Dent of the 85th, Murphy of the 18th, Clark of the 13th, Daniel of the 88th, and Swann of the 90th: A RESOLUTION establishing Georgia Black Festival Month in Georgia; and for other purposes.

The Speaker assumed the Chair.

Under the general order of business, the following Bill of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 583. By: Representatives Horton of the 43rd, Murphy of the 18th, McDonald of the 12th, Watson of the 114th, Glanton of the 66th, Bolster of the 30th, Harrison of the 20th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Civil Defense Act of 1951", as amended, so as to further define certain terms; to provide the Governor with certain additional emergency powers; to provide for a limitation of liability; to provide for an effective date; and for other purposes.

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The following Committee substitute was read:

A BILL
To amend an Act known as the "Georgia Civil Defense Act of 1951", approved Febru ary 19, 1951 (Ga. Laws 1951, p. 224), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 15, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 74), so as to further define certain terms; to provide the Governor with certain additional emergency powers; to provide for a limitation of liabil ity; to provide certain limitations on the Governor's authority; to provide for an effective date; to provide for severability; 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 Civil Defense Act of 1951", approved February 19, 1951 (Ga. Laws 1951, p. 224), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 15, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 74), is hereby amended by striking Section 3, relating to definitions, in its entirety and substituting a new Section 3 to read as follows:
"Section 3. Definitions, (a) The term 'civil defense' means the preparation for the carrying out of all emergency functions, other than functions for which military forces are primarily responsible, to prevent, minimize, and repair injury and damage resulting from emergencies, energy emergencies, or disasters, or the imminent threat thereof, of man-made or natural origin, caused by enemy attack, sabotage, civil disturbance, fire, flood, earthquake, wind, storm, wave action, oil spill, or other water contamination requiring emergency action to avert danger or damage, epidemic, air contamination, blight, drought, infestation, explosion, riot, or other hostile action, or other causes. These functions include, without limitation, fire fighting services, police services, medi cal and health services, rescue, engineering, warning services, communications, defense from radiological, chemical and other special weapons, evacuation of persons from stricken areas, emergency welfare services, emergency transportation, plant protection, temporary restoration of public utility services, and other functions related to civilian protection, together with all other activities necessary or incidental to the preparation for and carrying out of the foregoing functions.
(b) 'Energy emergency' means a condition of danger to the health, safety, welfare, or economic well-being of the citizens of the State of Georgia arising out of a present or threatened shortage of usable energy resources; also any condition of substantial danger to the health, safety, or welfare of the citizens of Georgia resulting from the operation of any electrical power generating facility, the transport of any energy resource by any means whatsoever, or the production, use or disposal of any source material, special nuclear material, or byproduct as defined by the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, 68 Stat. 919, 42 U.S.C. 2011, et seq.; also any nuclear incident, as defined by the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, occurring within or without the State of Georgia, substantially affecting the health, safety, or welfare of the citizens of this State.
(c) 'Energy resources' includes all forms of energy or power including, without limitation, oil, gasoline, and other petroleum products; natural or synthetic gas, elec tricity in all forms and from all sources; and other fuels of any description, except wood.
(d) 'State of emergency' means the condition declared by the Governor when, in his judgment, the threat of actual occurrence of a disaster or emergency or energy emer gency in any part of the State is of sufficient severity and magnitude to warrant extraordinary assistance by the State to supplement the efforts and available resources of the several localities and relief organizations in preventing or alleviating the damage, loss, hardship, or suffering threatened or caused thereby and is so declared by him."
Section 2. Said Act is further amended by adding at the end of Section 7, relating to emergency powers, the following language:
"(6) To issue orders, rules and regulations providing for: (a) the degree to which public buildings, commercial and industrial establish
ments, and private homes and residences may be heated or cooled, regardless of energy resource used.

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(b) The hours and days during which all State-owned facilities or offices may or are required to remain open.
(c) The hours and days which all county or municipally owned facilities or offices may or are required to remain open.
(d) The hours and days which all schools, universities and educational institutions within the State may or are required to remain open.
(e) The hours and days which all commercial establishments for the entertain ment or amusement of the general public may or are required to remain open.
(f) The hours and days which all other commercial or industrial establishments not essential to the public's health, safety or welfare may or are required to remain open. (7) To issue orders, rules and regulations amending or suspending any or all restric tions or penalties regarding transportation of energy resources. (8) To establish and implement regional programs and agreements for the purposes of coordinating any energy reserve programs and actions of the State with those of the Federal Government and of other states and localities. (9) To allocate, except where by law this authority is granted to the Public Service Commission, any energy resource in such manner as deemed proper in order to protect the public health, safety or welfare, including for such purposes, the power and author ity to alter, amend, suspend or terminate any existing rate, schedule, contract, rule or regulation affecting such energy resource, and to prescribe new or further rates, schedules, contracts, rules or regulations affecting such energy resource. Provided that in the event such rates, schedules, contracts, rules, or regulations are altered, amended, or prescribed by the Governor, they shall be just and reasonable. (10) To establish a three-member hardship committee, comprised of the Chairman of the Public Service Commission or his designee, and two members appointed by the Governor, which would permit exceptions, when life or property critical to the public health, safety or welfare is jeopardized because of any orders, rules or regulations issued under subsections lc)(6), (c)(7) or (c)(9) above. (11) To provide for the imposition of a civil penalty not to exceed $100 for each viola tion by an occupant of a private home or residence and not to exceed $1,000 for any other violation, and the methods and conditions of ;.ts collection, for failure to comply with the orders, rules or regulations promulgated by the Governor pursuant to this Section. (12) If the Governor declares a state of emergency solely because of an energy emer gency, he shall not have the authority to:
(i) Seize, take for temporary use or condemn property other than energy resources as authorized by Section 7(c)i2) of this Act; or
(ii) Sell, lend, give or distribute property other than energy resources as author ized by Section 7(c)(3) of this Act; or
(iii) Commandeer or utilize property other than energy resources as authorized by Section 7(c)(5)(d) of this Act."
Section 3. Said Act is further amended by adding at the end of Section 7, relating to emergency powers, the following language:
"(d) Any individual, partnership, association or corporation who acts in accordance with an order, rule or regulation entered by the Governor pursuant to the authority granted herein will not be held liable to any other individual, partnership, association or corporation by reason thereof in any action at law or in equity."
Section 4. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.
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

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remaining parts of this Act if it had known that such part or parts hereof would be declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
Section 6. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Williams of the 54th moves to amend the Committee Substitute to HB 583 by striking on line 4 of page 5, the following:
"$1,000", and substituting in lieu thereof the following:
"$5,000".

An amendment, offered by Representative Lane of the 40th, 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. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B.
Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A.
Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J.
Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty N Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D.
Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Da vis, B.
Dean, D.C. Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Edwards, W. Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W.
Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Y Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F., Jr. Y Hill, B.L Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.

Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb
Kaley, M.
Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G.
Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M.
Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E.
Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E.
Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. N Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T.
Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A. Y Scott, D.

Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D.
Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V.
Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby
White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Y Williams, H.L. N Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 150, nays 6. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute, as amended.
Representative Sizemore of the 136th stated that she had been called from the floor

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of the House when the roll was called on the passage of HB 583, by substitute, as amended, but had she been present would have voted "nay" thereon.

The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate substitute thereto:

HB 94. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, 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 1976-77, known as the "General Appropriations Act", approved March 25, 1976 (Ga. Laws 1976, p. 785), so as to change certain appropriations for the fiscal year 1976-77; to make language and other changes; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

The following Senate substitute was read:

A BILL
To amend an Act providing appropriations for the fiscal year 1976-77, known as the "General Appropriations Act", approved March 25, 1976 (Ga. Laws 1976, p. 785), so as to change certain appropriations for the fiscal year 1976-77; 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 1976-77, known as the "General Appropriations Act", approved March 25, 1976 (Ga. Laws 1976, p. 785), is hereby amended by striking the following:
"PART I. LEGISLATIVE BRANCH" and Sections 1 through 57, and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"PART I. LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Section 1. Legislative Branch. Budget Unit: Legislative Branch ...................................................................$ 8,100,000 1. Operations..................................................................................................$ 7,650,000 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 7,650,000 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 7,650,000
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.......................................................................................................$ 7,650,000 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-

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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...............................................................$ 2,698,432 1. Operations..................................................................................................$ 2,358,432 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,358,432 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,358,432
2. Tax Ratio Study............................................................................................$ 340,000 Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 340,000 State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 340,000
Budget Unit Object Classes: Operations.......................................................................................................$ 2,358,432 Tax Ratio Study.................................................................................................$ 340,000

PART II. JUDICIAL BRANCH
Section 3. Supreme Court. Budget Unit: Supreme Court..........................................................................$ 1,212,567
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.
Provided, however, that the sum of $7,000 shall be allocated for the cost of Georgia's pro rata share for the operation of the National Center for State Courts.

Section 4. Superior Courts. Budget Unit: Superior Courts.........................................................................$ 7,785,000
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-

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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 $14,000 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 and $36,046 is designated and committed for the Sentence Review Panel.

Section 5. Court of Appeals. Budget Unit: Court of Appeals.......................................................................$ 1,356,031
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.............................................................................................$178,668
For the cost of operating the Administrative Offices of the Court.

Section 7. Appellate Court Reports. Budget Unit: Court Reports...............................................................................$ 114,000
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 10. Council of Juvenile Court Judges.
Budget Unit:............................................................................................................$ 40,341
For the cost of operating the Council of Juvenile Court Judges.

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PART III. EXECUTIVE BRANCH

Section 11. Department of Administrative

Services.

Budget Unit: Department of

Administrative Services....................................................................$ 27,587,503

1. Georgia Building Authority Budget:

Direct Payments to Authority

for Operations .............................................................................................$ 2,521,854

Capital Outlay...................................................................................................$ 405,000

Authority Lease Rentals................................................................................? 2,495,903

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$5,422,757

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 5,422,757

Total Positions Budgeted

0

2. Departmental Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 545,404

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 49,189

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 7,350

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 4,300

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 4,000

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$610,243

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 610,243

Total Positions Budgeted

35

3. Fiscal Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 370,344

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 30,000

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 4,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

PublicationsandPrinting...................................................................................$ 10,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,000

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

ComputerCharges..........................................................................................$ 2,665,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,080,344

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,080,344

Total Positions Budgeted

25

4. Self-Insurance Administration

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 250,758

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-

ComputerCharges.................................................................................................$ 1,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Workmen's Compensation .............................................................................$ 1,740,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,030,458

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,995,530

Total Positions Budgeted

18

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5. Procurement Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 734,595

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 84,757

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 6,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

PublicationsandPrinting...................................................................................$ 19,000

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

ComputerCharges...............................................................................................$ 50,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 894,352

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 894,352

Total Positions Budgeted

53

6. General Services Administration

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 125,314

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 83,118

Travel........................................................................................................................$ 900

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.......................................................................................$ 209,832

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 100,445

Total Positions Budgeted

13

7. Property Management

Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 178,613

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 35,092

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 5,200

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 780

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 8,150

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 1,950

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 12,100

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.............................,.........................................................$ 241,885

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 194,747

Total Positions Budgeted

16

8. Data Processing Services Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 9,149,593

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,443,000

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 25,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 15,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 74,865

Per Diem and Fees .........................................................................................$ 1,293,580

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 150,000

Rents and Maintenance Expense ..................................................................$ 9,406,832

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 21,557,870

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 10,105,765

Total Positions Budgeted

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9. Motor Pool Services Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 313,535

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 577,236

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 2,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................$ 212,800

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,500

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 15,590

Per Diem and Fees....................................................................................................-$ -0-

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 1,800

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,124,461

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

29

10. Communication Services Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,396,049

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 318,457

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 11,103

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 36,968

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 48,899

Equipment Purchases. ........................................................................................$ 34,000

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 14,000

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 73,260

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Telephone Billings........................................................................................$ 13,259,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 15,191,736

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 5,000,235

Total Positions Budgeted

105

11. Printing Services Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 874,446

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,068,936

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 3,875

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....................................................................................$ 2,071,357

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

78

12. Central Supply Services Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 120,800

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,600,961

Travel.......... ...........................................................................................................$ 1,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ 7,000

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 8,300

Per Diem and Fees ......................................,.........................................................$ 2,640

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 2,500

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,745,201

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

12

13. State Properties Commission Budget:
Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 82,911

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Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 21,000

Travel .....................................................................................................................$ 5,884

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

PublicationsandPrinting.....................................................................................$ 6,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,500

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 10,000

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense..................................................................................? 5,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 134,295

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 134,295

Total Positions Budgeted

7

14. Volunteer Services Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................? 45,161

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................? 5,999

Travel.....................................................................................................................? 3,050

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................? -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 5,100

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................? -0-

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................? 4,650

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................? -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................? 63,960

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................? 48,790

Total Positions Budgeted

3

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services..........................................................................................? 14,187,523

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................? 5,331,745

Travel...................................................................................................................? 95,362

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................? 266,768

Publications and Printing.................................................................................? 116,079

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................? 259,605

Per Diem and Fees .........................................................................................? 1,327,420

Computer Charges..........................................................................................? 2,960,660

Other Contractual Expense ..................................................................................? 5,000

Rents and Maintenance Expense ..................................................................$ 9,406,832

Workmen's Compensation .............................................................................? 1,740,000

Direct Payments to Authority

for Operations.............................................................................................? 2,521,854

Capital Outlay...................................................................................................? 405,000

Authority Lease Rentals................................................................................? 2,495,903

Telephone Billings........................................................................................? 13,259,000

Total Positions Budgeted

1,041

Section 12. Department of Agriculture. Budget Unit: Department of Agriculture.........................................................................................? 15,586,430 1. Plant Industry Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................? 2,205,785 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................? 192,306 Travel...................................................................................................................? 93,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................? 48,000 Publications and Printing...................................................................................? 23,300 Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................? 16,500 Per Diem and Fees ...................................................................................................? 500 Computer Charges.....................................................................................................? -0Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................? 30,000

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Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,609,391

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,503,391

Total Positions Budgeted

183

2. Animal Industry Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 664,225

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 101,000

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 43,423

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 ..................................................................................$ 5,000

Athens Veterinary Laboratory

Contract..........................................................................................................! 245,100

Tifton Veterinary Laboratory

Contract..........................................................................................................$ 400,600

Poultry Improvement Contract ........................................................................$ 516,000

Veterinary Fees.................................................................................................$ 475,000

Research Contract with Georgia

Institute of Technology..................................................................................! 182,000

Contract with University of

Georgia to Study Avian Disease ...................................................................$ 174,950

Indemnities........................................................................................................! 100,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 2,928,898

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 2,819,898

Total Positions Budgeted

52

3. Marketing Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................! 1,025,773

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 291,633

Travel...................................................................................................................! 33,400

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................! 24,000

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 12,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,850

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,700

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 31,100

Capital Outlay...................................................................................................! 100,000

Advertising Contract...........................................................................................! 35,000

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 945,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 2,504,456

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,359,864

Total Positions Budgeted

81

Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Regular Operating Expenses, $100,000 is designated and committed to make repairs and renovations at Farmers Markets for which Authority funds cannot be used.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Capital Outlay, !100,000 is desig nated and committed to construct a produce shed at the Glennville Farmers Market.

4. General Agricultural Field Forces Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................! 1,397,923 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 115,000 Travel.................................................................................................................! 150,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................! 20,000 Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 1,350

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535

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,860

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,686,133

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,686,133

Total Positions Budgeted

131

5. Internal Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 703,703

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 96,000

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.......................................................................................$ 935,189

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 918,189

Total Positions Budgeted

48

6. Information and Education Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 126,475

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 303,000

Travel........................................................................................................................$700

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 262,600

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,500

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 694,275

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 694,275

Total Positions Budgeted

11

7. Fuel and Measures Standards

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 686,391

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 123,000

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 68,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 54,000

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 6,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 6,625

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$-0-

Capital Outlay.....................................................................................................$ 23,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 967,016

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 967,016

Total Positions Budgeted

62

8. Consumer Protection Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 582,557 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 46,000 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 20,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ 8,000 Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 3,200 Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

536

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 659,757

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 659,757

Total Positions Budgeted

39

9. Consumer Protection Field

Forces Budget:

Personal Services...................................................,........................................$ 1,457,255

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 74,426

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 122,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 24,000

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 4,500

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,600

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,684,781

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,472,320

Total Positions Budgeted

112

10. Meat Inspection Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,787,987

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 47,000

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....................................................................................$ 2,063,887

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 885,287

Total Positions Budgeted

145

11. Georgia Agrirama Development Authority Budget: Payments to Agrirama Authority for Operations................................................................................................^ 290,300 Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 290,300 Agency Funds Budgeted ...................................................................................$ 105,000 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 ..............................................................................$ 399,000

Purchase of Bait.........................................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 600,000

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 435,000

Total Positions Budgeted

0

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537

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services.........................................................................................^ 10,794,274

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,391,365

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 725,323

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................$ 198,000

Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 360,050

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 38,735

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 43,700

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 85,686

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 500,000

Purchase of Bait.........................................................................................................$ -0-

Athens Veterinary Laboratory

Contract..........................................................................................................$ 245,100

Tifton Veterinary Laboratory

Contract..........................................................................................................$ 400,600

Poultry Improvement Contract ............................,...........................................$ 516,000

Veterinary Fees.................................................................................................$ 475,000

Research Contract with Georgia

Institute of Technology..................................................................................$ 182,000

Contract with University of

Georgia to Study Avian Disease ...................................................................$ 174,950

Indemnities........................................................................................................$ 100,000

Advertising Contract...........................................................................................$ 35,000

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 945,000

Payments to Agrirama Authority

for Operations................................................................................................$ 290,300

Capital Outlay...................................................................................................$ 123,000

Total Positions Budgeted

864

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..........................................................................................$ 1,870,860

1. Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 377,313

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 81,200

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 5,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 18,833

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,760

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,000

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 8,750

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 496,856

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$496,856

Total Positions Budgeted

23

2. Examination Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,069,528 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 13,280 Travel.................................................................................................................$ 284,146 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing .........................................................................................$ -0Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 7,050

538

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,374,004

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,374,004

Total Positions Budgeted

67

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,446,841

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 94,480

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 289,146

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 18,833

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 10,810

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,000

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 8,750

Other Contractual Expense...................................................,...................................$ -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

90

Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Publications and Printing, $6,833 is designated and committed to the office of Secretary of State for printing charges.

Section 14. Department of Community

Development.

A. Budget Unit: Department of Community

Development..........................................................................................$ 8,247,142

1. Industry Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 292,442

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 10,749

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 35,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,500

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,500

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,000

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 344,691

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 344,691

Total Positions Budgeted

16

2. Research Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 241,945

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 45,085

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 2,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,485

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 38,200

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 19,473

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 352,188

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 295,388

Total Positions Budgeted

17

3. Tourism Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 737,985 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 332,286 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 43,900 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

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539

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 400

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 9,713

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................? 51,000

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 4,500

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Capital Outlay ...................................................................................................$ 605,000

Local Welcome Center Contracts .......................................................................$ 75,230

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,860,014

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,860,014

Total Positions Budgeted

76

4. Internal Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 396,233

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................? 469,818

Travel...................'................................................................................................$ 14,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 26,900

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 14,586

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 19,500

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 6,800

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Direct Payments for World

Congress Center Operations ......................................................................$ 1,250,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,197,837

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,957,837

Total Positions Budgeted

25

5. International Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 137,755

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 62,053

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 35,709

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,050

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 4,100

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 121,300

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 9,245

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 371,212

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 371,212

Total Positions Budgeted

8

6. Advertising Budget:

Advertising........................................................................................................$ 628,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 628,000

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 628,000

Total Positions Budgeted

0

7. Ports Authority Budget:

Authority Lease Rentals................................................................................$ 2,790,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,790,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,790,000

Total Positions Budgeted

0

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,806,360 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................? 919,991 Travel.................................................................................................................? 131,109 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................? 32,850

540

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 33,384

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 232,000

Computer Charges........................................................................................,......$ 40,018

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Capital Outlay ...................................................................................................$ 605,000

Local Welcome Center Contracts .......................................................................$ 75,230

Advertising........................................................................................................$ 628,000

Authority Lease Rentals................................................................................$ 2,790,000

Direct Payments for World

Congress Center Operations ......................................................................$ 1,250,000

Total Positions Budgeted

142

B. Budget Unit: Community Affairs...............................................................$ 2,567,623

1. Executive Office and Administrative

Support:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 261,377

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 44,345

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 12,200

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 3,200

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 8,400

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 12,500

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 342,022

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 261,064

Total Positions Budgeted

16

2. Area Development:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 297,951

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 15,067

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 8,400

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,343

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 6,800

Per Diem and Fees ...................................................................................................$ 525

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Grants to Area Planning and

Development Commissions ........................................................................$ 1,170,000

HUD 701 Planning Grants...............................................................................$ 899,936

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,401,022

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,359,862

Total Positions Budgeted

16

3. Local Development:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 277,032

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 18,000

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 16,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 6,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 4,000

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges...........................................................................,.........................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 321,032

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 104,919

Total Positions Budgeted

16

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541

4. State Crime Commission Planning

and Grant Administration:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 748,099

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 112,200

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 28,775

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

PublicationsandPrinting...................................................................................$ 19,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,000

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 33,200

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 34,275

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 976,549

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 86,778

Total Positions Budgeted

45

5. LEAA Grants Budget:

LEAA Juvenile Justice .....................................................................................$ 432,020

LEAA Action Local ........................................................................................$ 7,701,300

LEAA Action State.........................................................................................$ 3,798,700

LEAA State Buy-In...........................................................................................$ 755,000

LEAA Planning.................................................................................................$ 653,512

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 13,340,532

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 755,000

Total Positions Budgeted

0

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,584,459

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 189,612

Travel...................................................................................................................$65,375

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 30,543

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 20,200

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 46,225

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 34,275

Other Contractual Expenses .....................................................................................$ -0-

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...........................................................................................$ 755,000

LEAA Planning.................................................................................................$653,512

LEAA Juvenile Justice.....................................................................................$ 432,020

Total Positions Budgeted

93

C. Budget Unit: State Building Administrative Board ................................................................................$ 90,741
State Building Administrative Board Budget: Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 61,733 Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 4,564 Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 5,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 12,944 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,000 Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 3,500 Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

542

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 90,741

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 90,741

Total Positions Budgeted

6

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 61,733

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 4,564

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 5,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 12,944

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,000

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 3,500

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

6

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.................................................................................................$ 3,429,092

1. Internal Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 315,803

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 61,000

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 13,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 11,374

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,800

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 9,200

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 412,177

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 412,177

Total Positions Budgeted

19

2. Insurance Regulation Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 536,095

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 26,069

Travel.....................................................................................................................! 8,400

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 18,400

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................! 8,200

Computer Charges.............................................................................................! 157,409

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 754,573

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 754,573

Total Positions Budgeted

43

3. Industrial Loans Regulation Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................! 233,094
Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 22,000 Travel...................................................................................................................! 11,442

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543

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.......................................................................................$ 268,891

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 268,891

Total Positions Budgeted

15

4. Information and Enforcement

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 421,179

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 31,147

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 14,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

PublicationsandPrinting.....................................................................................$ 2,300

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 5,200

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 473,826

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 473,826

Total Positions Budgeted

38

5. Fire Safety and Mobile Home

Regulation Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,284,466

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....................................................................................$ 1,519,625

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,519,625

Total Positions Budgeted

107

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,790,637

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 227,216

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 175,090

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

PublicationsandPrinting...................................................................................$ 50,140

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 11,200

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 17,400

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 157,409

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

222

Section 16. Department of Defense. Budget Unit: Department of Defense ............................................................$ 1,644,153 1. Administration and Support of State Militia Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 571,086 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 99,500

544

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

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

TotalFu-nd&Budgeted.......................................................................................$930,166

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 930,166

Total Positions Budgeted

36

2. Civil Defense Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 496,575

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.......................................................................................$ 581,959

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 306,304

Total Positions Budgeted

33

3. Armory Maintenance and Repair

Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 64,045

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 95,000

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 3,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing .........................................................................................$ -0-

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,000

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$-0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 163,545

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 163,545

Total Positions Budgeted

5

4. Disaster Preparedness and Recovery

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 163,487

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 ................................................................................$ 32,542

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 240,500

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................$-0-

Total Positions Budgeted

10

5. Service Contracts Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,365,582

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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....................................................................................$ 1,555,848

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 244,138

Total Positions Budgeted

122

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services............................................................................................$2,660,775

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 17. State Board of Education -

Department of Education.

A. Budget Unit: Department of

Education...........................................................................................$682,725,953

1. Instructional Services Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 68,477

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 3,214

Travel.....................................................................................................................$3,185

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,600

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees .............................................................:..................................$ 1,800

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 79,276

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 79,276

Total Positions Budgeted

3

2. Pre-School and Special Education

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 565,686

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 52,927

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 48,279

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.........................................................................,...........$ 6,700

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 500

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,700

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$676,792

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 421,120

Total Positions Budgeted

33

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3. Governor's Honors Program Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 203,188

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 55,086

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 4,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................,...............$ -0-

PublicationsandPrinting.....................................................................................$ 4,400

Equipment Purchases ...........,...............................................................................$ 3,407

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 19,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 195,809

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 484,890

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 341,528

Total Positions Budgeted

2

4. General Education Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 665,964

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 86,451

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 45,782

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

PublicationsandPrinting...................................................................................$ 67,315

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,895

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 69,476

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 33,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 970,883

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 553,743

Total Positions Budgeted

37

5. Vocational Education Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,825,119

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 256,453

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 172,969

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

PublicationsandPrinting...................................................................................$ 25,294

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 11,999

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 3,450

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense..................................................................................$ 1,190

Non-APEG Grants:

High School Program................................................................................$ 13,566,684

High School Construction..............................................................................! 520,000

Vocational Education Research

and Curriculum..........................................................................................! 625,716

Adult Education....................................................................................,.....! 2,298,942

Vocational Teacher Training........................................................................! 598,429

Area Vocational-Technical

Schools...................................................................................................! 28,182,590

Junior College Vocational

Program......................................................................................................! 477,693

Quick Start Program..................................................................................! 1,600,000

Comprehensive Employment

and Training............................................................................................! 2,919,452

Teacher Retirement....................................................................................! 1,940,174

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................! 55,026,154

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................! 36,243,714

Total Positions Budgeted

108

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6. Compensatory Education Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 364,137

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 36,050

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 19,800

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 5,300

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................,.................................$ 10,600

Computer Charges.. ...................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................?-0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 435,887

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................,.................................$ 48,040

Total Positions Budgeted

24

7. Student Services Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$274,059

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 24,355

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 17,803

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 3,800

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees ...................................................................................................$ 619

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 320,551

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 641,187

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 605,687

Total Positions Budgeted

16

8. Media Services Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,249,596

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................? 1,697,913

Travel...................................................................................................................? 75,449

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....................................................................:..$ -0-

Publications and Printing.................................................,...............................? 206,729

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 40,850

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 93,905

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................? 52,054

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 4,416,496

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 3,743,748

Total Positions Budgeted

181

9. Public Library Services Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................? 577,019 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................? 658,321 Travel...................................................................................................................? 22,808 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................? -0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 4,000 Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................? 11,000 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................? 21,500 Computer Charges.....................................................................................................? -0Other Contractual Expense ..................................................................................? 6,000 Non-APEG Grants: Salaries and Travel of Public Librarians....................................................................................? 2,722,885 Public Library Materials............................................................................? 2,092,979 Talking Book Centers....................................................................................? 160,000 Public Library Maintenance and Operation.............................................................................................? 849,072 Teacher Retirement.......................................................................................? 236,917

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Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 7,362,501

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$6,418,980

Total Positions Budgeted

51

10. Program Standards and

Assessments Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 735,113

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 53,392

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 54,480

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 17,104

Equipment Purchases ..........................................................................................$ 4,403

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 52,474

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 350,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,266,966

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 922,686

Total Positions Budgeted

53

11. State Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$542,665

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$68,562

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 17,850

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ 4,500

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 20,538

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................$ 10,997

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 92,956

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 19,207

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 777,275

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 602,281

Total Positions Budgeted

28

12. Administrative Services Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$3,307,371

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 513,825

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 187,159

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 137,088

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 24,648

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 25,887

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 674,426

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 24,750

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$4,895,154

Indirect DOAS Services Funding .....................................................................$ 220,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$2,675,199

Total Positions Budgeted

237

13. Local Programs Budget: Grants to School Systems for Authority Lease Rental Payments to Georgia Education Authority (Schools)...................................................................................$ 26,743,474 Direct Grants to School Systems for Capital Outlay Purposes.............................................................................................$ 694,293 Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 333,204 APEG Grants: Salaries of Instructional

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Personnel (Sec. 10(a) (1) and 10(a) (2))........................................................................................$ 371,486,384 Salaries of Instructional Personnel (Sec. 5) ..................................................................................$ 44,933,802 Salaries of Student Supportive Personnel (Sec. 20 (a))...........................................................................$ 15,880,089 Salaries of Administrative and Supervisory Personnel (Sec. 21)..................................................................................................$ 47,027,884 Special Education Leadership Personnel (Sec. 21(c) (2)).........................................................................$ 1,053,512 Instructional Media (Sec.13) ....................................................................$ 13,409,400
Instructional Equipment (Sec. 14).......................................................................................................$ 493,795
Maintenance and Operation (Sec. 15)..................................................................................................$64,812,100
Sick and Personal Leave (Sec. 16)....................................................................................................$ 3,352,350
Travel - Regular (Sec. 17)..............................................................................$ 600,000 Travel - Special (Sec. 17) .................................................................................$ 87,400
Pupil Transportation Regular (Sec. 25) ...................................................................................$ 37,352,520
Pupil Transportation Special (Sec. 25).......................................................................................$2,345,362
Isolated Schools..............................................................................................$ 112,840 Selective Pre-School
Development............................................................................................$6,682,232 Required Local Effort..............................................................................$(78,550,000) Non-APEG Grants: Education of Children of
Low-Income Families............................................................................$ 60,641,423 Driver Education...........................................................................................$ 350,000 Teacher Retirement..................................................................................$ 38,376,756 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................................................................................................$622,000 Severely Emotionally Disturbed................................................................$5,352,773 Compensatory Education .........................................................................$ 10,246,747 Guidance, Counseling and Testing........................................................................................................$ 180,626 Educational Television....................................................................................$ 56,186 School Library Resources and Other Materials................................................................................$ 3,020,664 School Lunch.............................................................................................$ 87,035,521 Supplementary Education Centers and Services...............................................................................$ 2,752,440 Staff Development.........................................................................................$540,000 Supervision and Assessment of Students..................................................................................................$ 145,000 Cooperative Educational Service Agencies......................................................................................$ 2,192,000
Superintendents'Salaries ..........................................................................$ 3,149,807

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Research and Development

Utilization...................................................................................................$ 207,369

Total Funds Budgeted................................................................................$ 776,170,386

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................$629,966,486

Total Positions Budgeted

0

14. State Schools Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 106,676

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 3,232

Travel.....................................................................................,...............................$ 5,582

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

PublicationsandPrinting........................................................................................$ 600

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 116,090

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 103,465

Total Positions Budgeted

6

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services.........................................................................................^ 11,485,070 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 3,509,781 Travel................................................................................................................-.$675,146 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................................$ 4,500 Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 501,468 Equipment Purchases .....................................,.................................................$ 110,699 Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 394,367 Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 674,426 Other Contractual Expense ...........................................................................$ 1,002,561 APEG Grants: Salaries of Instructional Personnel (Sec. 10(a) (1) and 10(a) (2))........................................................................................$ 371,486,384 Salaries of Instructional Personnel (Sec. 5) ..................................................................................$ 44,933,802 Salaries of Student Supportive Personnel (Sec. 20 (a))...........................................................................$ 15,880,089 Salaries of Administrative and Supervisory Personnel (Sec. 21)..................................................................................................$ 47,027,884 Special Education Leadership Personnel (Sec. 21(c) (2)).........................................................................$ 1,053,512 Instructional Media (Sec. 13) ...................................................................$ 13,409,400 Instructional Equipment (Sec. 14).......................................................................................................$ 493,795 Maintenance and Operation (Sec. 15)..................................................................................................$ 64,812,100 Sick and Personal Leave (Sec. 16)....................................................................................................$ 3,352,350 Travel - Regular (Sec. 17)..............................................................................$ 600,000 Travel - Special (Sec. 17) .................................................................................$ 87,400 Pupil Transportation Regular (Sec. 25) ...................................................................................$ 37,352,520 Pupil Transportation Special (Sec. 25).......................................................................................$ 2,345,362 Isolated Schools..............................................................................................$ 112,840

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Selective Pre-School Development............................................................................................$ 6,682,232
Required Local Effort..............................................................................$(78,550,000) Non-APEG Grants:
Education of Children of Low-Income Families............................................................................$ 60,641,423
Driver Education ...........................................................................................$ 350,000 Teacher Retirement..................................................................................? 40,553,847 Instructional Services for
theHandicapped......................................................................................$ 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 Multihandicapped................................................................................................$ 622,000 Severely Emotionally Disturbed................................................................$ 5,352,773 Compensatory Education .........................................................................$ 10,246,747 High School Program................................................................................$ 13,566,684 High School Construction..............................................................................$ 520,000 Vocational Teacher Training........................................................................? 598,429 Vocational Education Research and Curriculum..........................................................................? 625,716 Adult Education..........................................................................................? 2,298,942 Area Vocational Technical Schools...................................................................................................? 28,182,590 Junior College Vocational Program......................................................................................................$ 477,693 Quick Start Program ..................................................................................$ 1,600,000 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 ....................................................................................? 2,722,885 Public Library Materials............................................................................? 2,092,979 Talking Book Centers....................................................................................$ 160,000 Public Library Maintenance and Operation.............................................................................................? 849,072 School Lunch.............................................................................................? 87,035,521 Supplementary Education Centers and Services...............................................................................? 2,752,440 Staff Development.........................................................................................? 540,000 Supervision and Assessment of Students..................................................................................................? 145,000 Cooperative Educational Service Agencies......................................................................................? 2,192,000 Superintendents' Salaries ..........................................................................? 3,149,807 Research and Development
Utilization...................................................................................................? 207,369 Grants to School Systems
for Authority Lease Rental
Payments to Georgia Education
Authority (Schools)...................................................................................? 26,743,474

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Direct Grants to School

Systems for Capital

Outlay Purposes.............................................................................................$ 694,293

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 333,204

Total Positions Budgeted

779

B. Budget Unit: Institutions............................................................................$ 9,064,963

1. Georgia Academy for the Blind

Budget:

Personal Services.......................,....................................................................$ 1,396,528

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 297,845

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 3,526

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$2,890

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 27,500

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,500

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ..................................................................................$ 2,000

Capital Outlay............................................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,732,789

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,502,104

Total Positions Budgeted

158

2. Georgia School for the Deaf

Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,673,786

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 564,929

Travel.....................................................................................................................$4,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing .........................................................................................$ -0-

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 76,855

Per Diem and Fees ...................................................................................................$ 500

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Capital Outlay............................................................................................................$ -0-

Authority Lease Rentals.....................................................................................$ 23,400

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,343,970

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$2,925,994

Total Positions Budgeted

284

3. Atlanta Area School for the Deaf

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 941,802

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 226,761

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 3,100

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 26,551

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 59,025

Capital Outlay............................................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,260,239

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,136,461

Total Positions Budgeted

80

4. Alto Education and Evaluation Center Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 797,672

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Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 191,066

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 5,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.......................................................................................$ 700

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 32,652

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,027,090

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 690,374

Total Positions Budgeted

54

5. North Georgia Vocational-Technical

School Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,448,805

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................? 529,215

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 17,632

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 5,275

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 62,000

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Authority Lease Rentals.....................................................................................$ 54,750

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,117,677

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,483,704

Total Positions Budgeted

102

6. South Georgia Vocational-Technical

School Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,196,914

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 386,902

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 13,200

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

PublicationsandPrinting.....................................................................................$ 3,360

Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 174,000

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 3,360

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

CapitalOutlay............................................................................................................$-0-

Authority Lease Rentals.....................................................................................$49,315

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,827,051

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,326,326

Total Positions Budgeted

96

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services............................................................................................! 8,455,507

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 2,196,718

Travel...................................................................................................................$46,958

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 13,225

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................! 399,558

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 8,360

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................! 61,025

Capital Outlay............................................................................................................$-0-

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................! 127,465

Total Positions Budgeted

774

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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, $10,246,747 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 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 to serve 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 as a criterion for admission.
Provided, further, that for said selective pre-school development program, each system shall be allotted one instructional unit and any additional instructional units shall be allotted on the basis of one teacher and one aide for each 40 students or major fraction thereof in average daily attendance; except in the case of mentally, physically or emotion ally handicapped children, the ratio shall be one teacher and one aide for 24 students or major fraction thereof in average daily membership. All allotments shall be based upon 1975-76 attendance data from the selected pre-school development program. Each instruc tional unit shall be funded on the basis of actual reimbursement for salary, retirement, and school lunch cost, and $6,384 for operational cost incurred in said pre-school develop ment program to include maintenance and operation, sick and personal leave, instruc tional media, instructional equipment, testing, transportation, and additional instruc tional 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
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permissible for the State Board of Education to use non-teaching certificated personnel interchangeably 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 funds appropriated above for Instructional Equipment, (Section 14 of the Adequate Program of Education Act) shall be distributed to local systems based on 50 cents per child in average daily attendance.
Provided, further that $100,000 of the above appropriation for the said selective pre school development program shall be designated for the determination and evaluation of processes for the identification of children within existing programs who are deficient in developmental skills needed to be successful in first grade and for the provision of supplemental learning tasks designed to remove the identified deficiencies of such stu dents. The State Board of Education shall designate the locations for implementation of this program.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Cooperative Educational Service Agencies (CESA) Grants, $500,000 is designated and committed to fund projects approved
and awarded on the basis of merit by the Department of Education. Provided, that the Department of Education is authorized and directed to use up to
$71,600 of funds available in nongrant, noninstitutional object classes for the purpose of funding the Professional Standards Review Commission.
Provided, however, the Department is authorized and directed to utilize $738,967 pres ently held back by the Georgia Building Authority (Schools) in the Revenue Funds account for grants for capital outlay purposes to the following school systems in the amounts thereby indicated:
Cook County............................................................................................................$ 37,559 Glynn County ..........................................................................................................$ 53,905 Cochran City .............................................................................................................$8,531 Calhoun County ......................................................................................................$ 79,660 ClarkeCounty.........................................................................................................$ 98,394 Harris County .......................................................................................................$ 103,596 Lanier County .......................................................................................................$ 133,424 Muscogee County ....................................................................................................$ 49,953 Americus City .........................................................................................................$ 69,643 BufordCity..............................................................................................................$ 59,470 ThomasvilleCity.....................................................................................................$ 44,832

Section 18. Employees' Retirement System.

Budget Unit: Employees' Retirement

System..............................................................................................................$-0-

1. Employees' Retirement System Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 425,386

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 46,200

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 5,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

PublicationsandPrinting...................................................................................$ 13,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,500

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 67,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 225,000

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 183,597

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 968,683

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

32

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 425,386 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 46,200 Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 5,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 13,000

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Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,500

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 67,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$225,000

Other Contractual Expense..............................................................................$ 183,597

Total Positions Budgeted

32

Section 19. Forest Research Council.

Budget Unit: Forest Research Council..............................................................$ 592,236

Forest Research Council Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 102,285

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.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

ContractualResearch........................................................................................$ 510,900

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 675,685

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 592,236

Total Positions Budgeted

7

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 102,285

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.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Contractual Research........................................................................................$ 510,900

Total Positions Budgeted

7

Section 20. Forestry Commission.

Budget Unit: Forestry Commission................................................................$ 9,630,707

1. Reforestation Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 425,756

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 281,985

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 1,847

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 50,032

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 746

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 4,675

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 43,730

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 10,556

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 819,327

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 265,321

Total Positions Budgeted

30

2. Field Services Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................$9,280,442 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 2,062,154 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 64,688 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................$ 501,523 Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 14,742

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Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 98,000

Per Diem and Fees ...........................................................,....................................$ 8,500

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 23,253

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 45,000

Ware County Grant.............................................................................................$ 60,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................? 12,158,302

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 8,880,474

Total Positions Budgeted

808

3. General Administration and

Support Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 367,519

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 74,621

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.......................................................................................? 544,377

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 484,912

Total Positions Budgeted

22

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services..........................................................................................? 10,073,717

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................? 2,418,760

Travel...................................................................................................................? 77,442

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................? 565,955

Publications and Printing...................................................................................? 28,188

Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................? 105,775

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................? 55,301

Computer Charges...............................................................................................? 91,868

Other Contractual Expense................................................................................? 45,000

Ware County Grant.............................................................................................? 60,000

Total Positions Budgeted

860

Section 21. Georgia Bureau of Investigation.

Budget Unit: Georgia Bureau of

Investigation........................................................................................? 7,745,858

1. General Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................? 396,388

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 72,733

Travel.....................................................................................................................? 5,535

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................? -0-

Publications and Printing.............................,.......................................................? 1,100

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................? 2,255

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................? -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................? -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 480,011

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 452,949

Total Positions Budgeted

28

2. Investigative Division Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................? 2,946,500 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................? 472,972 Travel.................................................................................................................? 272,939

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Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................? 214,500

Publications and Printing...................................................................................? 22,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 57,700

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 6,000

Computer Charges.................................................................................................? 7,043

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................? -0-

Evidence Purchased ..........................................................................................? 152,406

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 4,152,060

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 3,598,103

Total Positions Budgeted

169

3. Crime Laboratory Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................? 1,227,723

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................? 428,191

Travel...................................................................................................................? 14,400

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................? 8,500

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 4,900

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................? 116,291

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................? 1,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................? 130,922

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................? -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 1,931,927

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 1,579,936

Total Positions Budgeted

78

4. Georgia Crime Information

Center Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................? 1,301,922

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................? 348,477

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 9,735

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................? -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................? 89,683

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................? 12,954

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................? 5,300

Computer Charges.............................................................................................? 903,000

Other Contractual Expense ..................................................................................$ 2,800

Total Funds*Budgeted....................................................................................? 2,673,871

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 2,114,870

Total Positions Budgeted

102

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services............................................................................................? 5,872,533

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................? 1,322,373

Travel.................................................................................................................? 302,609

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................? 223,000

Publications and Printing.................................................................................? 117,683

Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................? 189,200

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................? 14,300

Computer Charges..........................................................................................? 1,040,965

Other Contractual Expense ..................................................................................? 2,800

Evidence Purchased ..........................................................................................? 152,406

Total Positions Budgeted

377

Section 22. Georgia Franchise Practices Commission.
Budget Unit: Georgia Franchise Practices Commission...............................................................................? 43,705

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Georgia Franchise Practices

Commission Budget: Persona] Services.................................................................................................$ 27,255

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 10,950

Travel........................................................................................................................$ 500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,000

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 4,000

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 43,705

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 43,705

Total Positions Budgeted

2

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 27,255

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 10,950

Travel........................................................................................................................$ 500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,000

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 4,000

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

2

Section 23. Georgia State Financing

and Investment Commission.

Budget Unit: Georgia State Financing

and Investment Commission..................................................................! 100,000

Departmental Operations Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 746,458

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 149,000

Travel...................................................................................................................! 14,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 15,500

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 15,800

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 201,000

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 6,000

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 110,000

Fund for Construction Planning ......................................................................$ 100,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,358,258

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 100,000

Total Positions Budgeted

42

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 746,458

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 149,000

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 14,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 15,500

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................! 15,800

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 201,000

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 6,000

Other Contractual Expense..............................................................................! 110,000

Fund for Construction Planning ......................................................................$ 100,000

Total Positions Budgeted

42

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It is the intent of this General Assembly that the allocation of General Obligation

Bonds proceeds for the following projects for the Department of Education and the

Department of Human Resources, authorized in Section 44 of this Act, shall be approxi

mately as listed hereunder, if and when bonds are issued to finance the construction of

such projects:

Multigeographic Receiving Center

at Southwest Georgia Regional Hospital

$ 2,000,000

Medical-Surgical Unit at Gracewood

2,750,000

Regional Youth Development Centers at Macon, Eastman, Columbus and Griffin

2,850,000

Alien Building Renovations at Central State Hospital

2,925,000

Area Vocational-Technical School at Augusta

3,160,000

Area Vocational-Technical School in Spalding County

600,000

Ben Hill-Irwin Area Vocational Technical School

600,000

Area Vocational-Technical School at Savannah

3,000,000

It is the intent of this General Assembly that of the $7,300,000 in new General Obli gation Debt authorized in Section 44 for construction and equipping of buildings and facilities at various institutions of the State Board of Regents of the University System, and approximately $672,000 is for the purpose of purchasing the U.S. Army Armory prop erty at Augusta College.
Provided that of the above appropriation to the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission, up to $34,000 is designated and committed to prepare plans for an instruc tional building for the Georgia Academy for the Blind.
Provided that of the above appropriation to the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission, up to $36,000 is designated and committed to prepare plans for a middle school dormitory and clinic building for the Georgia School for the Deaf.
Provided that of the above appropriation to the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission, up to $30,000 is designated and committed to prepare plans for a central services building for the Atlanta Area School for the Deaf.

Section 24. Office of the Governor. A. Budget Unit: Governor's Office ..................................................................$ 3,265,064
1. Governor's Office Budget: Cost of Operations.............................................................................................$ 964,551 Mansion Allowance.............................................................................................$ 40,000 Governor's Emergency Fund .........................................................................$ 2,248,500 Gubernatorial Transition Allowance........................................................................$ -0Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,253,051 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,186,450
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

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of the law by force or violence, or imminent danger thereof or other grave emergency when available funds are not sufficient for such purposes.

2. Intern Program Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 47,064

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 2,800

Travel. ....................................................................................................................$ 1,300

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

PublicationsandPrinting.....................................................................................$ 1,800

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 650

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

InternStipends....................................................................................................$ 25,000

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 78,614

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 78,614

Total Positions Budgeted

3

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Cost of Operations.............................................................................................! 964,551

Mansion Allowance.............................................................................................! 40,000

Governor's Emergency Fund .........................................................................$ 2,248,500

Gubernatorial Transition Allowance........................................................................! -0-

Personal Services.................................................................................................! 47,064

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 Positions Budgeted

3

B. Budget Unit: Office of Planning

and Budget.............................................................................................$ 2,835,723

1. General Administration and

Support Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 320,207

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 ..............................................................................................! 87,500

Computer Charges.................................................................................................! 1,000

Other Contractual Expense .....................................................................................! 500

Payments to Regional Commissions ................................................................$ 181,200

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 628,907

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 615,907

Total Positions Budgeted

18

2. Council of the Arts Budget: Personal Services.................................................................................................! 53,933 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................,.! 8,000 Travel.....................................................................................................................! 1,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................! -0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,500

562

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Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 550

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 5,500

Computer Charges........................................................,.............................,..............$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Art Grants..........................................................................................................$ 616,871

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 688,854

State Funds Budgeted......................................................................,................$ 246,983

Total Positions Budgeted

3

3. Budget Division Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 393,045

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 21,100

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 10,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

PublicationsandPrinting...................................................................................$ 12,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,693

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 20,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 459,838

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 291,838

Total Positions Budgeted

16

4. Intergovernmental Relations Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 363,488

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 24,000

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 23,254

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.......................................................................................$ 415,742

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 360,742

Total Positions Budgeted

19

5. Management Review Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 302,961

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.......................................................................................$ 318,461

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 276,095

Total Positions Budgeted

15

6. Policy Planning Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 566,406 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 32,000 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 40,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0PublicationsandPrinting...................................................................................$ 22,000 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 6,550 Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 272,400

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Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 28,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 967,356

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 400,177

Total Positions Budgeted

30

7. Office of Consumer Affairs:

Personal Services...............................................................................................? 648,226

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................? 183,556

Travel...................................................................................................................? 16,805

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................? -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................? 18,899

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................? 945

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................? 9,151

Computer Charges...............................................................................................? 23,015

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................? -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 900,597

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.......................................................................? 85,650

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 464,692

Total Positions Budgeted

50

8. State Energy Office Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................? 152,895

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 24,000

Travel...................................................................................................................? 12,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................? -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................? 10,000

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................? -0-

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................? 10,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................? -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................? -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 208,895

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 135,596

Total Positions Budgeted

12

9. Georgia Post-Secondary Education

Commission Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................? 76,393

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.........................................................................................? 93,893

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 43,693

Total Positions Budgeted

4

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................? 2,877,554 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................? 341,656 Travel.................................................................................................................? 117,059 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................? -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................? 71,399 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................? 15,238 Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................? 388,551 Computer Charges...............................................................................................? 52,515

564

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Other Contractual Expense................................................................................$ 20,500

Art Grants..........................................................................................................$ 616,871

Payments to Regional Commissions ................................................................$ 181,200

Total Positions Budgeted

167

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 .........................................................................................$ 127,839,132

1. General Administration and

Support Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 8,435,256

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................! 1,388,933

Travel.................................................................................................................! 253,864

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 45,625

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 30,338

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 58,000

Computer Charges..........................................................................................$ 1,479,714

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 395,531

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 12,087,261

Indirect DOAS Services Funding..................................................................! 1,407,194

Agency Funds.................................................................................................$ 5,360,560

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 5,319,507

Total Positions Budgeted

643

2. Special Programs: Personal Services...............................................................................................! 354,747 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 54,130 Travel...................................................................................................................! 10,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................! -0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 3,500 Equipment Purchases................................................................................................! -0Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................! 11,000 Computer Charges...............................................................................................! 10,000 Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 21,515 Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 464,892 Indirect DOAS Services Funding.........................................................................! 5,766
Agency Funds....................................................................................................! 246,619

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State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 212,507

Total Positions Budgeted

21

3. Physical Health - Program

Direction and Support Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,328,858

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 220,377

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 45,076

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

PublicationsandPrinting...................................................................................$ 25,298

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 19,299

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 8,900

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 36,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,683,808

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.......................................................................$ 90,500

Agency Funds....................................................................................................$ 156,800

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,436,508

Total Positions Budgeted

98

4. Physical Health - Family

Health Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,864,378

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 926,700

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 94,655

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 46,500

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 10,467

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 389,373

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 110,000

Other Contractual Expense ...........................................................................$ 4,077,446

Regional Grants for Prenatal and

Postnatal Care Programs ..............................................................................$ 150,000

Crippled Children Benefits............................................................................$ 3,034,626

Kidney Disease Benefits...................................................................................$ 474,100

Cancer Control Benefits....................................................................................$ 646,850

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....................................................................................................$ 25,000

Family Planning Benefits.................................................................................$ 748,305

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 13,873,400

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.....................................................................$ 130,360

Agency Funds .................................................................................................$ 7,876,573

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 5,866,467

Total Positions Budgeted

216

5. Physical Health - Community Health Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................? 5,243,241
Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,060,940 Travel.................................................................................................................$ 227,950 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 49,500 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 41,325 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 78,546

566

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Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 18,540

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 274,000

Facilities Construction Grants......................................................................$ 3,500,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 10,494,042

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.......................................................................$ 17,650

Agency Funds.................................................................................................$ 5,504,842

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 4,971,550

Total Positions Budgeted

374

6. Physical Health - Local

Services Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................! 6,724,383

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 667,741

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 485,155

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 4,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 41,965

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 495,958

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 917,796

Family Planning Benefits.................................................................................$ 171,575

Benefits for Medically Indigent

High Risk Pregnant Women

and Their Infants........................................................................................$ 2,961,000

Grant for DeKalb County Mental

Retardation Project........................................................................................$ 106,646

Grant for Chatham County

Mental Retardation Project...........................................................................$ 102,464

Grant-In-AidtoCounties.............................................................................$ 10,157,115

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 22,835,798

Indirect DO AS Services Funding.......................... .............................................$ 53,200

Agency Funds .................................................................................................$ 6,133,117

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 16,649,481

Total Positions Budgeted

508

7. Mental Health - Program

Direction and Support Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,030,806

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 82,800

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 90,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

PublicationsandPrinting.....................................................................................$ 8,000

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 10,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 400,220

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 414,500

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,036,326

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.....................................................................$ 122,370

Agency Funds ....................................................................................................$ 472,130

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,441,826

Total Positions Budgeted

57

8. Drug and Alcohol Services Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,691,240 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 255,087 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 45,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 6,000 Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 200

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Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 106,670

Computer Charges...............................................................................................? 85,250

Other Contractual Expense ...........................................................................$ 2,440,403

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 4,629,850

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.....................................................................? 105,250

Agency Funds.................................................................................................? 3,541,610

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 982,990

Total Positions Budgeted

132

9. Mental Health - Local

Services Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................? 326,562

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 8,582

Travel...................................................................................................................? 19,300

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................? -0-

Publications and Printing...........,............................................................................? 420

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................? 13,800

Per Diem and Fees ...................................................................................................? 100

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................? -0-

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 156,765

Benefits for Family Living Care ...................................................................? 1,125,000

Community Residential

Services Program.............................................................................................? 52,065

Contracts with Day Care Centers

for the Mentally Retarded........................................................................? 25,897,960

Grants for Alcoholism Community

Treatment Programs ..................................................................................? 2,419,526

Grants for Drug Abuse

Community Treatment Programs.................................................,...............? 515,374

Grants for Child Mental Health....................................................................? 1,044,405

Grants for Adult Mental Health ...................................................................? 3,971,843

Foster Grandparent Program .............................................................................? 65,000

Group Homes for the

Mentally Retarded......................................................................................? 1,706,846

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................? 37,323,548

Agency Funds ...............................................................................................? 16,701,863

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................? 20,621,685

Total Positions Budgeted

67

10. Community Social Services

and Administration:

Personal Services............................................................................................? 2,547,706

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................? 336,068

Travel.................................................................................................................? 173,700

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................? -0-

Publications and Printing.................................................................,.................? 10,000

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................? 6,000

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................? 12,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................? -0-

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................? 127,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 3,212,474

Indirect DO AS Services Funding.......................................................................? 55,865

Agency Funds.................................................................................................? 2,033,617

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 1,122,992

Total Positions Budgeted

183

11. Title XX Administration: Personal Services...............................................................................,............? 1,409,113 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................? 255,907

568

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Travel. ................................................................................................................$ 117,300

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 42,000

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................$ 17,750

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 30,500

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 495,000

Other Contractual Expense .........................................................................$ 22,354,520

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$24,722,090

Agency Funds...............................................................................................$22,990,384

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.................................................................. ...$490,693

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,241,013

Total Positions Budgeted

127

12. Purchase of Social Services:

Personal Services .......................................................................................................$ -0-

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 705,655

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-

W.I.N. Benefits...............................................................................................$ 1,100,000

Grants to Fulton County for 24

hour Emergency Social Services...................................................................$ 130,000

Benefits for Child Care..................................................................................$ 6,768,942

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$8,704,597

Agency Funds.................................................................................................$ 4,931,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$3,773,597

Total Positions Budgeted

0

13. Community Youth Services:

Personal Services............................................................................................$3,534,923

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$492,000

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-

Benefits for Child Care.......................................................................................$ 10,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 4,285,423

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.......................................................................$ 82,640

Agency Funds.................................................................................................$ 1,906,440

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,296,343

Total Positions Budgeted

342

14. Services to the Aged Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 370,974 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$52,300 Travel...................................................................................................................$15,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$3,000 Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,000 Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0Other Contractual Expense..................................................................................$4,600

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Areawide and Community Grants ................................................................$ 1,457,178

Nutrition Grants ............................................................................................$ 2,980,927

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 4,885,379

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.......................................................................$ 11,240

Agency Funds.................................................................................................$ 4,427,849

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$446,290

Total Positions Budgeted

24

15. Vocational Rehabilitation

Program Direction and

Support Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 585,562

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 68,000

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 25,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

PublicationsandPrinting.....................................................................................$ 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....................................................................................$ 1,136,557

Indirect DOAS Services Funding .....................................................................$ 150,000

Agency Funds....................................................................................................! 795,995

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 190,562

Total Positions Budgeted

35

16. Vocational Rehabilitation

Facilities Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 8,286,849

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 4,187,000

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 ..............................................................................I 449,000

Capital Outlay.....................................................................................................$ 20,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................! 13,336,849

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.......................................................................$ 82,650

Agency Funds...............................................................................................$ 11,916,100

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,338,099

Total Positions Budgeted

702

17. Vocational Rehabilitation Services Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 9,294,748
Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................$ 14,710,750 Travel.................................................................................................................$ 400,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 4,000 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 25,000 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 90,000 Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................! 24,524,498 Indirect DOAS Services Funding........................................ ............................$ 234,450 Agency Funds...............................................................................................$ 19,177,129

570

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 5,112,919

Total Positions Budgeted

737

18. Vocational Rehabilitation -

Disability Adjudication Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 3,508,176

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 3,593,000

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 80,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 50,000

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 125,000

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 7,357,176

Agency Funds.................................................................................................$7,357,176

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

279

19. Public Assistance Budget:

Personal Services .......................................................................................................$ -0-

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................$ -0-

Travel.........................................................................:................................................$-0-

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases................................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing .........................................................................................$ -0-

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

SSI-Supplement Benefits..................................................................................$ 950,000

AFDC Benefits...........................................................................................$ 119,636,782

Total Funds Budgeted...... ..........................................................................$ 120,586,782

Agency Funds ...............................................................................................$ 88,352,723

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 32,234,059

Total Positions Budgeted

0

20. 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......................................................................................$ 28,720,922

Grants to Counties for

Social Services...........................................................................................$ 24,162,583

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 52,883,505

Agency Funds ...............................................................................................$ 32,354,720

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 20,528,785

Total Positions Budgeted

0

21. Benefits Payments - Program Administration and Support Budget:
Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,667,561

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Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 772,944

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 184,280

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing .........................................................................................$ -0-

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................$ 13,970

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 9,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 500,000

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 794,150

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 4,941,905

Agency Funds.................................................................................................$2,539,953

Indirect DOAS Services Funding................. ....................................................$ 350,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,051,952

Total Positions Budgeted

196

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 60,205,083 Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................$ 29,838,914 Travel..............................................................................................................$ 2,604,280 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................................$ 33,000 Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 267,343 Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 389,114 Per Diem and Fees .........................................................................................$ 1,583,047 Computer Charges..........................................................................................$ 3,308,724 Other Contractual Expense .........................................................................$ 32,503,621
Capital Outlay .....................................................................................................$ 20,000 Grants for Regional Prenatal
and Postnatal Care Programs.......................................................................$ 150,000 Crippled Children Benefits............................................................................$ 3,034,626 Kidney Disease Benefits...................................................................................$ 474,100 Cancer Control Benefits....................................................................................$ 646,850 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......................................................................$ 3,500,000 Grants for DeKalb County
Mental Retardation Project...........................................................................$ 106,646 Grants for Chatham County
Mental Retardation Project...........................................................................$ 102,464 Grant-In-Aid to Counties.............................................................................$ 10,157,115 Benefits for Family Living Care ...................................................................$ 1,125,000 Community Residential
Services Program.............................................................................................$ 52,065 Contracts with Day Care Centers
for the Mentally Retarded........................................................................$ 25,897,960 Grants for Alcoholism Community
Treatment Programs ..................................................................................$ 2,419,526 Grants for Child Mental Health....................................................................$ 1,044,405 Grants for Adult Mental Health ...................................................................$ 3,971,843 Foster Grandparent Program .............................................................................$ 65,000 Group Homes for the
Mentally Retarded......................................................................................$ 1,706,846 Work Incentive Benefits ................................................................................$ 1,100,000 Grants to Fulton County for 24
hour Emergency Social Services...................................................................$ 130,000

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Benefits for Child Care..................................................................................$ 6,778,942

Areawide and Community Grants ................................................................$ 1,457,178

Nutrition Grants ............................................................................................$ 2,980,927

Grants for Nephrology Centers ........................................................................$ 185,000

SSI-Supplement Benefits..................................................................................$ 950,000

AFDC Benefits ...........................................................................................$ 119,636,782

Local Services Benefits

Payments Grants ......................................................................................$ 28,720,922

Grants for Drug Abuse

Community Treatment Programs.................................................................$ 515,374

Grants to Counties for Social

Services......................................................................................................$ 24,162,583

Contract for the Purchase of

Clotting Factor for the

Hemophilia Program .....................................................................................$ 100,000

Total Positions Budgeted

4,741

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, $100,000 is designated and committed to operate a Hemophilia Program in the Metropolitan Atlanta Area and to operate the Hemophilia Program in Augusta.
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, $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, $45,000 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, that of the above appropriation to the Physical Health-Community Health Activity at least $147,000 is designated and committed for the Phenylketonuria (P.K.U.) Disease Prevention Testing.
Provided further the Department is hereby authorized and directed to use at least $375,000 of the State funds appropriated for Contracts with Day Care Centers for the Mentally Retarded for the purpose of purchasing mini-buses.
Provided further that the Department of Human Resources is hereby authorized and directed to establish uniform criteria for determination of type, need for and replacement of mini-buses. The Department is further authorized and directed to arrange for the pur chase of mini-buses through the Department of Administrative Services.
Provided further that in the event the AFDC benefits appropriation for Fiscal 1977 should be insufficient to support the maximum payment schedule listed above, the Department of Human Resources is directed to reduce monthly benefit payments in suffi cient amounts to insure the adequacy of the AFDC benefits appropriation to make such payments for the entire fiscal year.
Provided, further, that the Department of Human Resources shall not increase beyond the February, 1976 level the percentage of need used in making the monthly benefit cal culations, nor otherwise change the factors used in calculating monthly benefit payments so as to cause any increases thereof, other than mandatory changes resulting from Federal or Judicial mandate.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, $20,000 is desig-

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nated and committed to plan a sheltered workshop to serve the Gwinnett-Rockdale coun ties area.

B. Budget Unit: Medicaid Services..............................................................$ 115,599,976

Medicaid Services Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,082,154

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 922,305

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 21,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases................................................................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 35,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 85,385

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 42,000

Computer Charges..........................................................................................$ 4,763,785

Other Contractual Expense ...........................................................................$ 1,035,440

Medicaid Benefits.......................................................................................$ 295,987,897

Medicaid Benefits - Payables.......................................................................$ 42,463,127

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...........................................................................! 1,375,000

Total Funds Budgeted................................................................................$ 350,980,093

Indirect DOAS Services Funding..................................................................$ 1,178,612

Agency Funds.............................................................................................$ 234,201,505

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................$ 115,599,976

Total Positions Budgeted

223

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services............................................................................................! 2,082,154

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 922,305

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 21,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases................................................................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 35,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 85,385

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 42,000

Computer Charges..........................................................................................$ 4,763,785

Other Contractual Expense ...........................................................................$ 1,035,440

Medicaid Benefits.......................................................................................$ 295,987,897

Medicaid Benefits - Payables.......................................................................! 42,463,127

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...........................................................................! 1,375,000

Total Positions Budgeted

223

574

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C. Budget Unit: Mental Health and

Youth Development

Institutions........................................................................................$ 130,247,837

1. Georgia Regional Hospital at

Augusta Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 5,065,544

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 918,112

Travel........................ ...........................................................................................$ 11,500

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....................................................................................$ 6,642,816

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.......................................................................$ 70,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 6,100,635

Total Positions Budgeted

497

2. Georgia Regional Hospital at

Atlanta Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 6,176,674

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,200,713

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 6,600

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 3,950

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 95,000

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 82,000

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 15,824

Capital Outlay .....................................................................................................$ 99,475

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 513,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 8,193,236

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.......................................................................$ 82,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 7,502,799

Total Positions Budgeted

612

3. Georgia Regional Hospital at

Savannah Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 4,945,026

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 737,018

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....................................................................................$ 6,349,394

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.......................................................................$ 69,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 5,799,512

Total Positions Budgeted

524

4. West Central Georgia Regional Hospital Budget: Personal Services...................................................................-........................$ 4,774,080

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Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 817,728

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 7,100

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,075

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 8,500

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 42,000

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 65,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 646,500

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 6,361,983

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.......................................................................$ 65,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 6,118,483

Total Positions Budgeted

502

5. Northwest Georgia Regional Hospital

at Rome Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 6,460,088

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,298,164

Travel....................... ...........................................................................................$ 14,550

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 .....................................................................................................$ 13,350

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 853,500

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 8,778,152

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.......................................................................$ 75,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 7,961,929

Total Positions Budgeted

636

6. Gracewood State School and Hospital

Budget:

Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 15,407,585

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 2,861,351

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................................................................................................$ 1,295,355

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 117,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 19,989,064

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.....................................................................$ 171,000

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 10,223,643

Total Positions Budgeted

1,618

7. Southwestern State Hospital Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 8,061,976 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,440,683 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 17,400 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 13,855 Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,365 Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................$ 35,700
Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 43,135

576

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Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 70,000

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 20,400

Capital Outlay .....................................................................................................$ 73,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 9,777,514

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.......................................................... .............$ 70,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 8,805,430

Total Positions Budgeted

819

8. Georgia Retardation Center Budget:

Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 10,223,046

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 2,711,090

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 17,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,500

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 18,900

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 41,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 102,100

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 34,000

Capital Outlay.....................................................................................................$ 11,200

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 794,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 13,955,336

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.....................................................................$ 102,100

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 9,235,497

Total Positions Budgeted

1,031

9. Georgia Mental Health

Institute Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 7,545,907

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,522,811

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 22,200

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................if -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..................................................................................$ 10,071,340

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.....................................................................$ 160,810

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 9,449,530

Total Positions Budgeted

679

10. Central State Hospital Budget: Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 44,492,035 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 8,917,949 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 25,250 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 39,000 Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 738 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 68,600 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 55,500 Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 360,000 Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 78,428 Capital Outlay................................................................................................$ 2,083,751 Authority Lease Rentals................................................................................$ 1,284,000 Outpatient and Aftercare Drug Purchases..............................................................................................$ 750,000 Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 58,155,251 Indirect DOAS Services Funding.....................................................................$ 660,000

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State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 47,385,207

Total Positions Budgeted

4,863

11. State Youth Development

Centers Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 6,200,330

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....................................................................................$ 7,694,025

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 7,563,637

Total Positions Budgeted

619

12. Regional Youth Development

Centers Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,355,659

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 649,357

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 7,575

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

PublicationsandPrinting........................................................................................$ 800

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 9,600

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 63,380

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Capital Outlay...................................................................................................$ 134,702

Reserve for Operation

of Clayton RYDC .............................................................................................$ 60,000

Grants to County-Owned Detention

Centers ...........................................................................................................$ 346,500

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,627,573

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,601,535

Total Positions Budgeted

295

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........................................................................................$ 121,707.950 Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................$ 24,483,036 Travel................................................ .................................................................$ 166,075 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................................$ 91,455
Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 16,128 Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 224,385 Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 642,465 Computer Charges..........................................................................................^ 1,032,910 Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 818,947 Capital Outlay................................................................................................$ 3,710*833 Regular Operating
Expenses Reserve...........................................................................................$ 500,000

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Grants to County-Owned

Detention Centers..........................................................................................$ 346,500

Authority Lease Rentals................................................................................$ 5,545,000

Outpatient and Aftercare

Drug Purchases..............................................................................................$ 750,000

Reserve for Operation

of Clayton RYDC .............................................................................................$ 60,000

Total Positions Budgeted

12,695

Provided, that from the above appropriation relating to Capital Outlay: $53,000 is
designated and committed for renovations of the sewage lift station, to meet Environ mental Protection Agency requirements, at Southwestern State Hospital.
Provided, that the Department is hereby authorized and directed to redirect $580,000 from funds available to the Georgia Building Authority for renovations, to meet Fire Marshal standards, at Northwest Georgia Regional Hospital ($300,000) and Gracewood State School and Hospital ($280,000).
Provided, however, the Department is authorized to utilize from surplus funds appro priated for Personal Services at Georgia Regional Hospital at Savannah, an amount, not to exceed $200,000, for the purpose of funding an experimental pilot program for a com munity detoxification center, half-way house and educational program for alcoholics and drug abusers in Chatham County, Georgia, such pilot program to be administered by and under the direct supervision of the Commissioner of Human Resources.
Provided, that from the above appropriation relating to Capital Outlay, $134,702 is designated and committed to supplement existing funding for construction and equipping of Regional Youth Development Centers, and $128,051 is designated and committed to supplement existing funding for renovations of the Alien Building at Central State Hospi
tal. Provided, that from the above appropriation relating to Capital Outlay, $20,000 is
designated and committed for the planning of a new Southwestern Regional Hospital at Thomasville, Georgia.
Provided, that the Department is hereby authorized and directed to redirect up to $723,545 from funds available to the Georgia Building Authority for renovations and construction at institutions of the Department of Human Resources.

Section 27. Department of Labor.

A. Budget Unit: Inspection Division ..................................................................$ 480,118

Inspection Division Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 392,618

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.......................................................................................$ 480,118

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 480,118

Total Positions Budgeted

28

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 392,618 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 25,000 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 60,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,500 Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 500

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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.........................................................................................$ 3,243,164

1. Basic Employment Security Budget:

Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 16,001,484

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 3,932,905

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 475,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 15,000

Equipment Purchases .. ------ -- ---- .... ------ ................... ---- ...............................$ 38,000

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 45,000

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Capital Outlay...................................................................................................$ 100,000

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 685,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 21,292,389

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 455,278

Total Positions Budgeted

1,140

2. Comprehensive Employment

and Training Act (CETA) Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................? 4,149,565

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 2,176,584

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 300,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 15,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 30,000

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 35,000

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense(CETA) ..............................................................$ 2,000,000

CETA Direct Benefits..................................................................................$33,000,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 41,706,149

State Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................-...? -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

356

3. Correctional Services Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 748,251

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 32,500

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 20,550

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing .........................................................................................$ -0-

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................? -0-

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 3,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................? -0-

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 20,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 824,301

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 824,301

Total Positions Budgeted

53

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4. Unemployment Compensation Reserve
Fund Budget: Unemployment Compensation
Reserve Fund..............................................................................................$ 1,250,000 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,250,000 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,250,000

5. Work Incentive Budget:

Personal Services...........................................................................................^ 3,081,168

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 432,474

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 100,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 10,300

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,000

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ...........................................................................$ 2,510,908

W.I.N. Grants....................................... .............................................................$ 998,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 7,135,850

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 713,585

Total Positions Budgeted

232

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 23,980,468

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 6,574,463

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 895,550

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 31,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 78,300

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 85,000

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense(CETA) ..............................................................$ 2,000,000

Other Contractual Expense ...........................................................................$ 3,215,908

W.I.N. Grants....................................................................................................$ 998,000

Capital Outlay...................................................................................................$ 100,000

Unemployment Compensation

Reserve Fund..............................................................................................$ 1,250,000

CETA Direct Benefits ..................................................................................$ 33,000,000

Total Positions Budgeted

1,781

Section 28. Department of Law.

Budget Unit: Department of Law...................................................................$ 2,288,649

Attorney General's Office Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,021,149

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 196,723

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 64,100

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 37,827

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 6,800

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 15,000

Computer Charges....................................................................................................$ 250

Books for State Library.......................................................................................$ 32,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,373,849

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,288,649

Total Positions Budgeted

98

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,021,149 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 196,723

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Travel...................................................................................................................$ 64,100

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 37,827

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................,.$ 6,800

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 15,000

Computer Charges....................................................................................................$ 250

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 29. Merit System of Personnel

Administration.

Budget Unit: Merit System of Personnel

Administration

Agency Assessments............................................................................$ 2,482,329

1. Applicant Services Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 439,342

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 44,050

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 2,975

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 26,075

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 25,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 136,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 673,442

Agency Assessments .........................................................................................$ 673,442

Total Positions Budgeted

35

2. Classification and Compensation

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 323,815

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.......................................................................................$ 425,765

Agency Assessments .........................................................................................$ 425,765

Total Positions Budgeted

21

3. Employee Services Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 229,121
Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 10,415 Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 2,300 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

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Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 4,000

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................! -0-

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 46,000

Other Contractual Expense.........................................,.................,...........................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 291,836

Agency Assessments .........................................................................................$ 290,013

Total Positions Budgeted

19

4. Employee Training and

Development Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 235,438

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 18,053

Travel.....................................................................................................................$7,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 5,505

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,200

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 69,901

Computer Charges....................................................................................................$ 250

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 337,847

Agency Assessments .........................................................................................$ 242,655

Total Positions Budgeted

16

5. Health Insurance

Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 205,445

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 ..............................................................................................$ 26,000

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 17,156

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 910,000

Health Insurance Claim Payments.............................................................$ 25,700,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 26,883,672

Employee and Employer

Contributions............................................................................................! 21,000,000

Total Positions Budgeted

17

6. Internal Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 228,806

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 11,600

Travel.....................................................................................................................! 2,190

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

PublicationsandPrinting.....................................................................................$ 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 ..............................................................................$ 252,755

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 941,280

Agency Assessments .........................................................................................$ 643,903

Total Positions Budgeted

19

7. Director Office Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................! 222,876

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Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 12,100

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 9,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

PublicationsandPrinting.....................................................................................$ 1,600

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 500

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 13,500

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 259,576

Agency Assessments .........................................................................................$ 206,551

Total Positions Budgeted

15

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,884,843

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 125,004

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 33,540

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 64,780

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,060

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 136,301

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 703,135

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 910,000

Federal Sub-grants to

State and Local Agencies ..............................................................................$ 252,755

Health Insurance Claim Payments.............................................................$ 25,700,000

Total Positions Budgeted

142

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.
Provided, however, the Department is authorized and directed to utilize up to $100,000 of agency assessments for the reorganization of the Merit System, including payments to consultants.

Section 30. Department of Natural

Resources.

Budget Unit: Department of Natural

Resources............................................................................................$ 28,182,811

1. Internal Administration Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,170,325

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 304,500

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 20,700

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 125,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 8,000

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 33,300

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 131,000

Other Contractual Expense ..................................................................................$ 1,500

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,794,325

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,792,325

Total Positions Budgeted

83

2. Information and Education Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 449,779 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 137,553

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Travel. ..................................................................................................................$ 13,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 16,200

Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 292,232

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 23,000

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 6,000

Computer Charges....................................................................................................? 600

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 938,864

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 818,361

Total Positions Budgeted

35

3. Planning and Research Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,028,576

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 122,923

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 50,300

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ 7,100

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 52,000

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 625

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 85,179

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 41,000

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 62,710

Land and Water Conservation Grants..........................................................$ 3,700,000

Recreation Grants .............................................................................................$ 100,000

Capital Outlay - Heritage Trust.......................................................................$ 328,734

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 5,579,147

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,101,766

Total Positions Budgeted

59

4. Game and Fish Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 6,159,113

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 2,087,159

Travel...................................................................................................................$98,400

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................$ 357,920

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 31,550

Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 452,250

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 13,300

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 24,325

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 48,020

Maintenance for the South End

of Sapelo Island................................................................................................$ 75,000

Capital Outlay - Hatchery

Renovation .......................................................................................................$94,000

Capital Outlay - Repairs

and Maintenance ...............................................................................................$ 9,800

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 9,450,837

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$7,466,255

Total Positions Budgeted

458

5. State Parks and Historic Sites Operations Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 4,083,666
Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 2,280,700 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 72,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 97,464 Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 46,250 Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 176,000 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 30,550 Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 3,000 Other Contractual Expense ..................................................................................$ 5,000

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Capita] Outlay.......................................-...........................................................$ 303,708

Capital Outlay - Repairs

and Maintenance ...........................................................................................$ 976,000

Capital Outlay - Shop Stock .............................................................................$ 150,000

Cost of Material for Resale...............................................................................$ 525,000

Authority Lease Rentals................................................................................$ 2,526,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 11,275,838

State Funds Budgeted..........................................,.........................................$ 8,420,166

Total Positions Budgeted

337

6. Geologic and Water Resources

Research Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 523,792

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 79,430

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 32,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ 4,200

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 26,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,400

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 7,500

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense................................................................................$ 30,000

Contract with U.S. Geological

Survey for Ground Water

Resources Survey......... ..................................................................................$ 125,000

Topographic Mapping United

States Geological Survey...............................................................................$ 545,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,375,322

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,075,322

Total Positions Budgeted

33

7. Environmental Protection Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 4,474,677

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 304,650

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 190,250

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ 5,700

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 42,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 36,150

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 7,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 140,300

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 355,216

Solid Waste Grants.........................................................................................$ 2,000,000

Water and Sewer Grants................................................................................$ 1,073,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 8,628,943

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 6,848,443

Total Positions Budgeted

270

8. Lake Lanier Islands Development

Authority Budget:

Payments to Lake Lanier Islands

Development Authority for

Operations......................................................................................................$ 519,888

Payments to Lake Lanier Islands

Development Authority for

Capital Outlay .................................................................................................$62,500

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 582,388

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 582,388

Total Positions Budgeted

0

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9. Jekyll Island Authority Budget:

Payments to Jekyll Island

Authority for Operations.................................................................................$ 77,785

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 77,785

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 77,785

Total Positions Budgeted

0

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 17,889,928

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 5,316,915

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 477,650

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................$ 488,584

Publications and Printing..........................................,......................................$ 615,032

Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 698,425

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 182,829

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 340,225

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 502,446

Land and Water Conservation

Grants..........................................................................................................$3,700,000

Recreation Grants .............................................................................................$ 100,000

Fluoridation Grants...................................................................................................$ -0-

Water 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

Payments to Lake Lanier Islands

Development Authority for

Operations......................................................................................................S 519,888

Capital Outlay - Hatchery

Renovation .......................................................................................................$ 94,000

Capital Outlay...................................................................................................$ 303,708

Capital Outlay - Repairs

and Maintenance ...........................................................................................$ 985,800

Capital Outlay - Shop Stock .............................................................................$ 150,000

Capital Outlay - Heritage Trust.......................................................................$ 328,734

Authority Lease Rentals................................................................................$ 2,526,000

Payments to Lake Lanier Islands

Development Authority for

Capital Outlay .................................................................................................$ 62,500

Cost of Material for Resale...............................................................................$ 525,000

Maintenance for the South End

of Sapelo Island................................................................................................$ 75,000

Payments to Jekyll Island

Authority for Operations.................................................................................$ 77,785

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.

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Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, $62,500 is desig nated and committed for matching Federal funds to provide $125,000 for a pavillion at the Sloppy Floyd Recreation Center.

Section 31. Department of Offender

Rehabilitation.

A. Budget Unit: Department of Corrections...................................................$ 3,114,663

General Administration and

Support Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,277,099

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 466,179

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 74,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 29,000

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 24,700

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,350

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 20,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 159,335

Other Contractual Expense. ...............................................................................$ 60,000

Mentally Retarded Offender Program.................................................................$ 1,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,114,663

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,114,663

Total Positions Budgeted

171

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,277,099

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 466,179

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 74,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 29,000

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 24,700

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,350

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 20,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 159,335

Other Contractual Expense................................................................................$ 60,000

Mentally Retarded Offender Program.................................................................$ 1,000

Capital Outlay............................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

171

Provided, that of the above appropriation for the Mentally Retarded Offender Program, the department be authorized to present to the Fiscal Affairs Committees any possible surplus to increase the program up to $150,000.

B. Budget Unit: Correctional

Institutions..........................................................................................$ 36,652,017

1. Georgia Training and Development

Center Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 738,735

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 167,728

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 2,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 125

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 12,750

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 22,000

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 943,338

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 943,338

Total Positions Budgeted

64

588

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

2. Georgia Industrial Institute

Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,454,798

Regular Operating Expenses..........,.................................................................$ 732,708

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 6,222

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 700

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 30,940

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 6,420

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Capital Outlay............................................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$3,231,788

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,231,788

Total Positions Budgeted

213

3. Georgia Diagnostic and

Classification Center Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,842,059

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 680,709

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 4,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 36,530

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 45,941

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Capital Outlay............................................................................................................$ -0-

Authority Lease Rentals............................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,610,739

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,610,739

Total Positions Budgeted

269

4. Georgia State Prison Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 4,954,939

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,586,908

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 9,389

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 18,036

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 20,800

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$-0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Capital Outlay.....................................................................................................$ 37,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 6,628,072

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 6,607,714

Total Positions Budgeted

474

5. Consolidated Branches Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 3,468,713 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 952,478 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 16,573 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,400 Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................$ 35,093 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 77,840 Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 4,553,097

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State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 4,155,754

Total Positions Budgeted

''323

6. Montgomery Correctional

Institution Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 644,715

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 196,811

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 2,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .................,.....................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 400

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 19,088

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 7,200

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Authority Lease Rentals............................................................................................$ -0-

Capital Outlay............................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 870,714

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 844,713

Total Positions Budgeted

57

7. Walker Correctional

Institution Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 618,421

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 195,143

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 2,400

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 400

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 10,020

Per Diem and Fees................................................................................................$ 6,600

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Authority Lease Rentals............................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted...................................... ...............................................$ 832,984

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 832,984

Total Positions Budgeted

57

8. Georgia Women's Correctional

Institution Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 980,464

Regular Operating Expenses ............................................................................$ 281,306

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....................................................................................$ 1,266,570

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,249,324

Total Positions Budgeted

97

9. West Georgia Community Correctional Institution Budget: Personal Services.....................^......................................................................$ 1,145,983
Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 266,307 Travel.....................................................................................................................$3,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 500 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 5,000 Per Diem and Fees. .............................................................................................$ 10,000

590

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,430,790

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,430,790

Total Positions Budgeted

136

10. Youthful Offender

Institution Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,865,738

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 297,015

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 3,800

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

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 Utilities .......................................................................................$ 86,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,268,353

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,268,353

Total Positions Budgeted

213

11. Talmadge Memorial Hospital

Unit Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................,..................$ 182,998

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 8,165

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.......................................................................................$ 192,663

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 192,663

Total Positions Budgeted

20

12. Food Processing and

Distribution Unit Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 785,455

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,590,987

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 5,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 68,000

Publications and Printing .........................................................................................$ -0-

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................$ 305,675

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Payments to Central State

Hospital for Meals .........................................................................................$ 742,514

Payments to Central State

Hospital for Utilities .........................................................................................$ 6,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,503,631

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,378,729

Total Positions Budgeted

84

13. Institutional Support Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 138,476

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Overtime..............................................................................................................$ 30,000

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 333,965

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 12,804

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................$ 379,750

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 500

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 61,900

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 25,000

Authority Lease Rentals.....................................................................,.............$ 840,000

Court Costs ........................................................................................................$ 200,000

County Subsidy...............................................................................................$ 2,793,000

Inmate Release Fund ........................................................................................$ 400,000

Payments to Talmadge

Memorial Hospital...........................................................................................$ 50,000

Capital Outlay...................................................................................................$ 240,000

Outside Health Service Purchases ...................................................................$ 260,100

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 5,765,495

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 5,605,495

Total Positions Budgeted

10

14. Farm Operations Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 238,953

Regular Operating Expenses......................... ................................................^ 1,405,551

Travel..........................................................................................................................$ -0-

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing .........................................................................................$ -0-

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 99,529

Per Diem and Fees................................................................................................$ 3,600

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,747,633

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,694,633

Total Positions Budgeted

21

15. Macon Community Correctional

Center Budget:

Personal Services...................................................................................................$ 9,000

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 41,000

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 1,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 65,000

Publications and Printing .........................................................................................$ -0-

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................$ 489,000

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 605,000

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 605,000

Total Positions Budgeted

3

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 21,069,447 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 8,736,781 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 72,888 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................$ 512,750 Publications and Printing.............................................................................,.......$ 8,225 Equipment Purchases ....................................................................................$ 1,130,761 Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................,...............$ 210,401 Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

592

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 25,000

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 840,000

Capital Outlay.................,.................................................................................$ 277,000

Court Costs ........................................................................................................$ 200,000

Inmate Release Fund ........................................................................................$ 400,000

County Subsidy...............................................................................................$ 2,793,000

Payments to Central State

Hospital for Meals .........................................................................................I 742,514

Payments to Central State

Hospital for Utilities .......................................................................................$ 92,000

Outside Health Service Purchases...................................................................$ 260,100

Payments to Talmadge

Memorial Hospital...........................................................................................$ 50,000

Overtime..............................................................................................................$ 30,000

Total Positions Budgeted

2,041

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 the Department is hereby authorized and directed to redirect up to $590,000 from funds available to the Georgia Building Authority (Penal! to construct and equip a meat plant 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.
Provided, that the Department is hereby authorized and directed to redirect up to $400,000 from funds available to the Georgia Building Authority (Penal) to renovate the canning plant at Georgia State Prison.

C. Budget Unit: Department of Offender

Rehabilitation........................................................................................$ 7,167,981

1. Probation and Parole

Field Supervision Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 298,000

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.......................................................................................$ 325,734

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 325,734

Total Positions Budgeted

15

2. Probation/Parole Field Operations Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 4,195,347 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 331,206
Travel.................................................................................................................$ 221,625 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 18,259 Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,500 Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................$ 15,705 Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 7,626 Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0Other Contractual Expense .......................................................................................$ -0-
Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 4,792,268

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State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 4,792,268

Total Positions Budgeted

384

3. Community Centers

Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 151,342

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.......................................................................................$ 184,542

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 184,542

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...............................................................................................$ 259,196

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 165,510

Travel.....................................................................................................................$2,100

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 170

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,500

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 5,000

Computer C harges .....................................................................................................$-0-

Other Contractual Expense .......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 433,476

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 404,451

Total Positions Budgeted

26

6. Women's Pre-Release Center Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 202.000

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 190,000

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 2,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing ........................................................................................$ 300

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 5,000

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

594

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

7. Andromeda Center Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................? 149,032

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................? 153,003

Travel.....................................................................................................................? 5,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................? 16,500

Publications and Printing .........................................................................................$ -0-

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................? 6,400

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................? 16,200

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................? -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................? -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 346,135

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 107,219

Total Positions Budgeted

17

8. Restitution Shelters Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................? 354,442

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................? 145,490

Travel..................."..................................................................................................$ 4,600

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................? 4,000

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 1,000

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................? -0-

Per Diem and Fees ...................................................................,................,.........? 11,200

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................? -0-

Other Contractual Expense .....................................................................................? 300

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 521,032

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 370,442

Total Positions Budgeted

34

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services............................................................................................? 5,912,359

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................? 1,278,209

Travel.................................................................................................................? 251,259

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................? 38,759

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 5,070

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................? 33,905

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................? 64,026

Computes Charges.....................................................................................................? -0-

Other Contractual Expense ..................................................................................? 3,900

Total Positions Budgeted

536

D. Budget Unit: Board of Pardons and

Paroles...................................................................................................? 1,742,802

Board of Pardons and Paroles Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................? 1,529,708

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................? 110,294

Travel...................................................................................................................? 87,000

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....................................................................................? 1,742,802

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 1,742,802

Total Positions Budgeted

122

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................? 1,529,708 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................? 110,294

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Travel...................................................................................................................$ 87,000

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 32. Department of Public Safety.

Budget Unit: Department of Public

Safety .................................................................................................$24,795,376

1. Office of Highway Safety Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 267,364

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 30,300

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 15,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 7,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,000

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 9,200

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 1,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 331,864

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

16

2. Commissioner's Office Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 307,195

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 37,468

Travel.....................................................................................................................$4,158

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 18,822

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,770

Per Diem and Fees...................................................................................................$ 750

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 370,163

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 370,163

Total Positions Budgeted

17

3. Staff Services Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 794,184

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 920,602

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...............................................................................................$ 22,312

Other Contractual Expense .......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,796,248

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,796,248

Total Positions Budgeted

59

4. Georgia State Patrol Budget: Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 16,981,761 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 2,318,534 Travel.................................................................................................................$ 108,020

596

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................$ 825,713

Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 731,281

Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 239,465

Per Diem and Fees..............................................................................................$ 16,842

Computer Charges..........................................................................................$ 1,399,848

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Capital Outlay .....................................................................................................$ 11,735

Conviction Reports ............................................................................................$ 164,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 22,852,199

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.....................................................................$ 600,000

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 21,835,257

Total Positions Budgeted

1,176

5. Mandate Training - Operations

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 339,374

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 371,055

Travel................................... ...............................................................................$ 15,062

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ 4,750

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 11,683

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 4,091

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 32,946

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ..................................................................................$ 7,264

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 786,225

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 246,003

Total Positions Budgeted

23

6. Police Academy:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 303,207

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 99,923

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 31,002

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 16,200

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 6,980

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................$ 17,790

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 9,000

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense .......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 484,102

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 399,602

Total Positions Budgeted

17

7. Fire Academy:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 163,682

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 33,060

Travel........ ......................................................................................,......'..............$ 16,607

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 10,600

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,200

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 4,600

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 55,170

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 285,919

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 203,103

Total Positions Budgeted

10

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 19,156,767 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 3,810, 942

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Travel.................................................................................................................$ 192,349

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................$ 857,263

Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 830,366

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................$ 270,716

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 127,158

Computer Charges..........................................................................................$ 1,423,160

Other Contractual Expense ..................................................................................$ 7,264

Capital Outlay.................................................................................................,...$ 11,735

Conviction Reports ......................................................................................,.....$ 164,000

Total Positions Budgeted

1,316

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.
Provided, however, of the above appropriation $4,568 is designated and committed for compensation payments to Brooks County.

Section 33. 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
Budget Unit Object Classes: Payments to Employees' Retirement System ........................................................................................$ 279,000 Employer Contributions.................................................................................$ 8,278,180

Section 34. Public Service Commission.

Budget Unit: Public Service

Commission..........................................................................................$ 2,242,791

1. Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 536,974

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 ................................................................................$ 42,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 623,579

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 623,579

Total Positions Budgeted

27

2. Transportation Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 573,057 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 113,040

598

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

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.......................................................................................$ 723,597

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 723,597

Total Positions Budgeted

42

3. Utilities Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 736,763

Regular Operating Expenses ..............................................................................$ 67,052

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 60,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 4,300

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,500

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 90,000

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 960,615

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 895,615

Total Positions Budgeted

53

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,846,794

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 211,947

Travel..................!..............................................................................................$ 94,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 12,550

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 4,500

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 95,500

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 42,000

Total Positions Budgeted

122

Section 35. Regents, University

System of Georgia. A. Budget Unit: Resident Instruction
and University System Institutions...........................................................................$ 273,405,294

1. Resident Instruction Budget: Personal Services........................................................................................$ 252,610,337

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 ................................................................................$ 84,237,702
Teachers'Retirement...................................................................................$ 20,073,523 Capital Outlay.....................................................................................................$70,000 Authority Lease Rentals..............................................................................$ 22,596,000 Total Funds Budgeted................................................................................$ 379,587,562 Indirect DO AS Services Funding..................................................................$ 3,500,000 State Funds Budgeted................................................................................$ 239,027,415

Total Positions Budgeted

15,864

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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, 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 original budget estimates of student fees by $8,000,000 shall not be available for operations unless prior approval is granted by the Fiscal Affairs Subcommittees of the House and Senate; provided, fur ther, 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 of the above appropriation relating to Capital Outlay, $70,000 is desig nated and committed for an Irrigation System at the Extension-Research Center in Attapulgus, Georgia.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Regular Operating Expenses, $5,500 is designated and committed to continue funding various apprenticeship programs at Brunswick Junior 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

22

3. Skidaway Institute of Oceanography Budget:
Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 806,235 Regular Operating Expenses,
Travel, Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases, Pub-

600

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

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

33

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 ..................................................................................$ 2,177,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 9,076,140

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,343,441

Total Positions Budgeted

184

5. Engineering Extension

Division Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 596,785

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 .....................................................................................$ 284,892

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$881,677

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 243,038

Total Positions Budgeted

46

6. Agricultural Experiment

Stations Budget:

Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 10,271,976

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 ..................................................................................$ 4,983,338

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 15,255,314

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 9,663,593

Total Positions Budgeted

824

7. Cooperative Extension Service Budget: Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 14,974,624
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 ..................................................................................$ 2,098,012

Total Funds Budgeted...................................................................................$ 17,072,636

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 8,916,636

Total Positions Budgeted

955

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

2,082

9. Veterinary Medicine Experiment

Station Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 365,500

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 .....................................................................................$ 160,500

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 526,000

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$526,000

Total Positions Budgeted

28

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services........................................................................................$ 306,207,023

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 ..............................................................................$ 102,491,448

Teachers' Retirement...................................................................................$ 20,073,523

Capital Outlay.....................................................................................................$ 70,000

Authority Lease Rentals..............................................................................$ 22,596,000

Total Positions Budgeted

20,038

B. Budget Unit: Regents Central Office .........................................................$ 8,727,885 Regents Central Office Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,727,389 Regular Operating Expenses,

602

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Travel, Motor Vehicle

Equipment Purchases, Pub -

lications and Printing,

Per Diem and Fees, Equip

ment Purchases, Computer

Charges, and Other

Contractual Expense .....................................................................................$ 395,846

SREB Payments .............................................................................................$ 1,019,650

Medical Scholarships.........................................................................................$ 345,000

Regents Scholarships ........................................................................................$ 200,000

Grants to Junior Colleges..............................................................................$ 5,040,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 8,727,885

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 8,727,885

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 .....................................................................................$ 395,846

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 36. Department of Revenue.

Budget Unit: Department of Revenue .........................................................$ 19,184,497

1. Executive Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 660,803

County Tax Officials/Retirement

and PICA........................................................................................................$ 450,000

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 350,400

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 7,400

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 158,200

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 9,450

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 18,000

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 10,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,664,253

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.......................................................................$ 10,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,654,253

Total Positions Budgeted

39

2. Internal Administration Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,563,177 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 984,324 Travel... ..................................................................................................................$ 1,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 196,544 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 20,000
Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

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Computer Charges..........................................................................................$ 1,719,200

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Motor Vehicle Tag Purchases...........................................................................$ 390,000

Motor Vehicle Decal Purchases.....................................................................,..$ 283,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 6,157,245

Indirect DOAS Services Funding..................................................................$ 1,719,200

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 4,438,045

Total Positions Budgeted

256

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 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.

3. Property Tax Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 765,996

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 29,931

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 50,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 77,400

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,573

Per Diem and Fees..............................................................................................$46,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 600,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Loans to Counties/Property

Reevaluation..................................................................................................$ 171,596

Grants to Counties/Appraisal

Staff .............................................................................................................$ 1,450,000

Intangible Tax

Equalization Fund ..................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,193,996

Repayment of Loans to

Counties/Property Revaluation ....................................................................$ 171,596

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.....................................................................$ 600,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,422,400

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. 9241, to be administered by the State Revenue Commissioner as provided therein.

4. Sales Taxation Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 805,978 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 80,980 Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 2,320 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 81,200 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,500 Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 413,000

604

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,386,978

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.....................................................................$ 413,000

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 973,978

Total Positions Budgeted

76

5. Motor Fuel Taxation Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 401,766

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.......................................................................................$ 558,766

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.....................................................................$ 101,000

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 457,766

Total Positions Budgeted

35

6. Income Taxation Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,389,506

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 219,150

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 2,400

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 237,450

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges..........................................................................................$ 1,260,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,108,506

Indirect DOAS Services Funding..................................................................$ 1,260,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,848,506

Total Positions Budgeted

115

7. Alcohol and Tobacco Taxation

Budget.

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,711,214

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 189,537

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 34,953

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 82,800

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 18,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,710

Per Diem and Fees................................................................................................$ 5,000

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$92,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,136,214

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.......................................................................$ 92,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,039,714

Total Positions Budgeted

114

8. Motor Vehicle Registration Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 132,525 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 24,432 Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 4,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 12,000 Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

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Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 172,957

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 172,957

Total Positions Budgeted

8

9. Central Audit Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,366,192

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 21,958

Travel.................................................................................................................$297,177

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ 4,200

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,200

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 3,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,693,727

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.........................................................................$ 3,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,690,727

Total Positions Budgeted

78

10. Field Audit Services Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 3,073,401

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 195,350

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 196,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 9,400

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 9,000

Per Diem and Fees................................................................................................$ 3,000

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 8,800

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,494,951

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.........................................................................$ 8,800

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,486,151

Total Positions Budgeted

245

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 12,870,558

County Tax Officials/Retirement

and FICA........................................................................................................$ 450,000

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 2,105,312

Travel.................................................................................................................$597,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 87,000

Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 836,394

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 47,233

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 72,000

Computer Charges..........................................................................................$ 4,207,000

Other Contractual Expense .......................................................................................$ -0-

Loans to Counties/Property

Ree valuation.. ................................................................................................$ 171,596

Grants to Counties/Appraisal

Staff.............................................................................................................$ 1,450,000

Motor Vehicle Tag Purchases...........................................................................$ 390,000

Motor Vehicle Decal Purchases........................................................................$ 283,000

Intangible Tax Equalization Fund............................................................................$ -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

1,024

606

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Section 37. Secretary of State. Budget Unit: Secretary of State.....................................................................$ 6,451,865

1. Occupational Certification Budget:

Personal Services......................................................................................-.....$ 1,321,567

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 425,668

Travel................................................................-........-...........--..--$ 107,004

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 24,968

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 11,300

Per Diem and Fees.................................................................................-$ 190,000

Computer C harges ........................................................................$14,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................-.-...-.........$ 2,094,507

State Funds Budgeted...................................................................................-$2,094,507

Total Positions Budgeted

120

2. Securities Regulation Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 230,821

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 13,812

Travel..................."................................................................................................$ 15,620

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,500

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,827

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.................... ..................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 265,580

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 247,503

Total Positions Budgeted

15

3. Corporations Regulation Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 237,084

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 59,052

Travel.....................................................................................................................$5,700

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 6,900

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 10,072

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 23,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 341,808

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 341,808

Total Positions Budgeted

25

4. Pharmacy Regulation Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 232,903

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 10,753

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 40,000

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.......................................................................................$ 284,056

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 284,056

Total Positions Budgeted

13

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5. Archives and Records Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,131,080 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 158,900 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 17,253 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 17,707 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 50,318

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,223

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 14,000

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 815,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,206,481

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,165,553

Total Positions Budgeted

93

6. General Services Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 432,156

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 69,186

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 8,216

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 40,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,310

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,500

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 555,368

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 555,368

Total Positions Budgeted

33

7. Internal Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 428,236

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 62,877

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 6,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 62,876

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,000

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 560,989

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 560,989

Total Positions Budgeted

28

8. Bicentennial Commission Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 69,552

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 37,345

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.......................................................................................$ 114,897

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 111,897

Total Positions Budgeted

8

9. State Ethics Commission Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 49,657 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 18,577

608

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 9,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 6,000

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 450

Per Diem and Fees ...............................................................................................$ 6,500

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 90,184

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 90,184

Total Positions Budgeted

3

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 4,133,056

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 856,170

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 212,793

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 165,251

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 79,377

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 201,223

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 14,000

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 37,000

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 815,000

Total Positions Budgeted

338

Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to the Secretary of State, $23,000 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.
Provided, however, that of the above appropriation $15.000 is designated and committed for the hiring of one new investigator position in the Dental Board.

Section 38. State Scholarship Commission.

Budget Unit: State Scholarship

Commission..........................................................................................$9,248,281

1. Internal Administration

Activity Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 657,877

Regular Operating Expenses ............................................................................$ 156,454

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 20,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 4,000

Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 306,350

Per Diem and Fees................................................................................................$ 4,200

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 25,000

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 15,300

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,189,181

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$387,081

Total Positions Budgeted

51

2. Higher Education Assistance

Corporation Budget:

Payment of Interest and Fees...........................................................................$ 404,500

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 404,500

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 220,500

Total Positions Budgeted

0

3. Higher Education Assistance Authority Budget: Direct Guaranteed Loans...............................................................................$ 1,935,000

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Tuition Equalization Grants..........................................................................$ 5,500,000

State Student Incentive

Scholarships....... .........................................................................................$ 1,919,700

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 9,354,700

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 8,604,700

Total Positions Budgeted

0

4. Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents

Scholarship Program Budget:

Law Enforcement Personnel

Dependents Scholarships.................................................................................$ 36,000

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 36,000

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 36,000

Total Positions Budgeted

0

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 657,877

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 156,454

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 20,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 4,000

Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 306,350

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 4,200

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 25,000

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 15,300

Payment of Interest and Fees...........................................................................$ 404,500

Direct Guaranteed Loans...............................................................................$ 1,935,000

Tuition Equalization Grants..........................................................................$ 5,500,000

State Student Incentive

Scholarships. ...............................................................................................$ 1,919,700

Law Enforcement Personnel

Dependents Scholarships.................................................................................$ 36,000

Total Positions Budgeted

51

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 $36,000 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 $5,500,000 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

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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 39. Soil and Water Conservation

Committee.

Budget Unit: Soil and Water

Conservation Committee........................................................................$ 366,212

Soil and Water Conservation

Central Office Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 174,852

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$33,803

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 28,400

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 12,170

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,487

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 96,500

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 17,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 366,212

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 366,212

Total Positions Budgeted

11

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 174,852

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 33,803

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 28,400

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 12,170

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,487

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 96,500

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 17,000

Total Positions Budgeted

11

Section 40. Teachers' Retirement System.

Budget Unit: Teachers' Retirement

System.....................................................................................................$ 890,000

Departmental Operations Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 788,035

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 94,959

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 14,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

PublicationsandPrinting...................................................................................$ 13,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 17,947

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 67,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 363,840

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Floor Fund for Local

Retirement Systems.......................................................................................$ 890,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,249,281

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$890,000

Total Positions Budgeted

55

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 788,035

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Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 94,959

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 14,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 13,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 17,947

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 67,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 363,840

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Floor Fund for Local

Retirement Systems.......................................................................................$ 890,000

Total Positions Budgeted

55

Section 41. Department of Transportation.

Budget Unit: Department of

Transportation............................................................................$ 244,786,303.06

1. Planning and Construction

Budget:

Personal Services.....................................................................................$ 51,881,449.00

Regular Operating Expenses....................................................................$ 4,177,627.00

Travel.................. .......................................................................................$ 1,295,053.00

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases................................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................$ 245,100.00

Equipment Purchases. ...................................................................................$ 67,750.00

Per Diem and Fees ....................................................................................$ 2,931,000.00

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense .........................................................................$ 277,000.00

Capital Outlay.......................................................................................$ 243,847,127.06

State of Georgia General

Obligation Debt

Sinking Fund..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted...........................................................................$ 304,722,106.06

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................$ 110,653,428.06

Total Positions Budgeted

3,600

2. Maintenance and Betterments

Budget:

Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 32,689,006

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..............................................................................................$ 17,023,936

State of Georgia General

Obligation Debt Sinking Fund......................................................................$ 500,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 72,557,904

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 69,826,204

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

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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............................................................................................$ 5,477,938

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 2,720,236

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 .......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 10,219,537

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, and Grants to Coun ties, may be adjusted for any additional appropriations and/or balances appropriated and brought forward from previous years as requested by the Department of Transportation and approved by the Office of Planning and Budget.
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

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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 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 $5,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt. This appropriation shall be from funds other than the motor fuel tax.
For grants to counties for aid in county road construction and maintenance to be dis tributed and disbursed to various counties of the State by the Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services in the same proportional basis to each county as the proportion of each county's total public road mileage is to the total public road mileage in the State, as such mileage information is furnished by the Department of Transporta tion.
Provided, further, that a member of the governing authority of the county, designated by such authority, shall execute an affidavit annually that funds received under this Section have been expended in accordance with the law and the Constitution, and file the same with the Director of the Department of Transportation. At the request of the Governor or Office of Planning and Budget or the Director of the Department of Trans portation, the State Auditor shall cause an audit to be made of any county to determine the use of such funds. The expense of such audit shall be deducted from funds granted to such county in any future year.
Appropriations for the foregoing activities include an appropriation that shall be util ized for the specific purpose and amounts as shown below:
Planning and Construction Geodetic Control................................................................................................$ 250,000 Harry S. Truman Parkway ...............................................................................$ 330,000
Maintenance and Betterments General Obligation Bond Debt Service for Resurfacing.................................................................................$ 500,000 Paving, Curbing and Guttering, and Other Related Expenses...........................................................................$ 75,000
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.
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

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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...............................................................................................$ 321,047

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 297,390

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 11,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 16,000

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 200

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 5,000

Per Diem and Fees ...................................................................................................$ 500

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 651,637

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 426,637

Total Positions Budgeted

17

9. Inter-Modal Transfer Facilities

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 239,610

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 11,550

Travel. ..................................................................................................................Si 10,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 5,000

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 500

Per Diem and Fees ...................................,........................................................$ 254,750

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 30,950

Capital Outlay...................................................................................................$ 135,651

Mass Transit Grants .........................................................................................$ 175,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 863,011

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 770,543

Total Positions Budgeted

15

10. Harbor Maintenance Budget: Harbor Maintenance Payments........................................................................$ 250,000 Total Funds Budgeted......................................................................,................$ 250,000 State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 250,000

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................ ... ....................................$ 90,609,050.00 Regular Operating Expenses........................... . ....................................$ 28,430,170.00 Travel.........................................................................................................$ 1,623,513.00 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases................................................ ..............................................$ 2,316,000.00 Publications and Printing............................................................................$ 559,210.00 Equipment Purchases ..................................................................................$ 810,161.00 Per Diem and Fees ....................................................................................$ 3,415,750.00 Computer Charges.....................................................................................$ 1,389,863.00 Other Contractual Expense ......................................................................$ 1,215,675.00 Capital Outlay.......................................................................................$ 261,390,714.06 Mass Transit Grants ....................................................................................$ 175,000.00 Grants to Municipalities...........................................................................$ 9,317,000.00
Harbor Maintenance Payments...................................................................$ 250,000.00

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Grants to Counties ....................................................................................$ 9,317,013.00

Authority Lease Rentals.........................................................................$ 27,343,961.00

State of Georgia General

Obligation Debt

Sinking Fund .........................................................................................$ 4,280,762.00

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 5% 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, 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.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Per Diem and Fees, $330,000 is designated and committed for final engineering and planning the Harry S. Truman Park way.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, $11,250 in State funds is designated and committed for matching Federal and local funds to provide $90,000 in improvements to the Dalton-Whitfield County Airport.
Provided, that of the above appropriation related to Per Diem and Fees, $50,000 is designated and committed for Rail Facilities Planning.

Section 42. Department of Veterans Service.

Budget Unit: Department of Veterans

Service..................................................................................................? 5,893,625

1. Veterans Assistance Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,991,132

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 146,495

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 64,625

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 20,000

quipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 6,192

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 8,800

Computer Charges....................................................................................................$ 150

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$-0-

Grants to Confederate Widows...........................................................................$ 14,542

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,251,936

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 1,987,881

Total Positions Budgeted

172

2. Veterans Home and Nursing Facility Milledgeville Budget: Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 106,056 Repairs and Maintenance...................................................................................? 27,000 Operating Expenses/Payments to
Central State Hospital................................................................................? 4,026,774

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Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 4,159,830 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,834,983
3. Veterans Nursing Home Augusta Budget: Operating Expense/Payments to Medical College of Georgia ........................................................................$ 1,882,397 Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-
Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,882,397 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,070,761

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,991,132

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 146,495

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 64,625

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 20,000

Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 112,248

Per Diem and Fees................................................................................................$ 8,800

Computer Charges....................................................................................................$ 150

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Grants to Confederate Widows...........................................................................$ 14,542

Repairs and Maintenance ...................................................................................$ 27,000

Operating Expense/Payments to

Central State Hospital................................................................................$ 4,026,774

Operating Expense/Payments to

Medical College of Georgia ........................................................................$ 1,882,397

Total Positions Budgeted

172

Section 43. Workmen's Compensation Board.

Budget Unit: Workmen's Compensation

Board....................................................................................................$2,074,352

1. Workmen's Compensation

Administration Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................? 1,511,673

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 251,761

Travel.......................................................:...........................................................$ 20,700

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 14,781

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 8,750

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 70,600

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 74,094

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,952,359

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,952,359

Total Positions Budgeted

97

2. Vocational Rehabilitation Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 108,873
Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 4,820 Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 5,700 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,000 Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0Computer Charges....................................................................................................$ 600
Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$-0-

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Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 121,993

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 121,993

Total Positions Budgeted

8

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,620,546

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 256,581

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 26,400

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 16,781

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 8,750

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 70,600

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 74,694

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

105

Section 44. State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund.
A. Budget Unit: State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund (Issued).......................................................................................$ 15,575,000
B. Budget Unit: State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund (New)............................................................................................$ 4,028,900
Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for State of Georgia General Obli gation Debt Sinking Fund, $520,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of con structing and equipping facilities on property in Atlanta, Georgia, through the issuance of not to exceed $5,200,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt.
Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for State of Georgia General Obli gation Debt Sinking Fund, $1,000,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing a school construction program throughout the State of Georgia which shall con sist of the construction, equipping, and acquisition of school buildings and facilities, including vocational education comprehensive high schools, through the issuance 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 and equipping through the issuance of not to exceed $7,360,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt.
Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for State of Georgia General Obli gation Debt Sinking Fund, $767,500 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of con structing facilities at Gracewood State School and Hospital, Southwestern Regional Hospi tal and Central State Hospital through the issuance of not to exceed $7,675,000 in prin cipal amount of General Obligation Debt.
Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for State of Georgia General Obli gation Debt Sinking Fund, $275,400 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of con structing Regional Youth Development Centers at Macon, Griffin, Columbus, and Eastman through the issuance of not to exceed $2,850,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt.
Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for State of Georgia General Obli gation Debt Sinking Fund, $730,000 is specifically appropriated for the purposes of financing a new construction program which consists of the acquisition of land (if needed)

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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.

Section 45. In addition to all other appropriations for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 1977, there is hereby appropriated $150,000 for the purpose of paying communications charges due to the rate increase. Provided further that the Office of Planning and Budget shall not be authorized to transfer funds from this Section to departmental budgets with out prior approval of the Fiscal Affairs Subcommittees of the House and Senate.

Section 46. In addition to all other appropriations, there is hereby appropriated as needed, a specific sum of money equal to each refund authorized by law, which is required to make refund of taxes and other monies collected in error, farmer gasoline tax refund and any other refunds specifically authorized by law. No 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 47. No State appropriations authorized under this Act shall be used to continue programs currently funded by 100% Federal funds.

Section 48. 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 49. In accordance with the requirements of Article IX, 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.
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 50. 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 and the amended Budget Report submitted to the General Assembly at the 1977 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

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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 51. 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 General Assembly at the 1976 regular session and the amended Budget Report submitted to the General Assembly at the 1977 regular session.

Section 52. 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 53. 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 54. TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS F.Y. 1977...............................................................................,...............$ 1,888,267,003.06.

Section 55. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.

Section 56. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed."

Section 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.

Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Representative Harris of the 8th moved that the House disagree to the Senate substi tute to HB 94.
The motion prevailed.

Under the general order of business, the following Bill of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 58. By: Representatives Stone of the 138th, Harris of the 8th, Foster of the 6th, Harrison of the 20th, Dover of the llth, Wheeler of the 152nd, Taggart of the

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125th, Jones of the 126th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act providing minimum salaries for clerks of the superior courts, so as to change the mini mum salaries; to change the provisions relating to clerks who also serve as clerks of other courts; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read:

A BILL

To amend an Act providing minimum salaries for clerks of the superior courts, approved March 30, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 256), so as to change the minimum salaries; to change the provisions relating to clerks who also serve as clerks of other courts; to change the provisions relating to longevity increases; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

Section 1. An Act providing minimum salaries for clerks of the superior courts, approved March 30, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 256), 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. Any other provision of law to the contrary notwithstanding, the minimum annual salary of each clerk of the superior court in each county of the State of Georgia shall be fixed according to the population of the county in which he serves as deter mined by the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census. Each such clerk shall receive an annual salary, payable in equal monthly installments from the funds of the county, of not less than the amount fixed in the following schedule:

Population 0- 5,999
6,000- 11,999 12,000- 19,999 20,000- 29,999 30,000- 39.999 40,000- 49,999 50,000- 99,999 100,000-199,999 200,000-and up

Minimum Salary $ 7,000 9.500
&.000 12.000 W^ee- 13.500 11,000 14.500 12,000 15,800 13.000 16.900 14.000 18.200 16,000 19.500 46.000 20.800

Section 2. Said Act is further amended by striking Section 2 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 2, to read as follows:
"Section 2. In addition to the minimum salary provided in Section 1, each clerk of the superior court of any county who also serves as clerk of a State court, county court, city court, or civil court, under the provisions of any applicable general or local law of this State, shall receive for his services in such other court a salary of not less than $100 per month, to be paid from the funds of the county.

Section 3. Said Act is further amended by striking from Section 3 the following: ", provided, however, that such increase shall not apply to any clerk whose minimum salary as set forth in Section 1 above exceeds $12,000 per annum", so that when so amended Section 3 shall read as follows: "Section 3. The amounts provided in Sections 1 and 2 of this Act shall be increased
by two and one-half (2 '/a) percent for each year in office served by any clerk, figured at the end of each such period of service, provided^ however that such mcrcaGC shall

$12^006 pe? annum. The provisions of this Section shall not be construed to affect any provisions of local legislation except where such local legislation provides for a salary lower than the salary provided in this Act, in which event the provisions of this Act shall prevail. Such increase shall not have retroactive effect. The increase per year provided in this Section shall not apply to any year completed prior to the effective

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date of this Act. This Act shall not be construed to reduce the salary of any clerk of the superior court presently in office. The minimum salaries provided for in this Act shall be considered as salary only. Expenses for deputy clerks, equipment, supplies, copying equipment and other necessary and reasonable expenses for the operation of a clerk's office shall come from funds other than the funds specified as salary in this Act."
Section 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Representative Ham of the 80th moved that further consideration of HB 58 be post poned until February 7, 1977.
On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin N Anderson, W. N Argo, B.
Auten, D. N Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. N Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. N Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A.
Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. N Butler, D. N Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. Carnes, C. Carrell, B. Y Cason, G Y Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Childs, P. N Clark, Betty N Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. N Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H. Y Connell. J. N Cooper, B.

N Cox, W.E. N Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. N Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B. N Dean, D.C.
Dent, R.A. YDeveaux.C.
Dixon. H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Edwards, W. Elliott, E.H. N Evans, W.D. NFelton.D. N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A. N Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. NGreene. J. Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Hanner, B. N Harris B B ,Sr. N Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.V. N Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. Hill.B.L. N Holmes. Bob Home, F.

N Horton, G.T. N Housley, E. Y Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson. RS. Y Irvm, J. N Irvm. R. N Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben N Johnson, G. N Johnson. P. N Johnson, W.Rud, N Johnston, J. N Jones, B. N Jones, Herb Y Kaley. M. N Karrh. R. Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M Y Knight, N.G. N Lambert. Roy N1 Lane. Dick Y Lane, W J. Y Lee, W.J.iBilli N Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J N Logan, H. Y Ixing, W.K. N Looper. M. N Ix>rd, J. Y Lucas, D.E. N Mann. C.C. N Marcus. S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. N Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. N Nichols. M. X Nix, K. N Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. N Parham, B.E.
Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G. N Phillips, L.L N Phillips, R T.
Phillips, W.R. N Pilewicz. G. Y Pinkston. F.C. N Ramey, H. M Ralston, E. Y Ramsey. T.
Randal'l, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L
Richardson, E. N Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. N Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey N Russell. J. N Scott, A. N Scott. D.

N Sizemore, E. N Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C.
Snow, Wayne.Jr. N Steinberg, C. N Stone, R. Y Swann, D.
Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. Triplett. Tom Truluck, R. N Tucker, R.M. N Tuten, J. N Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. N Veazey, M. Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. N Wall. V. Ware. J.C. N Watson, R.H-.Jr. N Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. N Whitmire. D. Williams, H.L. N Williams, R. N Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. N Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 51, nays 95. The motion was lost.

An amendment, offered by Representative Beckham of the 89th, was read and lost.

The following amendment was read:
Representative Tolbert of the 56th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 58 by deleting from Section 3, lines 7 through 15.
On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin \ Anderson, W. N Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. N Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. N Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. N Bray, C.A.
Buck. T.B. Burruss, A.L. Y Burton. J. N Butler, D. Y Canty. H. Y Carlisle, J. Carnes. C. Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Castleberry. D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers. E.M. Y Childs, P. N Clark, Betty N Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. N Coleman, T. Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. Connell. J. Y Cooper, B.

Cox, W.E. Y Croshy, T. N Culpepper, B. N Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, B.
Dean, D.C. Dent, R.A. N Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Edwards. W. Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. N Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Galer. M. Y Gammage, L N Gignilliat. A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. N Greene. J. Greer. J.W. N Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Manner, B. N Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris. J.F. Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F. Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F. Jr. Hill. B.L. Y Holmes, Bob N Home, F.

Horton, G.T. Y Housley. E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J.
Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. N Johnson. P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. N Johnston, J. M Jones, B.
-lones, Herb Y Kaley, M. N Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W Y Kilgore. T.M. N Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane. Dick Y Lane. W.J. Y I*e. W.J.IBilll N Ijenderman, M. Y Linder. J. N Logan. H. N Long, W.K. N Looper, M. Y Ixird, J. N Lucas, D.E. N Mann.C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. N Milford, B. Y Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessm'ith, P.E.
Nichols. M. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham. B.E.
Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.
Peters. R.G. N Phillips. L.L. N Phillips. R.T.
Phillips, W.R. N Pilewicz, G. N Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T.
Randall, W.C. Reaves, H.L. Richardson, E. N Robinson, CY Ross, Ben B. N Rowland. J.R. Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. N Scott, A. N Scott, D.

M Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. Snow, Wayne,Jr. Steinberg, C. N Stone, R. Y Swann, D. Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Toles, E.B. Tawnsend, K.V. Triplett. Tom Truluck, R. N Tucker, R.M. Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. Veazey, M. Waddle. T.W. Y Walker, L Y Wall, V. Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. N Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood. J. Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 78, nays 54. The amendment was adopted.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Mullinax of the 69th moves to amend the Committee substitute to
HB 58 by adding a new section to read as follows:
"Provisions of this Act will be effective January 1, 1981.".

The following amendment was read:

Representative Evans of the 84th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 58 as follows:

By striking everything on line 8 of page 2 and substituting in lieu thereof the follow ing:

"200,000-and up

16,600- 20,800;

Provided, that no clerk in office on the effective date of this Act shall receive an increase in salary as provided in this Section until the expiration of the term for which such clerk was serving on the effective date of this Act."

On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. N Adams. Marvin N Anderson, W.

Argo, B. Auten, D.

Y Bargeron, E. N Battle. Joe

Y Baugh, W.E. Beck, J.M.

Y Beckham. B. Y Benefield. J.

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Y Birdsong, K. Bishop, S.
N Bolster, P. Bray, C.A. Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L.
Y Burton, J. N Butler, D.
Canty, H. N Carlisle, J.
Carnes.C. Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. N Clark, Betty N Clark, L. Clifton, A.D. Coleman. T. Collins, M. N Colwell. C.H. Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. N Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G. Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B. Dean, D.C. Dent, R.A. N Deveaux, C.

N Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Edwards, W. Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Felton. D. N Foster, P.W. Foster, R.L. Galer, M. N Gammage, L. Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. N Greene, J. Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, B. N Harris, B.B.,Sr. N Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. Hill, B.L. N Holmes, Boh N Home, F. Y Horton, G T N Housley, E. Howell, M. N Hudson. Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Irvin, R

N Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. N Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. N Jones, Herb N Kaley, M. N Karrh, R. N Kemp, R.
Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight. N.G. N Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. YLee. W.J.IBilll N Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. N Logan, H.
Long, W.K. N Looper. M. N Ijord, J. N Lucas. D.E. NMann.C.C. Y Marcus. S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.
McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. N McKinney, J.E. N Milford, B. Y Money, J.

X Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. N Nichols, M. N Nix, K.
Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. N Owens, R.D. N Parham, B.E.
Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G N Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T
Phillips, W.R. N Pilewicz, G. N Pinkston.F.C. N Rainey, H. N Ralston, E.
Ramsey, T. N Randail, W.C.
Reaves, H.I,. Richardson. E. N Robinson, C. Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. N Scott, A. N Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. N Smith, V.B. Smyre, C.

X Snow, Wayne.Jr YSteinberg, C. X Stone, R. Y Swann, D.
Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolhert, T.
Toles, E.B. Townsend, K.V. Triplett, Tom Truluck, R. N Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. X Twiggs, R. X Vaughn, C.R. X Veazey, M. Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. N Wheeler, Bobby N White. J. Y Whitmire, D. X Williams, H.L. N Williams. R Y Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. X Wood, J. X Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 54, nays 73. The amendment was lost.

An amendment, offered by Representative Bargeron of the 83rd, was read and lost.

The following amendment was read:

Representative Beckham of the 89th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 58 by adding a new section to be appropriately numbered and to read as follows:
"Such increases in Section 1 must be approved by a majority vote of the county com mission in the county of said clerk.".

On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. N Adams, Marvin
Anderson, W. Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. X Benefield, J. X Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. N Bolster, P. N Bray, C.A. Buck. T.B. Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.

Y Canty, H. N Carlisle, J.
Carnes, C. Carrell. B. Y Cason, G. Castleberry, D Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Childs, P. X Clark, Betty N Clark, L. Clifton, A.D. N Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. X Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. N Crosby, T.

N Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis. B. '
Dean, D.C. Dent, R.A. N Deveaux. C. Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Edwards, W. Elliott, E.H. N Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. N Foster. P.W. X Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton. Tom

X Glover, M. N Greene, J. N Greer, J.W. N Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, B. N Harris, B.B.,Sr. N Harris, J.F.
Harrison. C. X Hatcher, C.F. N Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr.
Hill, B.L. N Holmes, Bob N Home, F. Y Horton, G.T. X Housley, E.
Howell, M Y Hudson, Ted

X Hutchinson, R.S. X Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. N Jackson, J.D.
N Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. X Johnson. P. N Johnson, W.Rud. N Johnston, J.
Y Jones. B. X Jones, Herb N Kaley, M. N Karrh, R. N Kemp, R.
Keyton, J.W. Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G.

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X Lambert, Boy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. N Lee, W.J. (Bill) N Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. N lagan, H.
Long, W.K. Y !,ooper, M. N Ix>rd, J. N Lucas, D.E. NMann, C.C.
Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.
McCollum. H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E.

N Milford, B. N Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. N Murray, B.
Y Nessmith, P.E. N Nichols, M. YNix, K.
Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L.
Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E.
Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G.
N Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T.

Phillips, W.R. N Pilewicz, G. N Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H. N Ralston, E. X Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L.
Richardson, E. N Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. N Scott, A. X Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E.

Y Smith, V.B. Smyre, C.
X Snow, Wayne,Jr. Steinberg, C.
N Stone, R. Y Swann, D.
Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W.
Y Tolbert, T. YToles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. Triplet!, Tom Truluck, R.
N Tucker, R.M. N Tuten, J. N Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R.

Y Veazey, M Waddle, T.W.
N Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H., Jr. N Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. X Whitmire, D. N Williams, H.L. N Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J. N Wood. J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 55, nays 82. 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:

X Adams. G. Y Adams. Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. N Auten. D X Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. X Beckham, B. N Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. N Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A.
Buck, T.B. Burrus-s, A.L. X Burton, J. Y Butler. D Canty, H. Y Carlisle. J. Carnes. C Carrell, H. \ Ca'son, G.
Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. N Childers, E M Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman. T.
Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. NConnell, J. Y Cooper, B.

N Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. N Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C. N Davis. B.
Dean, D.C. Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux.C Y Dixon. H.D. Y Dover, Bill Edwards, W. . Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.I. N* Galer, M. N Gammage. L. Y Gignilliat, A. X Glanton, Tom Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W.
Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. N Hanner, B. ' Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. N Hawkins. J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. YHill.B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.

Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. X Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J N Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben X Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. N Johnson, W.Rud. X Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp. R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore. T.M. Y Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy X ,ane, Dick
Y ane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J. (Bill i Y jenderman, M. X jnder, J. Y jOgan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. X Ix>rd, J. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

McCollum, H. X McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. X Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols. M. Y Nix, K. X Noble. Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. X Parham. B.E.
Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T.
Phillips. W.R. Y Pilewicz. G Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Y Ross. Ben B. X Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. Y Scott, A. Y Scott, D.

X Sizemore, E. X Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. X Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. X Swann, D.
Taggart, T. X Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. Triplett, Tom X Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Waddle, T.W. Y Walker. L. X Wall, V. Ware. J.C. X Watson, R.H., Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. X Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M.
Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 106, nays 46.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute, as amended.

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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 94. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, 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 1976-77, known as the "General Appropriations Act", approved March 25, 1976 (Ga. Laws 1976, p. 785), so as to change certain appropriations for the fiscal year 1976-77; to make language and other changes; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

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 94. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, 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 1976-77, known as the "General Appropriations Act", approved March 25, 1976 (Ga. Laws 1976, p. 785), so as to change certain appropriations for the fiscal year 1976-77; to make language and other changes; to provide an effective date; 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 94 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 Harris of the 8th, Vaughn of the 57th and Collins of the 144th.

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 94. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, 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 1976-77, known as the "General Appropriations Act", approved March 25, 1976 (Ga. Laws 1976, p. 785), so as to change certain appropriations for the fiscal year 1976-77; to make language and other
changes; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

The President has appointed on the part of the Senate the following Senators: Senators Riley of the 1st, Holloway of the 12th and Broun of the 46th.

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The following Resolution of the House was read and referred to the Committee on Rules:

HR 153. By: Representatives Wood of the 9th and Marcus of the 26th: A RESOLUTION extending an invitation to Mr. Eddie LeBaron to appear before the Georgia House of Representatives; and for other purposes.

The Speaker Pro Tern assumed the Chair.

Under the general order of business, the following Bill of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 131. By: Representatives Hudson of the 137th, Baugh of the 108th, Long of the 142nd, Stone of the 138th, Cox of the 141st, Walker of the 115th, Parham of the 109th, and Marcus of the 26th: A BILL to amend an Act regulating the practice of professional sanitarians and to promote the principles of environmental sanita tion so as to comprehensively revise said Act; to change and add definitions; and for other purposes.

The report 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.

The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

HR 155. By: Representatives Ham of the 80th, Murphy of the 18th, Wood, Johnson, Lee, and Benefield of the 72nd, and others: A RESOLUTION relative to efforts to obtain direct European flight service for Atlanta; and for other purposes.

HR 156. By: Representatives Ham of the 80th, Murphy of the 18th, Wood, Johnson, Lee, and Benefield of the 72nd, and others: A RESOLUTION relative to efforts to obtaiTi direct European flight service for Atlanta; and for other purposes.

Representative Knight of the 67th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, A.M., Monday, February 7, 1977, and the motion prevailed.
The Speaker Pro Tem announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, A.M., Monday, February 7, 1977.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia Monday, February 7, 1977

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. Adams, Marvin Anderson, W. Argo, B. Auten, D. Bargeron, E. Battle, Joe Baugh, W.E. Beck.J.M. Beckham, B. Benefield, J. Birdsong, K. Bishop, S. Bolster, P. Bray, C.A. Buck.T.B. Burruss, A.L. Burton, J. Butler, D. Canty, H. Games, C. Carrell, B. Cason, G. Castleberry, D. Chance, G. Childers, E.M. Childs, P. Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton, A.D. Coleman.T. Collins, M. Colwell, C.H. Connell.J.

Cooper, B. Cox, W.E. Crosby, T. Culpepper, B. Daniel, G. Davis, B. Dent, R.A. Deveaux.C. Dixon. H.D. Dover, Bill Elliott, E.H. Evans, W.D. Felton.D. Foster, P.W. Foster, R.L. Galer, M. Gammage, L. Gignilliat, A. Glanton.Tom Glover, M. Greene, J. Ham, B. Hamilton, Mrs.G. Hanner, B. Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.F. Harrison.C. Hatcher, C.F. Hawkins, J. Hays, F.,Jr. Holmes, Bob Home, F. Horton. G.T. Housley.E.

Howell, M. Hudson, Ted Hutchinson, R.S. Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Isakson.J. Jackson, J.D. Jessup, Ben Johnson, G. Johnson. P. Johnson, W.Rud. Johnston, J. Jones, B. Jones, Herb Kaley, M. Karrh, R. Kemp, R. Keyton.J.W. Kilgore, T.M. Knight, N.G. Lambert, Roy Lane, Dick Lane. W.J. Lee, W.J.(Bill) Lenderman, M. Linder, J. Logan, H. Long, W.K. Looper, M. Lord.J. Lucas, D.E. Mann. C.C. Marcus. S.J. Matthews, D.R.

McCollum, H. McDonald, L. Milford, B. Money, J. Mostiler, J.L. Mullinax, E.G. Murray, B. Nessmith, P.E. Nichols, M. Nix, K. Noble, Bill Oldham, L. Owens, R.D. Parham, B.E. Patten, G.C. Patten, R.L. Phillips, L.L. Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R. Pilewicz, G. Pinkston, F.C. Rainey. H. Ralston, E. Ramsey, T. Randall.W.C. Reaves, H.L. Richardson, E. Robinson. C. Ross, Ben B. Rowland, J.R. Russell, J. Scott, A. Sizemore, E. Smith. V.B.

Smyre, C. Snow, Wayne.Jr. Steinberg,~C. Stone, R. Swann, D. Taggart, T. Thompson, A.W. Tolbert, T. Toles, E.B. Townsend. K.V. Triplett, Tom Truluck, R. Tucker, R.M. Tuten.J. Twiggs, R. Vaughn.C.R. Veazey, M. Waddle, T.W. Walker. L. Wall, V. Ware.J.C. Watson, R.H..Jr. Wheeler, Bobby White, J. Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Williams, R. Williamson, G. Wilson, J.M. Wood.J. Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

Prayer was offered by the Reverend Hal Brady, Pastor, First United Methodist Church, Alpharetta, Georgia.
Representative Milford of the 13th, 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.

The following communication was received and read:

Secretary of State State Capitol Atlanta 30334

Honorable Glenn Ellard Clerk, House of Representatives State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334

February 4, 1977

Dear Jack:

I am transmitting to you herewith a certified list of those persons registered in the Docket of Legislative Appearance as of February 4, 1977, being numbered 359 through 428, in accordance with Act No. 1294 (H.B. 1210), Georgia Laws, 1970.

With best wishes, I am

Sincerely your friend,

Enclosure

/s/Ben W. Fortson, Jr. Secretary of State

State of Georgia Office of Secretary of State

I, Ben W. Fwtson, Jr., Secretary of State of the State of Georgia, do hereby certify, that the four pages of photographed matter hereto attached contain the names and addresses of those persons (numbered 359 through 428), along with the names of the respective persons, firms, corporations, or associations they represent, who registered in the Docket of Legislative Appearance for the 1977 Session of the Georgia General Assem bly as of Friday, February 4, 1977, in accordance with Act No. 1294, Georgia Laws, 1970, as the same appears of file and record in this office.

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 4th day of February, in the year of our Lord One Thousand Nine Hundred and Seventy-seven and of the Independence of the United States of America the Two Hundred and first.

/s/Ben W. Eortson, Jr. Secretary of State.

(Seal)

359. C. D. Ellington Apartment Owners and Managers Association
200 Candler Building Atlanta, Georgia 30303

360. Kem Toole Common Cause
1898 Wicliff Road, N.W., #2 Atlanta, Georgia 30309

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361. Dr. Jack Blackstone Georgia Association for Retarded Citizens 1575 Phoenix Boulevard Suite 8 Atlanta, Georgia 30349
362. Ernest LaBelle TRW, Inc. One Space Park Redondo Beach, California 90278
363. B. J. Lamb Georgia State Fox Hunters Association Route 4, Box 240-A Monroe, Georgia 30655
364. Donnie M. Dennison L.I.U.N.A. (Laborers International Union of North America) Post Office Box 5346 Atlanta, Georgia 30307
365. Russell A. Williams L.I.U.N.A. (Laborers International Union of North America) 1004 Edgewood Avenue, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30307
366. Don G. Sewell Marion Laboratories Route 2, Box 43 Nocona, Texas 76255
367. Alien D. Stephenson Registered Agent Ga. Industrial Developers Assn. Athens Area Chamber of Com merce Post Office Box 948 Athens, Georgia 30603
368. Fred B. Kitchens, Jr. Ga. Distilled Spirits Institute One Piedmont Center Suite 410 3565 Piedmont Road, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30305
369. Joe E. Sloan General Motors Corporation 5730 Glenridge Drive, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30328
370. J. Robert Benton Wine Institute 1001 International Boulevard Suite 107 Atlanta, Georgia 30354

371. Roy J. Nicholson Ga. Professional Barbers Assn.,Inc. 11 West Wieuca Road, N.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30342
372. James A. Gray, III Georgia Manufactured Housing Assn. 38 Camden Road, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30309
373. William E.Renouf Associates Managment Corp. Dartmouth Building Suite 350 3395 Northeast Expressway Atlanta, Georgia 30341
374. Elon Gene Altman Equalizing Laws on New Issues 2910 Clairmont Road Atlanta, Georgia 30329
375. Jay Bowman Georgia Right to Life Comm. 3187 Francine Drive Decatur, Georgia 30033
376. Milton L. Howard Student Rights Agenda 3916 Briarglen Court Doraville, Georgia 30340
377. Michael Rudy Texaco, Inc. 5024 Winding Branch Drive Atlanta, Georgia 30338
378. George Applewhite CWA Georgia Political Council Route One, Box 209M Evans, Georgia 30809
379. J. Dale Abston CWA Georgia Political Council 309 Delaware Avenue Warner Robins, Georgia 31093
380. Paul A. Lutz Ga. State Association Life Underwriters 1801 Peachtree Street, N.E. Suite 300 Atlanta, Georgia 30309
381. Bill P. Bates Chevron USA, Inc. Post Office Box 1706 Atlanta, Georgia 30301

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382. Wilson Still Southern Guaranty Insurance 2827 Fernway Drive Montgomery, Alabama 36111
383. Charles Fortson CWA Georgia Political Council B-6 Trail Creek Estates Athens, Georgia 30601
384. Clint Gillespie, Jr. CWA Georgia Political Council Post Office Box 431 Locust Grove, Georgia 30248
385. Roger Speck CWA Georgia Political Council 3330 Brenda Lane Lithia Springs, Georgia 30057
386. Leonard D. Daniell Animal Kingdom 880 Wildwood Road, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30324
387. W. T. Walsh State Bar of Georgia 1200 C & S National Bank Bldg. Atlanta, Georgia 30303
388. J. R. Lunsford, III State Bar of Georgia 3100 Equitable Building Atlanta, Georgia 30303
389. T. P. Terrell State Bar of Georgia Emory Law School Atlanta, Georgia 30322
390. J. Lucius Black Georgia Farm Bureau Route 2 Preston, Georgia 31824
391. Robert L. Pennington Seaboard Coastline Railroad 1400 Candler Building Atlanta, Georgia 30303
392. Waldo E. Spence Atlanta Gas Light Company Post Office Box 4569 Atlanta, Georgia 30302
393. William J. Hunter International Assn. of Firelighters Local 134 7381 Mockingbird Trail Riverdale, Georgia 30274

394. Michael W. Broadbear Downside Risk, Inc. Suite 301-One Piedmont Center 3565 Piedmont Road Atlanta, Georgia 30305
395. Richard J. Alien Fraternal Order of Police 1110 C. Third Street Stone Mountain, Georgia 30083
396. Lee M. Sessions, Jr. C & S National Bank 99 Annex Atlanta, Georgia 30399
397. Gerald J. (Jerry) Sweeney DeKalb County Young Republicans 1980 Timothy Drive, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30329
398. Margaret Kreyer Georgia State Racing Assn. 2890 Lake Colony Drive Norcross, Georgia 30071
399. Diana Barrentine Georgia State Racing Assn. 3301 Henderson Mill Road Chamblee, Georgia 30341
400. William E. Peacock Fraternal Order of Police 1202 Goldsmith Road Stone Mountain, Georgia 30083
401. Sandra E'Lane Holcomb Georgia Society of CPA's 1504 William-Oliver Building Atlanta, Georgia 30303
402. Pat King International Food Service Executives Association (Atlanta Branch) 766 Virginia Circle, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30306
403. Rosemary Harte Georgia Assn. of Realtors 2751 Buford Highway, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30324
404. T. Craig Bass Registered Agent Building Owners & Managers of Atlanta Ga. Tire Dealers & Retreaders Association

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Ga. Chapter, American Subcontractors Assn.
Automotive Service Council of Ga. Georgia State Association
of Life Underwriters
405. Roland C. Stubbs Apartment Owners & Managers Association 2914 Poplar Street Doraville, Georgia 30340
406. C. W. S. Home The Federal Land Bank of Columbia 261 Glenkirk Lane Lexington, South Carolina 29072
407. Carl T. Martin, Jr. United States Brewers Assn. The Roger Executive Center 2965 Flowers Road South Suite 133 Atlanta, Georgia 30341
408. Quinton S. King Georgia Assn. of Realtors 880 Johnson Ferry Road Atlanta, Georgia 30342
409. J. L. Shields Cobb Sales Company 574 Marietta Street, N.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30313
410. Carl Parks Allstate 3585 Northside Parkway Atlanta, Georgia 30327
411. Keith R.Ashby General Telephone 219 Gardenia Drive Moultrie, Georgia 31768
412. W. H. Hosch Fulton National Bank Post Office Box 4387 Atlanta, Georgia 30302
413. Edward J. Keady Georgia State Racing Assn. 330 Buckeye Road Atlanta, Georgia 30341
414. Joy R. Huie Georgia School Food Service 5170 Woodland Drive Forest Park, Georgia 30050

415. Marie J. McGlaun Georgia School Food Service 2917 Edgewood Road Columbus, Georgia 31906
416. Gerald N. Brunson Merck, Sharp & Dohme 4940 Wind Haven Court Dunwoody, Georgia 30338
417. J. W. Holderfield DeKalb Medical Society 755 Columbia Drive Decatur, Georgia 30030
418. George W. Edwards, Jr. Georgia Power Company 1493 Fairview Road, N.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30306
419. Sharon Greene Apartment Owners & Managers Association 1019 Windmere Drive Norcross, Georgia 30071
420. Ronald L. Reid Brunswick Corporation 12th Floor C & S Bank Building Atlanta, Georgia 30303
421. Louis C. Harvey Brunswick Corporation 1939 Pioneer Road Fond du Lac, Wisconsin 54935
422. Frank Scalpone National Assn. of Engine and Boat Manufacturers Box 5555, G.C.S. New York, New York 10017
423. Thomas E. Joiner Behavioral Systems, Inc. Two Northside 75 Atlanta, Georgia 30318
424. John N. Booth Southern Bell Telephone Co. 125 Perimeter Center West Atlanta, Georgia 30347
425. James R. Newman Southern Bell Telephone Co. 125 Perimeter Center West Atlanta, Georgia 30347
426. Robert E. Cantrell Georgia State Council of Machinists 129 Gaylor Street
Smyrna, Georgia 30080

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427. Julia T. Dyar Georgia Press Assn. 1075 Spring St., N.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30309

428. John Blackmon Registered Agent The Diamondhead Corp. The Goethe Institute 2400 First National Bank Bldg. Atlanta, Georgia 30303

The following communications from the Honorable Ben W. Fortson, Jr., Secretary of State, were received and read:

Secretary of State 214 State Capitol
Atlanta 30334
February 3, 1977
Ben W. Fortson, Jr., Secretary of State, announced today that the qualifying fee will be four hundred dollars ($400.00) for candidates qualifying to run in the Special Election to be held on the 15th day of March, 1977, to fill the vacancy in the House of Representa tives, District 25, created by the Resignation of Honorable Michael J. Egan. Representa tive District 25 includes only a portion of Fulton County.
Candidates must qualify with the Secretary of State in his office, Room 224, State Capitol, Atlanta, Georgia, not later than 4:30 P.M., close of business, on February 28, 1977.
/s/Ben W. Fortson, Jr. Secretary of State

Secretary of State 214 State Capitol
Atlanta 30334
February 3, 1977
Ben W. Fortson, Jr., Secretary of State, announced today that the qualifying fee will be four hundred dollars ($400.00) for candidates qualifying to run in the Special Election to be held on the 15th day of March, 1977, to fill the vacancy in the House of Representa tives. District 34, created by the Resignation of Honorable Ben Brown. Representative District 34 includes only a portion of Fulton County.
Candidates must qualify with the Secretary of State in his office, Room 224, State Capitol. Atlanta, Georgia, not later than 4:30 P.M., close of business, on February 28, 1977
/s/Ben W. Fortson, Jr. Secretary of State

Secretary of State 214 State Capitol
Atlanta 30334
February 3, 1977
Ben W. Fortson, Jr., Secretary of State, announced today that the qualifying fee will be one thousand three hundred and thirty-eight dollars ($1,338.00) for candidates qualify ing to run in the Special Election to be held on the 15th day of March, 1977, to fill the

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vacancy which now exists in the House of Representatives of the Congress of the United States in the Fifth Congressional District, created by the resignation of Honorable Andrew Young.
Candidates must qualify with the Secretary of State in his office, Room 224, State Capitol, Atlanta, Georgia, not later than 4:30 P.M., close of business, on February 28, 1977.
/s/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 Michael J. Egan, the member of the House of Representatives from Representative District No. 25, as provided by Code Section 47-101, as amended; and
WHEREAS: Article V, Section II, Paragraph III of the Constitution of Georgia pro vides 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 Judge of Probate Court 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, PAR TICULARLY BY VIRTUE OF THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE V, SECTION II, PARA GRAPH III 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 Repre sentatives from Representative District No. 25 be and the same is hereby issued to the Judge of Probate Court of Fulton County, pursuant to the provisions of the Constitution and laws of Georgia, and particularly Article V, Section II, Paragraph III 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 No. 25 shall be held on the 15th day of March, 1977, pur suant 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.
This 3rd day of February, 1977.
/s/George Busbee Governor
ATTEST: /s/Norman L. Underwood Executive Secretary

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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 Ben Brown, the member of the House of Representatives from Representative District No. 34, as provided by Code Section 47-101, as amended; and
WHEREAS: Article V, Section II, Paragraph III of the Constitution of Georgia pro vides 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 Judge of Probate Court 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, PAR TICULARLY BY VIRTUE OF THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE V, SECTION II, PARA GRAPH III 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 Repre sentatives from Representative District No. 34 be and the same is hereby issued to the Judge of Probate Court of Fulton County, pursuant to the provisions of the Constitution and laws of Georgia, and particularly Article V, Section II, Paragraph III 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 No. 34 shall be held on the 15th day of March, 1977, pur suant 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.
This 3rd day of February, 1977.
Is/George Busbee Governor
ATTEST: /s/Norman L. Underwood Executive Secretary

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT THE STATE OF GEORGIA
Writ of Election By the Governor:
WHEREAS: A vacancy now exists in the House of Representatives of the Congress

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of the United States by reason of the resignation of Honorable Andrew Young, the member of the House of Representatives of the Congress of the United States from the Fifth Congressional District; and
WHEREAS: Article I, Section II, Paragraph IV of the Constitution of the United States provides that the Governor shall issue writs of election to fill all vacancies that may happen in the representation from any State in the Congress of the United States; and
WHEREAS: Section 34-804 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 House of Representatives of the Congress of the United States shall take place under the authority of a writ of election issued by the Governor to the Judge of Probate Court 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 days after its issuance.
NOW, THEREFORE, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY VESTED IN ME, PAR TICULARLY BY VIRTUE OF THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE I, SECTION II, PARA GRAPH IV OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES, AND PARTIC ULARLY BY VIRTUE OF THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 34-804 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 Repre sentatives of the Congress of the United States from the Fifth Congressional District be and the same is hereby issued to the Judge of Probate Court of Fulton County, pur suant to the provisions of the Constitution of the United States and laws of Georgia, and particularly Article I, Section II, Paragraph IV thereof, and Section 34-804 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 of the Congress of the United States from the Fifth Congressional District shall be held on the 15th day of March, 1977, pursuant to the Constitution of the United States 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.
This 3rd day of February, 1977.
Is/George Busbee Governor
ATTEST: /s/Norman L. Underwood Executive Secretary

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were intro duced, read the first time and referred to the committees:
HB 635. By: Representatives Johnson, Lee, Benefield and Wood 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 said officer; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.
HB 636. By: Representatives Johnson, Lee, Benefield and Wood of the 72nd: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff and the Clerk of the Superior Court of

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Clayton County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the compensation of said officers; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 637. By: Representatives Johnson, Lee, Benefield and Wood 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 said officer; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 638. By: Representatives Johnson, Lee, Benefield and Wood of the 72nd: A BILL to provide for a county supplement to the State salary of the District Attorney of the Clayton Judicial Circuit; to provide the procedures connected therewith; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 639. By: Representatives Connell of the 87th, Dent of the 95th, Beckham of the 89th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Augusta-Savannah River Parking and Urban Redevelopment Authority" so as to change the name of said Authority to the "Augusta Tomorrow Development Authority"; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 640. By: Representatives Connell of the 87th, Dent of the 85th, Beckham of the 89th, Truluck of the 86th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Augusta-Richmond County Coliseum Authority Act", as amended, so as to delete the mandatory provision relating to the appointment of elected officials on said Authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 641. By: Representative Stone of the 138th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 88-19, relating to regulations of hospitals and related institutions, as amended, so as to require public hospitals to adopt policies and procedures to assure the availability and presence of certain personnel for the evaluation and treatment of medical emergencies; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

HB 642. By: Representatives Whitmire, Jackson and Wood of the 9th: A BILL to amend an Act commonly known as the "Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act", as amended, so as to provide for the tax to be imposed on certain subsequent sales and transferrals of mobile homes initially purchased subject to a retained title or conditional sale or similar contract; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 643. By: Representatives Jones of the 78th, and Tucker of the 73rd: A BILL to amend Code Section 92-233, relating to the meaning of the term "homestead" for pur poses of provisions relating to homestead exemption from taxation, as amended, so as to include within the meaning thereof certain real property held subject to a lease for a certain period of time and located in counties hav ing a population of not less than 10,450 and not more than 10,650 according to the U.S. Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 644. By: Representative Looper of the 8th: A BILL to amend Title 59, relating to juries, as amended, so as to change the procedures for the selection of grand and traverse jurors; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 645. By: Representative Ross of the 76th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act", as amended, so as to author ize the State Board of Education to use certain nonteaching personnel inter changeably in the allotment of funds; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

HB 646. By: Representatives Nix and Isakson of the 20th, Wilson, Cooper and Kaley of the 19th, and Housley and Burruss of the 21st: A BILL to amend Code Section 92-4004, relating to the requirement that municipal tax assessing authorities use the county assessment on property which is subject to both municipal and county ad valorem taxation, as amended, so as to provide for alternative assessments in certain municipalities; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 649. By: Representative Kilgore of the 65th: A BILL to amend Code Section 68B-215, relating to certain records to be kept by the Dept. of Public Safety concerning persons holding drivers' licenses, so as to authorize the Department to furnish a copy of an abstract of a driver's record to an insurance company or insurance agent under certain circumstances; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 650. By: Representatives Mostiler of the 71st, and Carlisle of the 71st: A BILL to amend an Act abolishing the fee system as the mode of compensation of the Coroner of Spalding County and providing in lieu thereof a salary for the compensation of such officer, as amended, so as to change the compensation of the Coroner of Spalding County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 651. By: Representatives Mostiler and Carlisle of the 71st: A BILL to repeal an Act fixing 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. Decen nial Census of 1970, or any future such census; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 652. By: Representatives Mann, Milford and Clark of the 13th: A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide a board of commissioners for the County of Elbert", as amended, so as to change the compensation of the Chairman of said board of commissioners; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 653. By: Representative Linder of the 44th: A BILL to prohibit certain investigations relating to business licenses; to provide penalties; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Industry.

HB 654. By: Representatives McDonald of the 12th, Colwell of the 4th, and Irvin of the 10th: A BILL to amend an Act to establish the Georgia Fire Fighters Standards and Training Council, as amended, so as to permit a person to be employed and certified as a fire fighter who has been convicted of a felony within a certain number of years prior to employment; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HR 157-654. 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 Georgia Division, United Daughters of the Confederacy; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HR 158-654. By: Representatives Elliott of the 49th, Bray of the 70th, Knight of the 67th! Hatcher of the 131st, Irvin of the 23rd, Tolbert of the 56th, Linder of the 44th, and Ross of the 76th: A RESOLUTION creating the Family and Domestic Relations Law Revision Study Commission; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.

HR 159-654. By: Representatives Linder of the 44th, and Cason of the 96th: A RESOLU TION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to place a limit on the total number of State employees; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 655. By: Representatives White of the 132nd, Battle of the 124th, Hill of the 127th, Glover of the 32nd, and Randall of the 101st: A BILL to establish and define the right of professionally certificated personnel employed by boards of edu cation to join, organize, and designate representatives of their own choosing for the purpose of negotiating with their employer; to state a purpose; to estab lish public policy; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

HB 656. By: Representative Childs of the 51st: A BILL to prohibit courts with commit ment jurisdiction in counties of this State in which is located all or a portion of a municipality having a population of more than 400,000 according to the U.S. Decennial of 1970, from accepting bail when certain sureties on the bond are not approved by the sheriff; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HR 160-656. By: Representatives Childs of the 51st, and Dean of the 29th: A RESOLU TION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to exempt from ad valorem property taxes levied by the City of Atlanta and the school system of the City of Atlanta the value of certain improvements to real property in the City of Atlanta; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 657. By: Representatives Hawkins of the 50th, Marcus of the 26th, Childs of the

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51st, Phillips of the 91st, and Richardson of the 52nd: A BILL to amend Code Section 34A-1012 relating to sample ballots and ballot labels, so as to require the superintendents in certain municipalities to prepare sample or facsimile ballot labels; to provide the procedures connected therewith; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 658. By: Representatives Hawkins of the 50th", Marcus of the 26th, Childs of the 51st, Phillips of the 91st, and Richardson of the 52nd: A BILL to amend Code Section 34-1301, relating to the securing of election supplies, so as to require the superintendents in certain counties to prepare sample or facsimile ballot labels; to provide the procadures connected therewith; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HR 161-658. By: Representatives Hawkins of the 50th, Marcus of the 26th, and Richardson of the 52nd: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by law that residents of this State, who are not citizens of the U.S., shall be eligible to receive the benefits of any program of grants or scholarships for educational purposes, provided such residents intend to become citizens of the U.S.; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on University System of Georgia.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate were read the second time:

HB 590 HB 591 HB 592 HB 593 HB 594 HB 595 HB 596 HB 597 HB 598 HB 599 HB 600 HB 601 HB 602 HB 603 HB 604 HB 605 HB 606 HB 607 HB 608 HB 609 HR 136-609 HR 137-609 HR 138-609 HB 610 HB 611 HB 612 HB 613 HB 614 HB 615

HB 616 HB 617 HB 618 HB 619 HB 620 HR 139-620 HB 621 HB 622 HB 623 HB 624 HB 625 HB 626 HB 627 HB 628 HB 629 HB 630 HB 631 HR 148-631 HR 149-631 HR 150-631 HR 151-631 HB 632 HB 633 HB 634 SB 34 HB 647 HB 648 HR 154-648

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Representative Ware of the 68th District, Chairman of the Committee on Insurance, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Insurance has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 234 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 244 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 257 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, Ware of the 68th Chairman

Representative Adams of the 36th District, Chairman of the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - 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 555 HB 556 HB 557 HB 560 HB 561 HB 563 HB 569

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 570

Do Pass

HB 573

Do Pass

HB 577

Do Pass

HB 582

Do Pass

HB 589

Do Pass

HR 133-570 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th Chairman

Representative Adams of the 36th District, Chairman of the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs has had under 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 240 Do Pass, as Amended HB 499 Do Pass, as Amended HB 237 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 233 Do Pass, as Amended
Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th Chairman
Representative 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 Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the follow ing recommendations:

HB 31 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, Phillips of the 120th Vice-Chairman

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 55. By: Senator Barnes of the 33rd: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 38-3, relating to heresay 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.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 555. By: Representative Rowland of the 119th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Judge of the Probate Court of Laurens County on an annual salary in lieu of fees so as to change the compensation of the Judge of the Probate Court; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 556. By: Representative Rowland of the 119th: A BILL to amend an Act consolidating the offices of tax receiver and tax collector of Laurens County into the office of tax commissioner of Laurens County so as to change the compensation of the tax commissioner; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 557. By: Representative Rowland of the 119th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Court of Laurens County so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation of the judge and solicitor; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 560. By: Representative Bray of the 70th: A BILL to abolish the present mode of compensating the Clerk of the Superior Court of Talbot County, known as the fee system; to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 561. By: Representative Bray of the 70th: A BILL to amend an Act incorporating the City of Warm Springs, approved December 20, 1893, as amended, so as to change the compensation of the Mayor and Council; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 563. By: Representative Sizemore of the 136th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing a State Court of Worth County so as to change the salary of the judge and the solicitor of said court; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 569. 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, as amended, so as to increase the compen sation of the Judge of the Probate Court of Upson County; and for other pur poses.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 570. By: Representative Adams of the 79th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the compensation of the Sheriff of Upson County and providing for said salary to be in lieu of the fee system of compensation, so as to increase the annual salary of the Sheriff of Upson County; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 573. By: Representatives Hatcher of the 131st, McCollum of the 134th, Hutchinson of the 133rd, and White of the 132nd: A BILL to create the Albany-Dougherty Inner City Authority; to establish said Authority as a public body corporate and politic and as an instrumentality of the State of Georgia; to provide for the membership of the Authority and the terms of its members; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 577. By: Representative Ham of the 80th: A BILL to amend an Act to abolish the present method of compensating the Sheriff of Monroe County so as to provide for a budget for the sheriff; to provide for arbitration concerning budget dis putes; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 582. By: Representatives Rush of the 121st, and Kemp 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 pro vide for the manner of electing said members; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 589. By: Representative Ham of the 80th: A BILL to amend an Act to abolish the offices of tax collector and tax receiver in and for the County of Monroe, and to create in their stead a county tax commissioner for Monroe County, as amended; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HR 133-570. By: Representatives Clark, Milford and Mann of the 13th, and Russell of the 64th:

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A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to change the membership of the Oconee County Industrial Development 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. The Constitution, as amended, is hereby amended by striking from subparagraph B. of a paragraph added to Article V, Section IX of the Constitution of 1945 (Ga. Laws 1962, p. 871, ratified November 6, 1962) and continued as a part of the Constitution of 1976, the following:
"President of the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce", and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"President of the Oconee County Chamber of Commerce", so that when so amended, subparagraph B. shall read as follows:
"B. The Authority shall consist of five members. The President of the Oconee County Chamber of Commerce, the Mayor of Watkinsville and the Chairman of the Oconee County Board of Commissioners shall be ex-officio members of the Authority. In addi tion the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenue of Oconee County shall appoint two members who shall serve for a term of five years and who shall be eligible for reappointment. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term by the said board of county commissioners. A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum and a majority may act for the Authority in any matter. No vacancy shall impair the power of the Authority to act."
Section 2. The above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of
Georgia of 1976. 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 President of the Oconee County Chamber of Commerce to be a member of the
( ) NO Oconee County Industrial Development Authority in lieu of having the President of the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce serve on such Authority?"
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. Y Adams, Marvin YAnderson, W. YArgo, B. Y Auten, D. YBargeron.E. Y Battle. Joe YBaugh.W.E. YBeck.J.M. Y Beckham, B. YBenefield.J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S.

Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A. YBuck.T.B.
Burruas, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C, Y Carrell, B, Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G.

Y Childcrs, E.M. Childs. P.
Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M.
Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B.

Y Daniel. G. Daugherty. J.C.
Y Davis, B. Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W.
Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W.

Y Foster. R.L.

Y Galer M

Y Gammaee L

Y Pitmilliat' A

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* Glover, M.

YGreene, J.

Greer, J.W

Y Ham - B

Hamilton. Mrs.G.

Y Hanner, B,

Y Harris. B.B.,Sr.

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Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. YHill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.
Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup. Ben
Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson. W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. Y Jones. B.

Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh. R. Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. YLee, W.J.(Bill)
Lenderman, M. YLinder, J. Y Logan, H. YLong.W.K. Y Looper, M.
Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. YMann.C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews. D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.

YMcKinney.J.E.
Y Milford, B.
Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L.
Y Mullinax, E.G.
Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E.
Y Nichols, M.
YNix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Ov/ens, R.D.
Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips. R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz. G.
Pinkston.F.C.
Y Rainey. H. Y Ralston, E.

Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J.
Scott, A. Y Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C.
Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson. A.W. Y Tolbert, T. YToles. E.B. YTownsend, K.V.

Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R.
Tucker, R.M.
Y Tuten, J.
Twiggs, R. Vaughn.C.R. Y Veazey, M. Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. YWare, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Y Wheeler, Bobby
White, J.
Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L.
Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G.
Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 154, 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 House and Senate:

HB 136. By: Representative Dover of the llth: A BILL to amend an Act creating and establishing the State Court of Habersham County (formerly the City Court of Habersham County) so as to change the compensation of the judge and solic itor of said court; and for other purposes.

SB 164. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to amend an Act abolishing the fee system of compensation for the Sheriff of Jones County and providing in lieu thereof an annual salary, so as to authorize the appointment of a clerk; to provide for the compensation, duties and powers of the clerk; and for other purposes.

SB 169. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners for Baldwin County, so as to provide that the governing author ity of Baldwin County may in its discretion become a self-insurer as to all insurance and surety bonds acquired by said county; and for other purposes.

SB 171. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Judge of the Probate Court of Baldwin County upon an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation, so as to change the provisions relating to the salary of the judge of the probate court; and for other purposes.

SB 172. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to amend an Act abolishing the present mode of compensating the Judge of the Probate Court of Jones County, known as the fee system, and providing in lieu thereof an annual salary, so as to change the provisions relating to the employment of personnel by the judge of the probate court; and for other purposes.

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SB 176. By: Senator Shapard of the 28th: A BILL to amend an Act consolidating the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Spalding County, so as to change the salary of the Tax Commissioner of Spalding County, which salry shall be paid in addition to the additional annual compensation of $150.00 for each four-year term or part thereof completed by such officer; and for other pur poses.

SB 177. By: Senator Shapard of the 28th: A BILL to repeal an Act 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, approved Mar. 18, 1976; and for other purposes.

SB 178. By: Senators Barnes of the 33rd, Brantley of the 56th and Thompson of the 32nd: A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Court of Cobb County, approved Mar. 26, 1964, so as to change the amount by which the jurisdiction of the court is limited with respect to cases involving injury to the person; to provide for the creation of a dead docket for said court; and for other purposes.

SB 179. By: Senator Doss of the 52nd: A BILL to increase the fees of coroners for services in connection with the holding of inquests in certain counties; and for other purposes.

The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolu tions of the Senate and House:

SR 37. By: Senator Reynolds of the 48th: A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain real property located in Gwinnett County, Georgia, to the Gwinnett Livestock and Fair Association, Inc.; and for other purposes.

HR 145. By: Representatives Hawkins of the 50th, Nichols of the 27th, Marcus of the 26th, Richardson of the 52nd. Hatcher of the 131st, and others: A RESOLU TION expressing regret at the passing of Mr. Adolph Rosenberg; and for other purposes.

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the Senate and House:

SB 23. By: Senators Duncan of the 30th, Carter of the 14th, Hill of the 29th, Starr of the 44th, Riley of the 1st, Lester of the 23rd and others: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System, approved March 19, 1943, so as to provide for additional postretirement benefit adjustments to the extent that funds are appropriated therefor; and for other purposes.

SB 65. By: Senator Barnes of the 33rd: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 24A-3701, relating to the appointment of a judge pro tempore under the provisions of the Juvenile Court Code, so as to provide for a redefinition of the conditions under which a judge pro tempore may be appointed; and for other purposes.

SB 104. By: Senator Reynolds of the 48th: A BILL to add one additional judge of the superior courts of the Gwinnett Judicial Circuit of Ga.; 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; and for other purposes.

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SB 135. By: Senator Broun of the 46th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Department of Public Safety approved March 19, 1937, so as to change the composition of the headquarters' staff of the Uniform Division of the Department of Public Safety; to provide for a logistics officer; and for other purposes.

SB 137. By: Senator Pearce of the 16th: A BILL to repeal an Act entitled "An Act to amend an Act known as the 'Municipal Home Rule Act of 1965" as amended, so as to provide that the charter of any city-county consolidated government which was in existence on a. certain date may not be amended at the local level pursuant to said 'Municipal Home Rule Act'; and for other purposes.

SB 139. By: Senator Barnes of the 33rd: A BILL to amend Code Title 76 relating to peace warrants and behavior bonds, so as to provide that, in counties in which a State court is established, bonds for good behavior and bonds to keep the peace shall be returnable in the State court; and for other purposes.

HB 4. By: Representatives Harris of the 8th, Rainey of the 135th, Carrell of the 75th, Ross of the 76th, Collins of the 144th, and Phillips of the 120th: A BILL to repeal Code Section 35-708, relating to the requirement that the tax receiver of each county shall obtain and keep statistics of the blind, as amended; and for other purposes.

HB 81. 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.

SB 24. By: Senator Tysinger of the 41st: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, approved February 3, 1949, so as to provide that persons who have reached a certain age at the time of their employment may reject membership in the retirement system; and for other purposes.

SB 26. By: Senators Tate of the 38th, Foster of the 50th, Hudgins of the 15th, Pearce of the 16th, Summers of the 53rd, and others: A BILL to amend Code Section 68A-202, relating to the meaning of traffic signal indications, so as to provide that traffic, except pedestrians, facing a steady circular red signal, after stop ping, may make a left turn from a one-way street onto a one-way street on which the traffic moves toward the driver's left; and for other purposes.

SB 57. By: Senator Barnes of the 33rd: A BILL to provide the circumstances under which any principal or teacher in any public school system in this State may adminis ter corporal punishment; 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 23. By: Senators Duncan of the 30th, Carter of the 14th, Hill of the 29th, Starr of the 44th, Riley of the 1st, Lester of the 23rd and others: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System, approved March 19, 1943, so as to provide for additional postretirement benefit adjustments to the extent that funds are appropriated therefor; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

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SB 24. By: Senator Tysmger of the 41st: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia approved February 3, !949, so as to provide that persons who have reached a certain age at the time of their employment may reject membership in the retirement system; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

SB 26. By: Senators Tate of the 38th, Foster of the 50th, Hudgins of the 15th, Pearce of the 16th, Summers of the 53rd, and others: A BILL to amend Code Section 68A-202, relating to the meaning of traffic signal indications, so as to provide that traffic, except pedestrians, facing a steady circular red signal, after stop ping, may make a left turn from a one-way street onto a one-way street on which the traffic moves toward the driver's left; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

SR 37. By: Senator Reynolds of the 48th: A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain real property located in Gwinnett County, Georgia, to the Gwinnett Livestock and Fair Association, Inc.; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

SB 55. By: Senator Barnes of the 33rd: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 38-3, relating to heresay 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 Judiciary.

SB 65. By: Senator Barnes of the 33rd: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 24A-3701, relating to the appointment of a judge pro tempore under the provisions of the Juvenile Court Code, so as to provide for a redefinition of the conditions under which a judge pro tempore may be appointed; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 104. By: Senator Reynolds of the 48th: A BILL to add one additional judge of the superior courts of the Gwinnett Judicial Circuit of Ga.; 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; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 135. By: Senator Broun of the 46th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Department of Public Safety approved March 19, 1937, so as to change the composition of the headquarters' staff of the Uniform Division of the Department of Public Safety; to provide for a logistics officer; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

SB 137. By: Senator Pearce of the 16th: A BILL to repeal an Act entitled "An Act to amend an Act known as the 'Municipal Home Rule Act of 1965' as amended, so as to provide that the charter of any city-county consolidated government which was in existence on a certain date may not be amended at the local level pursuant to said 'Municipal Home Rule Act'; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

SB 139. By: Senator Barnes of the 33rd: A BILL to amend Code Title 76 relating to peace warrants and behavior bonds, so as to provide that, in counties in which a State court is established, bonds for good behavior and bonds to keep the peace shall be returnable in the State court; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 164. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to amend an Act abolishing the fee system of compensation for the Sheriff of Jones County and providing in lieu thereof an annual salary, so as to authorize the appointment of a clerk; to provide for the compensation, duties and powers of the clerk; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

SB 169. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners for Baldwin County, so as to provide that the governing author ity of Baldwin County may in its discretion become a self-insurer as to all insurance and surety bonds acquired by said county; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

SB 171. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Judge of the Probate Court of Baldwin County upon an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation, so as to change the provisions relating to the salary of the judge of the probate court; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

SB 172. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to amend an Act abolishing the present mode of compensating the Judge of the Probate Court of Jones County, known as the fee system, and providing in lieu thereof an annual salary, so as to change the provisions relating to the employment of personnel by the judge of the probate court; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

SB 176. By: Senator Shapard of the 28th: A BILL to amend an Act consolidating the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Spalding County, so as to change the salary of the Tax Commissioner of Spalding County, which salry shall be paid in addition to the additional annual compensation of $150.00 for each four-year term or part thereof completed by such officer; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

SB 177. By: Senator Shapard of the 28th: A BILL to repeal an Act 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, approved Mar. 18, 1976; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

SB 178. By: Senators Barnes of the 33rd, Brantley of the 56th and Thompson of the 32nd: A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Court of Cobb County, approved

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Mar. 26, 1964, so as to change the amount by which the jurisdiction of the court is limited with respect to cases involving injury to the person; to provide for the creation of a dead docket for said court; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

SB 179. By: Senator Doss of the 52nd: A BILL to increase the fees of coroners for services in connection with the holding of inquests in certain counties; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 57. By: Senator Barnes of the 33rd: A BILL to provide the circumstances under which any principal or teacher in any public school system in this State may adminis ter corporal punishment; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

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 227. By: Representative Adams of the 36th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Residential Finance Authority Act," so as to change certain defini tions; to delete the authority of ex officio members of the Authority to delegate certain powers to their deputies; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Isakson of the 20th moves to amend HB 227 as follows:
By deleting in its entirety quoted subsection (f) of Section 1 and substituting in lieu thereof the following:
"(f) "Federally Aided Mortgage' shall mean any mortgage insured or guaranteed by an agency of the United States government or any mortgage receiving special benefits, directly or indirectly, under other federal laws designated specifically to develop low and moderate income housing and consistent with the provisions of this Act."

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. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron. E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh. W.E. YBeck.J.M. Y Beckham. B. Y Benefield. J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop. S. Y Bolster, P. YBray.C.A.

N Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L.
Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D. Y Canty, H,
Carlisle. J. Games, C. Y Carrell, B. N Cason, G, Y Castleberry, D. Chance. G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs. P. Y Clark, Betty

Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman. T. Y Collins, M.
Colwell.C.H. Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T.
Culpepper, B. Y Daniel. G. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B. Y Dean, D.C.

Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. YDixon.H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. YElliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D, Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage. L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom

Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J,
Greer, J.W. Ham, B. Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison. C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays. F.,Jr. Hill, B.L. Y Holmes. Bob

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Y Home, F. Horton, G.T.
Y Housley, E. Howell, M.
Y Hudson. Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin. J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup. Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W Rud. Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb
Kalev, M. Y Karr'h, R. Y Kemp, R. YKevton. J.W. Y Kilgore. T.M.

Y Knight, N.G. Lambert, Roy
Y Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J YLee. W.J.lBilll Y Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H, Y Long, W.K.
Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews. D.R. Y McCollum, H.
McDonald. L. McKinney. J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullmax. E.G.

Y Murray, B. Nessmith, P.E.
Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E.
Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. N Phillips. L.L. Y Phillips, R.T.
Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz. G. Y Pinkston. F.C.
Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston. E. YRamsey.T. Y Randall, W.C.
Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson. E.

Y Robinson, C. Y Ross. Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush. Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A.
Scott, D. YSizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. YSmyre, C. y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone. R. YSwann.D. Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles. E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom YTruluck. R. Y Tucker. R.M.

Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. N Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby
White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J Y Wood. J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 149, nays 5.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.
HB 212. By: Representatives Mann, Clark, and Milford of the 13th, Veazey of the 146th, Pilewicz of the 41st, McCollum of the 134th, Harrison of the 20th, and Richardson of the 52nd: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 88-19, relating to regu lations of hospitals and related institutions, as amended, so as to require hospi tals and related institutions to submit written reports of certain personnel actions to the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL
To amend Code Chapter 88-19, relating to regulations of hospitals and related insti tutions, as amended, so as to require hospitals and related institutions to submit written reports of certain actions involving persons authorized to practice medicine under Code Chapter 84-9 to the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners: to provide for the con tents of such reports and the procedures for filing such reports; to provide that the failure to submit such reports shall be grounds for the denial, refusal to renew, or revocation of the permit issued to the institution; to provide for civil and criminal immunity; to provide for confidentiality of such reports; to provide for access to such reports; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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 Section 88-1912, to read as follows:
"88-1912. Reports of disciplinary actions against persons authorized to practice medi cine under Code Chapter 84-9.--(a) The hospital administrator or chief executive officer of each institution subject to the provisions of this Code Chapter shall submit a written report to the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners when a person who is author ized to practice medicine in this State under Code Chapter 84-9, as now or hereafter amended, and who is a member of the medical staff or has medical staff privileges at the institution has his medical staff privileges denied, restricted, or revoked for any reason involving the medical care given his patient. This Section shall not require reports of temporary suspensions for failure to comply with administrative and medical record regulations.

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(b) The written report required by subsection (a) shall be made within twenty work ing days following final action by the institution on the restriction, denial or revocation of medical staff privileges. The results of any legal appeal of such action shall be reported within twenty working days following a final court decision on such appeal.
(c) The failure of an institution to comply with the provisions of this Section shall be grounds for the denial, refusal to renew, or revocation of the permit for the operation of the institution issued pursuant to this Code Chapter.
(d) The report required by this Section shall contain a statement detailing the nature of the restriction, denial or revocation of medical staff privileges, the date such action was taken, and the reasons for such action. If the action is a voluntary resigna tion or restriction of medical staff privileges which was the result of action initiated by the institution, the report shall contain the circumstances involved therein.
(e) There shall be no civil or criminal liability on the part of, and no cause of action for damages shall arise against, any hospital administrator, chief executive officer or other authorized person who in good faith complies with the provisions of this Section.
(f) Except as provided in this subsection, information contained in any report made to the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners pursuant to this Code Section shall be confidential and shall not be disclosed to the public. Access to such reports shall be limited to members of the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners or its staff for their use and to interested institutions for their use in the review of medical staff privileges at the institution."
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. Y Adams, Marvin Y Andcrson, W. Y Argo. B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. YBenefield.J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. YBray.C.A.
Buck.T.B. Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler. D. Y Canty, H. Carlisle, J. YCarnes.C. Y Carrell, B. YCason.G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Clark, Bettv Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T, YCollins, M. Colwell.C.H. Connell, J. Y Cooper. B.

Y Cox, W.E, Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.
Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.
Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J. YGreer, J.W. Y Ham. B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris. J.F, Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher. C.F. Y Hawkins. J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. YHill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.

Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J, Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben
Johnson. G. Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Jones, Herb Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G, Lambert. Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J. (Bill) Lenderman, M, Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long. W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. YMann.C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. McDonald, L. McKinney, J.E.
Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. YMullinax, E.G.
Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips. R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz. G. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. YRandall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson. C. Y Ross, Ben B, Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A.
Scott, D.

Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. YSmyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles. E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J.
Twiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M,
Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 152, nays 0.

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The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.

HB 297. By: Representatives Williamson of the 45th, Milford of the 13th, Daugherty of the 33rd, and Pinkston of the 100th: A BILL to amend an Act commonly known and referred to as the "Intangible Property Tax Act of 1953" approved Dec. 22, 1953, as amended, so as to remove the maximum amount of intangible property tax payable with respect to any single long-term note secured by real estate; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL
To amend an Act commonly known and referred to as the "Intangible Property Tax Act of 1953", approved December 22, 1953 (Ga. Laws 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 379), as amended, so as to remove the maximum amount of intangible property tax payable with respect to any single long-term note secured by real estate; to remove the provisions relat ing to legal notice; to provide that any instrument actually recorded by the clerk of the court shall constitute legal notice of the interest and title of the holder thereof even if the intangibles tax, interest and penalty have not been paid; to provide that the holder of a previously recorded instrument secured by real estate which requires no further recordation may alternatively elect to execute a sworn affidavit containing certain required information in lieu of recording a new or amended security instrument; to pro vide that the holder of any such previously recorded instrument shall present such sworn affidavit to the tax officials who shall collect from the holder the tax due thereon and enter upon or attach to such affidavit the required certification which shall evidence the payment of the required tax with respect to such new note or modification; to increase the interest when the tax is not paid; to increase the penalty for failure to pay the tax; to provide that the failure to pay the tax shall not render void or invalid any foreclosure under a security instrument otherwise subject to the tax; to provide that no foreclosure shall relieve the holder of the security instrument foreclosed from the obligation to pay the tax plus interest and penalty; to provide that the State shall have a lien against the real estate foreclosed for all of the tax, interest and penalty owed by the holder of the foreclosed security instrument; to exempt instruments acquired at a time when the holder was not subject to the payment of the tax; to provide that no tax shall be required where such original note or the holder thereof was exempt from the tax by virtue of any other provision of law; to delete the provisions providing for the taxation of longterm notes secured by real estate if such obligations are not otherwise taxed; to provide that a failure by the State Revenue Commissioner to grant or deny the taxpayer's claim, shall not constitute a constructive denial oi said claim; 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 commonly known and referred to as the "Intangible Property Tax Act of 1953", approved December 22, 1953 (Ga. Laws 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 379), as amended, is hereby amended by striking Section 4 of Part I in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 4 of Part I, to read as follows:
"Section 4. Every holder of long term notes secured by real estate shall, within ninety (90) days from the date of the instrument executed to secure the same, record such security instrument in the county in which is situated the real estate conveyed or encumbered or upon which a lien is created to secure such note or notes, and shall, prior to presenting such instrument to the clerk of the court for recording, present such security instrument to the tax collector or tax commissioner or his deputy of the county in which the real estate is situated who shall determine from the face of the security instrument the date of execution, the inau;ntv date of the note and the principal amount thereof, and shall collect from the hcide<- of such long term note a tax measured

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by the amount of the debt as evidenced in the security instrument at the rate of one dollar and fifty cents ($1.50) for each five hundred ($500.00) dollars or fraction thereof of the face amount of the note or notes secured by such instrument. Provided, however,
te any single note when the security instrument is se recorded ah all be ten thouoand ($10 OOP 00) dollars tax."
Section 2. Said Act is further amended by striking Section 5 of Part I in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 5 of Part I, to read as follows:
"Section 5. (a) Upon payment of the correct tax as disclosed from the information recited on the face of the security instrument, the tax collector or tax commissioner or his deputy shall enter upon or attach to such security instrument a certification of the fact that the intangible tax as provided by section 4, Part I of this Act has been paid, the date and the amount thereof, and shall be signed by the tax collector or tax commissioner or his deputy. The holder of such a long-term note upon which the tax has been paid as provided by this Act may then present the security instrument, together with the certificate, to the clerk of the superior court of the county in which the real estate is situated who shall then be permitted to file the security instrument for record. It is the intention of the General Assembly of Georgia that this intangible tax herein levied imposed by section 4, Part I of this Act shall be paid to the tax collec tor or tax commissioner prior to and as a prerequisite to the filing for record of the real estate instrument securing said note with the clerk of the court, and that the clerk of the court shall not be permitted to file for record such an instrument unless the security instrument discloses on its face the principal amount of the note, the date executed and the due date, and the certificate of the tax collector or tax commissioner or his deputy showing that this tax has been paid upon such note; provided^ however, any instrument otherwise in a form sufficient for recordation and actually recorded by the clerk of the court shall constitute legal notice of the interest and title of the holder thereof in and to the real estate whichj under that instrumentj secures a long: term note or npteSj even if the mtengibjes tax, interest (if any) and penalty (if any) reqmred hereunder have not been paid. The filing feF record with the etek ef the eewt
giblo tax tmpoood by section 4-, Part I el this Act in the manner prcacribcd by this
Revenue Gommiooioncr has determined that sueh tax- is net payable? The certificate entered upon or attached to the security instrument shall be recorded with the security instrument and shall be in such form as the State Revenue Commissioner may require, but in any event shall bear the signature of the tax collector or tax commissioner or his deputy.
Ik) In the case of a new note or modification of a j>reexistmg note, which new note or modification is taxable under the provisions of Section 4 of this Part and is secured by a previously recorded instrument which requires no further recordatkm, the holder thereof, m lieu of recording a new or amended instrument as provided for in subsection (ai of this Sectionj may alternatively elect to execute a sworn affidavit in such form as may be required by the State Revenue Commissioner, setting forth the information required by Section 6 of this Part The holder of the note shall present such sworn affidavit to the tax collector, tax commissioner or his deputy of the county in which the real estate is situatedj who shall collect from the holder the tax due under Section 4 of this Part, and upon payment thereof shall enter upon or attach to such affidavit the certification provided for in subsection (a) of this Sectionj which shall evidence the payment of the required tax with respect to suh new note or modification."
Section 3. Said Act is further amended by striking Section 11 of Part I in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 11 of Part I, to read as follows:
"Section 11. Failure to pay the tax levied by this Act shall constitute a bar to the collection of the indebtedness secured by any instrument required by this Act :o be recorded, by suit, foreclosure, the exercise of any power of sale, or otherwise, whether such instrument be held by an original party thereto or a transferee. Such bar may

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be removed by the payment of the tax required hereunder, plus interest at si* percent nine percent (9%) per annum from the time said tax was due, and plus a penalty of twenty five (35%) fifty percent (50%) of the amount of the tax. Provided, however, that failure to pay said tax shall not constitute such a bar to the collection of the indebtedness, as described above, where the State Revenue Commissioner has deter mined that such tax is not payable. Provided, further, that the State Revenue Commis sioner may waive such penalty if he determines that the failure to pay the tax was through ignorance of the law, or inadvertence, and not in bad faith. Provided, further, that this section shall not apply to instruments acquired prior to the effective date ef this Aet January 1^ 1954, nor shall this Section apply to instruments acquired at a time when the holder of such note and instrument was otherwise exempt from the rjajment of the tax imposed by this law."
Section 4. Said Act is further amended by striking Section 11A of Part I in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 11A of Part I, to read as follows:
"Section 11 A. 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 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 procludc saefe inotrumcnt from eeftstittrt-iflg legal ftetiee as provided in acction 4 ef this Act &f constitute a bar to the collection of the indebted ness as provided in Section 1 1 of this Act."
Section 5. Said Act is further amended by striking Section 15 of Part I in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 15 of Part I, to read as follows:
"Section 15. No additional tax hereunder shall be required on account of any instru ment which is an extension, transfer, assignment, modification or renewal of, or which only adds additional security for, any original indebtedness or part thereof, secured by an instrument subject to the tax imposed by Section 4 hereof, where it is made to affirmatively appear that the tax as provided by this Act has been paid on the orig inal security instrument heretofore recorded, or where such original note or the holder thereof was exempt from the tax provided for in Section 4 of Part I of this Act by virtue of any other provision of law."
Section 6. Said Act is further amended by striking Section 18 of Part I, which reads' as follows:
"Section 18. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act to the contrary, it is the intention of the General Assembly of Georgia that long term notes secured by real estate shall be taxed. If for any reason any such obligation does not have placed thereon the stamp provided by this Act and the tax paid as provided by this Act, then such obligation shall be taxed per annum at the rate of $3.00 on each $1,000 of the fair market value thereof.", in its entirety.
Section 7. Said Act is further amended by striking Section 20 of Part I in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 20 of Part I, to read as follows:
"Section 20. (a) If a taxpayer from whom the tax collector or tax commissioner of a county, or his deputy, collects an amount claimed to be due under Section 4 of Part I of this Act, as an intangible tax on a long-term note secured by real estate, shall file with said tax collector or tax commissioner or deputy thereof, at the time of pay ment of said amount to him, a written protest in duplicate of said collection or any part thereof as erroneous or illegal, said tax collector, tax commissioner or his deputy receiving said payment under written protest shall be deemed to have made a condi-

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tional collection of the protested amount of such payment, such collection being effec tive to discharge any duty of the taxpayer to pay the tax and to require said tax collector or tax commissioner to enter upon or attach to the instrument securing the obligation upon which the amount is claimed to be due as a tax a certification, in the form pre scribed in Section 5, Part I of this Act, of the fact that the intangible tax as provided by Section 4, Part I of this Act has been paid, but such collection being subject to the conditions hereinafter set forth as to refund upon determination by the State Revenue Commissioner or by final judgment in a refund suit that such collection was erroneous or illegal.
(b) A county tax collector or tax commissioner or deputy thereof receiving such a payment under written protest shall deposit the protested amount of such payment in a separate account in a bank approved as a depositor for State funds, shall hold same as a special escrow fund for the purposes hereinafter provided, and except as hereinafter provided shall not make distribution of such amount under the provisions of Section 17 of Part I of this Act or retain therefrom or pay into the county treasury any amount as a commission under Section 8 of Part I of this Act. Immediately upon receiving such a payment under written protest, said county tax collector or tax commissioner or deputy thereof shall forward to the State Revenue Commissioner one executed copy of said protest.
(cj The taxpayer making such a payment under written protest may, at any time within thirty days after the date of such payment, file a claim for refund of the pro tested amount thereof with the State Revenue Commissioner, which claim shall be in writing and shall be in such form and contain such information as said Commissioner may require and shall include a summary statement of the grounds upon which the taxpayer relies in contending that the collection of said amount was erroneous or illegal, and a copy of which claim shall be filed by the taxpayer within said thirty-day period with the county tax collector or tax commissioner or deputy thereof who collected such amount (or his successor).
(d) The State Revenue Commissioner or his delegate shall consider said claim for refund and shall approve or deny it and notify such taxpayer and the county tax collec tor or tax commissioner or deputy thereof who collected the protested amount (or his successor) of such action. If the State Revenue Commissioner or his delegate approves the claim in whole or in part, said county tax collector or tax commissioner or deputy thereof (or his successor) shall forthwith pay to said taxpayer the amount so approved, without interest, from the special escrow fund held by him as hereinbefore provided, and no appropriation or further authorization shall be necessary to authorize and require such payment to the taxpayer from such special escrow fund.
(ej Any taxpayer whose claim for refund is denied entirely or in part by the State Revenue Commissioner or his delegate, or with respect to whose claim no decision is rendered by said Commissioner or his delegate within thirty days from the date of filing said claim, shall have the right to bring suit for refund of the amount so claimed and not approved against the county tax collector or tax commissioner or deputy thereof who collected said amount (or his successor), in his official capacity, in the superior court of the county whose official collected said amount; provided, however, that no suit for refund shall be brought hereunder after the expiration of sixty days from the date of denial by the State Revenue Commissioner of the taxpayer's claim for refund. For the gurposes of this Section^ a failure by the State Revenue Commissioner to grant or deny the taxpayer^ claim for refund with.in the aforesaid 30;day period shall not constitute a constructive denial of said claim.
If] The State Revenue Commissioner in his official capacity shall be made a party defendant to such suit in order that the interests of the State of Georgia may be repre sented therein, and the Attorney General shall represent the defendants in such suit. If it is determined in such suit that an amount claimed by the taxpayer therein was erroneously or illegally collected from the taxpayer, the taxpayer shall be entitled to judgment against the defendant county tax official in his official capacity for such amount, without interest to the date of judgment. Court costs taxed against the defend ant in such a suit and any interest payable on a judgment in favor of the taxpayer in such a suit for a period before the judgment becomes final shall be paid by the

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State Revenue Commissioner as part of the expenses of administering this Act. The principal amount of a final judgment in favor of the taxpayer in such a suit, exclusive of costs of court, shall be paid forthwith to the taxpayer by the defendant county tax official from the aforesaid special escrow fund, and no appropriation or further authori zation shall be necessary to authorize and require such payment of a judgment from such special escrow fund.
(g) Upon expiration of the period for filing a claim for refund of a protested payment without any claim being filed, or upon expiration of the period for filing suit for refund of a protested payment without any suit being filed, or upon dismissal of such suit by the taxpayer, or upon final judgment therein, whichever occurs sooner, the county tax collector or tax commissioner or deputy thereof holding such protested amount in a special escrow fund shall retain from that portion of such amount which is not payable to the protesting taxpayer in accordance with the provisions of this Section or pay into the county treasury, as provided in Section 8 of Part I of this Act, the percentage of such portion which is allowed by said Section 8 of Part I of this Act as compensation for his services in collecting the tax, and the balance of such portion shall be distributed as provided in Section 17 of Part I of this Act with respect to revenues derived, for the year during which amount was paid by the taxpayer, from the tax imposed by Sec tions 3 through 16 of Part I of this Act."
Section 8. This Act shall become effective on May 1, 1977.
Section 9. 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. Adams. Marvin
Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten. D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle. Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P, Y Bray, C. A. Y Buck.T.B.
Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler. D.
Cantv, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes. C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason. G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. YColeman.T. YCollins, M. YColwell, C,H.
Connell, J.
Y Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby. T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel. G.
Daughertv. J.C. Y Davis. B. "
Dean, D.C. Dent. R.A. Y Deveaux, C. YDixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards. W. Y Elliott. E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton. D. Y Foster. P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer. M.
Y Gammage, L. Y Gigmlliat, A.
Glanton, Tom Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer. J.W YHam.B. Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner. B. Y Harris. B.B..Sr. Harris. J.F.
Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher. C.F. YHawkins. J. Y Hays, F..Jr.
Hill. B.L. Y Holmes. Bob Y Home. F.

Horton, G.T. Y Houslev. E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson. R.S. Ylrvin.J. Y Irvin. R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup. Ben
Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. Y Jones. B. Y Jones, Herb
Kalev, M. Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp. R.
Kevton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G.
Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick YLane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J. (Bill) Y I.enderman, M. Y Lmder. J. Y Logan, H. Y Long. W.K.
Looper, M. Y Lord. J. Y Lucas, D.E. YMann.C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews. D.R.

Y McCollum. H. Y McDonald. L.
McKinnev. J.E. Y Milford. B. Y Money. J.
Mostiler. J.L. YMullmax, E.G.
Murray. B. Y Nessmith. P.E. Y Nichols. M. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham. L. Y Owens. R.D.
Y Parham, B.E.
Y Patten, G.C Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston. E. Y Ramsev, T. Y Randal'l, W.C. Y Reaves. H.L.
Y Richardson. E. Y Robinson. C. Y Ross. Ben B. Y Rowland. J.R.
Rush. Dewev Y Russell. J. Y Scott. A Y Scott. 1).

Y Sizemore. E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre. C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone. R." Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. YToles, E.B. Y Townsend. K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck. R. Y Tucker, R.M. YTuten, J. Y Twiggs, R.
Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazev. M. Y Waddl'i'. T.W. Y Walker. L. Y Wall. V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H..Jr. Y Wheeler. Bobbv Y White. J. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams. H.L. Y Williams. R.
Y Williamson. G.
Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood. J. Y Wood. J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 153, nays 0.

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The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.

HB 162. By: Representatives Hatcher of the 131st, Taggart of the 125th, Walker of the 115th, Karrh of the 106th, Snow of the 1st, Tucker of the 73rd, Bray of the 70th, Childs of the 51st, and others: A BILL to provide the superior courts with concurrent jurisdiction to enforce by contempt certain orders, judgments or decrees; and for other purposes.

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. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck. J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A. YBuck.T.B. Y Burruss, A.L.
Burton, J. Y Butler, D. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs. P.
Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. YCollins, M. YColwell.C.H.
Connell.J. Y Cooper. B.

Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T.
Culpepper, B. Y Daniel. G.
Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.
Dean, B.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster. P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.
Glanton, Tom Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher. C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Home, F.

Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben
Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud.
Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R.
Keyton, J.W. YKilgore.T.M. Y Knight. N.G.
Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.I Bill I
Y Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. YMann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax.E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. YNix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips. R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G.
Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsev, T. Y Randal'l, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A. Y Scott, D.

Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson. A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. YTuten.J. Y Twiggs, R.
Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson.G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 157, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Representative Burton of the 47th stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll was called on HB 162, but had he been present would have voted "aye" thereon.

HB 163. By: Representatives Hatcher of the 131st, Walker of the 115th, Snow of the 1st, Tucker of the 73rd, and Bray of the 70th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 59-1, relating to jury commissioners and the selection of jurors, as amended, so as to provide that persons placed on first offender probation for crimes involving moral turpitude shall be ineligible to serve on juries; 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. Y Adams, Marvin
Y Anderson, W.
Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. YBeck.J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield. J. Y Birdsong, K.
Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. YBray.C.A.
Buck.T.B.
Y Burruss, A.L.
Y Burton, J.
Y Butler, D. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J.
Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G.
Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman. T. Y Collins. M.
Y Colwell. C.H.
Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.
Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux. C. Y Dixon, H.D.
Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M.
Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.
Glanton, Tom Glover, M. Y Greene. J. Greer, J.W.
Y Ham. B. Hamilton. Mrs.G.
Y Hanner. B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill.B.L. Y Holmes, Bob
Home, F.

Horton, G.T. YHouslev.E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben
Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B.
Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R.
Y Kemp, R. Keyton.J.W.
YKilgore. T.M. Y Knight, N.G.
Lambert, Roy Y Lane. Dick Y Lane. W.J. Y Lee. W.J. (Bill) Y Lenderman, M. Y Linder. J. Y Logan, H. YLong, W.K. Y Looper, M. YLord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. YMann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews. D.R.

Y McCollum. H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Milford. B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax. E.G. Y Murray, B.
Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nix. K. Y Noble. Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips. R.T. N Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz. G.
Pinkston, F.C. Y Ramey. H. Y Ralston. E. Y Ramsey.T.
Randall, W.C. Y Reaves. H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson. C. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R
Rush, Dewev Y Russell, J. Y Scott. A. Y Scott. D.

Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre.C. Y Snow. Wayne.Jr. Y Steinberg C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann. D. Y Taggart. T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck.R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs. R.
Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker. L. Y Wall. V. Y Ware. J.C. Y Watson, R.H.Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobbv Y White, J. Y Whitmire. D. Y Williams. H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood.J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 155, nays 1. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Representative Phillips of the 91st requested the following be inserted in the Journal:
"I voted against HB 163 under the mistaken belief that this bill would prohibit per sons convicted of a crime from ever serving on a jury. I realized my error too late to change my vote."
HB 166. By: Representatives Hatcher of the 131st, Walker of the 115th, Karrh of the 106th, Butler of the 56th. and Snow of the 1st: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 24-39, relating to powers of the Supreme Court, so as to authorize the Supreme Court to receive and answer certificates as to State law from Federal appellate courts; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. YArgo. B.
Y Auten, D.

Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle. Joe Y Baugh. W.E. YBeck.J.M.
Y Beckham. B.

Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P.
Y Bray, C.A.

Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss. A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Y Canty. H.

Y Carlisle. J.

.r r

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i ^arncs, i..

Y Carrell. B.

Y Cason, G.

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Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P.
Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. YColwell.C.H.
Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. YCox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. YDixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton. D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L.

Y Gignilliat. A. Glanton, Tom
Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. YHam, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, B.
Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C, Y Hatcher, C.F, Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. YHill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob
Home. F. Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J.

Y Jones, B. Jones, Herb
Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. Y Key ton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick YLane, W.J. YLee. W.J.lBill)
Lenderman, M. Y Under, J. Y Logan.H. YLong, W.K.
Looper, M. Y Lord, J.
Lucas, D.E. YMann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. YMostiler. J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E.

Y Nichols, M. YNix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters. R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz.G.
Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T.
Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J.
Scott, A. Y Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr.

Y Steinberg. : : Y Stone R Y Swann. D. YTaggan.T Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert 1 Y Toles. ii.B. Y Townsend, K.V.
Y Triplet!, Tom YTruluck.R. Y Tucker, R.M. YTuten, J. Y Twiggs, R.
Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williams. R. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 160, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
The Speaker assumed the Chair.
Under the general order of business, the following Bill of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 57. By: Representatives Parham of the 109th. Baugh of the 108th Noble of the 48th, Clark of the 55th, Richardson of the 52nd and Marcus of the 26th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 79A-4, relating to pharmacists, as amended, so as to provid*e for the substitution of certain generic and brand name drugs; to provide for recording of substitutes; and tor other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read:
A BILL
To amend Code Chapter 79A-4, relating to pharmacists, as amended, so as to author ize pharmacists to substitute drug products with the same generic names under certain conditions; to provide definitions; to provide for practices, procedures, requirements and restrictions on the substitution of drugs; to provide that substitution of drugs under the provisions of this Act shall not constitute the practice of medicine; to limit civil liability of pharmacists and doctors under certain conditions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Code Chapter 79A-4. relating to pharmacists, as amended, is hereby amended by adding following Code Section 79A-408 five new Sections to be designated Sections 79A-408.1 through 79A-408.5, to read as follows:
"79A-408.1. Definitions For the purposes of Sections 79A-408.1 through 79A-408.5, unless the context other wise requires, the term

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(1) 'brand name' means the proprietary or trade name used by a drug manufacturer for a generic drug and placed upon the drug, its container, label or wrapping at the time of packaging.
(2) 'generic name' means the chemical or generic name of drug products having the same active chemical ingredients as specified in an official compendium.
(3) 'substitute' means to dispense a therapeutically equivalent drug in place of the drug prescribed.
(4) 'therapeutically equivalent' applies to those chemically equivalent drugs of the same dosage form which in equal quantities are expected to produce the same clinical effect.
79A-408.2. Drug substitution (a) In accordance with the provisions of Section 79A-408.3, a pharmacist may substi tute a drug with the same generic name in the same strength, quantity, dose and dosage form as a prescribed brand name drug which is, in the pharmacist's professional opin ion, therapeutically equivalent. Said substitution is for the express purpose of making available the lowest retail priced drug which is in stock. (b) If a practitioner of the healing arts prescribes a drug by its generic name, the pharmacist shall dispense the lowest retail priced brand which, consistent with his reasonable professional judgment, is therapeutically equivalent and which is in stock. 79A-408.3. Limitation on substitution (a) A purchaser of a drug may instruct a pharmacist not to substitute a generic name drug for the brand name drug prescribed. (b) A practitioner of the healing arts shall instruct whether or not a generic name drug may be substituted for the specified brand name drug in a prescription he has ordered. (c) Every prescription written in this State by a licensed practitioner shall be on a prescription form containing two lines for the practitioner's signature. Alongside the first line shall be clearly printed the words 'Dispense As Written'; alongside the second signature line shall be clearly printed the words 'Substitution Permitted'. Effective January 1, 1978, any person using prescription forms to prescribe dangerous drugs, which forms do not comply with the requirements of this subsection, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished as for a misdemeanor. 79A-408.4. Notices Whenever a substitution is made, the pharmacist shall record on the original pre scription the fact that there has been a substitution and the identity of the dispensed drug. Such prescription shall be made available for inspection by the Board of Phar macy or its representative in accordance with the rules of the board. 79A-408.5. Civil immunity (a) The substitution of any drug by a registered pharmacist pursuant to Code Section 79A-408.2 does not constitute the practice of medicine. (b) A pharmacist shall not be liable for injury caused by substitution of drugs by the pharmacist in accordance with Code Section 79A-408.2 and any rules that the board may adopt thereunder if the substitution was made within reasonable and prudent prac tice of pharmacy and if the substituted drug was accepted in the formulary designated by the board. (c) A practitioner of the healing arts shall not be liable for injury caused by failing to specify that there shall be no substitution for a drug prescribed unless the practi tioner has reasonable cause to believe that the health condition of the patient for whom the practitioner is prescribing the drug warrants the use of the brand name drug prod uct and not another."
Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.
The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representatives Crosby of the 150th and Wheeler of the 152nd move to amend the Committee substitute to HB 57 by adding on line 12, page 3, after the word "drug" the words "and its manufacturer".

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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 substi tute, 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. Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe YBaugh. W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. YBenefield.J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A. YBuck.T.B. Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. YCarrell.B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman.T. Y Collins, M. YColwell.C.H. YConnell, J. Y Cooper, B.

N Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B.
Daniel, G. YDaugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B. ,Y Dean, D.C. T Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage. L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J.
Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.

Y Horton, G.T. YHousley.E.
Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin. J.
Y Irvin, R.
Y Isakson, J.
Y Jackson, J.D.
Y Jessup, Ben
Y Johnson, G.
Y Johnson, P.
Y Johnson, W.Rud.
Y Johnston, J.
Y Jones, B.
Y Jones, Herb
Y Kaley, M.
Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W.
YKilgore, T.M.
Knight, N.G.
Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Billl Y Lenderman, M. YLinder, J. Y Logan, H.
Long, W.K. Looper, M.
Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. N Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

N McCollum, H.
Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. N Milford, B.
Y Money, J.
Y Mostiler, J.L.
Y Mullinax, E.G.
Murray, B.
Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M.
Y Nix, K.
Y Noble, Bill
Y Oldham, L.
N Owens, R.D.
Y Parham, B.E. N Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.
Peters, E.G.' Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E.
Y Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E.
Y Robinson, C.
N Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell. J. Y Scott, A. Y Scott, D.

Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplet!, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. N Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R.
Y Veazey, M. Waddle, T.W.
Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby
Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 150, nays 9. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute, as amended.
By unanimous consent, the following Resolution of the House was withdrawn from the Committee on Temperance and referred to the Committee on State Institutions and Property:
HR 139-620. By: Representative Vaughn of the 57th: A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain State-owned real property located within Rockdale County to Rockdale County; and for other purposes.
Under the general order of business, the following Resolution of the Senate was again taken up for consideration:
SR 13. By: Senators Turner of the 8th, Timmons of the llth, Russell of the 10th, Eldridge of the 7th, Gillis of the 20th, and Starr of the 44th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to change the terms of office of mem bers of the General Assembly; 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 Linder of the 44th, was read and lost.

An amendment, offered by Representative Linder of the 44th, was read and lost.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Steinberg of the 46th moves to amend SR 13, Section 2, by eliminating on page 2, line 5, the question mark, and after the word "Assembly" add the words: "effective January 1, 1979?".

An amendment, offered by Representative Irvin of the 23rd, was read and ruled out of order by the Speaker.
An amendment, offered by Representatives Johnson and Glanton of the 66th was read and ruled out of order by the Speaker.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to, as amended.
On the adoption of the Resolution, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. N Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W.
Y Argo, B. N Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. N Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. N Butler, D. Y Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. N Carries, C. Y Carrell, B. N Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. N Chance, G.
Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L Y Clifton, A.D.
N Coleman, T. N Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. N Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. N Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G.
Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.
Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. N Elliott, E.H. N Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. N Foster, P.W. Y Foster, RL. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. N Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, B. N Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F.
Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.

Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben
N Johnson, G. N Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. N Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. N Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M.
Y Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. N Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M. N Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J Y Lucas, D.E. YMann, C.C.
Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R

Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill N Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R.
Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C.
Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E.
Y Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. N Ross, Ben B. N Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A.
N Scott, D.

Y Sizemore, E. N Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C.
Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. N Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom N Truluck, R. N Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R.
Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M.
Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. N Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. N Wheeler, Bobby
Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D. N Williams, H.L.
Y Williams, R. N Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M.
Y Wood, J. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, as amended, the ayes were 123, nays 50.
The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted, as amended.

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Due to mechanical failure, the vote of Representative Vaughn of the 57th was not recorded on the adoption of SR 13, as amended. He wished to be recorded as voting "nay" thereon.

The Speaker announced the House recessed until 1:45 o'clock, P.M.

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AFTERNOON SESSION

The Speaker called the House to order.
By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the House was withdrawn from the Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs and referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary:
HB 558. By: Representative Bolster of the 30th: A BILL to amend an Act authorizing a stenographer to be present with the Grand Jury while witnesses are being examined in counties having a population of 200,000 or more so as to add a new Section permitting the use of a recording device in lieu of a stenographer; and for other purposes.
Under the general order of business, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 264. By: Representatives Parham of the 109th, Cooper of the 19th, and Baugh of the 108th: A BILL to amend Code Section 79A-806, relating to controlled sub stances contained in Schedule I of the Georgia Controlled Substances Act, as amended, so as to add a certain drug to the list of Schedule I controlled sub stances; and for other purposes.
The report 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 269. By: Representatives Parham of the 109th, Cooper of the 19th, and Baugh of the 108th: A BILL to amend Code Section 79A-809 relating to controlled sub stances contained in Schedule IV of the Georgia Controlled Substances Act, so as to add certain drugs to the list of Schedule IV controlled substances; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representative Mann of the 13th moves to amend HB 269 by adding after "(15) Chlordiazepoxide," the following:
"But not including Librax (Chlordiazepoxide hydrochloride and Clendenium Bromide) or Menrium (Chloridiazepoxide and Water Soluble Esterified Estrogens)".
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 268. By: Representatives Parham of the 109th, Cooper of the 19th, and Baugh of the 108th: A BILL to amend Code Title 79A, relating to pharmacists, pharmacy and drugs, as amended, so as to change the names of the "chief drug inspector",

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the "assistant inspectors" and the "drug inspector's office"; and for other pur poses.

The following Committee substitute was read:

A BILL
To amend Code Title 79A, relating to pharmacists, pharmacy and drugs, as amended, so as to change the names of the "chief drug inspector", the "assistant inspectors" and the "drug inspector's office"; to provide for the exclusion of all persons during hearing deliberations by the State Board of Pharmacy under certain circumstances; to provide that applicants for registration be of good moral character; to provide for fines for pharmacists violating this Title; to change the provision relative to dispensing drugs; to provide for suspension or revocation of a license when a license has been revoked by another lawful authority or for violations of laws or rules and regulations of the Board, the State, the United States or other lawful authority; to correct an error in Code Section 79A-409 referring to the wrong Code Section; to provide for fines for pharmacies violating this Title; to change the provisions relating to Schedule II drugs; to provide for registra tion of all persons conducting research on Schedule I drugs; to make it unlawful to aban don dangerous substances and certain other substances in a public place; to provide a penalty; 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, is hereby amended by deleting the names "chief drug inspector", "assistant inspectors" and "drug inspector's office" wherever the same shall appear in the Title and substituting in lieu thereof the names "director", "agents" and "The Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency", respectively.
Section 2. Said Code Title is further amended by adding at the end of Code Section 79A-209 a new sentence to read as follows:
"In any hearing in which the fitness of a licentiate or applicant to practice pharmacy is in question, the Board may exclude all persons from its deliberation of the appropri ate action to be taken and may, when it deems it necessary, speak to a licentiate or applicant in private.", so that when so amended, Code Section 79A-209 shall read as follows:
"79A-209. Proceedings by the State Board of Pharmacy in the exercise of its authority to make rules and regulations, or in the exercise of its authority to issue, cancel, sus pend, or revoke any license issued under the terms of this Title shall be conducted in accordance with the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act" (Ga. Laws 1964, p. 338, as amended). In all such proceedings the Board shall have authority to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of any book, writing, or document, upon the issuance of a subpoena therefor, signed by the Secretary of the Board. In all proceed ings before the State Board, the vote and judgment of three or more members shall be controlling. In any hearing in which the fitness of a licentiate or applicant to practice pharmacy is in question, the Board may exclude all persons from its deliberation of the appropriate action to be taken and may, when it deems it necessary, speak to a licentiate or applicant in private."
Section 3. Said Code Title is further amended by striking the period at the end of Code Section 79A-402, as amended, and substituting a semicolon and by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"f. Be a person of good moral character.", so that when so amended, Code Section 79A-402 shall read as follows:
"79A-402 Qualifications of applicants for registration No person shall be entitled to receive a license as a pharmacist unless he shall possess the following qualifications: a. Be a natural born or naturalized citizen of the United States;

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b. Be at least the legal age of majority; c. Be a graduate of a generally recognized school or college of pharmacy, as the same may be defined by the Board; d. Have such practical experience as may be prescribed by the Board: Provided, however, that any person who shall have been a student in a generally recognized school or college of pharmacy prior to July 1, 1967, shall be required to have only such prac tical experience as may have been required by law or the State Board of Pharmacy prior to that date; e. Has successfully passed an examination administered by the State Board of Pharmacy.; f Be a person of good moral character."
Section 4. Said Code Title is further amended by striking Code Section 79A-408 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 79A-408 to read as follows:
"79A-408 Suspension or revocation of licenses The State Pharmacy Board shall have the power to suspend or revoke any license issued under this Chapter or to reprimand or to fine, not to exceed $500.00, the holder thereof when such holder shall have: (1) Become unfit or incompetent to practice pharmacy by reason of:
(a) Intemperance in the use of ardent spirits, narcotics, or habit-forming drugs or stimulants; or
(b) Any abnormal physical or mental condition which threatens the safety of per sons to whom such person may compound or dispense prescriptions, drugs or devices or for whom he might manufacture, prepare, or package or supervise the manufac turing, preparation or packing of prescriptions, drugs or devices. (2) Been convicted in any courts of this State or of any other state or of the United States of a felony or any other crime involving moral turpitude. (3) Been convicted of any misdemeanor punishable under this Title or have been convicted of any other crime under the laws of the United States or any other state having to do with the control of pharmacists, pharmacies and drugs. (4) Been adjudicated to be mentally ill or insane. (5) Failed to comply with rules of professional conduct. (6) Violated any of the provisions of this Title. (7) Violated any rules and regulations promulgated by the State Board of Pharmacy. (8) Promoted to the public in any manner a drug which may be dispensed only pur suant to prescription. (9) Regularly employed the mails to sell, distribute, and deliver a drug which requires a prescription when the prescription for such articles has been received by mail. (10) Dispensed Unless otherwise authorized by law dispensed or caused to be dis pensed a different drug or brand of drug in place of the drug or brand of drug ordered or prescribed, without the express permission in each case of the person ordering or prescribing the same. (11) Had his license to practice pharmacy revoked, suspended, or annulled by any lawful licensing authority; or had other disciplinary action taken against him by any lawful licensing authority; or was denied a license by any lawful licensing authority. (12) Violated or attempted to violate a statute, or law, or any lawfully promulgated rule or regulation of this State, any other state, the Board, the United States, or any other lawful authority (without regard to whether the violation is criminally punish able), which statute, or law, or rule or regulation relates to or in part regulates the practice of pharmacy, when the licentiate or applicant knows or should know that such action is violative of such statute, law, or rule."
Section 5. Said Code Title is further amended by striking in Code Section 79A-409 the word and figure "Section 79A-407" and substituting in lieu thereof the word and figure "Section 79A-408", so that when so amended, Code Section 79A-409 shall read as follows:
"79A-409 Refusal to grant licenses; cancellation

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The State Board of Pharmacy may refuse to grant a license to any person for any of the grounds set forth in Section 79A 407 Section 79A-408. In addition, the State Board may refuse to grant a license if any applicant therefor shall make any false statement in the application therefor or shall cheat in any manner upon any exami nation administered pursuant to this Chapter. Any license issued in violation of this Section shall be deemed to be fraudulently issued and may be canceled by the State Board of Pharmacy."
Section 6. Said Code Title is further amended by adding in Code Section 79A-513, between the words "or to reprimand" and the words "the holder thereof", the following:
"or to fine, not to exceed $500.00,", so that when so amended, Code Section 79A-513 shall read as follows:
"79A-513 Suspension or revocation of licenses The State Board of Pharmacy shall have the power to suspend or revoke any license issued under the provisions of this Chapter, or to reprimand or to fine, not to exceed $500.00, the holder thereof, when such holder, or any agent, servant or employee of such holder, when acting within the scope of his employment, shall: 1. Have failed to comply with any provision of this Chapter or any laws of this State or of the United States, or any other state having to do with the control of pharmacists, pharmacies or drugs. 2. Have failed to comply with any rules and regulations promulgated by the State Board of Pharmacy. 3. Have failed to maintain a pharmacy in the manner prescribed by this Chapter."
Section 7. Said Code Title is further amended by striking subsection (b)(4) of Code Section 79A-807 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (b)(4) to read as follows:
"(4) Coca leaves, any salt, compound, derivative, optical isomer of cocaine, or pre paration of coca leaves, and any salt, compound, derivative, optical isomer of cocaine, or preparation thereof which is chemically equivalent or identical with any of these substances, but not including decocainized coca leaves or extractions which do not con tain cocaine or ecgonine."
Section 8. Said Code Title is further amended by adding at the end of Code Section 79A-815(c), the following:
"Any practitioner conducting research with Schedule I controlled substances must obtain a separate registration with the Georgia Board of Pharmacy.", so that when so amended, Code Section 79A-815(c) shall read as follows:
"(c) Practitioners must be registered under Georgia law to dispense any controlled substances or to conduct research with controlled substances in Schedules II through V if they are authorized to dispense or conduct research under the law of this State. The Board of Pharmacy need not require separate registration under this Section for practitioners engaging in research with nonnarcotic controlled substances in Schedules II through V where the registrant is already registered under this Chapter in another capacity. Practitioners registered under federal law to conduct research with Schedule I substances may conduct research with Schedule I substances within this State upon furnishing the Board of Pharmacy satisfactory evidence of that federal registration. Any practitioner conducting research with Schedule I controlled substances must obtain a separate registration with the Georgia Board of Pharmacy."
Section 9. Said Code Title is further amended by adding at the end of Code Chapter 79A-99 a new Code Section to be designated Code Section 79A-9918 to read as follows:
"79A-9918 Abandonment of certain dangerous drugs, poisons and controlled sub stances
Any person who shall abandon, in a public place, any dangerous drug, poison or con trolled substance as defined by this Title, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished as for a misdemeanor."
Section 10. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

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The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Coleman of the 118th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 268 by deleting on page 1, line 2, after the word "amended," everything down to the word "to" on line 4; and all of Section 1 on pages 1 and 2.

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 99, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute, as amended.

HB 229. By: Representative Adams of the 36th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Planning and Programming Bureau so as to change from $20.00 per day to $36.00 per day the per diem authorized for members of the advisory commit tee to the Bureau of Community Affairs in matters relating to area or multicounty planning and development; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

The State Planning and Community Affairs Committee moves that HB 229 be amended as follows:
Line 50, Page 1: Strike the word "traveling" and insert in lieu thereof the word "mile age".
Line 50, Page 1: After the period, insert the new sentence: "Said meetings shall be limited in number to 12 per year unless one or more special meetings shall be called by the Commissioner of Community Affairs".

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 9.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

HB 201. By: Representatives Walker of the 115th, Waddle of the 113th, Watson of the 114th, Karrh of the 106th, Irvin of the 23rd, Snow of the 1st, Murray of the 116th, and Kaley and Cooper of the 19th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 23-4, relating to settling disputed county lines, as amended, so as to change the procedures and proceedings for settling disputed county lines; to provide for surveys by land surveyors; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 112, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 59. By: Representatives Marcus of the 26th, Hudson of the 137th, and Parham of the 109th: A BILL to amend Code Section 88-304, relative to hearings in connection with administrative procedure under the "Georgia Health Code", so as to provide that a county board of health is authorized to direct its director, or the director's appointee, to conduct certain hearings and to vest such with certain necessary powers, ancillary to that function; and for other purposes.

The report 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.

SR 14. By: Senators Turner of the 8th, Timmons of the llth, Russell of the 10th and others:

A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to provide for the recall of State, county, and municipal public officials who hold elective office; 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 II of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof a new Section to be designated Section IV to read as follows:
"SECTION IV. RECALL
Paragraph I. Recall of Public Officials Holding Elective Office. All State, county, and municipal public officials who hold an elective office are subject to recall by the voters of the State, county, or municipal corporation from which elected. Procedures and grounds for recall shall be prescribed by law by the General Assembly."
Section 2. The above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of
Georgia of 1976. 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 recall of State, ( ) NO county, and municipal public officials who hold elective office?" 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. N Adams, Marvin
YAnderson, W.
YArgo.B. YAuten,D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E.

N Beck, J.M. Y Beckham B
Y Benefield I
RjrHsnTM 'K i oT I Y Bishop, b. Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A.

Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L.
Burton, J.
Y Butler, D. Canty, H. Carlisle, J.
y Carnes, C.

Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G.
Y Castleberry, D.
N Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty

Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D.
Coleman, T.
Collins, M. Colwell, C.H. Y Cornell, J. Y Cooper B

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N Cox, W.E.
Y Crosby, T.
Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A Y Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Edwards, W. Elliott, E.H. N Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A Y Glanton, Tom
Glover, M.
Y Greene, J.
Greer, J.W.
N Ham, B.
Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Y Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.F.

Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J.
Y Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F. Y Horton, G.T.
Y Housley, E.
Y Howell, M.
Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J.
Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G.
Y Johnson, P.
Y Johnson, W.Rud.
Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B.
Jones, Herb
Y Kaley, M. N Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M.
Y Knight, N.G.

Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J.
Y Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Y Lender-man, M. Y Under, J. Y Logan, H.
Long, W.K.
Looper, M.
N Lord, J.
Y Lucas, D.E.
YMann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R. N McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D.
Y Parham, B.E.

Y Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G.
Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G.
Pinkston, F.C.
Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C.
Ross, Ben B. N Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A.
Y Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Steinberg, C.
Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, T.

Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J.
Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. N Veazey, M.
Y Waddle, T.W. Walker, L.
Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C.
Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby
White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L.
Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.
Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 143, nays 12.
The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted.
Representative Coleman of the 118th stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll was called on SR 14, but had he been present would have voted "nay" thereon.
HB 366. By: Representatives Noble of the 48th, McKinney of the 35th, and Bolster of the 30th: A BILL to grant to certain campus policemen employed by public or private colleges and universities in this State certain law enforcement powers, including the power of arrest; to provide definitions; to provide qual ifications and training requirements for campus policemen exercising such law enforcement powers; and for other purposes.
The following amendments were read and adopted:

Representative Phillips of the 91st moves to amend HB 366 by adding a new sentence on line 24, page 1, after "thereof" to read as follows:
"Campus Policeman" shall not be interpreted to mean a student or student/employee of any college or university.".
Representative Pilewicz of the 41st moves to amend HB 366 by deleting the number "500" on page 1, line 15, and by substituting in lieu thereof the figure "100".
An amendment, offered by Representative Ham of the 80th, 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:

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Y Adams, G.
N Adams, Marvin
Y Anderson, W.
N Argo, B.
Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E.
Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M.
Y Beckham, B. N Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L.
Burton, J.
Y Butler, D. Canty, H.
Y Carlisle, J. Y Games, C.
Y Carrell, B. N Cason, G.
N Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P.
Y Clark, Betty
N Clark, L.
Y Clifton, A.D N Coleman, T.
N Collins, M.
Y Colwell, C.H.
N Connell, J.
Y Cooper, B.

Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T.
Y Culpepper, B.
N Daniel, G.
Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.
Dean, D.C. Y Dent, E.A. N Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill
Edwards, W.
Y Elliott, E.H.
N Evans, W.D.
Y Felton, D. N Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A.
Y Glanton, Tom Glover, M.
N Greene, J. N Greer, J.W. N Ham, B.
Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. N Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.F.
Y Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F. N Hawkins, J.
Y Hays, F.,Jr.
N Hill, B.L.
Y Holmes, Bob
Home, F.

Y Horton, G.T. N Housley, E. N Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Y Irvin, J.
Y Irvin, R.
Y Isakson, J.
Y Jackson, J.D.
N Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G.
Y Johnson, P.
N Johnson, W.Rud.
N Johnston, J. N Jones, B. N Jones, Herb
Y Kaley, M.
Karrh, R.
Y Kemp, R.
N Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. N Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. N Lee, W.J.(Bill) N Lenderman, M.
Y Linder, J. N Logan, H. N Long, W.K. Y Looper, M.
N Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. N Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. N McDonald, L.
Y McKinney, J.E. N Milford, B.
N Money, J.
Y Mostiler, J.L.
N Mullinax, E.G.
Y Murray, B. N Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill N Oldham, L.
Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E.
N Patten, G.C.
Y Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G. N Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G.
Pinkston, F.C.
Rainey, H. N Ralston, E. N Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L.
N Richardson, E. N Robinson, C.
N Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. Y Scott, A. N Scott, D.

N Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. N Steinberg, C. N Stone, R. Y Swann, D.
Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T.
N Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. N Twiggs, R.
Vaughn, C.R. N Veazey, M.
Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. N Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
N Williams, H.L. N Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M.
N Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 90, nays 70. The Speaker voted "aye".
On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 91, nays 70. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

Due to mechanical failure, the vote of Representative Vaughn of the 57th was not recorded on the passage of HB 366, as amended. He wished to be recorded as voting "nay" thereon.

SR 20. By: Senators Timmons of the llth, Russell of the 10th, Carter of the 14th, Holloway of the 12th, Hill of the 29th and others: A RESOLUTION relative to the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint waterway; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

The Committee on Natural Resources moves to amend SR 20 as follows:
Line 8, page 3, following the word "Senate" - insert the words: "and Clerk of the House" - strike the word "is" and insert in lieu thereof the word "are".

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:

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Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S.
Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B.
Bumiss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Canty, H. Carlisle, J.
Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B.
Y Cason, G.
Y Castleberry, D.
Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P.
Y Clark, Betty
Y Clark, L.
Clifton, A.D.
Y Coleman, T.
Y Collins, M.
Y Colwell, C.H.
Y Connell, J.
Y Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.
Dean, D.C. Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C.
Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H.
Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D.
Y Foster, P.W.
Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M.
Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.
Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M.
Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Y Banner, B.
Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.F.
Y Harrison, C.
Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J.
Hays, F.,Jr.
Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.

Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R.
Y Isakson, J.
Y Jackson, J.D.
Y Jessup, Ben
Y Johnson, G.
Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J.
Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R.
Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W.
Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G.
Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick
Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Lenderman, M.
Y Linder, J.
Y Logan, H.
Y Long, W.K.
Y Looper, M.
Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J.
Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L.
Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B.
Nessmith, P.E. Nichols, M. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L.
Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C.
Y Rainey, H.
Y Ralston, E.
Y Ramsey, T.
Y Randall, W.C.
Y Reaves, H.L.
Y Richardson, E.
Y Robinson, C.
Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A.
Scott, D.

Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C.
Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D.
Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M.
Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R.
Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M.
Waddle, T.W. Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R.
Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, as amended, the ayes were 145, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted, as amended.

HR 116-513. By: Representatives Butler of the 56th, Pilewicz of the 41st, Karrh of the 106th, and others:

A RESOLUTION
Creating the Justice of the Peace Study Committee; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, justices of the peace and notary public ex officio justices of the peace perform essential functions in the judicial system of the State; and
WHEREAS, decisions of the United States Supreme Court have caused concern to both justices of the peace and members of the General Assembly relative to the ability of justices of the peace to issue criminal warrants; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the members of the General Assembly and the judiciary to insure that the State of Georgia has an effective, responsible criminal justice system.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that there is hereby created the Justice of the Peace Study Committee, to be composed of eight members as follows: two members of the House of Representatives, to be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; two Senators, to be appointed by the President of the Senate; one justice of the peace, to be appointed by the President of the Georgia Association of Justices of the Peace and Constables; one member of the State Bar of Georgia, to be appointed by the President of the State Bar; one member to be appointed by the Chairman of the Judicial Council of Georgia; and

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one member to be appointed by the Chairman of the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of Georgia. The Committee is hereby authorized to study the laws of this State and other states relative to justices of the peace, the number of justices of the peace in each county and the needs of the judicial system in each county. The Committee is hereby authorized to review the qualifications and compensation of justices of the peace. The Committee may conduct such meetings at such times and places and do such other things as it may deem necessary or convenient to enable it to fully and effectively exercise its powers, perform its duties and accomplish the objectives and purposes of this resolution. The legis lative members of the Committee shall receive the expenses and allowances authorized for legislative members of interim legislative committees, but shall receive the same for not more than 15 days, unless additional days are authorized by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate. The other members of the Committee shall receive no compensation from State funds appropriated to the legislative branch of State government for their services. The funds necessary to carry out the provisions of this resolution shall come from the funds appropriated or otherwise available to the legislative branch of State government. The Committee shall make a report of its findings and recommendations, with suggestions for proposed legislation, if any, to the 1978 session of the General Assembly of Georgia. The Committee shall stand abolished on the date the General Assembly convenes in regular session in 1978.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.
On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 114, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HB 130. By: Representatives Butler, Johnston and Tolbert of the 56th, Auten of the 154th, Cox of the 141st, Burton of the 47th, Hawkins of the 50th, Lane of the 40th, Carnes of the 43rd, and others: A BILL to amend Code Section 24-1601, relat ing to fees for justices of the peace, so as to provide a fee for applications for arrest and search warrants; to repeal the fees provided for issuing arrest and search warrants; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 115, nays 1.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 143. By: Representatives Butler, Johnston and Tolbert of the 56th, Auten of the 154th, Cox of the 141st, Burton of the 47th, Hawkins of the 50th, Lane of the 40th, Carnes of the 43rd, Patten of the 146th, and Williamson of the 45th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the manner in which justices of the peace and notaries public ex officio justices of the peace shall be compensated in criminal cases, so as to provide for compensation in criminal cases where application has been made for the issuance of an arrest or search warrant; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

The Committee on Judiciary moves to amend HB 143 by deleting the word "or" and substituting in lieu thereof the word "and" on line 21.

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 111, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

HB 522. By: Representative Irvin of the 23rd: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 113-10, relating to distribution, advancements, and year's support, as amended, so as to provide for the redesignation of certain Code Sections; to change the provi sions relative to the order for year's support awarding interest in real property; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

The Committee on Judiciary moves to amend HB 522 as follows:
By changing: $5.00 on line 35, page 3 to $2.00 $5.00 on line 13, page 4 to $2.00 $5.00 on line 24, page 4 to $2.00 $25.00 on line 15, page 4 to $22.50

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 96, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

HB 285. By: Representative Bolster of the 30th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the use of facsimile signatures in the execution of public securities, so as to provide that the clerk of the superior court of each county of this State may authorize the execution of any public securities requiring or permitting his signature with an engraved, imprinted, stamped or otherwise reproduced fac simile of such signature; and for other purposes.

The report 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 151. By: Representative Howell of the 140th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 89-6, relating to books, papers and property of public offices, as amended, so as to designate the Director of the Dept. of Archives and History as the agent for public officers in recovering lost or withheld books and papers; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 95, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 246. By: Representatives Logan of the 62nd, Gignilliat of the 122nd, Battle of the

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124th, Argo of the 63rd, Toles of the 16th, and Russell of the 64th: A BILL to amend an Act entitled "Executive Reorganization Act of 1972", approved April 6, 1972, as amended, so as to provide that the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia shall be exempt from certain 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 99, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 23. By; Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Carlisle and Mostiler of the 71st; A BILL to provide for the regulation of the quality of water in Georgia's public water systems which are used to provide the public with piped water for human consumption; to designate the Division of Environmental Protection of the Department of Natural Resources as the State agency to administer the provi sions of this Act; to provide for the enforcement of drinking water rules and regulations; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read:

A BILL
To provide for the regulation of the quality of water in Georgia's public water systems which are used to provide the public with piped water for human consumption; to provide a statement of policy; to designate the Division of Environmental Protection of the Department of Natural Resources as the State agency to administer the provisions of this Act; to provide a short title; to define certain words and phrases; to define the powers and duties of the Board of Natural Resources under this Act; to define the powers and duties of the Director of the Division of Environmental Protection under this Act; to pro vide for the enforcement of drinking water rules and regulations; to provide that these drinking water rules and regulations will be no less stringent than national primary drinking water regulations adopted under the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act; to except certain public water systems from the requirements of the rules and regulations; to pro vide for such record keeping and reporting with respect to enforcement as required by the Federal Act; to make it unlawful to own or operate a public water system without complying with the rules and regulations, orders and permits established under this Act; to require owners or operators of public water systems to obtain permits in order to oper ate same; to provide for temporary operation of public water systems operating under previously issued certificates of approval; to authorize the Director to require the submis sion of such information as he deems relevant in connection with the issuance of permits; to authorize the Director of the Environmental Protection Division to establish certain terms and conditions in permits; to provide a fixed term for such permits and procedures and conditions for issuance of new permits on expiration of same; to provide for the revo cation, suspension, or modification of such permits; to provide for variances and exemp tions from the regulations promulgated under this Act; to provide for the submission of additional information to the Director by applicants for permits and permit holders as needed; to provide for inspections and investigations by the Director or any agent or employee of the Division; to provide for certain actions which the Director may take in the event a contaminant presents or may present an imminent danger to the public health; to provide for the development of a plan for the emergency provision of water; to provide for notification to users and regulatory agencies under certain circumstances; to set forth certain acts which are unlawful; to provide for certain enforcement proce dures, including the issuance of orders by the Director; to provide that an order or permit shall become final within 30 days after service absent a request for a hearing; to provide

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for hearings on contested matters and judicial review thereof; to provide for emergency orders to be effective immediately; to provide for an expedited hearing within 20 days after issuance of an emergency order; to provide that the Attorney General will represent the Director or Board in actions under this Act; to provide for civil penalties and proce dures for imposing such penalties; to authorize the Director to apply to the superior courts of this State for certain injunctive relief; to authorize the Director to file in certain supe rior courts a certified copy of a final order and have judgment rendered in accordance therewith; to provide for a criminal penalty for acts made unlawful by this Act; to desig nate the Division as the State agency to receive financial aid from the Federal Govern ment and other sources; to provide for severability; to repeal Ga. Code Chapter 88-26, as amended, except for those provisions relating to water fluoridation; 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. Declaration of Policy; Policy of Law; Department of Natural Resources Designated as Agency to Administer Provisions.
As a guide to the interpretation and application of this Act, it is hereby declared to be the policy of the State of Georgia that the drinking waters of the State shall be utilized prudently to the maximum benefit of the people and that the quality of such waters shall be considered a major factor in the health and welfare of all people in the State of Georgia. To achieve this end, the Government of the State shall assume responsi bility for the quality of said waters and the establishment and maintenance of a water supply program adequate for present needs and designed to care for the future needs of the State.
This requires that an agency of the State be charged with this duty and that it have the authority to require the use of reasonable methods, that is, those methods which are economically and technologically feasible to insure adequate water of the highest quality for water supply systems. Because of substantial and scientifically significant variations in the characteristics, usage, and effect upon public interest of the various surface and underground waters of the State, uniform requirements will not necessarily apply to all waters or segments thereof. It is the intent of this Act to confer discretionary administra tive authority upon such agency to take the above and related circumstances into con sideration in its decisions and actions in determining under the conditions prevailing in specific cases, those procedures to best protect the public interests.
The Division of Environmental Protection, Department of Natural Resources of the State of Georgia is hereby designated as the State agency to administer the provisions of this Act consistent with the above-stated policy.
Section 2. Short Title. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Georgia Safe Drinking Water Act of 1977".
Section 3. Definitions. As used in this Act: (1) "cross-connection" means any physical arrangement whereby a public water supply is or may be connected directly or indirectly with a nonpotable water supply or unapproved water supply system, sewer, drain, conduit, pool, storage reservoir, plumbing fixture, or other device which contains or may contain, contaminated water, liquid, gases, sewerage or other waste of unknown or unsafe quality, which may be capable of imparting contamination to the public water supply as the results of backflow, bypass arrangements, jumper connections, removable sections, swivel or change over devices, and other temporary, permanent or potential connections through which or because of which backflow or backsiphonage could or would occur. (2) "Department" means the Department of Natural Resources of the State of Georgia. (3) "Board" means the Board of Natural Resources of the State of Georgia. (4) "Division" means the Division of Environmental Protection, Department of Natu ral Resources of the State of Georgia. (5) "Director" means the Director of the Division of Environmental Protection, Department of Natural Resources of the State of Georgia, or his designee.

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(6) "waters of the State" means and includes any and all rivers, streams, creeks, branches, lakes, reservoirs, ponds, drainage systems, springs, wells, and all other bodies of surface or underground water, natural or artificial, of this State.
(7) "public water system" means a system for the provision to the public of piped water for human consumption, if such system has at least 15 service connections or regularly serves at least 25 individuals. Such term includes but is not limited to (i) any collection, treatment, storage, and distribution facilities under the control of the operator of such system and used primarily in connection with such system, and (ii) any collection or pretreatment storage facilities not under such control which are used primarily in connection with such system.
(8) "person" or "persons" means any individual, corporation, company, association, partnership, county, municipality, State agency or other entity.
(9) "municipality" means a city, town, or other public body created by or pursuant to State law.
(10) "contaminant" means any physical, chemical, biological, or radiological substance or matter in water.
(11) "Administrator" means the Administrator of the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency.
(12) "Federal Act" means the Safe Drinking Water Act, P. L. 93-523. (13) "Georgia primary drinking water regulation" means a regulation which:
(i) applies to public water systems; (ii) specifies contaminants which, in the judgment of the Director, may have any adverse effect on the health of persons; (iii) specifies for each contaminant either (a) a maximum contaminant level in public water systems if, in the judgment of the Director, it is economically and technologically feasible to ascertain the level of such contaminant in such systems, or (b) if, in the judgment of the Director, it is not economically or technologically feasible to ascertain the level of such contaminant, each treatment technique known to the Director which leads to a reduction in the level of such contaminant sufficient to satisfy the requirements of 42 U. S. C. Section 300g-l (1974); (iv) contains criteria and procedures, to assure a supply of drinking water which dependably complies with such maximum contaminant levels; including quality con trol and testing procedures to insure compliance with such levels and to insure proper
quality of water which may be taken into the system and (b) siting for new facilities for public water systems. (14) "national primary drinking water regulations" mean primary drinking water regulations promulgated by the Administrator pursuant to the Federal Act. (15) "secondary drinking water regulation" means a regulation which applies to public water systems and which specifies the maximum contaminant levels which, in the judgment of the Director or Administrator, are requisite to protect the public wel fare. Such regulations may apply to any contaminant in drinking water (a) which may adversely affect the odor or appearance of such water and consequently may cause a substantial number of the persons served by the public water system providing such water to discontinue its use, or (b) which may otherwise adversely affect the public welfare.
Section 4. Powers and Duties of Board. In the performance of its duties, the Board shall:
(1) Establish by rule or regulation standards of quality for water that will be distrib uted in public water systems;
(2) Establish by rule or regulation such policies, requirements or standards governing the source, collection, distribution, purification, treatment and storage of water for public water systems as it deems necessary for the reasonable and proper use thereof in conformity with the intent of this Act;
(3) Adopt, modify, repeal and promulgate rules and regulations, including but not limited to the Georgia primary drinking water regulations, applicable throughout the State governing the installation, use and operation of systems, cross-connection control,

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quality control, laboratory certification, methods and means for treating and furnishing water to the public by way of public water systems for the proper administration of
this Act; (4) Adopt, modify, repeal and promulgate Georgia secondary drinking water regula
tions at such time as, in the judgment of the Director or the Administrator, they are necessary to protect the public welfare. The above and foregoing powers and duties may be exercised and performed by the Board through such duly authorized agents and employees as it deems fit and proper.
Section 5. Powers and Duties of the Director. The Director shall have and may exer cise the following powers and duties:
(1) To exercise general supervision over the administration and enforcement of this Act and all rules and regulations and orders promulgated thereunder;
(2) To encourage, participate in or conduct studies, investigations, research and demonstrations relating to the quality and purity of waters for public water systems of the State as he deems advisable and necessary;
(3) To issue permits covering the operation of public water systems, stipulating in each permit the conditions under which such permit was issued and to deny, revoke, modify, or amend permits for good cause. In the event of denial, modification or revocation of a permit the Director shall serve written notice of such action on the permit holder and shall set forth in such notice the reason for such action;
(4) To make investigations, laboratory analyses and inspections to insure compli ance with this Act, rules and regulations issued pursuant thereto, and any orders which the Director may issue;
(5) To advise, consult, cooperate, and contract with other agencies of the State and political subdivisions thereof and, with the approval of the Governor, to negotiate and enter into agreements with the governments of other States and the United States and their several agencies on water quality matters insofar as said agreements relate to the operation of public water systems;
(6) To conduct such public hearings as he deems necessary for the proper adminis tration of this Act;
(7) To collect and disseminate information relating to the quality of the water being furnished by the public water systems of the State;
(8) To issue orders as may be necessary to enforce compliance with the provisions of this Act and all rules and regulations promulgated hereunder;
(9) To investigate any apparent violation of the Act and to take any action author ized hereunder as he deems necessary to enforce the provisions of this Act;
(10) To institute, in the name of the Division, proceedings of mandamus or other proper legal proceedings to enforce the provisions of this Act;
(11) To exercise all incidental powers necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act; The above and foregoing powers and duties may be exercised and performed by the Director through such duly authorized agents and employees as he deems necessary and proper.
Section 6. Drinking Water Rules and Regulations: Enforcement, National Regula tions, Exceptions, Record Keeping and Reporting.
(a) The Director shall enforce all rules and regulations promulgated and adopted pursuant to this Act.
(b) The Georgia primary drinking water regulations shall be no less stringent than the complete interim or revised national primary drinking water regulations adopted pursuant to the Federal Act.
(c) The Georgia primary drinking water regulations shall apply to each public water system in the State, except that such regulations shall not apply to a public water system which meets all the following criteria:
(1) which consists only of distribution and storage facilities ( and which does not have any collection and treatment facilities);
(2) which obtains all of its water from, but is not owned or operated by, the owner
or operator of a public water system to which such regulations apply;

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(3) which does not sell water to any persons; and (4) which is not a carrier which conveys passengers in intrastate commerce. (d) The Director shall initiate procedures for the enforcement of the rules and regu lations promulgated and adopted pursuant to the provisions of this Act, including, but not necessarily limited to, monitoring and inspection procedures. (e) The Director shall keep such records and make such reports with respect to his activities under subsections (a) and (d) of this Section as may be required by regulations established by the Administrator pursuant to the Federal Act.
Section 7. Permits for Operation of Public Water Systems. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person to own or operate a public water system, except in such a manner as to conform and comply with all rules, regulations, orders and permits established under the provisions of this Act and applicable to the waters involved. (b) Except as to those owners or operators of public water systems excepted from Georgia primary drinking water regulations under Section 6, any person who owns or operates a public water system or who desires to commence operation of a public water system shall obtain a permit from the Director of the Division of Environmental Pro tection of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources to operate same. Any person desiring to own or operate a public water system, but who is not operating such a system as of the effective date of this Act, must obtain such permit prior to the operation of same: provided, however, such person may apply for and receive, in the discretion of the Director, a provisional permit to operate the system until such time as rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this Act have become effective and the Direc tor has acted upon the person's application for a permit required pursuant to this Act. Such request for a provisional permit shall not be acted upon by the Director until he has received from the person an application for a permit required pursuant to this Act. Any person who owns or operates a public water system under authority of a valid certificate of approval issued under prior Ga. Code Section 88-2606 as of the effective date of this Act may continue such operation pending final action by the Director on the application for such permit: provided such person submits his application and a copy of such certificate to the Director within six (6) months after the effective date of this Act; and provided, further, that such operation does not present an immediate health hazard to the public. The Director, under the conditions he prescribes, may require the submission of such plans, specifications and other information as he deems relevant in connection with the issuance of such permits. The Director may issue a permit which authorizes the person to operate a public water system, upon condition that the owner or operator of such system, meets or will meet, pursuant to any schedule of compliance included in such permit, all rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this Act including, but not limited to, drinking water regulations established pur suant to this Act. (c) The Director is authorized to require as conditions in permits issued under subsec tion (b) of this Section the compliance with maximum contaminant levels established pursuant to this Act. Maximum contaminant levels shall be complied with in the short est reasonable period of time consistent with this Act and the Federal Act. The Director is further authorized, in conformity with this Act and the Federal Act, to set schedules of compliance and include such schedules within the terms and conditions of such per mits and to prescribe terms and conditions for such permits to assure compliance with applicable maximum contaminant levels and drinking water criteria established pur suant to this Act, including, but not limited to, requirements concerning recording, reporting, monitoring, entry, inspection and laboratory analyses, to the extent permis sible under this Act, and such other requirements as are consistent with the purposes of this Act. (d) Each permit issued under subsection (b) of this Section shall have a fixed term not to exceed 10 years. Upon expiration of such permit a new permit may be issued by the Director and upon condition that the continued operation of such public water system meets or will meet all applicable drinking water standards, maximum contam inant levels and all other requirements established pursuant to this Act. The Director

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is authorized to include in permits issued under this subsection such terms and condi tions as are authorized under subsections (b), (c) and (d) of this Section.
(e) The Director may revoke, suspend or modify any permit issued under subsection (b), (c) and (d) of this Section for cause, including but not limited to, the following:
(1) violation of any condition of said permit; (2) obtaining a permit by misrepresentation, or failure to disclose fully all relevant facts; (3) change in any condition that requires either: (a) a temporary or permanent decrease in the maximum contaminant levels; or (b) elimination of the permitted operation. In the event of modification, suspension or revocation of a permit, the Director shall serve written notice of such action on the permit holder and shall set forth in such notice the reason for the action.
Section 8. Variances and Exemptions. The Director may authorize variances or exemptions from the regulations promulgated pursuant to this Act under such conditions and in such manner as he deems necessary and desirable: provided, however, that such variances or exemptions shall not be permitted under conditions which are less stringent than the conditions under which variances and exemptions may be granted under the Federal Act.
Section 9. Information to be Furnished by Applicants for Permits and by Permit Holders.
(a) Any applicant for a permit whose application is pending final consideration shall upon request of the Director provide such additional information as may be necessary to complete final disposition of the application.
(b) Any permit holder shall on request of the Director furnish such information as is reasonably necessary and pertinent to enable the Director to discharge his duties under this Act.
Section 10. Inspections and Investigations by the Director or any Agent or Employee of the Division. The Director or any agents or employees of the Division shall be permitted access in or upon any private or public property at all reasonable times for the purpose of inspecting and investigating conditions, processes, methods of treatment, and records relating to the operation of any public water system, or in order to test any feature of a public water system, including its raw water source.
Section 11. Imminent Hazards. The Director, upon receipt of information that a contaminant is present in or is likely to enter a public water system and that such contam inant may present an imminent and substantial endangerment to the public health, may take such authorized action as he may deem necessary in order to protect the health of such persons. The actions which the Director may take include, but shall not be limited to, (1) issuing such orders as may be necessary to protect the health of persons who are or may be users of such system, including travelers, (2) commencing actions under Section 17 of this Act, and (3) commencing a civil action for appropriate relief, including, but not limited to, action to obtain a restraining order or temporary or permanent injunction.
Section 12. Plan for Emergency Provision of Water. The Director shall develop an adequate plan for the provision of safe drinking water under emergency circumstances. When, in the judgment of the Director, emergency circumstances exist in the State with respect to a need for safe drinking water, he may take such actions as he may deem necessary in order to provide such water where it otherwise would not be available.
Section 13. Notification of Users and Regulatory Agencies. Whenever a public water system (1) is not in compliance with the Georgia primary drinking water regulations, including, but not limited to, failure to comply with a maximum contaminant level, (2) fails to perform monitoring required by regulations adopted pursuant to this Act, (3) is subject to a variance granted for an inability to meet a maximum contaminant level requirement, (4) is subject to an exemption from a maximum contaminant level, or (5) fails to comply with the requirements prescribed by a variance or exemption, the owner

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or operator of such system shall as soon as practicable notify the local public health department, the Director, and communications media serving the area served by the system of the nature, extent and possible adverse health effects of such situation. Such notice shall also be given by the owner or operator of such system in a form and manner and to the extent reasonably prescribed by the Director, which shall, at a minimum, include publication in a newspaper of general circulation within the area served by such water system at least once every three (3) months so long as the violation, variance, exemption or other such situation continues. Such notice shall also be included with the water bills of the system so long as such situation continues, as follows: if the water bills of a public water system are issued more often than once every three (3) months, such notice shall be included in at least one water bill of the system for each customer every three (3) months; if the system issues its water bills less often than once every three (3) months, such notice shall be included in each of the water bills issued by the system for each customer: provided, however, that the Director may prescribe in regula tions alternative notice requirements.
Section 14. Prohibited Acts. (a) Subject to the provisions of Section 7(b) of this Act, it shall be unlawful for any person to own or operate a public water system without first having secured a permit from the Director for such operation. (b) It shall be unlawful for an owner or operator of a public water system to commit or cause the commission of the following acts:
(1) Fail to comply with the requirements of Section 13 of this Act, or disseminate any false or misleading information with respect to notices required pursuant to Section 13 of this Act or with respect to remedial actions being undertaken to achieve compliance with the Georgia primary drinking water regulations;
(2) Fail to comply with regulations promulgated pursuant to this Act or with condi tions for variances or exemptions authorized under Section 8 of this Act.
Section 15. Orders and Permits of the Director. Whenever the Director has reason to believe that a violation of any provision of this Act or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant to this Act has occurred, he shall, if appropriate, attempt to obtain compliance therewith by conference, conciliation or persuasion. Failing to obtain compliance in this manner, the Director may order the violator to take whatever corrective action he deems necessary in order to obtain such compliance within a period of time to be prescribed in such order. Any order issued by the Director under the provisions of this Act shall be signed by the Director. Any order or permit issued by the Director shall become final unless the person or persons named therein files with the Director a written request for a hearing within 30 days after such order or permit is served on such person or persons.
Section 16. Hearings on Contested Matters; Judicial Review. Hearings on contested matters and judicial review of final orders, permits or other enforcement actions under this Act shall be provided and conducted in accordance with the provisions of Section 17(a) of the "Executive Reorganization Act of 1972".
Section 17. Emergency Orders by Director; Immediate Effect; Hearing. Whenever the Director finds that an emergency exists requiring immediate action to protect the public health, he may, without notice or hearing, issue an order reciting the existence of such an emergency and requiring that such action be taken as he deems necessary to meet the emergency. Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 15 and 16 of this Act, such order shall be effective immediately. Any person to whom such order is directed shall comply therewith immediately but shall be afforded a hearing within 20 days of the issuance of same. Notice of the time and place of such hearing shall be specified in such order. The hearing shall be conducted by a hearing officer appointed by the Board. Based upon the findings adduced at such hearing, the order shall be modified, revoked or continued by the hearing officer as he deems appropriate. Review of the hearing officer's decision shall be conducted in accordance with Section 17(a) of the "Executive Reorganization Act of 1972".

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Section 18. Attorney General to Represent Director or Board. It shall be the duty of the Attorney General to represent the Director or the Board or designate some member of his staff to represent either or both in all actions in connection with this Act.
Section 19. Civil Penalties and Procedures for Imposing Such Penalties. (a) Civil penalties. (1) Any person violating any provision of this Act or any permit condition or limitation established pursuant to this Act or negligently failing or refus ing to comply with any final order of the Director issued as provided herein, shall be liable for a civil penalty not to exceed $1,000 for such violation and an additional civil penalty not to exceed $500 for each day during which said violation continues. (2) Any person willfully violating any provision of this Act or any permit condition or limitation established pursuant to this Act or willfully failing or refusing to comply with any final order of the Director issued as provided herein, shall be liable for a civil penalty not to exceed $5000 for each day during which said violation continues. (b) Procedures. Whenever the Director of the Division of Environmental Protection has reason to believe that any person has violated any provision of this Act or has negligently or willfully failed or refused to comply with any final order of the Director, he may, upon written request, cause a hearing to be conducted before a hearing officer appointed by the Board. Upon a finding that said person has violated any provision of this Act or has negligently or willfully failed or refused to comply with a final order of the Director, said hearing officer shall issue his initial decision imposing such civil penalties as are herein provided. Such hearing and any administrative or judicial review thereof shall be conducted in accordance with Section 17(a) of the "Executive Reorganization Act of 1972".
Section 20. Application by Director for Injunctive Relief. Whenever in the judgment of the Director any person has engaged in or is about to engage in any act or practice which constitutes or will constitute an unlawful action under this Act, he may make application to the superior court of the county in which the unlawful act or practice has been or is about to be engaged in, for an order enjoining such act or practice, or for an order requiring compliance with the Act, and upon a showing by the Director that such person has engaged in or is about to engage in any such act or practice, a permanent or temporary injunction, restraining order, or other order shall be granted without the necessity of showing lack of an adequate remedy at law.
Section 21. Judgment in Accordance with Director's Order. The Director may file in the superior court of the county wherein the person under order resides, or if said person is a corporation, in the county wherein the corporation maintains its principal place of business, or in the county wherein the violation occurred, a certified copy of a final order of the Director unappealed from or a final order of the Director affirmed upon appeal, whereupon said court shall render judgment in accordance therewith and notify the parties. Such judgment shall have the same effect, and all proceedings in rela tion thereto shall thereafter be the same, as though said judgment had been rendered in a suit duly heard and determined by said court.
Section 22. Criminal Penalty for Unlawful Action. Any person who engages in any action made unlawful by this Act shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction, therefor, shall be punished as provided by law. Each day of continued violation after conviction shall constitute a separate offense.
Section 23. Division Designated as State Agency to Receive Financial Aid from Fed eral Government and Other Sources. The Division is hereby designated as the State agency to receive and administer financial aid from the Federal Government or other public or nonprofit sources for purposes of water supply quality control, administration of the State's water supply program, administration of any Federal or State water supply grant program, or any purposes relating to the furnishing of water by public water sys tems.
Section 24. Severability Section. In the event any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Act shall be declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional,

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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 was 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 25. Specific Laws Repealed. Ga. Code Chapter 88-26 relating to water supply quality control, approved March 18, 1964 (Ga. Laws 1964, pp. 499, 637-645), as amended, is hereby repealed in its entirety, except for Ga. Laws 1973, p. 148 et seq., approved March 26, 1973, relating to fluoridation of certain water supplies. The provisions of this Act are enacted in lieu thereof. The repeal of said Chapter shall in no case or event be deemed or held to have the effect of restoring, revising or reenacting any prior Acts or laws previously repealed.
Section 26. Effective Date. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.
Section 27. General Repealer. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The following amendment was read:

Representatives Collins of the 144th, Castleberry of the lllth, and Connell of the 87th move to amend the Committee substitute to HB 23 by adding a new paragraph at the end of line 27, page 7 in Section 4, as follows:
No rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to the provisions of this Act shall have the force of law unless they are approved by a joint committee composed of three members of the standing committee of the House of Representatives to which such Act was referred to be appointed by the Chairman of such committee and three members of the standing committee of the Senate to which such Act was referred to be appointed by the Chairman of such committee. In order for such rules and regulations to have the force of law, it shall be necessary that not less than four members of the joint committee affirmatively approve such rules and regulations. At least two of such four members must be Senators and at least two of such four members must be Representa tives. A report showing the action of the joint committee and signed by all the members approving such rules and regulations shall be filed with the Clerk of the House of Representatives and with the Secretary of the Senate. Such report shall be included in the Journal of the House of Representatives and the Journal of the Senate. Such approved rules and regulations shall expire at the end of the next regular session of the General Assembly following the action of the joint committee unless the report of the committee is ratified by a resolution of the General Assembly at such session.

On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adams, G. N Adams, Marvi: Y Anderson, W. N Argo, B. Y Auten, D.
Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B.
Benefield, J. Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. N Bolster, P. N Bray, C.A.

Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. Y Butler, D. Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C. N Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. N Childs, P. Clark, Betty

Y Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. N Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. N Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C.
Davis, B. N Dean, D.C.

Y Dent, R.A. N Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Edwards, W. N Elliott, E.H. N Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A. N Glanton, Tom

N Glover, M. Y Greene, J. N Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. N Harrison, C.
Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.,Jr.
Hill, B.L. N Holmes, Bob

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Home, F. Horton, G.T. N Housley, E.
N Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S.
N Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. N Isakson, J.
N Jackson, J.D.
Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. N Johnson, P. N Johnson, W.Rud.
Johnston, J. Y Jones, B.
N Jones, Herb N Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R.
Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M.

Knight, N.G. N Lambert, Roy
Lane, Dick
Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M.
Linder, J. N Logan, H.
Long, W.K. Y Looper, M.
Y Lord, J. Lucas, D.E.
YMann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, D.R. N McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B.
Y Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G.

Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. N Nichols, M.
N Nix, K. N Noble, Bill N Oldham, L. N Owens, R.D.
Y Parham, B.E. N Patten, G.C.
Y Patten, R.L. Peters, R.G.
N Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G.
Pinkston, F.C.
Rainey, H. N Ralston, E. N Ramsey, T.
Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E.

N Robinson, C. N Ross, Ben B.
Y Rowland, J.R. Rush, Dewey
N Russell, J. N Scott, A.
Scott, D. Sizemore, E. Smith, V.B. Smyre, C.
N Snow, Wayne.Jr. NSteinberg, C. Y Stone, R.
N Swann, D. N Taggart, T. N Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T.
Toles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom N Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M.

Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R.
Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M.
Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. N Wheeler, Bobby
White, J. N Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. N Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M.
N Wood, J.
N Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 65, nays 77. The amendment was lost.

Due to mechanical failure, the vote of Representative Vaughn of the 57th was not recorded on the adoption of the amendment to HB 23. He wished to be recorded as voting "nay" thereon.

The Committee substitute was adopted.

The report of the Coiiimittee, 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. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. YBenefield, J.
Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. N Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P.
Clark, Betty N Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D.
N Coleman, T. N Collins, M.

Y Colwell, C.H. N Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E.
N Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C.
Da vis, B. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. N Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill Edwards, W.
Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M.
Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M.
Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F.
Y Harrison, C.

Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr.
Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob
Home, F. Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M.
N Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J.
Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J.
YLee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M.

Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M.
Y Lord, J. Lucas, D.E. Mann, C.C.
Y Marcus, S.J.
Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. N Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. YNix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.
Y Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L.
Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G.
Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H.

Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T.
Randall, W.C.
Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. N Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A.
Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R.
Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T.
Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R.
N Veazey, M.

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Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. YWall, V.

Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H..Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby

White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L.

Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M.

Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 144, nays 12.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.

Representative Jessup of the 117th stated that he inadvertently voted "nay" on the passage of HB 23, by substitute. He intended to vote "aye" thereon.

HB 112. By: Representatives Karrh of the 106th, Carrell of the 75th, Logan of the 62nd, Battle of the 124th, Gignilliat of the 122nd, Phillips of the 91st, Sizemore of the 136th, and others: A BILL to provide for the regulation of certain educa tional institutions and activities; to provide for a short title ("Post Secondary Educational Authorization Act"); and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent, further consideration of HB 112 was postponed until tomor row, February 8, 1977, immediately after the period of unanimous consents.

HB 124. By: Representatives Karrh of the 106th, Irvin of the 23rd, Snow of the 1st, Childs of the 51st, Taggart of the 125th, Carnes of the 43rd, Evans of the 84th, Tucker of the 73rd, and others: A BILL 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 trans actions 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.
By unanimous consent, further consideration of HB 124 was postponed until tomor row, February 8, 1977, immediately after the period of unanimous consents.

HB 294. By: Representatives Battle of the 124th, Phillips of the 120th, Hanner of the 130th, Long of the 142nd, Howell of the 140th, Matthews of the 145th, Cooper of the 19th, Mann of the 13th, and Reaves of the 147th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the development of water well standards and creating the Water Well Standards Advisory Council, approved Mar. 31, 1976, so as to change the assignment of the Council for administrative purposes; and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent, further consideration of HB 294 was postponed until tomor row, February 8, 1977, immediately after the period of unanimoun consents.

HB 295. By: Representatives Battle of the 124th, Phillips of the 120th, Hanner of the 130th, Long of the 142nd, Howell of the 140th, Matthews of the 145th, Cooper of the 19th, Mann of the 13th, and Reaves of the 147th: A BILL to provide standards for the location, construction, abandoning and approval of individual and semipublic water wells; to provide a short title ("Water Well Standards Act"); to provide definitions; and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent, further consideration of HB 295 was postponed until tomor row, February 8, 1977, immediately after the period of unanimous consents.

The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate amendment thereto:

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HB 42. By: Representatives Castleberry of the lllth, and Edwards of the 110th: A BILL to amend an Act providing minimum salaries for the tax collectors and tax commissioners of the various counties within the State of Ga., so as to change the provisions relating to the calculation of county population and minimum salaries for certain tax collectors and tax commissioners; and for other pur poses.

The following Senate amendment was read:

The Senate moves to amend HB 42 as follows: By striking from line 19 of page 1 the following: "or any future such census,".

Representative Castleberry of the lllth moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment.
On the motion, the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The motion prevailed.

The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

HR 166. By: Representative Harris of the 60th: A RESOLUTION commending the Buford High School Wolves Football Team; and for other purposes.

HR 167. By: Representatives Birdsong of the 103rd, Rowland of the 119th, Davis of the 99th, Home of the 104th, Pinkston of the 100th, and others: A RESOLUTION commending Sheriff Earl Hamrick of Twiggs County; and for other purposes.

HR 168. By: Representative Carrell of the 75th: A RESOLUTION expressing regrets at the passing of Mrs. Glayde Mallard; and for other purposes.

HR 169. By: Representatives Connell of the 87th, Dent of the 85th, Daniel of the 88th, Swann of the 90th, and Truluck of the 86th: A RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. Cliff Elsroad on his 85th birthday; and for other purposes.

The following Resolutions of the House were read and referred to the Committee on Rules:

HR 170. By: Representatives Cooper of the 19th and Harrison of the 20th: A RESOLU TION inviting Miss Sandy Lynn Adamson, Miss Georgia 1976, to appear before the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.

HR 171. By: Representatives Twiggs of the 4th and Colwell of the 4th: A RESOLUTION inviting Mrs. Patricia Hammond to address the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.

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 8, 1977

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 William E. Cropper, Pastor, United Baptist Church, Atlanta, Georgia.
Representative Milford of the 13th, 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 659. By: Representative Castleberry of the lllth: A BILL to provide a new Charter for the City of Preston in the County of Webster; to provide for the corporate powers of said City; to provide for the governing authority; to provide for the administrative affairs of said City; to provide for a municipal court; to provide for elections; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.
HB 660. By: Representative Thompson of the 93rd: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Revenue Tax Act to Legalize and Control Alcoholic Beverages and Liquors", as amended, so as to provide that the State Revenue Commissioner shall have the power and duty to issue licenses provided for in said Act, and to decline to issue any license to any person or corporation who in his reason able discretion is not a proper person to have such permits; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

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HB 661. By: Representative McKinney of the 35th: A BILL to amend Code Section 69-307 relating to the liability of a municipal corporation for the acts of its officers, so as to provide that any municipal corporation shall be liable in damages for injury or loss to persons or property and for death by wrongful act caused by the negligence of its officers, agents, or servants while engaged in the operation of any vehicles upon the public roads, streets or highways of this State when such officer, agent or servant is engaged upon the business of the municipal corporation; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 662. By: Representatives Karrh of the 106th, and Walker of the 115th: A BILL to amend Code Section 26-507 relating to the effect of former prosecution, as amended, so as to strike certain provisions relating to the effect of federal prosecution of certain crimes; to provide an effective date; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 663. By: Representatives Randall of the 101st, Russell of the 64th, Marcus of the 26th, Clark of the 55th, and Parham of the 109th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Examiners of Practical Nurses, as amended, so as to pro vide for temporary licenses and the practices and procedures connected there with; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

HB 664. By: Representative Culpepper of the 98th: A BILL to amend Code Section 92-6905, relating to qualifications of members of county boards of tax asses sors, as amended, so as to authorize a person who is a county tax appraiser to serve as a member of the county board of tax assessors under certain circum stances in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 5,700 nor more than 5,750, according to the U.S. Decennial Census of 1970; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 665. By: Representatives Culpepper of the 98th, Evans of the 84th, Tuten of the 153rd, Parham of the 109th, and Beckham of the 89th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Child Support Recovery Act", as amended, so as to provide that parents may make wage assignments to the Dept. of Human Resources to ful fill their obligations under this Act; to provide that employers are required to comply with said assignments; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 666. By: Representatives Keyton of the 143rd, and Reaves of the 147th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Pavo, Georgia (formerly the Town of Pavo), in the Counties of Thomas and Brooks which was approved Aug. 21, 1911, as amended; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 667. By: Representative Ramsey of the 3rd: A BILL to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Chatsworth, as amended, so as to redefine the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 668. By: Representatives Snow and Hays of the 1st, Foster and Williams of the 6th, and Money of the 5th: A BILL to create the Walker County Water and Sewer age Authority; to authorize the Authority to acquire, construct, operate and maintain self-liquidating projects embracing sources of water supply and the distribution and sale of water and related facilities to individuals, private con cerns, and municipal corporations; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 669. By: Representatives Snow and Hays of the 1st, Williams and Foster of the 6th, Money of the 5th, and Ramsey of the 3rd: A BILL to provide for a supplemental expense allowance for the judges of the superior courts of each judicial circuit within this State having a population of not less than 103,000 and not more than 135,000, according to the U.S. Decennial Census of 1970; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 670. By: Representatives Snow and Hays of the 1st, Williams and Foster of the 6th, and Money of the 5th: A BILL to amend an Act abolishing the fee system of compensation for the Clerk of the Superior Court of Walker County and providing in lieu thereof an annual salary, as amended; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 671. By: Representatives Snow and Hays of the 1st, Williams and Foster of the 6th, Money of the 5th, and Ramsey of the 3rd: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit, as amended, so as to change the compensation which may be paid to the clerk-typist of the district attorney; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 672. By: Representatives Snow and Hays of the 1st, Williams and Foster of the 6th, Money of the 5th, Peters of the 2nd, and Ramsey of the 3rd: A BILL to amend an Act creating 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, according to the U.S. Decennial Census of 1970, or any future such census, so as to change the provisions relative to the assistant district attorney; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 673. By: Representatives Snow and Hays of the 1st, Foster and Williams of the 6th, and Money of the 5th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new Charter for the City of Rossville so as to change the provisions relating to the terms of office of the Mayor and Councilmen of the City of Rossville; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 674. By: Representatives Snow and Hays of the 1st, Foster and Williams of the 6th, and Money of the 5th: A BILL to amend an Act consolidating the Offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Walker County into the Office of Tax Com missioner of Walker County so as to provide for the creation of a special fund

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from which salaries and expenses of the office of Tax Commissioner shall be paid; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 675. By: Representatives Taggart of the 125th, Hill of the 127th, Jones of the 126th, Triplett of the 128th, Scott of the 123rd, and Chance of the 129th: A BILL to amend an Act incorporating the City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, as amended, so as to change the date of regular elections for the City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 676. By: Representatives Harris of the 60th, and Phillips of the 59th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the State Court of Gwinnett County, as amended, so as to change the compensation of the judge and solicitor of the State court; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 677. By: Representative Rainey of the 135th: A BILL to provide a new Charter for the City of Vienna in the County of Dooly; to provide for the corporate powers of said city; to provide for the governing authority; to provide for the adminis trative affairs of said city; to provide for municipal court; to provide for elec tions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 678. By: Representative Pinkston of the 100th: A BILL to amend Code Title 41A, known as the "Financial Institutions Code of Georgia", as amended, so as to include national banks located in this State for the purpose of applying Chapter 41A-38 relating to multiple deposits; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Banks & Banking.

HB 679. By: Representatives Triplett of the 128th, Taggart of the 125th, Scott of the 123rd, Gignilliat of the 122nd, Battle of the 124th, and Hill of the 127th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Sheriff's Retirement Fund of Georgia, as amended, so as to provide that sheriffs of State courts of the various counties of the State of Georgia shall be eligible for membership in the Sheriffs' Retire ment Fund of Georgia and shall be eligible for benefits; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 680. By: Representative Lord of the 105th: A BILL to amend an Act abolishing the fee system for the Sheriff of Glascock County and providing in lieu thereof an annual salary, so as to change certain provisions relating to the sheriff's furnishing an automobile and receiving compensation therefor; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 681. By: Representatives Cox of the 141st, Bargeron of the 83rd, and Long of the 142nd: A BILL to amend Code Title 38, relating to evidence, as amended, so as to create a rebuttable presumption as to nonliability of a manufacturer or seller for damage caused by certain products developed or produced in conform ity with industry practice; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 682. By: Representatives Cox of the 141st, Bargeron of the 83rd, and Long of the 142nd: A BILL to amend Code Section 114-103, relating to the exclusion of other remedies by application of the Workmen's Compensation Law, as amended, so as to specify when certain third-party actions are permitted; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 683. By: Representatives Cox of the 141st, Bargeron of the 83rd, and Long of the 142nd: A BILL to amend Code Title 105, relating to torts, as amended, so as to provide for comparative negligence and diminishment of damages in certain cases involving a civil action against a manufacturer or seller of products; to provide proeedures for reduction of damages; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 684. By: Representatives Cox of the 141st, Bargeron of the 83rd, and Long of the 142nd: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 3-10, relating to limitation of actions for torts, as amended, so as to provide a limitation upon the time during which certain actions to recover damages for injury to the person-or to real or personal property may be commenced; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 685. By: Representative Murphy of the 18th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of County Commissioner of Haralson County, as amended, so as to change the compensation of the County Commissioner of Haralson County; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 686. By: Representative Murphy of the 18th: A BILL to amend an Act providing an annual salary for the Treasurer of Haralson County, as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to an expense account for the Treasurer of Haralsan County; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HR 162-686. By: Representatives Bolster of the 30th, Marcus of the 26th, Walker of the 115th, Snow of the 1st, Cox of the 141st, Adams of the 36th, Taggart of the 125th, Birdsong of the 103rd, and others: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution to authorize the General Assembly to provide by general law for any matters reasonably necessary to allow counties or municipalities, or counties and municipalities, to establish and maintain redevelopment programs for the redevelopment of areas within the respective boundaries of such counties and municipalities and to provide for other powers in connection with such redevelopment programs; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HR 163-686. By: Representatives Housley of the 21st, Wilson, Kaley and Cooper of the 19th, and Harrison, Nix, and Isakson of the 20th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that all residents of the Cobb County School District who are 62 years of age or over shall be granted a homestead exemption for the full value of their homes from all Cobb County School District ad valorem taxes; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HR 164-686. By: Representatives Harrison, Isakson and Nix of the 20th, Housley and Burruss of the 21st, and Cooper, Wilson and Kaley of the 19th: 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 Cobb County shall have jurisdiction; 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.

HR 165-686. By: Representatives Phillips of the 59th, Wood, Whitmire and Jackson of the 9th, Jones of the 126th, Vaughn of the 57th, Noble of the 48th, Tolbert of the 56th, Ross of the 76th, Auten of the 154th, and others: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to enact legislation treating any and all watercrafts as a separate class of property from other classes of tangible property for ad valorem tax purposes and to adopt different rates, methods or assessment dates for the taxation of such property; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 687. By: Representatives Kilgore of the 65th, and Johnson and Glanton of the 66th: A BILL to provide an annual salary for the coroner of each county of this State having a population of not less than 28,300 and not more than 29,600, accord ing 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.

HB 688. By: Representatives Kilgore of the 65th, and Johnson and Glanton of the 66th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Douglas County, as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to the expense allowance of the chairman and the members of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 689. By: Representatives Kilgore of the 65th, and Johnson and Glanton of the 66th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Clerk of the Superior Court, Sheriff, Judge of the Probate Court and Tax Commissioner of Douglas County on annual salaries, as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation of the clerk, sheriff, judge of the probate court and tax commis sioner; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 690. By: Representatives Foster and Wheeler of the 152nd, and Hudson of the 137th: A BILL to amend an Act to create and establish a Small Claims Court in and for Coffee County, so as to change the jurisdictional amount of the court; to require issuance of service from said court within a specified period of time after the filing of a claim; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 691. By: Representatives Foster and Wheeler of the 152nd, and Stone and Greene of the 138th: A BILL to provide for the election of members of the Board of

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Education of Pierce County; to provide the manner of electing members to the board; to provide for compensation of the members of the Board; to provide for the filling of vacancies on the Board; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 692. By: Representatives Williamson of the 45th, Marcus of the 26th, Linder of the 44th, and Tolbert of the 56th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for premarital examinations for syphilis and requiring each applicant for a marriage license to provide a certificate from a licensed physician stating that the applicant was given a physical examination including a standard serologic test for syphi lis, as amended, so as to dispense with requirements for physical examinations while retaining the requirements for standard serologic tests for syphilis; and for other purposes.
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Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

HB 693. By: Representative Felton of the 22nd: A BILL to amend Code Section 34-703 relating to petitions for new election districts, so as to provide for notices of changes in election districts within counties of this State having a population of 500,000 or more 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.

HB 694. By: Representative Felton of the 22nd: A BILL to amend an Act to classify prop erty for taxation and to provide for the levy and collection of intangible per sonal property taxes, so as to exempt taxpayers with a tax liability of a certain amount or less from the requirement of filing a return and paying the tax; to provide for clarification; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 695. By: Representative Felton of the 22nd: A BILL to amend Code Section 34A-1407, relating to the municipal charter to govern vote required for nomination and runoff primaries or elections, as amended, so as to change the time for holding a runoff primary; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 696. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and McDonald of the 12th: 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 jurisdiction shall have concurrent authority with the Department to revoke or suspend 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 Motor Vehicles.

HB 697. By: Representatives Mostiler of the 71st, Matthews of the 145th, Dover of the llth, Smith of the 42nd, Greene of the 138th, Ramsey of the 3rd, Tolbert of the 56th, Toles of the 16th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the licensing of practical nurses, as amended, so as to change the desig nation of "practical nurse" to "licensed practical nurse"; to change the qual ifications for licensure and examination as a licensed practical nurse; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

HB 698. By: Representatives Gammage of the 17th, Childers of the 15th, Mostiler of the 71st, Oldham of the 14th, Toles of the 16th, Chance of the 129th, Knight of the 67th, Scott of the 123rd, and others: A BILL to amend an Act requiring the State Revenue Commissioner to examine the tax digest of the several coun ties for the purpose of ascertaining whether the valuation of the various classes of property in the respective counties is uniform, as amended, so as to provide for arbitration; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HR 172-698. By: Representative Adams of the 36th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that social security income and Federal railroad retirement income shall not be included as adjusted gross income for the purpose of qualifying for City of Atlanta homestead exemptions for elderly persons with low incomes; 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.

By unanimous consent, the Rules were suspended in order that the following Bills and Resolution of the House could be introduced, read the first time and referred to the committees:

HR 176-700. By: Representatives Dean of the 29th, Childs of the 51st, Bishop of the 94th, Carnes of the 43rd, Randall of the 101st, Smyre of the 92nd, Daugherty of the 33rd, Brown of the 34th, and others: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize counties, municipalities and political subdivisions of the State to provide direct loans and grants to private residents for certain nonmonetary consideration from funds obtained from the federal government or other sources for county, municipal or political subdivi sion community development exclusive of any funds derived from revenue generated by the taxation of the people of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HB 705. By: Representatives Dean of the 29th, Childs of the 51st, Carnes of the 43rd, Randall of the 101st, Smyre of the 92nd, Brown of the 34th, Marcus of the 26th, Nichols of the 27th, Glanton of the 66th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act approved Feb. 27, 1962, as amended, which granted certain specified powers and authority to the incorporated municipalities of this State, so as to provide that a duly constituted and sworn law enforcement officer of a municipality may execute an arrest warrant issued for failure to appear in response to service of certain papers; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 706. By: Representatives Dean of the 29th, Childs of the 51st, Carnes of the 43rd, Randall of the 101st, Smyre of the 92nd, Brown of the 34th, Bishop of the 94th, Deveaux of the 28th, and others: A BILL to amend Code Section 61-102, relating to the creation of the landlord and tenant relationship, as amended, so as to prohibit the waiver, assignment, transfer or avoidance of provisions of certain building or housing codes; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

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HB 707. By: Representatives Dean of the 29th, Childs of the 51st, Carnes of the 43rd, Randall of the 101st, Smyre of the 92nd, Lucas of the 102nd, Deveaux of the 28th, Canty of the 38th, and others: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 22-46, relating to annual reports by corporations, as amended, so as to require the transmission of copies of certain reports to certain clerks of the superior courts; to provide for filing and indexing; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 708. By: Representatives Dean of the 29th, Childs of the 51st, Carnes of the 43rd, Randall of the 101st, Smyre of the 92nd, Lucas of the 102nd, Bishop of the 94th, Brown of the 34th, and others: A BILL to amend Code Title 41A, relative to financial institutions, as amended, so as to create a Chapter 41A-13A, so as to prohibit certain discrimination by financial institutions; to define certain terms; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Banks & Banking.

HB 709. By: Representatives Dean of the 29th, Childs of the 51st, Carnes of the 43rd, Randall of the 101st, Smyre of the 92nd, Lucas of the 102nd, Brown of the 34th, Marcus of the 26th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Building Administrative Board, as amended, so as to provide for the Statewide applicability of the Ga. State Housing Code; to prohibit less restric tive housing codes; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate were read the second time:

HB 635 HB 636 HB 637 HB 638 HB 639 HB 640 HB 641 HB 642 HB 643 HB 644 HB 645 HB 646 HB 649 HB 650 HB 651 HB 652 HB 653 HB 654 HR 157-654 HR 158-654 HR 159-654 HB 655 HB 656

HR 160-656 HB 657 HB 658 HR 161-658 SB 23 SB 24 SB 26 SR 37 SB 55 SB 65 SB 104 SB 135 SB 137 SB 139 SB 164 SB 169 SB 171 SB 172 SB 176 SB 177 SB 178 SB 179 SB 57

Representative Matthews of the 145th District, Chairman of the Committee on Agri culture & Consumer Affairs, submitted the following report:

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Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

SB 38 Do Pass SB 42 Do Pass, as Amended HB 566 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Matthews of the 145th Chairman

Representative Ross of the 76th District, Chairman of the Committee on Education, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on Education has had under consideration the following Bill of the
House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 341 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Ross of the 76th Chairman

Representative Rainey of the 135th District, Chairman of the Committee on Game, Fish & Recreation, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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Your Committee on Game, Fish & Recreation has had under consideration the follow ing Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 311 Do Pass HB 590 Do Pass HB 626 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Rainey of the 135th Chairman

Representative Lane of the 81st District, Chairman of the Committee on Highways, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Highways has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 359 Do Pass HB 350 Do Pass HB 349 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Lane of the 81st Chairman

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Representative Snow of the 1st District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 145 Do Pass HB 526 Do Pass SB 12 Do Pass HB 156 Do Pass HB 32 Do Pass

HB 342 Do Pass, as Amended HB 406 Do Pass HB 580 Do Pass, as Amended HB 129 Do Pass, as Amended

Respectfully submitted, Snow of the 1st Chairman

Representative Buck of the 95th District, Chairman of the Committee on Retirement, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Retirement has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 260 Do Pass HB 331 Do pass HB 332 Do Pass HB 243 Do Pass

HB 214 Do Pass HB 375 Do Pass HB 64 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Buck of the 95th Chairman

Representative Thompson of the 93rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on Special Judiciary has had under consideration the following Bills
of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the follow ing recommendations:
HB 565 Do Pass HB 464 Do Pass HB 530 Do Pass HB 534 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Scott of the 37th Secretary
Representative Adams of the 36th District, Chairman of the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, submitted the following report:

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Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on State Planning & 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 609 Do Pass HB 610 Do Pass HB 612 Do Pass HB 613 Do Pass HB 614 Do Pass HB 615 Do Pass

HB 616 Do Pass HB 617 Do Pass HB 618 Do Pass HB 621 Do Pass HB 622 Do Pass HB 199 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th Chairman

Representative Dixon of the 151st District, Chairman of the Committee on Temper ance, submitted 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 the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
SB 106 Do Pass HB 516 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Dixon of the 151st Chairman
By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consider ation and read the third time:

HB 199. By: Representatives Greer of the 43rd, and Marcus of the 26th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of elections in each county having a population of more than 500,000 so as to provide for additional requirements for the appointment of certain members to the board; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL
To amend an Act creating a board of elections in each county having a population of more than 500,000, according to the 1960 United States decennial census, approved April 18, 1967 (Ga. Laws 1967, p. 3211), as amended, so as to provide for additional requirements for the appointment of certain members to the board; to provide for duties of the chairman of the board; 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 elections in each county having a population of more than 500,000, according to the 1960 United States decennial census, approved April 18, 1967 (Ga Laws 1967, p. 3211), as amended, is hereby amended by striking in their entirety subsections (a), (b) and (c) of Section 2 and substituting in lieu thereof the following:

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"(a) Two members shall be nominated by the chairman of the county executive committee (such nominations of the chairman to have been approved by the county executive committee) of the political party whose candidates at the last preceding regular general election, held for the election of all members of the General Assembly, received the largest number of votes in this State for members of the General Assembly, and the governing authority of such county shall appoint the said nominees; and
(b) Two members shall be nominated by the chairman of the county executive committee (such nominations of the chairman to have been approved by the county executive committee) of the political party whose candidates at such election received the next largest number of such votes, and the governing authority of such county shall appoint said nominees; and
(c) One member shall be appointed by the governing authority of such county, which member shall be designated permanent chairman of the board. The chairman shall pre side at all meetings of the board and shall cast a vote only in those instances when his vote shall be required to break a tie."
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 125, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.

HB 609. By: Representatives Hatcher of the 131st, McCollum of the 134th, Hutchinson of the 133rd, and White of the 132nd: A BILL to authorize the governing authority of Dougherty County to provide for a supplement to the salary of the District Attorney and each Assistant District Attorney of the Dougherty Judicial Circuit; 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 125, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 612. By: Representative Vaughn of the 57th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of Tax Commissioner of Rockdale County, so as to change the salaries of the chief deputy and deputy tax commissioners; to provide for additional 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 125, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 613. By: Representative Vaughn of the 57th: A BILL to amend an Act providing an annual salary for the Coroner of Rockdale County in lieu of the fee system of compensation, as amended, so as to change the salary of the coroner; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 125, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 614. By: Representative Vaughn of the 57th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of Commissioner of Rockdale County, as amended, so as to change the salary of the commissioner; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 125, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 615. By: Representative Vaughn of the 57th: A BILL to amend an Act providing an annual salary for the Judge of the Probate Court of Rockdale County in lieu of the fee system of compensation, as amended, so as to change the salary of the judge of the probate court and his chief deputy; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 125, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 616. By: Representative Vaughn of the 57th: A BILL to amend an Act fixing the compensation of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Rockdale County, so as to change the salary of the clerk and his deputies; to provide for additional deputies; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 125, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 617. By: Representative Vaughn of the 57th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for a Public Defender for Rockdale County, so as to change the compensation of the public defender; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 125, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 618. By: Representative Vaughn of the 57th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Rockdale County upon an annual salary, as amended, so as to change the compensation of the sheriff and his deputies; to change the number of depu ties; 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 125, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 621. By: Representatives Richardson of the 52nd, Childs of the 51st, Hawkins of the 50th, Burton of the 47th, Robinson of the 58th, Butler and Johnston of the 56th, Noble of the 48th, and others: A BILL to create the Avondale Estates Development Authority; to provide for the appointment of the members of the Authority; to create the Avondale Estates District; to provide for the powers of the Authority; to authorize the Authority to issue 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 125, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 622. By: Representatives Richardson of the 52nd, Childs of the 51st, Hawkins of the 50th, Burton of the 47th, Robinson of the 58th, Butler and Johnston of the 56th, Noble of the 48th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act incorporating the City of Avondale Estates approved Aug. 25, 1927, as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 125, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolu tions of the House:

HR 152. By: Representatives Dent of the 85th, Murphy of the 18th, Clark of the 13th, Daniel of the 88th, and Swann of the 90th: A RESOLUTION establishing Georgia Black Festival Month in Georgia; and for other purposes.

HR 155. By: Representatives Ham of the 80th, Murphy of the 18th, Wood, Johnson, Lee, and Benefield of the 72nd, and others: A RESOLUTION relative to efforts to obtain direct European flight service for Atlanta; and for other purposes.

HR 156. By: Representatives Ham of the 80th, Murphy of the 18th, Wood, Johnson, Lee, and Benefield of the 72nd, and others: A RESOLUTION relative to efforts to obtain direct European flight service for Atlanta; and for other purposes.

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the Senate and House:

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SB 50. By: Senators Kidd of the 25th, Traylor of the 3rd, McGill of the 24th, Russell of the 10th, Bond of the 39th, Stephens of the 36th and others: A BILL to amend Title 34A of the Code of Georgia, said Title being known as the Georgia Municipal Election Code, so as to provide for applications for absentee ballots; to provide for the counting of absentee ballots; and for other purposes.

SB 184. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to provide for the compensation of the members of the board of commissioners of counties in this State having a popu lation of not less than 8,350 or more than 8,400 according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census; to provide for certain travel expenses; and for other purposes.
SB 196. By: Senators Riley of the 1st and Wessels of the 2nd: A BILL to amend an Act implementing the provisions of Article V, Section VII, Paragraph II of the Constitution of the State of Ga., creating the Savannah District Authority, now known as the Savannah Port Authority, so as to provide an alternative proce dure whereby the Savannah Port Authority can stimulate industrial expansion and development; and for other purposes.
HB 29. By: Representative Howell of the 140th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a small claims court in certain counties of this State, approved Mar. 10, 1966, so as to change the provisions relating to the jurisdiction of said court; and for other purposes.

SB 46. By: Senators Kidd of the 25th, McGill of the 24th, Bond of the 39th, Dean of the 6th, Russell of the 10th and others: A BILL to amend an Act regulating the occupation of cosmetology and creating the Georgia State Board of Cos metology, approved Mar. 11, 1963, so as to provide for licensure of certain per sons licensed as master cosmetologists in other states; and for other purposes.

SB 51. By: Senators Kidd of the 25th, McGill of the 24th, Dean of the 6th, Russell of the 10th, Stephens of the 36th and others: A BILL to amend Title 34 of the Code of Georgia, said Title being known as the Georgia Election Code, so as to provide for challenges to the right to vote of any person; and for other pur poses.

SB 69. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to amend an Act prohibiting full-time appointive officials and employees of the State from engaging in certain trans actions affecting the State, so as to except chaplains from such prohibiting provisions under certain circumstances; and for other purposes.

SB 158. By: Senator Reynolds of the 48th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Gwinnett Judicial Circuit and providing for its powers, duties and jurisdiction and the officers thereof, approved Feb. 12, 1960, and for other purposes.

SB 80. By: Senators Barnes of the 33rd, Duncan of the 30th, Hudson of the 35th, Shapard of the 28th, and Turner of the 8th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 32-9, relat ing to county boards of education, so as to authorize county and independent school systems to use school buses to provide transportation for the elderly and the handicapped under certain conditions; and for other purposes.

SB 81. By: Senators Barnes of the 33rd, Hudson of the 35th, Duncan of the 30th, Shapard of the 28th, and Turner of the 8th: A BILL to create a Council on Aging; to provide for the appointment and terms of office of members of the Council; to provide for officers; to provide for rules and procedures; to provide for meet ings of the Council; and for other purposes.

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SB 1. By: Senator Sutton of the 9th: A BILL 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 49. By: Senators Kidd of the 25th, Traylor of the 3rd, McGill of the 24th, and others: A BILL to amend Title 34 of the Code of Georgia, said Title being known as the Georgia Election Code, so as to provide for applications for absentee ballots; to provide for the processing of applications for absentee ballots; to provide for the control of application forms; and for other purposes.

SB 52. By: Senators Kidd of the 25th, McGill of the 24th, Bond of the 39th, Dean of the 6th, Russell of the 10th and others: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations Act", approved Feb 28, 1974,
so as to change the provisions relating to proof of insurance; and for other purposes.

SB 92. By: Senator Broun of the 46th: A BILL to amend Code Section 32-111, providing for the compensation and expenses for members of the Board of Regents, so as to change the provisions relating to compensation and expenses of members of the Board of Regents; to change the maximum number of days for which a member may receive expenses; and for other purposes.

SB 99. By: Senator Holloway of the 12th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 88-31, relating to ambulance services, so as to provide for the definition, training and duties of emergency medical technicians, advanced emergency medical technicians and cardiac technicians; and for other purposes.

SB 152. By: Senator Doss of the 52nd: A BILL to amend Code Section 92-3701, relating to the purposes for which counties may levy taxes, so as to provide that county taxes may be levied and collected to provide for the development of trade, commerce, industry and employment opportunities, including financial assis tance to their respective county development authorities; and for other pur poses.

SB 153. By: Senator Doss of the 52nd: A BILL to provide that municipal corporations
may levy and collect municipal taxes to provide for the development of trade, commerce, industry and employment opportunities, including financial assis tance to their respective municipal development authorities; and for other purposes.

SB 168. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to provide that it shall be unlawful for
any officer or employee of this State to directly or indirectly coerce or attempt to coerce, command or advise any other State officer or employee to pay, lend or contribute any part of his salary, kick back any sum of money, or anything else of value to any party, committee, organization, agency or person for polit ical purposes; and for other purposes.

SB 183. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to authorize State employees to engage in political activities under certain conditions; 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 32. By: Senator Hudgins of the 15th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to add public and independent school districts and sys tems of the several counties and municipalities of the State as determined by the State Board of Education to need State aid for capital outlay funds as an eligible purpose for which general obligation debt of the State may be incurred; and for other purposes.

SR 40. By: Senator Hill of the 29th: A RESOLUTION designating the John C. Barrow Memorial Bridge; and for other purposes.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the committees:

SB 1. By: Senator Sutton of the 9th: A BILL 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.

SR 32. By: Senator Hudgins of the 15th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to add public and independent school districts and sys tems of the several counties and municipalities of the State as determined by the State Board of Education to need State aid for capital outlay funds as an eligible purpose for which general obligation debt of the State may be incurred; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

SR 40. By: Senator Hill of the 29th: A RESOLUTION designating the John C. Barrow Memorial Bridge; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Highways.

SB 46. By: Senators Kidd of the 25th, McGill of the 24th, Bond of the 39th, Dean of the 6th, Russell of the 10th and others: A BILL to amend an Act regulating the occupation of cosmetology and creating the Georgia State Board of Cos metology, approved Mar. 11, 1963, so as to provide for licensure of certain per sons licensed as master cosmetologists in other states; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

SB 49. By: Senators Kidd of the 25th, Traylor of the 3rd, McGill of the 24th, and others: A BILL to amend Title 34 of the Code of Georgia, said Title being known as the Georgia Election Code, so as to provide for applications for absentee ballots; to provide for the processing of applications for absentee ballots; to provide for the control of application forms; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

SB 50. By: Senators Kidd of the 25th, Traylor of the 3rd, McGill of the 24th, Russell of the 10th, Bond of the 39th, Stephens of the 36th and others: A BILL to amend Title 34A of the Code of Georgia, said Title being known as the Georgia Municipal Election Code, so as to provide for applications for absentee ballots; to provide for the counting of absentee ballots; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

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SB 51. By: Senators Kidd of the 25th, McGill of the 24th, Dean of the 6th, Russell of the 10th, Stephens of the 36th and others: A. BILL to amend Title 34 of the Code of Georgia, said Title being known as the Georgia Election Code, so as to provide for challenges to the right to vote of any person; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

SB 52. By: Senators Kidd of the 25th, McGill of the 24th, Bond of the 39th, Dean of the 6th, Russell of the 10th and others: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations Act", approved Feb 28, 1974, so as to change the provisions relating to proof of insurance; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

SB 69. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to amend an Act prohibiting full-time appointive officials and employees of the State from engaging in certain trans actions affecting the State, so as to except chaplains from such prohibiting provisions under certain circumstances; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

SB 80. By: Senators Barnes of the 33rd, Duncan of the 30th, Hudson of the 35th, Shapard of the 28th, and Turner of the 8th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 32-9, relat ing to county boards of education, so as to authorize county and independent school systems to use school buses to provide transportation for the elderly and the handicapped under certain conditions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

SB 81. By: Senators Barnes of the 33rd, Hudson of the 35th, Duncan of the 30th, Shapard of the 28th, and Turner of the 8th: A BILL to create a Council on Aging; to provide for the appointment and terms of office of members of the Council; to provide for officers; to provide for rules and procedures; to provide for meet ings of the Council; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Human Relations & Aging.

SB 92. By: Senator Broun of the 46th: A BILL to amend Code Section 32-111, providing for the compensation and expenses for members of the Board of Regents, so as to change the provisions relating to compensation and expenses of members of the Board of Regents; to change the maximum number of days for which a member may receive expenses; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on University System of Georgia.

SB 99. By: Senator Holloway of the 12th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 88-31, relating to ambulance services, so as to provide for the definition, training and duties of emergency medical technicians, advanced emergency medical technicians and cardiac technicians; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

SB 152. By: Senator Doss of the 52nd: A BILL to amend Code Section 92-3701, relating to the purposes for which counties may levy taxes, so as to provide that county taxes may be levied and collected to provide for the development of trade, commerce, industry and employment opportunities, including financial assis-

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tance to their respective county development authorities; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

SB 153. By: Senator Doss of the 52nd: A BILL to provide that municipal corporations may levy and collect municipal taxes to provide for the development of trade, commerce, industry and employment opportunities, including financial assis tance to their respective municipal development authorities; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

SB 158. By: Senator Reynolds of the 48th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Gwinnett Judicial Circuit and providing for its powers, duties and jurisdiction and the officers thereof, approved Feb. 12, 1960, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 168. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to provide that it shall be unlawful for any officer or employee of this State to directly or indirectly coerce or attempt to coerce, command or advise any other State officer or employee to pay, lend or contribute any part of his salary, kick back any sum of money, or anything else of value to any party, committee, organization, agency or person for polit ical purposes; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

SB 183. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to authorize State employees to engage in political activities under certain conditions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

SB 184. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to provide for the compensation of the members of the board of commissioners of counties in this State having a popu lation of not less than 8,350 or more than 8,400 according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future census; to provide for certain travel expenses; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

SB 196. By: Senators Riley of the 1st and Wessels of the 2nd: A BILL to amend an Act implementing the provisions of Article V, Section VII, Paragraph II of the Constitution of the State of Ga., creating the Savannah District Authority, now known as the Savannah Port Authority, so as to provide an alternative proce dure whereby the Savannah Port Authority can stimulate industrial expansion and development; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

Under the general order of business, the following Bill of the House was again taken up for consideration:

HB 112. By: Representatives Karrh of the 106th, Carrell of the 75th, Logan of the 62nd, Battle of the 124th, Gignilliat of the 122nd, Phillips of the 91st, Sizemore of the 136th, and others: A BILL to provide for the regulation of certain educa tional institutions and activities; to provide for a short title ("Post Secondary Educational Authorization Act"); and for other purposes.

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The following amendment was read and adopted:

The Committee on University System of Georgia moves to amend HB 112 as follows:
By striking from line 26 on page 1 the figure "1976" and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "1977".
By adding at the end of Section 3 a new subsection (f) to read as follows: "(f) Private colleges and universities located in foreign countries which award degrees and which maintain and operate educational programs - provided there shall be a blanket bond requirement in the penal sum of $50,000 to pay all damages or expenses which the State or any governmental subdivision thereof or any person may sustain in the event the courses, curriculum, and instruction are not of such quality and content to reasonably and adequately meet the objectives of which the courses, curriculum, or instruction are offered. Such institutions shall file the bond with the Secretary of State and consent to service with respect thereto; provided, however, if a private college or university has submitted a bond in accordance with the Georgia Proprietary School Act, a bond hereunder shall not be required. The bond submitted pursuant to the Georgia Proprietory School Act approved March 9, 1972 (Ga. Laws 1972, p. 156) shall indemnify and protect any Georgia governmental subdivision or any Georgia resident from any and all damages or expenses which he or she may sustain in the event the courses, curriculum and instruction are not of such quality and content to reasonably and adequately meet the objectives for which the courses, curriculum or instruction are offered. In addition, any such private college or university shall spe cifically extend to any Georgia resident attending a private college or university located in a foreign country the same rights and privileges to a refund for tuition expenses paid as are permitted pursuant to the Georgia Proprietory School Act."
By striking from line 34 on page 5 and line 1 on page 6 the following: "which rules and regulations shall have the force of law;".
By adding at the end of paragraph (6) of subsection (b) of Section 4 the following: "Such rules and regulations shall not have the force of law unless and until approved by a subcommittee of three members of the University System of Georgia Committee of the House of Representatives appointed by the Chairman thereof, and three members of the Higher Education Committee of the Senate appointed by the Chairman thereof. Such approved rules and regulations shall expire at the end of the following next regular session of the General Assembly unless approved and ratified by the General Assembly at said session."

The following amendment was read:

Representative Pinkston of the 100th moves to amend HB 112 by adding a new sub section "G" under Section 3 on page 4, to read as follows:
(G) Fully accredited liberal arts colleges and universities, and their related graduate and professional programs, which have been recognized for more than ten years by a national or regional accrediting agency recognized by the United States Office of Education, and an active member of the Association of Private Colleges and Universi ties in Georgia.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representatives Carrell of the 75th, Holmes of the 39th, and Ware of the 68th move to amend the Pinkston amendment by placing a period after the word "education" and by deleting the remaining words in the sentence.

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On the adoption of the Pinkston amendment, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. N Argo, B. N Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J.
Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B. N Burruss, A.L.
N Burton, J.
N Butler, D. Canty, H.
N Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. N Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. N Connell, J. N Cooper, B.

N Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G. N Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.
Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. N Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W.
Y Elliott, E.H. N Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L.
Y Galer, M. N Gammage, L.
N Gignilliat, A. N Glanton, Tom N Glover, M.
Greene, J. Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. N Banner, B. N Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F.
N Harrison, C. Hatcher, C.F.
Y Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.,Jr. N Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.

Y Horton, G.T. N Housley, E. Y Howell, M.
Y Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J.
Y Irvin, R. N Isakson, J. N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben N Johnson, G.
N Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. N Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. N Jones, Herb N Kaley, M.
N Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. N Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G.
Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick
N Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. N Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, D.R.

N McCollum, H. N McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. N Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.E. Y Mullinax, E.G. N Murray, B. N Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. N Nix, K.
Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L.
N Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. N Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L.
N Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. N Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C.
Y Rainey, H. N Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L.
Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. N Ross, Ben B. N Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A.
Scott, D.

N Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C.
N Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Steinberg, C.
Stone, R. N Swann, D.
N Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom N Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M.
Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R.
Y Vaughn, C.R. N Veazey, M.
Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. N Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C.
Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. N Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L.
N Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Pinkston amendment, as amended, the ayes were 99, nays
67.
The Pinkston amendment, as amended, was adopted.
The following amendment was read:
Representative Knight of the 67th moves to amend HB 112 as follows:
By striking from line 5 on page 1 the words "State Board of Education" and inserting in lieu thereof the words "State Board of Regents".
By striking from line 18 on page 3 the words "State Board of Education" and inserting in lieu thereof the words "State Board of Regents".
By striking from lines 9 and 10 the words "State Board of Education" and inserting in lieu thereof "State Board of Regents" in both instances.
By striking in its entirety paragraph (8) of subsection (b) of Section 4 on page 6 and inserting in lieu thereof a new paragraph (8) to read as follows:
"(8) such administrative powers and duties as may be reasonably necessary to effec tively carry out the provisions of this Act and to establish such administrative organiza tion and procedures as may be reasonably necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act."

On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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Y Adams, G. N Adams, Marvin
Y Andersen, W.
N Argo, B. N Auten, D. N Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. N Benefield, J. N Birdsong, K. N Bishop, S.
N Bolster, P.
Y Bray, C.A.
N Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L.
N Burton, J.
N Butler, D.
Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. N Carrell, B.
Y Cason, G.
N Castleberry, D.
N Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. N Childs, P.
N Clark, Betty N Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D.
Y Coleman, T.
Y Collins, M.
Y Colwell, C.H.
N Connell, J.
N Cooper, B.

N Cox, W.E. N Crosby, T. N Culpepper, B. N Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, B.
Dean, D.C. Dent, R.A. N Deveaux, C. N Dixon, H.D.
N Dover, Bill
Y Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H.
N Evans, W.D. Felton, D.
N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. N Galer, M. N Gammage, L.
N Gignilliat, A.
Y Glanton, Tom
N Glover, M. Greene, J.
Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Y Hanner, B.
Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Y Harris, J.F.
N Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. N Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.,Jr. N Hill, B.L. N Holmes, Bob N Home, F.

Y Horton, G.T. N Housley, E.
Howell, M.
N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. N Isakson, J. N Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben
N Johnson, G.
Y Johnson, P.
N Johnson, W.Rud. N Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb
N Kaley, M. , N Karrh, R.
N Kemp, R.
N Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G. N Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. N Lee, W.J.(Bill) N Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J.
N Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
N Looper, M.
N Lord, J.
N Lucas, D.E.
N Mann, C.C.
N Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, D.R.

N McCollum, H. N McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. N Milford, B.
N Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. N Nessmith, P.E.
N Nichols, M. N Nix, K.
N Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. N Owens, R.D.
N Parham, B.E. N Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L.
N Peters, R.G.
Y Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. N Pilewicz, G.
Pinkston, F.C.
N Rainey, H.
N Ralston, E.
N Ramsey, T.
N Randall, W.C.
N Reaves, H.L.
N Richardson, E.
Y Robinson, C.
Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Scott, A. N Scott, D.

N Sizemore, E. N Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne,Jr. N Steinberg, C.
Stone, R. N Swann, D. N Taggart, T.
Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
N Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom N Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. N Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. N Veazey, M. N Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. N Wall, V. N Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. N Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. N Williams, R. N Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 48, nays 115. The amendment was lost.
The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representative Karrh of the 106th moves to amend HB 112 as follows: By inserting between lines 31 and 32 of page 6 the following: "(10) To submit to the House University System of Georgia Committee and to the Senate Higher Education Committee an annual written report summarizing the activi ties of the Board in regard to their responsibilities, activities and supervision of this Act."

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. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W.
Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe
Y Baugh, W.E Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B.
Y Benefield, J.

Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P.
Y Bray, C.A.
Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J.

Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D.

Y Coleman, T, Y Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C.

Y Davis, B. Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D.

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Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L.
Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Banner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.
Y Hawkins, J.
Y Hays, F.,Jr.
Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.
Y Horton, G.T.
Y Housley, E.
Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.

Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben
Y Johnson, G.
Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J.
Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R.
Y Keyton, J.W.
Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G.
Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick
Y Lane, W.J.
Y Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Y Lenderman, M. Y Under, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
Y Looper, M.

Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E.
Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H.
Y McDonald, L. McKinney, J.E.
Y Milford, B. Y Money, J.
Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G.
Y Murray, B.
Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill
Y Oldham, L.
Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E.
Y Patten, G.C.
Y Patten, R.L. Peters, R.G.
Y Phillips, L.L.
Y Phillips, R.T.
Y Phillips, W.R.

Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A. Y Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.

Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. 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 Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 152. By: Representative Howell of the 140th: A BILL to amend Code Section 89-9903, relating to the crime of stealing, altering, etc., of public documents, so as to change the provisions to provide a determination of proof of intent to commit such crimes; and for other purposes.

Representative Hill of the 127th moved that HB 152 and all amendments thereto be recommitted to the Committee on Special Judiciary for further study.
The motion prevailed.

HB 436. By: Representatives Williams of the 54th, and Smyre of the 92nd: A BILL to amend Code Title 79A, relating to pharmacists, pharmacy and drugs, as amended, so as to change the penalty for certain crimes relative to marijuana; and for other purposes.

The following amendments were read and adopted:

Representative Johnson of the 72nd moves to amend HB 436 by striking on page 3, line 9, the figures "$100.00" and by inserting in lieu thereof the figures "$250.00".
Representative Butler of the 56th moves to amend HB 436 by striking on page 2, line 26, the words "two years" and by inserting in lieu thereof the words "five years".
Representatives Dover of the llth, Kilgore of the 65th, and Irvin of the 10th move to amend HB 436 by adding on page 2, line 20, after the word "person", the words "20 years of age or under".

Representative McKinney of the 35th moved that the House reconsider its action in adopting the Dover et al amendment.

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On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adams, G. N Adams, Marvin
Anderson, W. Argo, B. Y Auten, D. N Bargeron, E. Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. N Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. N Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B. N Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. N Butler, D. Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. N Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty N Clark, L. Clifton, A.D. N Coleman, T. N Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. N Cooper, B.

N Cox, W.E. N Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Da vis, B. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W.
Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J.
Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. N Banner, B. N Harris, B.B.,Sr. N Harris, J.F. N Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F.
Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.

Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E.
Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. N Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. N Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. N Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. N Karrh, R. N Kemp, R. N Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. N Knight, N.G.
Lambert, Roy Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M. Linder, J. N Logan, H. Long, W.K. Looper, M. N Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. N Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, D.R.

McCollum, H. N McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E.
Milford, B. N Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G.
Murray, B. N Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. N Nix, K.
Noble, Bill N Oldham, L. N Owens, R.D. N Parham, B.E. N Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G.
Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H. N Ralston, E. N Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. N Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey Russell, J. Y Scott, A. Y Scott, D.

N Sizemore, E. Smith, V.B.
Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. N Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V.
Triplett, Tom N Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. N Tuten, J. N Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. N Veazey, M.
Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. N Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. N Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. N Williams, R.
Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M.
Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 68, nays 79. The motion was lost.

The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representative Ham of the 80th moves to amend HB 436 by striking the figure "(2)" on line 18, page 3, and by inserting in lieu thereof the figure "(5)".
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:

N Adams, G. N Adams, Marvin
Anderson, W. Argo, B. Y Auten, D. N Bargeron, E. Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A.

N Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. Y Cames, C. N Carrell, B. N Cason, G. N Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty N Clark, L.

N Clifton, A.D. N Coleman, T. N Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. N Cooper, B. N Cox, W.E. N Crosby, T. N Culpepper, B. N Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, B. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A.
Deveaux, C.

Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill N Edwards, W.
Elliott, E.H. N Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. N Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J.
Greer, J.W.

N Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. N Hanner, B.
Y Harris, B.B,Sr.
N Harris, J.F. N Harrison, C.
N Hatcher, C.F. Hawkins, J.
Y Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob N Home, F.

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Horton, G.T.
Y Housley, E.
Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutehinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R.
N Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben
Y Johnson, G.
N Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. N Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. N Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M.
Karrh, R.
N Kemp, R Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M.

N Knight, N.G. Lambert, Roy
Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J.
Y Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Y Lenderman, M. Linder, J.
N Logan, H. Long, W.K. Looper, M.
Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. N Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, D.R.
McCollum, H. N McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. N Milford, B. Y Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L.

N Mullinax, E.G. Murray, B.
N Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. N Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill N Oldham, L.
Owens, R.D.
N Parham, B.E.
N Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. N Peters, E.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. N Pilewicz, G.
Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H.
Y Ralston, E.
N Ramsey, T.
Y Randall, W.C.

Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E.
Y Robinson, C. N Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. Y Scott, A. Y Scott, D. N Sizemore, E. N Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne, Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. N Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V.

Triplett, Tom N Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. N Tuten, J. N Twiggs, R.
Vaughn, C.R. N Veazey, M.
Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. N Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. N Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R.
Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 76, nays 74.
The Bill, as amended, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.
Representatives Tolbert of the 56th and Lord of the 105th stated that they inadver tently voted "aye" on the passage of HB 436, as amended. They intended to vote "nay".
Representative McKinney of the 35th gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the House reconsider its action in failing to give the requisite constitutional majority to HB 436, as amended.
By unanimous consent, the following Bill and Resolution of the House were with drawn from the Committee on State of Republic and referred to the Committee on Edu cation:
HB 606. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Ross of the 76th, Carrell of the 75th, Marcus of the 26th, Phillips of the 120th, Hawkins of the 50th, Howell of the 140th, Glanton of the 66th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Professional Standards Act" so as to change provisions relating to services performed by members of the Professional Standards Commission; to change provisions relating to the employment of administrative assistance; and for other purposes.
HR 137-609. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Knight of the 67th, Ross of the 76th, Carrell of the 75th, Sizemore of the 136th, Marcus of the 26th, Hawkins of the 50th, and others: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Con stitution so as to change the requirements for consolidation and merger of county districts, independent school systems, or any portions or combination thereof so as to require approval by a majority of the voters voting in each district or system affected; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; 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 234. By: Representatives Bolster of the 30th, Greer and Horton of the 43rd, Hamilton of the 31st, Richardson of the 52nd, Taggart of the 125th, Connell of the 87th, Hawkins of the 50th, and others: A BILL to amend Code Title 56, relating

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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; and for other purposes.

By unanimous consent, further consideration of HB 234 was postponed until tomor row, February 9, 1977, immediately after the period of unanimous consents.

SB 18. By: Senators Shapard of the 28th, Howard of the 42nd, Banks of the 17th, Duncan of the 30th and Hudson of the 35th: 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; and for other purposes.

By unanimous consent, further consideration of SB 18 was postponed until tomorrow, February 9, 1977, immediately after the period of unanimous consents.

The Speaker announced the House in recess until 1:45, P.M. this day.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1977

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The Speaker Pro Tern called the House to order.
Under the general order of business, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 244. By: Representatives Richardson of the 52nd, Galer of -the 97th, Clark of the 55th, Steinberg of the 46th, Hawkins of the 50th, Bolster of the 30th, Sizemore of the 136th, and others: A BILL to amend Code Title 56, relating to insurance, as amended, so as to require certain group insurance policies or contracts to provide coverage for complications of pregnancy under certain conditions; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL
To amend Code Title 56, relating to insurance, as amended, so as to require certain group insurance policies or group insurance contracts to provide coverage for complications of pregnancy under certain conditions; to provide for the applicability of certain provisions of said Code Title to hospital service nonprofit corporations and non profit medical service corporations; to provide definitions; to require such coverage be provided for certain dependents and family members; to prohibit exclusions, reductions or other limitations for such coverage unless certain conditions are met; to provide limita tions on fixed amount payment provisions in such policies or contracts; to authorize group policies or group contracts to contain provisions more favorable to the insured than those provided in this Act; 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 striking in Code Section 56-108, relating to the applicability of said Code Title to par ticular types of insurers, the following:
"(1) Hospital service nonprofit corporations except as provided in Chapter 56-17 and nonprofit medical service corporations except as provided in Chapter 56-18;", and substituting in lieu thereof, the following:
"(1) Hospital service nonprofit corporations except for the provisions of Chapter 56-17 and any other provisions of this Title which are specifically made applicable to such corporations and nonprofit medical service corporations except for the provisions of Code Chapter 56-18 and any other provisions of this Title which are specifically made applicable to nonprofit medical service corporations;", so that when so amended, Code Section 56-108 shall read as follows:
"56-108. Application as to particular types of insurers.--This Title shall not apply to:
4D--Hospital service nonprofit corporationo except as provided in Chapter 56 17 and nonprofit medical service corporations except as provided m Chapter 66 18;
(1) Hospital service nonprofit corporations except for the provisions of Chapter 56-17 and any other provisions of this Title which are specifically made applicable to such corporations and nonprofit medical service corporations except for the provisions of Code Chapter 56-18 and any other provisions of this Title which are specifically made applicable to nonprofit medical service corporations;
(2) Fraternal benefit societies except as provided in Chapter 56-19; (3) Farmers' mutual fire insurance companies except as provided in Chapter 56-20."
Section 2. Said Code Title is further amended by adding at the end of Code Chapter 56-24, relating to insurance contracts in general, a new Code Section, to be designated Code Section 56-2443, to read as follows:

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"56-2443. Complications of pregnancy coverage, (a) For the purposes of this Section, the term
(1) 'complications of pregnancy' means the following: (A) conditions, requiring hospital confinement (when the pregnancy is not
terminated), whose diagnoses are distinct from pregnancy but are adversely affected by pregnancy or are caused by pregnancy, such as acute nephritis, nephrosis, cardiac decompensation, missed abortion, pre-eclampsia, intrauterine fetal growth retardation, and similar medical and surgical conditions of comparable severity, but shall not include false labor, occasional spotting, physician-prescribed rest during the period of pregnancy, morning sickness, hyperemesis gravidarum, and similar conditions associated with the management of a difficult pregnancy not constituting a nosologically distinct complication of pregnancy; and
(B) ectopic pregnancy which is terminated. (2) 'group policy or group contract' means a group or blanket accident and sickness insurance policy or contract as defined in Code Chapter 56-31, a group contract of the type issued by a hospital service nonprofit corporation established under Code Chapter 56-17, a group contract of the type issued by a health care plan established under Code Chapter 56-17A, a group contract of the type issued by a nonprofit medi cal service corporation established under Code Chapter 56-18, or any similar group benefit plan, policy or contract. (3) 'major medical coverage' means coverage which provides benefits of at least 75 percent of necessary, reasonable and customary charges for medical care including hospitalization in semiprivate accommodations, with maximum lifetime benefits of at least $100,000. (b) Each group policy or group contract issued, delivered, issued for delivery, amended, or renewed in this State after January 1, 1978, which provides major medical coverage and which includes maternity benefits shall include complications of preg nancy within such major medical coverage for all persons who have been covered by the policy or contract for a period of nine months or for a period of at least thirty days immediately prior to the date conception occurs or pregnancy commences. The same coverage for complications of pregnancy shall be provided for all family members and dependents with major medical coverage under the group policy or group contract. (c) Group policies or group contracts subject to the provisions of this Section shall not contain any exclusions, reductions, or other limitations as to coverages, deductibles, or coinsurance provisions which apply to complications of pregnancy unless such provi sions apply generally to all benefits provided or paid for under such group policies or group contracts. (d) If fixed amounts for surgery are specified in any group policy or group contract subject to the provisions of this Section, the fixed amounts for surgical procedures involving complications of pregnancy shall be commensurate with other fixed amounts payable for procedures of comparable difficulty and severity. (e) If any group policy or group contract subject to the provisions of this Section provides a fixed amount for maternity benefits, complications of pregnancy shall be treated the same as an illness rather than pregnancy, and a person covered by such group policy or group contract shall be entitled to benefits otherwise provided by the group policy or group contract. (f) Nothing contained in this Section shall be deemed to prohibit an insurer or non profit corporation from issuing group policies or group contracts which contain provi sions providing benefits greater than the minimum benefits required by this Section or from issuing group policies or group contracts which contain provisions which are generally more favorable to the insured than those required by 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, 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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Adams, G.
Y Adams, Marvin N Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe
Y Baugh, W.E. Beck, J.M.
N Beckham, B.
N Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P.
Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B. N Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J.
Games, C. Y Carrell, B.
Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty
N Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D.
Coleman, T. Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H. Connell, J. N Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, B. Dean, DC.
Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D.
Dover, Bill Edwards, W. Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D.
Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W.
N Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L.
Y Gignilliat, A. Glanton, Tom
Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. N Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L.
Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.

Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. N Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R.
Isakson, J. N Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben N Johnson, G.
Johnson, P. N Johnson, W.Rud.
Y Johnston, J. Jones, B.
Y Jones, Herb Kaley, M. Karrh, R.
Y Kemp, R. N Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G.
Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. N Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Lenderman, M. Y Under, J.
Logan, H. Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Lord, J. Lucas, D.E.
N Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

McCollum, H. N McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Milford, B.
Y Money, J. Mostiler, J.L.
N Mullinax, E.G.
Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E.
Y Nichols, M. Nix, K. Noble, Bill
Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D.
Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C.
Patten, R.L. N Peters, R.G.
Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G.
Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T.
Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E.
Robinson, C.
Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A. Y Scott, D.

Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. N Swann, D.
Y Taggart, T. Thompson, A.W.
Y Tolbert, T. Toles, E.B.
Y Townsend, K.V. Triplett, Tom
Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M.
Tuten, J. N Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R.
N Veazey, M. Waddle, T.W.
Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R.
Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 94, nays 28. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.
HB 202. By: Representative Taggart of the 125th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title Act" so as to change the requirements relating to the issuance of a replacement certificate of title; 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. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E.
Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E.
Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K.
Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P.
Bray, C.A. Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L.
Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.

Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B.
Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D.
Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty
Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D.
Coleman, T.
Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E.

Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.
Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A.
Y Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D.
Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M.
Y Gammage, L.

Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J.
Greer, J.W.
Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.
Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L.
Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F. Y Horton, G.T.

Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R.
Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D.
Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G.
Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J.
Y Jones, B. Jones, Herb Kaley, M.
Y Karrh, R.

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Y Kemp, R.
Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G.
Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H.
Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E.
Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E.
Nichois, M. Y Nix, K.
Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E.
Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G.

Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E.
Robinson, C.
Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A. Y Scott, D.

Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C.
Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D.
Y Taggart, T. Thompson, A.W.
Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V.
Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R.

Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby
White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 152, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 203. By: Representative Taggart of the 125th: A BILL to amend Code Section 68-213 relating to the registration of manufacturers and dealers of motor vehicles so as to provide for the registration of manufacturers and dealers engaged in the manufacture or sale or leasing of motor vehicles, tractors or trailers; and for other purposes.
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. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A.
Buck, T.B.
Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Games, C. Y Carrell, B.
Cason, G.
Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D.
Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.
Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A. YDeveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W.
Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.
Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Banner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.
Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.

Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutehinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B.
Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M.
Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W.
Y Kilgore, T.M. Knight, N.G. Lambert, Roy
Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Y Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J.
Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B.
Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichois, M. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. . Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.
Y Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L.
Y Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R.
Y Pilewicz, G. Pinkston, F.C.
Y Rainey, H.
Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T.
Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C.
Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey
Y Russell, J. Scott, A. Scott, D.

Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W.
Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V.
Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W.
Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L.
Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G.
Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

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The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The Speaker assumed the Chair.
Under the general order of business, the following Bill of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 204. By: Representative Taggart of the 125th: A BILL to amend Chapter 68-2 of the Code of Georgia of 1933, as amended, providing for the licensing of motor vehicles and chauffeurs, so as to provide for the issuance of duplicate registra tion certificates; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read:

The House Motor Vehicles Committee moves to amend HB 204 as follows: Line 21, Page 1, change "$1.00," to "$ .50."

On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. N Argo, B. N Auten, D.
N Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. N Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. N Bishop, S.
Bolster, P. N Bray, C.A.
Buck, T.B. N Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. N Butler, D. N Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B.
Cason, G. N Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. N Clark, Betty N Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D.
Coleman, T. Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. N Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.

Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. N Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.
Dean, DC. Y Dent, R.A.
Y Deveaux, C. N Dixon, H.D
Dover, Bill Edwards, W. Elliott, E.H. N Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. N Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. N Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.
Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr.
Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.

Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E.
Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D.
Y Jessup, Ben N Johnson, G. N Johnson, P.
N Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. N Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb N Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. N Kemp, R.
Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M.
Knight, N.G. Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. N Lee, W.J.(Bill) N Lenderman, M.
N Linder, J. Y Logan, H. N Long, W.K. Y Looper, M.
N Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. NMann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

YMcCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Milford, B. N Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L.
N Mullinax, E.G. N Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E.
Nichols, M. Y Nix, K.
Noble, Bill N Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E.
N Patten, G.C. Patten, R.L.
Y Peters, R.G. N Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. .
Pinkston, F.C.
Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. N Ramsey, T.
Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. N Ross, Ben B.
Rowland, J.R. Rush, Dewey
Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A.
Scott, D.

Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. N Swann, D.
Y Taggart, T. N Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom N Truluck, R. N Tucker, R.M.
N Tuten, J. N Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. N Veazey, M.
Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Y Wheeler, Bobby White, J.
Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L.
N Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 85, nays 56. The amendment was adopted.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, as amended, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 133, nays 0.

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The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

Under the general order of business, the following Bill of the House was again taken up for consideration:

HB 294. By: Representatives Battle of the 124th, Phillips of the 120th, Hanner of the 130th, Long of the 142nd, Howell of the 140th, Matthews of the 145th, Cooper of the 19th, Mann of the 13th, and Reaves of the 147th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the development of water well standards and creating the Water Well Standards Advisory Council, approved Mar. 31, 1976, so as to change the assignment of the Council for administrative purposes; and for other purposes.

The following amendments were read and adopted:

The Committee on Natural Resources moves to amend HB 294 as follows:
On line 11, page 1, after the word "promulgate" and before the word "rules", insert the words: "standards and" so that it will read: Council shall adopt and promulgate standards and rules governing...
On line 32, page 3, after the word "standards", delete "." and add the words "and rules and regulations" so that it will read: Section 4. Development of standards and rules and regulations.
On line 1, page 4, after the word "standards" and before the word "relating", insert the words: "and rules and regulations".
On line 5, page 4, after the word "standards" and before the word "prior", insert the words: "and rules and regulations".
On line 7, page 4, after the word "standards" and before the word "to", insert the words "and rules and regulations".
On line 11, page 4, after the word "standards", delete "." and add the words: "and rules and regulations."
On line 12, page 4, before the words "or modifications", insert the words: "or rules and regulations" and after the word "standards" and before the word "shall", insert the words: "or rules and regulations"
On line 24, page 9, following the word "State." delete in its entirety, beginning with the word "Effective", the following lines 25 through 34 and that portion of line 1 carried over to page 10, and insert in lieu thereof the following change in Section 8 (i), begin ning at line 24 on page 9 following the word: "State." "No provision of this Act shall be construed as prohibiting or preventing a municipality or county from fixing, charg ing, assessing or collecting any business license fee, registration fee, tax or gross receipt tax on any profession covered by this Act or upon any related profession or anyone engaged in any related profession governed by the provisions of this Act."
On line 28, page 10, subsection (a) of Section 11 shall be deleted in its entirety and subsections (b) and (c) renumbered (a) and (b).
On line 15, page 11, after the words "violation of", insert the words: "standards or"

The Committee on Natural Resources moves to amend HB 294 as follows: A new section is to be added to HB 294, entitled Section 7 and shall read as follows:

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Section 7. In the event any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Act shall be declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall in no manner affect the other sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases of this Act, which shall remain of full force and effect, as if the section, subsection, sen tence, clause or phrase so declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional were not originally a part hereof. The General Assembly hereby declares that it would have passed the remaining parts of this Act if it had known that such part or parts hereof would be declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.

Representatives Connell of the 87th, Collins of the 144th, and Castleberry of the lllth move to amend HB 294 by adding a new paragraph after line 5, page 6, to read as follows:
No rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to the provisions of this Act shall have the force of law unless they are approved by a joint committee composed of three members of the standing committee of the House of Representatives to which such Act was referred to be appointed by the Chairman of such committee and three members of the standing committee of the Senate to which such Act was referred to be appointed by the Chairman of such committee. In order for such rules and regulations to have the force of law, it shall be necessary that not less than four members of the joint committee affirmatively approve such rules and regulations. At least two of such four members must be Senators and at least two of such four members must be Representa tives. A report showing the action of the joint committee and signed by all the members approving such rules and regulations shall be filed with the Clerk of the House of Representatives and with the Secretary of the Senate. Such report shall be included in the Journal of the House of Representatives and the Journal of the Senate. Such approved rules and regulations shall expire at the end of the next regular session of the General Assembly following the action of the joint committee unless the report of the committee is ratified by a resolution of the General Assembly at such session.

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:

N Adams, G.
Y Adams, Marvin
N Anderson, W.
Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. N Bargeron, E.
Y Battle, Joe
N Baugh, W.E.
N Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. N Benefield, J. N Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P.
N Bray, C.A.
Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J.
N Butler, D.
Y Canty, H. Carlisle, J.
Y Games, C.
Carrell, B.
N Cason, G. N Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty

Y Clark, L.
N Clifton, A.D.
N Coleman, T.
N Collins, M.
N Colwell, C.H.
Y Connell, J.
Y Cooper, B.
Cox, W.E.
N Crosby, T. N Culpepper, B.
N Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C.
N Davis, B. Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. N Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill N Edwards, W.
Elliott, E.H. N Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom

Y Glover, M.
N Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W.
N Ham, B.
Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Y Banner, B.
Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
N Harris, J.F.
YHarrison, C.
Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob N Home, F.
Horton, G.T.
N Housley, E. Y Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted
Y Hutchinson, R.S. Irvin, J. Irvin, R.
Y Isakson, J. N Jackson, J.D.
N Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. N Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud.

N Johnston, J. N Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb
Kaley, M. Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. N Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. N Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) N Lenderman, M. N Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
Y Looper, M. Lord, J.
Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C.
Y Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, D.R. N McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J.

Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G.
Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E.
N Nichols, M.
Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L.
Y Owens, R.D.
N Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. N Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. N Pilewicz, G.
Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H. N Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T.
Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L.
Richardson, E.
N Robinson, C. N Ross, Ben B. N Rowland, J.R.

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Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A.
Scott, D. YSizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C.
N Snow, Wayne.Jr.

Steinberg, C. N Stone, R. NSwann, D. YTaggart.T.
Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T.
Toles, E.B.
N Townsend, K.V.

Y Triplett, Tom N Truluck, R. N Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. N Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R.
N Veazey, M.
Waddle, T.W.

N Walker, L. N Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C.
Watson, R.H.,Jr. Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J.
N Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L.

N Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 79, nays 70.
The Bill, as amended, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.
Representative Battle of the 124th gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the House reconsider its action in failing to give the requisite constitutional majority to HB 294, as amended".
Under the general order of business, the following Bills and Resolution of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 210. By: Representatives Carnes of the 43rd, Lane of the 40th, Hudson of the 137th, Irvin of the 23rd, Childs of the 51st, Glover of the 32n'd, and Adams of the 36th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the sale of certain abandoned motor vehicles, as amended, which Act has been codified as Code Chapter 68-23, so as to change certain provisions relative to the definition, removal, sale, notice and proceeds of sale of abandoned motor vehicles; and for other purposes.
The report 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 233. By: Representative Adams of the 36th: A BILL to create the Georgia Board of Athletic Trainers and provide for the regulation and licensing of athletic train ers; to provide for definitions; to provide for members, officers, qualifications, duties, powers, authority, appointments, terms of office, oaths and vacancies; and for other purposes.
The following amendments were read and adopted:
The State Planning and Community Affairs Committee moves that HB 233 be amended as follows:
Line 51, page 1, after the word "athletes" and before the comma, insert the words "on the team by which the Athletic Trainer is employed."
Representatives Connell of the 87th, Collins of the 144th, and Castleberry of the lllth move to amend HB 233 by adding the following paragraph on page 3 after line 28:
No rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to the provisions of this Act shall have the force of law unless they are approved by a joint committee composed of three members of the standing committee of the House of Representatives to which such Act was referred to be appointed by the Chairman of such committee and three members of the standing committee of the Senate to which such Act was referred to be appointed

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by the Chairman of such committee. In order for such rules and regulations to have the force of law, it shall be necessary that not less than four members of the joint committee affirmatively approve such rules and regulations. At least two of such four members must be Senators and at least two of such four members must be Representa tives. A report showing the action of the joint committee and signed by all the members approving such rules and regulations shall be filed with the Clerk of the House of Representatives and with the Secretary of the Senate. Such report shall be included in the Journal of the House of Representatives and the Journal of the Senate. Such approved rules and regulations shall expire at the end of the next regular session of the General Assembly following the action of the joint committee unless the report of the committee is ratified by a resolution of the General Assembly at such session.

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. N Adams, Marvin N Andersen, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. N Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. N Benefield, J.
Birdsong, K.
Bishop, S. Bolster, P. N Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B.
Y Burruss, A.L. Burton, J.
N Butler, D. N Canty, H. N Carlisle, J.
Y Carnes, C. N Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. N Chance, G.
Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty N Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D.
Coleman, T. N Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.

N Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. N Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.
Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A.
N Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D.
Dover, Bill
Y Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. N Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.
Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M.
Greene, J. Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Hanner, B. Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.F. N Harrison, C.
Y Hatcher, C.F. Hawkins, J.
Y Hays, F., Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob N Home, F.

Horton, G.T. N Housley, E.
Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D.
N Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. N Johnson, P.
N Johnson, W.Rud. N Johnston, J. N Jones, B.
Jones, Herb Kaley, M. N Karrh, R. N Kemp, R. N Keyton, J.W.
N Kilgore, T.M. N Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. N Lee, W.J.(Bill)
N Lenderman, M. N Linder, J. Y Logan, H. N Long, W.K. Y Looper, M.
N Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. N Mann, C.C.
Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. N McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. N Milford, B. Y Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. N Nichols, M. Y Nix, K.
Noble, Bill
N Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L. N Peters, R.G. N Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T.
Y Phillips, W.R. N Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H. N Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T.
Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. N Robinson, C.
N Ross, Ben B. Rowland, J.R. Rush, Dewey
N Russell, J. Y Scott, A.
N Scott, D.

N Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. N Steinberg, C.
Stone, R. Y Swann, D. N Taggart, T.
Y Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V.
N Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. N Tucker, R.M. N Tuten, J. N Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R.
Veazey, M. Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L.
N Wall, V. N Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby
White, J.
Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L.
N Williams, R. N Williamson, G.
N Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 66, nays 79. The Bill, as amended, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.
Representative Adams of the 36th gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the House reconsider its action in failing to give the requisite constitutional majority to HB 233, as amended.
HB 345. By: Representatives Jessup of the 117th, Coleman of the 118th, Jackson of the 9th, and Dean of the 29th: A BILL to amend Code Section 95A-957 relating to the maximum width of vehicles permitted upon the public roads, so as to provide certain exceptions for buses; 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 120, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HR 87-398. By: Representatives Hays of the 1st, Wood of the 9th, Wall of the 61st, and others:

A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that any disabled vet eran who is a citizen and resident of Georgia shall be granted an exemption from all ad valorem taxes on the vehicle he owns and on which he actually places the free HV motor vehicle license tag he receives from the State of Georgia; 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 VII, Section I, Paragraph IV of the Constitution is hereby amended by striking the sixth unnumbered paragraph, which reads as follows:
"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 Adminis tration for:
(1) Loss or permanent loss of use of one or both feet; (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.", in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new sixth unnumbered paragraph, to read as follows: "Any disabled veteran who is a citizen and resident of Georgia is hereby granted an exemption from all ad valorem taxes for State, county, municipal and school pur poses on the vehicle he owns and on which he actually places the free HV motor vehicle license tag he receives from the State of Georgia. The term 'disabled veteran', as used herein, means any wartime veteran who was discharged under honorable conditions and who has been adjudicated by the Veterans Administration of the United States as being 100 percent totally and permanently disabled and entitled to receive serviceconnected benefits and any veteran who is receiving or who is entitled to receive a statutory award from the Veterans Administration for: (1) Loss or permanent loss of use of one or both feet; (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

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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."
Section 2. The above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of
Georgia of 1976. 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 any disabled veteran who is a citizen and resident of Georgia shall be granted an
( ) NO exemption from all ad valorem taxes on the vehicle he owns and on which he actually places the free HV motor vehicle license tag he receives from the State of 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.

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. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E.
Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J.
Birdsong, K.
Y Bishop, S.
Y Bolster, P.
Bray, C.A.
Y Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L.
Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carries, C.
Y Carrell, B.
Y Cason, G.
Castleberry, D.
Y Chance, G.
Y Childers, E.M.
Y Childs, P.
Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T.
Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, B.
Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A.
Y Deveaux, C.
Y Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D.
Y Felton, D.
Y Foster, P.W.
Y Foster, R.L.
Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.
Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, B.
Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.F. YHarrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Horne, F.

Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J.
Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D.
Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P.
Y Johnson, W.Rud.
Y Johnston, J.
Y Jones, B. Jones, Herb Kaley, M.
Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R.
Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy
Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J. (Bill)
Lenderman, M.
Linder, J.
Y Logan, H.
Y Long, W.K.
Y Looper, M.
Y Lord, J.
Y Lucas, D.E.
YMann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

YMcCollum, H. McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E.
Y Milford, B. Y Money, J.
Y Mostiler, J.L.
Y Mullinax, E.G.
Y Murray, B. Nessmith, P.E.
Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K.
Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L.
Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E.
Y Patten, G.C.
Patten, R.L.
Y Peters, R.G. Phillips, L.L.
Y Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R.
Y Pilewicz, G.
Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E.
Y Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C.
Y Reaves, H.L.
Y Richardson, E.
Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A.
Scott, D.

Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T.
Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R.
Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M.
Waddle, T.W. Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Y Ware, J.C. Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Y Wheeler, Bobby White, J.
Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L.
Y Williams, R. Williamson, G.
Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 143, nays 0. The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted.
HB 481. By: Representatives Childs of the 51st, and Richardson of the 52nd: A BILL

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to amend Code Section 59-201, relative to the qualifications of grand jurors and the incompetency of certain public officers to serve as grand jurors, as amended, so as to change certain provisions relative to the qualifications of grand jurors; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin N Anderson, W. N Argo, B. Y Auten, D Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe
Baugh, W.E. Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Bishop, S.
Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A. N Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L.
Burton, J. N Butler, D.
Canty, H. N Carlisle, J.
Carnes, C. N Carrell, B. Y Cason, G.
Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G.
Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P.
Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T.
Collins, M.
N Colwell, C.H. Connell, J.
Y Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. N Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C. Y qavis, B.
Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. N Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. N Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. N Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.
Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. N Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, B.
Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.F.
Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L.
Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.

Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M.
Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R.
Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. N Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J.
Jones, B. Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. N Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M.
Y Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy
Lane, Dick Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M.
Y Under, J. N Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C.
Y Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. McDonald, L. McKinney, J.E.
Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B.
Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K.
Y Noble, Bill N Oldham, L.
Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E.
Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G.
Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G.
Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E.
Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C.
Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E.
Y Robinson, C. N Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Scott, A.
Scott, D.

N Sizemore, E. Smith, V.B.
Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, T.
Thompson, A.W. Tolbert, T. Toles, E.B. Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom
Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M.
Tuten, J. N Twiggs, R.
Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M.
Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. N Wall, V.
Y Ware, J.C. Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J.
Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L.
Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 109, nays 28. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Representative Connell of the 87th stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll was called on HB 481, but had he been present, would have voted "aye" thereon.

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 524. By: Representatives Irvin of the 23rd, and Karrh of the 106th: A BILL to amend Code Section 29-420, relating to the method of recording instruments affecting land title and the authenticity of photostatic records as amended, so as to pro vide that there shall be no distinction between the filing and the recording of an instrument; 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 108, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 499. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Carlisle of the 71st: A BILL to establish a Department of Community Affairs and provide its powers, duties and functions; to create the Board of Community Affairs and provide its func tions, composition and operation; to create the office of Commissioner of Community Affairs; and for other purposes.

The following amendments were read and adopted:

The State Planning and Community Affairs Committee moves to amend HB 499 as follows:
Line 64, page 2, delete the words "President of the".
Line 66, page 2, delete the words "President of the".
Line 88, page 3, delete the period following the word "office" and adding the clause "to the extent that a member of the Board is precluded from holding other public office."
Line 103, page 3, after the symbols "8(b)" insert the words "except with reference to State agencies".

Representatives Connell of the 87th, Collins of the 144th, and Castleberry of the lllth move to amend HB 499 by adding the following paragraph on page 3 after line 26:
No rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to the provisions of this Act shall have the force of law unless they are approved by a joint committee composed of three members of the standing committee of the House of Representatives to which such Act was referred to be appointed by the Chairman of such committee and three members of the standing committee of the Senate to which such Act was referred to be appointed by the Chairman of such committee. In order for such rules and regulations to have the force of law, it shall be necessary that not less than four members of the joint committee affirmatively approve such rules and regulations. At least two of such four members must be Senators and at least two of such four members must be Representa tives. A report showing the action of the joint committee and signed by all the members approving such rules and regulations shall be filed with the Clerk of the House of Representatives and with the Secretary of the Senate. Such report shall be included in the Journal of the House of Representatives and the Journal of the Senate. Such approved rules and regulations shall expire at the end of the next regular session of the General Assembly following the action of the joint committee unless the report of the committee is ratified by a resolution of the General Assembly at such session.

Representatives Murphy of the 18th and Lucas of the 102nd move to amend HB 499 by striking from Section 3 the words "His compensation shall be fixed by the Board.".

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, as amended, was agreed to, as amended.
On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin
Y Anderson, W.
Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D.
Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe
Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B.
Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P.
Y Bray, C.A.
Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L.
Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G.
Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G.
Y Childers, E.M.
Y Childs, P.
Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T.
Y Collins, M.
Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D.
Y Felton, D.
Y Foster, P.W.
Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.
Y Glanton, Tom Glover, M.
Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob
Y Home, F.

Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M.
Y Hudson, Ted
Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J.
Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G.
Y Johnson, P.
Y Johnson, W.Rud.
Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B.
Y Jones, Herb
Kaley, M.
Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R.
Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M.
Knight, N.G.
Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M.
Y Under, J.
Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J.
Y Lucas, D.E.
Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J.
Y Matthews, D.R.

McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L.
Y Mullinax, E.G.
Y Murray, B.
Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill
Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G.
Y Pinkston, F.C.
Y Rainey, H.
Y Ralston, E.
Y Ramsey, T.
Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L.
Y Richardson, E.
Y Robinson, C. "
Y Ross, Ben B.
Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey
Y Russell, J.
Y Scott, A.
Y Scott, D.

Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 159, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

HB 128. By: Representatives Snow of the 1st, and Carnes of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act providing retirement benefits for the clerks of the Superior Courts of Georgia, so as to provide for the collection of additional legal costs in each civil suit, action, case or proceeding; to provide for the disposition of such costs; to provide that such costs and fees shall be remitted to the board; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

The Judiciary Committee of the House amends HB 128 as follows: On page 5, line 2, by inserting between the words "Recording" and "all" the words "and returning to sender". On page 5 by inserting between lines 13 and 14 the following: "Providing uncertified photocopies of documents in Clerk's Office, per page.....25"
"fiOrsnt".page 8, line 6, by inserting between the words "mailing" and "notice" the word
And on page 8, line 8, by substituting the numerals "1.00" for the numbers "3.00".
And on page 8, line 14, by substituting the numerals "5.00" for the numbers "15.00". And on page 8, line 11, by substituting the numerals "1.00" for the numerals "2.00".
On page 9, line 26, by inserting between the words "such" and "service" the words "first notice of".

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, as amended, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin
Y Anderson, W.
Y Argo, B. N Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E.
Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M.
N Beckham, B Y Benefield, J.
Y Birdsong, K.
Y Bishop, S.
Y Bolster, P. Bray, C.A.
Y Buck, T.B. N Burruss, A.L.
Burton, J.
Y Butler, D. Canty, H.
Y Carlisle, J. Y Games, C. Y Carrell, B.
Cason, G. Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton, A.D. Coleman, T. Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J.
Y Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. N Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B.
Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B. Y Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A.
N Deveaux, C.
Y Dixon, H.D. Dover, Bill
Y Edwards, W.
Elliott, E.H.
Y Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L.
Y Galer, M.
Y Gammage, L. Gignilliat, A.
N Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M.
Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. N Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F.
N Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.

Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E.
Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J.
Y Irvin, R.
Y Isakson, J.
N Jackson, J.D. Jessup, Ben
N Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J.
Y Jones, B. Jones, Herb
Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R.
Y Kemp, R.
Y Keyton, J.W.
Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G.
Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M.
N Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
Y Looper, M.
N Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E.
Mann, C.C. Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

McCollum, H. N McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. N Money, J.
Mostiler, J.L.
N Mullinax, E.G.
Murray, B. Nessmith, P.E.
Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E.
Y Patten, G.C.
Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L.
Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E.
Y Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E.
Y Robinson, C.
Y Ross, Ben B.
Y Rowland, J.R. Rush, Dewey
N Russell, J. Y Scott, A. N Scott, D.

Y Sizemore, E. N Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. N Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. N Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W.
N Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom N Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. N Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R.
Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M.
Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. N Wall, V. N Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. N Wheeler, Bobby
White, J. Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. N Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M.
N Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 104, nays 33.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

HB 174. By: Representatives Snow of the 1st, Walker of the 115th, Karrh of the 106th, Tucker of the 73rd, Bray of the 70th, Hatcher of the 131st, Taggart of the 125th, and Butler of the 56th: A BILL to amend an Act comprehensively and exhaustively revising, superseding and modernizing the procedure for a review of assessments made by county boards of tax assessors and providing for county boards of equalization, so as to change the qualifications of members and alter nate members of county boards of equalization; and for other purposes.

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. Adams, Marvin
Y Anderson, W.
Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E.

Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E.
Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K.

Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P.
Y Bray, C.A.
Y Buck, T.B.
Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J.

Y Butler, D. Canty, H.
Y Carlisle, J.
Y Carnes, C.
Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G.

Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P.
Clark, Betty

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Clark, L.
Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.
Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T.
Y Culpepper, B.
Daniel, G.
Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.
Y Dean, D.C.
Dent, R.A.
Y Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D.
Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, RL.
Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom
Glover, M.
Y Greene, J.

Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L.
Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.
Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutehinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M.

Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G.
Lambert, Roy
Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J. (Bill) Y Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E.
Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.
McCollum, H.
Y McDonald, L. McKinney, J.E. Milford, B.
Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L.
Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E.
Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K.

Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L.
Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E.
Rarraey, T. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A. Y Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Steinberg, C.

Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 156, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 75. By: Representative McDonald of the 12th: 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 or on behalf of the Department or State; to provide for defraying the costs thereof; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Adams, G. Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Cames, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.

Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J.
Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B.
Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L.

Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M.
Y Greene, J. Greer, J.W.
Y Ham, B. Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Y Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L.
Holmes, Bob Y Home, F. Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E.
Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R.

Y Isakson, J.
Y Jackson, J.D.
Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G.
Y Johnson, P.
Y Johnson, W.Rud.
Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G.
Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick
Y Lane, W.J.
Y Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Y Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J.
Y Logan, H.
Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J.
Y Lucas, D.E.

Y Mann, C.C.
Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.
McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B.
Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L.
Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B.
Y Nessmith, P.E.
Y Nichols, M.
YNix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L.
Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E.
Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L.
Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G.

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Y Pinkston, F.C. YRainey, H.
Y Ralston, E. Ramsey, T.
Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.

Rush, Dewey Y- R- ussel-l., J-. Y Scott, A. Y Scott, D.
Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C.
Y Snow, Wayne.Jr.
Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R.

YSwann, D. Y--Taggart, -T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V.
Y Triplett, Tom
Y Truluck, R.
Y Tucker, R.M.
Y Tuten, J.

YTwiggs, R. -V-augh- n, C-.R-.
Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L.
Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C.
Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J.

Y Whitmire, D. -- Wi.l..l.iams, H.L.
Y Williams, R.
Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, 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.

The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

HR 189. By: Representatives Hudson of the 137th, Sizemore of the 136th, and McDonald of the 12th: A RESOLUTION commending the Turner County High School Football Team; and for other purposes.

HR 190. By: Representatives Mann of the 13th, Clark of the 13th, Milford of the 13th, Murphy of the 18th, Connell of the 87th, and others: A RESOLUTION urging the United States Corps of Engineers to build a four-lane bridge connecting Georgia Route 72 and South Carolina Route 72 in the area of the Richard B. Russell Dam and Reservoir project; and for other purposes.

Representative Knight of the 67th 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 9,1977

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. Adams, Marvin Anderson, W. Argo, B. Auten, D. Bargeron, E. Battle, Joe Baugh, W.E. Beck, J.M. Beckham, B. Benefield, J. Birdsong, K. Bishop, S. Bolster, P
Bray, C.A. Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. Burton, J. Butler, D. Carries, C. Carrell, B. Cason, G. Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. Childers, E.M. Childs, P. Clark, Betty Clark, L Clifton, A.D. Coleman, T. Collins, M. Colwell, C.H. Connell, J. Cooper, B.

Cox, W.E. Crosby, T. Culpepper, B. Daniel, G. Daugherty, J.C.
Da vie, B. Dent, R.A. Deveaux, C. Dixon. H.D. Dover, Bill Edwards, W. Elliott, E.H. Evans, W.D. Felton, D. Foster, P.W. Foster, R.L.
Galer, M. Gammage, L. Gignilliat, A. Glanton, Tom Glover, M. Greene, J. Greer, J.W. Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G. Hanner, B. Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Hatcher, C.F. Hawkins, J. Hays, F.,Jr. Hill, B.L. Holmes, Bob

Horton, G.T. Housley, E. Howell, M.
Hudson, Ted Hutchinson, R.S. Irvin, J.
Irvin, R. Isakson, J.
Jackson, J.D. Jessup, Ben Johnson, G. Johnson, P. Johnson, W.Rud. Johnston, J.
Jones, B. Jones, Herb
Kaley, M. Karrh, R. Kemp, R. Keyton, J.W. Kilgore, T.M. Knight, N.G. Lane, Dick
Lane, W.J. Lee, W.J.(Bill) Lenderman, M. Linder, J. Logan, H. Long, W.K. Looper, M. Lord, J. Lucas, D.E. Mann, C.C. Marcus, S.J.

McCollum, H. McDonald, L. McKinney, J.E. Milford, B.
Money, J. Mostiler, J.L. Mullinax, E.G. Murray, B. Nessmith, P.E. Nichols, M. Nix, K. Noble, Bill Oldham, L. Owens, R.D. Parham, B.E.
Patten, G.C. Patten, R.L. Peters, R.G. Phillips, L.L. Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R. Pilewicz, G. Pinkston, F.C.
Ralston, E. Ramsey, T. Reaves, H.L. Richardson, E. Robinson, C. Ross, Ben B. Rowland, J.R. Russell, J. Scott, A. Sizemore, E. Smith. V.B.

Smyre, C. Snow, Wayne.Jr. Steinberg, C. Stone, R. Swann, D. Taggart, T. Thompson, A.W. Tolbert, T. Toles, E.B. Townsend. K.V.
Triplett, Tom Truluck, R. Tucker, R.M. Tuten, J. Twiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R. Veazey, M. Waddle, T.W. Walker, L. Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. Watson, R.H.,Jr. Wheeler, Bobby White, J. Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Williams, R.
Williamson, G. Wilson, J.M.
Wood, J. Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

Prayer was offered by the Reverend Earl Peacock, Pastor, Clairmont Hills Baptist Church, Decatur, Georgia.

Representative Milford of the 13th, 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 read the first time and referred to the committees:

HB 699. By: Representatives Greene and Stone of the 138th: A BILL to abolish and reestablish boards of hospital authorities in each county of this State having a population of not less than 17,830 and not more than 18,080 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.

HB 700. By: Representatives Walker of the 115th, Waddle of the 113th, and Watson of the 114th: A BILL to provide that sessions of the Juvenile Court of Houston County shall be held at such places throughout Houston County as the court from time to time shall determine; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HR 173-700. By Representatives Walker of the 115th, Waddle of the 113th, and Watson of the 114th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Con stitution so as to provide for the appointment of the County School Super intendent of Houston County by the Board of Education of Houston County; 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.

HR 174-700. By: Representatives Walker of the 115th, Waddle of the 113th, and Watson of the 114th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for a seven-member Board of Education of Houston County; 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.

HR 175-700. By: Representative Isakson of the 20th: A RESOLUTION creating the Judi cial Elections Study Committee; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HR 177-700. By: Representative Daugherty of the 33rd: A RESOLUTION compensating Betty Jean Bolden; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HB 701. By: Representatives Lord of the 105th, and Karrh of the 106th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Johnson County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation, so as to provide for the appointment of a secre tary and the furnishing of office space and equipment therefor, and the compensation thereof; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 702. By: Representatives Wood, Whitmire and Jackson of the 9th, Gignilliat of the 122nd, Hays of the 1st, and Owens of the 77th: A BILL to amend an Act creat ing the Georgia Higher Education Assistance Authority, as amended, so as to authorize and direct the Authority to establish and administer a program of student loans to eligible members of the Ga. National Guard; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on University System of Georgia.

HB 703. By: Representatives Hill of the 127th, Taggart of the 125th, Randall of the 101st, Bishop of the 94th, Daugherty of the 33rd, and Dean of the 29th: A BILL to amend Code Section 59-120 relative to the compensation of court bailiffs and payment of expense allowance to jurors, so as to change the provisions relative to the expense allowance of jurors; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 704. By: Representative Clark of the 55th: A BILL to amend Code Section 27-418 relating to commitment and bail, so as to provide that no person shall be imprisoned under a felony commitment when bail has been fixed if such person tenders and offers to give bond in the amount of the bail fixed with sureties acceptable to the sheriff of the county in which the alleged offense occurred; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 710. By: Representative Waddle of the 113th: A BILL to regulate the practice of land surveying; to provide for the registration of qualified persons as land surveyors and land surveyors-in-training; to provide for public purpose; to define certain terms; to provide for the State Board of Registration for Land Surveyors, its membership, powers, duties and compensation; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry.

HB 711. By. Representative Collins of the 144th: A BILL to provide a new charter for the City of Pelham; to provide for the government, powers, duties, responsibili ties and obligations of said city; to provide for all matters related thereto; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 712. By: Representatives Johnson 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 remove the provisions relat ing to mileage allowances; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 713. By: Representatives Johnson and Glanton of the 66th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of Commissioner of Carroll County, as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation and allowances of the Commissioner; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

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HB 714. By: Representatives Johnson and Glanton of the 66th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Clerk of the Superior Court of Carroll County on an annual salary, so as to change the compensation of the Clerk of the Superior Court; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HR 178-714. By: Representatives Johnson and Glanton of the 66th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for a homestead exemption for residents of the City of Whitesburg in an amount to be fixed by the governing authority of the city at not more than $2,000.00 from all City of Whitesburg ad valorem taxes; 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.

HR 179-714. By: Representatives Johnson and Glanton of the 66th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for a homestead exemption for residents of the City of Carrollton in an amount to be fixed by the governing authority of the city at not more than $2,000.00 from all City of Carrollton ad valorem taxes; 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.

HR 180-714. By: Representatives Johnson and Glanton of the 66th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for a homestead exemption for residents of the City of Temple in an amount to be fixed by the governing authority of the city at not more than $2,000.00 from all City of Temple ad valorem taxes; 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.

HR 181-714. By: Representatives Johnson and Glanton of the 66th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for a homestead exemption for residents of the City of Villa Rica in an amount to be fixed by the governing authority of the city at not more than $2,000.00 from all City of Villa Rica ad valorem taxes; 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.

HR 182-714. By: Representatives Johnson and Glanton of the 66th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for a homestead exemption for residents of the City of Bowdon in an amount to be fixed by the governing authority of the city at not more than $2,000.00 from all City of Bowdon ad valorem taxes; 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.

HR 183-714. By: Representative Johnson of the 66th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for a homestead exemption for residents of any city in an amount to be fixed by the governing authority of the city at not more than $2,000.00 from all city ad valorem taxes; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HR 184-714. By: Representatives Johnson and Glanton of the 66th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for a homestead exemption for residents of the Town of Roopville in an amount to be fixed by the governing authority of the town at not more than $2,000.00 from all Town of Roopville ad valorem taxes; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HR 185-714. By: Representatives Johnson and Glanton of the 66th, Bolster of the 30th, Murray of the 116th, and Irvin of the 23rd: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the Board of Regents is authorized and directed to establish, by not later than the beginning of the fall quarter of 1979, a program whereby citizens of this State who are spouses or children, including adopted children, of full-time personnel, including fac ulty members and other employees, of units of the University System of Ga. may attend units of the University System of Ga. without payment of fees; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on University System of Georgia.

HR 186-714. By: Representative Wheeler of the 152nd: A RESOLUTION creating the Public Service Commission Study Commission; to provide duties; to provide for appointments; to provide for the payment of expenses; to provide for dissolution of the commission; to provide for the selection of the chairman; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HR 187-714. By: Representative Coleman of the 118th: A RESOLUTION compensating Ms. Gwendolyn A. Morgan; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HR 188-714. By: Representative Coleman of the 118th: A RESOLUTION compensating Mrs. Dorothy A. Bland; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HB 715. By: Representative Johnson of the 66th, and Housley of the 21st: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 84-14, relating to real estate brokers and salesmen, as amended, so as to prohibit the Georgia Real Estate Commission from granting any credit or points on any examination given or required by the Commission to any applicant because of such applicant's service in the armed forces of the United States or because of a disability resulting from service in the armed forces of the United States; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Defense & Veterans Affairs.

HB 716. By: Representatives Gignilliat of the 122nd, Battle of the 124th, Jones of the 126th, Triplett of the 128th, Taggart of the 125th, Scott of the 123rd, and Hill of the 127th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the Ga. Retailers' and Con sumers' Sales and Use Tax Act, as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to credits given for the amount of the tax paid in another state which does not grant like credit for taxes paid in Georgia in respect to certain uses of tangible property; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 717. By: Representative Edwards of the 110th: A BILL to amend an Act consolidating the Office of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector in the County of Marion into the Office of Tax Commissioner of Marion County, as amended, so as to change the compensation of the Tax Commissioner; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 718. By: Representatives Mann, Clark and Milford of the 13th: A BILL to create and establish a Small Claims Court in and for Elbert 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.

HB 719. By: Representative Noble of the 48th: A BILL to amend Code Section 26-2802 relating to cruelty to animals, so as to prohibit the sale or offer for sale of baby chicks, ducklings, rabbits and turtles as pets or novelties; to provide pen alties; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.

HB 720. By: Representative Walker of the 115th: A BILL to amend an Act to provide for the election of the Board of Commissioners of Schley County, as amended, so as to stagger the terms of the members of the said Board of Commissioners; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 721. By: Representative Walker of the 115th: A BILL to stagger the terms of office of members of the Board of Education of Schley County; to provide for the practices and procedures in connection with the foregoing; to specify the sec tions from which the two members elected from the Ellaville Militia District shall be elected; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 722. By: Representatives Elliott of the 49th, Childs of the 51st, and Burton of the 47th: A BILL to amend Code Title 30, relating to divorce and alimony, as amended, so as to comprehensively revise the laws relative to divorce, alimony and the support of minors; to provide for definitions; to provide for the form of certain applications for relief; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 723. By: Representative Elliott of the 49th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the liability of corporate sureties for damages and attorney's fees arising out of bad faith refusal to remedy a default covered by, or otherwise commence performance in accordance with the terms of a contract of suretyship; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 724. By: Representatives Elliott of the 49th, Whitmire of the 9th, and Childs of the

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51st: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways", as amended, so as to provide that drivers of motor vehicles involved in traffic accidents on the public roads and highways of this State shall be required to move such motor vehicles so as not to obstruct traffic under certain conditions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Highways.

HB 725. By: Representatives Marcus of the 26th, Horton and Greer of the 43rd, Childs of the 51st, Connell of the 87th, Vaughn of the 57th, Knight of the 67th, Nichols of the 27th, White of the 132nd, and others: A BILL to authorize municipal corporations and counties to levy and impose certain excise taxes; to provide for the procedures connected therewith; to amend the "Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act", as amended, so as to delete therefrom certain of the prohibitions against political subdivisions levying certain taxes; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 726. By: Representative Greer of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act approved Mar. 15, 1943, creating a Civil Service Board in Fulton County, as amended, so as to provide for the filling of vacancies as crime investigators and members of the intelligence squad of the district attorney's office; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 727. By: Representatives Beckham of the 89th, and Truluck of the 86th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Augusta-Richmond County Coliseum Authority, as amended, so as to limit the authority of any city, town, municipality or consolidated government to contract with the Authority; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HR 191-727. By: Representatives Home of the 104th, Pinkston of the 100th, Birdsong of the 103rd, Davis of the 99th, Lucas of the 102nd, and Randall of the 101st: A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain State-owned real prop erty located within Bibb County to Bibb County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HR 192-727. By: Representatives Beckham of the 89th, Karrh of the 106th, Jones of the 126th, Linder of the 44th, McKinney of the 35th, Irvin of the 23rd, Johnson of the 66th, Hays of the 1st, and others: A RESOLUTION creating the Depart ment of Human Resources Investigating Committee; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.

HB 728. By: Representatives Carlisle and Mostiler of the 71st, and Lee, Johnson, Benefield and Wood of the 72nd: A BILL to create and establish a Small Claims Court in and for Fayette County, Georgia, to be known as the Small Claims Court of Fayette County; to prescribe the jurisdiction of said court; to prescribe the pleading and practice in said court; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 729. By: Representatives Patten of the 146th, and Bargeron of the 83rd: A BILL to amend an Act relating to the authority of municipalities and counties to

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levy and collect license, occupational or professional taxes upon practitioners of certain professions, as amended, so as to include real estate brokers; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate

were read the second time:

HB 659 HB 660 HB 661

HB 691 HB 692 HB 693

HB 662 HB 663

HB 694 HB 695

HB 664 HB 665

HB 696 HB 697

HB 666 HB 667

HB 698 HR 172-698

HB 668 HB 669

SB 1 SR 32

HB 670 HB 671

SR 40 SB 46

HB 672 HB 673

SB 49 SB 50

HB 674 HB 675

SB 51 SB 52

HB 676 HB 677 HB 678 HB 679 HB 680 HB 681

SB 69 SB 80 SB 81 SB 92 SB 99 SB 152

HB 682

SB 153

HB 683

SB 168

HB 684

SB 183

HB 685

SB 184

HB 686

SB 196

HR 162-686

HB 705

HR 163-686

HB 706

HR 164-686

HB 707

HR 165-686

HB 708

HB 687

HB 709

HB 688

HR 176-700

HB 689

SB 158

HB 690

Representative Ross of the 76th District, Chairman of the Committee on Education, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on Education has had under consideration the following Bills and
Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 586

Do Pass

HB 606

Do Pass

HB 607

Do Pass

HR 137-609 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted,

Ross of the 76th Chairman

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Representative Mullinax of the 69th District, Chairman of the Committee on Indus trial Relations, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Industrial Relations 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 87 Do Not Pass HB 211 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 466 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Mullinax of the 69th Chairman

Representative Horton of the 43rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Industry, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Industry has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 446 Do Pass HB 363 Do Not Pass HB 585 Do Pass HB 591 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Horton of the 43rd Chairman

Representative Ware of the 68th District, Chairman of the Committee on Insurance, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Insurance has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 213 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 176 Do Pass, as Amended
Respectfully submitted, Clifton of the 107th Secretary
Representative Jessup of the 117th District, Chairman of the Committee on Motor Vehicles, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on Motor Vehicles has had under consideration the following Bills

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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 535 Do Pass HB 317 Do Pass, as Amended HB 435 Do Pass

HB 454 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 457 Do Pass HB 157 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Jessupof the 117th Chairman

Representative Thompson of the 93rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Special Judiciary has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the follow ing recommendations:
HB 281 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 217 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, Scott of the 37th Secretary

Representative Colwell of the 4th District, Chairman of the Committee on State Insti tutions & Property, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on State Institutions & Property 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 183 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 571 Do Pass SB 196 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Colwell of the 4th Chairman

Representative Howell of the 140th District, Chairman of the Committee on State of Republic, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on State of Republic has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 594 Do Pass HB 596 Do Pass, as Amended HB 597 Do Pass, as Amended HB 598 Do Pass

SB 135 Do Pass HB 657 Do Pass HB 658 Do Pass HB 91 Do Pass, by Substitute

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HB 611 Do Pass HB 86 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, Howell of the 140th Chairman

Representative Adams of the 36th District, Chairman of the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs has had under consider
ation the following Bill of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
SB 37 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th Chairman

Representative Adams of the 36th District, Chairman of the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - 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:

HR 57-260 Do Pass HR 51-242 Do Pass HB 303 Do Pass HB 635 Do Pass HB 636 Do Pass HB 637 Do Pass

HB 638 HB 639 HB 640 HB 650 HB 651 HB 652

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th Chairman

Representative Snow of the 1st District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 572 Do Pass HB 292 Do Pass HB 361 Do Pass HB 509 Do Pass HB 513 Do Pass HB 401 Do Pass HB 554 Do Not Pass

HB 321 Do Pass HB 259 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 320 Do Pass, as Amended HB 619 Do Pass HB 480 Do Pass, as Amended HB 362 Do Pass SB 11 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Snow of the 1st Chairman

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743

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 303. By: Representative Greer of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act prescribing a maximum outside width for certain buses used for the purpose of providing transportation services in counties of this State having a population in excess of 256,000 according to the U.S. Census of 1960, as amended, so as to permit the operation in such counties of buses with a certain maximum outside width on certain highways which are a part of the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 635. By: Representatives Johnson, Lee, Benefield and Wood 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 said officer; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 636. By: Representatives Johnson, Lee, Benefield and Wood 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 said officers; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 637. By: Representatives Johnson, Lee, Benefield and Wood 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 said officer; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 638. By: Representatives Johnson, Lee, Benefield and Wood of the 72nd: A BILL to

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provide for a county supplement to the State salary of the District Attorney of the Clayton Judicial Circuit; to provide the procedures connected therewith; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 639. By: Representatives Connell of the 87th, Dent of the 85th, Beckham of the 89th and others: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Augusta-Savannah River Parking and Urban Redevelopment Authority" so as to change the name of said Authority to the "Augusta Tomorrow Development Authority"; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 640. By: Representatives Connell of the 87th, Dent of the 85th, Beckham of the 89th, Truluck of the 86th and others: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Augusta-Richmond County Coliseum Authority Act", as amended, so as to delete the mandatory provision relating to the appointment of elected officials on said Authority; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 650. By: Representatives Mostiler of the 71st, and Carlisle of the 71st: A BILL to amend an Act abolishing the fee system as the mode of compensation of the Coroner of Spalding County and providing in lieu thereof a salary for the compensation of such officer, as amended, so as to change the compensation of the Coroner of Spalding County; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 651. By: Representatives Mostiler and Carlisle of the 71st: A BILL to repeal an Act fixing 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. Decen nial Census of 1970, or any future such census; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 652. By: Representatives Mann, Milford and Clark of the 13th: A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide a board of commissioners for the County of Elbert", as amended, so as to change the compensation of the Chairman of said board of commissioners; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HR 51-242. By: Representative Smith of the 42nd:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide a homestead exemption from city ad valorem taxation to resident homeowners in the City of Union City who are 65 years of age or older with an annual income of six thousand dollars ($6,000.00) or less 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 who is 65 years of age or older, with an annual income of six thousand dollars ($6,000.00) or less in the City of Union City actually occupied by the owner primarily as such, is hereby exempted from all city ad valorem taxes, 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 XII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of
Georgia of 1976. 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 homestead exemp tion for resident homeowners of the City of Union City in an amount
( ) NO of four thousand dollars ($4,000.00) for resident homeowners who are 65 years of age or older and have an annual income of six thousand dollars ($6,000.00) or less?"
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:

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Y Adams, G.
Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E.
Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B.
Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K.
Y Bishop, S.
Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A.
Y Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L.
Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Games, C.
Y Carrell, B.
Y Cason, G.
Y Castleberry, D.
Y Chance, G.
Y Childers, E.M.
Y Childs, P.
Y Clark, Betty
Y Clark, L.
Y Clifton, A.D. Coleman, T. Collins, M.
Y Colwell, C.H. Connell, J.
Y Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E.
Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W.
Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D.
Y Felton, D.
Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.
Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M.
Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W.
Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C.
Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L.
Y Holmes, Bob
Y Home, F.

Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted
Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J.
Y Irvin, R.
Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D.
Y Jessup, Ben
Y Johnson, G.
Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B.
Jones, Herb Kaley, M. Karrh, R Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Y Lenderman, M. Y Under, J.
Y Logan, H.
Y Long, W.K.
Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H.
McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B.
Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L.
Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C.
Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R.
Y Pilewicz, G. Pinkston, F.C.
Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T.
Randall, W.C.
Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E.
Y Robinson, C.
Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A.
Scott, D.

Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne, Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D.
Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Tales, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom
Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R.
Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L.
Y Wall, V. Ware, J.C.
Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Y Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G.
Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. 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 57-260. By: Representative Lane of the 40th:

A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to change the definition of the term "income" with respect to determining the right to the $10,000.00 homestead exemp tion for certain disabled persons and persons 65 years of age or older of Fulton County so that the term "income" shall not include Federal old-age, survivors or disability insur ance benefits and benefits under the Federal Railroad Retirement Act; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purpose.
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 therefrom the following paragraph:
"Any other provisions of this Constitution to the contrary notwithstanding, each resi dent of Fulton County who is 65 years of age or over, or who is disabled is hereby granted an exemption from all Fulton County and Fulton County school ad valorem taxes in the amount of $10,000.00 on a homestead owned and occupied by him as a residence if his adjusted gross income (as defined in the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as now or hereafter amended), together with the adjusted gross income of his spouse who also occupies and resides at such homestead, does not exceed $8,000.00 for the immediately preceding taxable year. Such adjusted gross income, as used herein, shall include income from whatever source derived, including any Federal old-age survivors or disability insurance benefits or benefits received from any retirement or pension fund when such benefits are based on contributions made thereto by such resident or

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his spouse. This exemption also applies to the one-quarter mill tax levied by the State. The exemption contained herein does apply to bonded indebtedness. 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 as being disabled, the person claiming such exemption shall be required to obtain a certificate from not more than three physicians licensed to practice medicine under Code Chapter 84-9, relative to medical practitioners, of the Code of Georgia, as now or hereafter amended, certifying that in the opinion of such physician, or physicians, such person is mentally or physi cally incapacitated to the extent that such person is unable to be gainfully employed and that such incapacity is likely to be permanent. Any such owner shall not receive the benefits of such homestead exemption unless he, or through his agent, files an affi davit with the Tax Commissioner of Fulton County, giving his age, or if disabled, the certificate or certificates provided for herein, and the amount of income which he and his spouse received during the last taxable year for income tax purposes, and such addi tional information relative to receiving the benefits of such exemption as will enable the Tax Commissioner to make a determination as to whether such owner is entitled to such exemption. The Tax Commissioner shall provide affidavit forms for this pur pose. 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. Provided, that after any such owner has filed the proper affidavit and certificate or certificates if disabled, 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 and certificate 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 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, 1976.", and inserting in lieu thereof a new paragraph to read as follows:
"Any other provisions of this Constitution to the contrary notwithstanding, each resi dent of Fulton County who is 65 years of age or over, or who is disabled is hereby granted an exemption from all Fulton County and Fulton County school ad valorem taxes in the amount of $10,000.00 on a homestead owned and occupied by him as a residence if his adjusted gross income (as defined in the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as now or hereafter amended), together with the adjusted gross income of his spouse who also occupies and resides at such homestead, does not exceed $8,000.00 for the immediately preceding taxable year. Such adjusted gross income, as used herein, shall not include any Federal old-age, survivors or disability insurance benefits or any bene fits under the Federal Railroad Retirement Act. Except for said Federal old-age, sur vivors or disability insurance benefits and benefits under said Federal Railroad Retire ment Act, adjusted gross income, as used herein, shall include benefits received under a retirement or pension fund when such benefits are based on contributions made thereto by such resident or his spouse. This exemption also applies to the one-quarter mill tax levied by the State. The exemption contained herein does apply to bonded indebtedness. 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 as being disabled, the person claiming such exemption shall be required to obtain a certificate from not more than three physicians licensed to practice medicine under Code Chapter 84-9, relative to medical practitioners, of the Code of Georgia, as now or hereafter amended, certifying that in the opinion of such physician, or physicians, such person is mentally or physically incapacitated to the extent that such person is unable to be gainfully employed and that such incapacity is likely to be permanent. 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 of Fulton County, giving his age, or if disabled, the certificate or certificates provided for herein, and the amount of income which he and his spouse received during the last taxable year

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for income tax purposes, and such additional information relative to receiving the bene fits of such exemption as will enable the Tax Commissioner to make a determination as to whether such owner is entitled to such exemption. The Tax Commissioner 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 processing 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 and certificate or certificates if disabled, 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 and certificate 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 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, 1978."
Section 2. The above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of
Georgia of 1976. The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:
"( ) YES Shall the Constitution be amended so as to change the definition of the term 'income' with respect to determining the right to the $10,000.00
( ) NO homestead exemption for certain disabled persons and persons 65 years of age or older of Fulton County so that the term 'income' shall not include Federal old-age, survivors or disability insurance benefits and benefits under the Federal Railroad Retirement Act?"
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. Adams, Marvin
Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E.
Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P.
Y Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D. Y Canty, H.
Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Canon, G. Y Castleberry, D.

Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D.
Coleman, T. Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. Connell, J.
Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E.
Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W.
Elliott, E.H.

Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L.
Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W.
Ham, B. Hamilton, Mrs.G. Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F.
Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins.'J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L.
Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.
Horton, G.T.

Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted
Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R.
Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud.
Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B.
Jones, Herb Kaley, M. Karrh, R.
Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G.
Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J.

Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. YMann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.I. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H.
McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L.
Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M.
Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill
Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D.

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YParham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C.
Patten, RL.
Y Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R. YPilewicz, G.
Pinkston, F.C. YRainey.H. Y Ralston E

Y Ramsey, T. Randall, W.C.
Y Reaves, H.L.
Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. YRoss, Ben B.
Y Rowland, J.R. Rush, Dewey
Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A.
Scott, D.

Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B.
Y Smyre, C.
Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R.
Y Swann, D. Taggart, T.
Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.

YTownsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom
Y Truluck, R.
Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R.
Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M.
Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.

Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Y Wheeler, Bobby
Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L.
Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G.
Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. 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.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House and Senate:

HB 24. By: Representatives Howell of the 140th, and Bray of the 70th: A BILL to amend Title 34A of the Code of Georgia, said Title being known as the Georgia Municipal Election Code, as to provide for no campaign activities within two hundred and fifty feet of a polling place; and for other purposes.

HB 26. By: Representatives Howell of the 140th, and Bray of the 70th: A BILL to amend Title 34 of the Code of Georgia, said Title being known as the Georgia Election Code, so as to provide for no campaign activities within two hundred and fifty feet of a polling place; and for other purposes.

HB 33. By. Representatives Howell of the 140th, and Bray of the 70th: A BILL to amend Code Section 34-1704 relating to venue in election contests, so as to change the procedure for determining which judge shall preside over an election con test; and for other purposes.

HB 54. By: Representatives Culpepper of the 98th, Walker of the 115th, Watson of the 114th, Waddle of the 113th, Evans of the 84th, Cox of the 141st, Birdsong of the 103rd, and Tuten of the 153rd: A BILL to amend Code Section 34-1307, relating to prohibition of certain campaign activities within a certain distance of polling places, as amended, so as to prohibit the solicitation of signatures for petitions within a certain distance of polling places on any primary or elec tion day; and for other purposes.

SB 85. By: Senator Wessels of the 2nd: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 105-2, relating to negligence, so as to provide for a local level of skill for persons against whom an action is brought for the negligent practice or performance of certain profes sions, businesses or trades; and for other purposes.

SB 97. By: Senator Reynolds of the 48th: A BILL to amend an Act approved April 18, 1973 known as the Georgia Code of Public Transportation, so as to delete there from Section 95A-206 in its entirety; to add a new chapter, entitled "Chapter 13 Mass Transportation," to the Georgia Code of Public Transportation; and for other purposes.

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SB 103. By: Senator Summers of the 53rd: A BILL to provide for the protection of caves; to provide a short title; to make certain findings and declaration of policy; to provide for definitions; to prohibit certain acts of vandalism; to prohibit the sale of speleothems without permission; and for other purposes.

SB 162. By: Senator Robinson of the 27th: A BILL to amend Code Section 68B-202, relat ing to persons who are exempt from obtaining or having drivers' licenses, so as to provide that certain members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces of the United States shall be exempt from the requirements of having a driver's license under certain circumstances; and for other purposes.

HB 431. By: Representatives Rainey of the 135th, Gammage of the 17th, Twiggs of the 4th, Hays of the 1st, Mullinax of the 69th, Peters of the 2nd, Jackson of the 9th, Lambert of the 112th, Money of the 5th, and others: A BILL to make unlawful the hunting of deer, turkey and bear in this State; to make unlawful certain fishing activities in the State; to provide for penalties; to provide for the enforcement of this Act; to provide an effective date; and for other pur poses.

The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolu tion of the Senate:

SR 78. By: Senator Russell of the 10th: A RESOLUTION commending Mr. S. W. "Sam" Brooks, Jr.; and for other purposes.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the committees:

SB 85. By: Senator Wessels of the 2nd: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 105-2, relating to negligence, so as to provide for a local level of skill for persons against whom an action is brought for the negligent practice or performance of certain profes sions, businesses or trades; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 97. By: Senator Reynolds of the 48th: A BILL to amend an Act approved April 18, 1973 known as the Georgia Code of Public Transportation, so as to delete there from Section 95A-206 in its entirety; to add a new chapter, entitled "Chapter 13, Mass Transportation," to the Georgia Code of Public Transportation; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Highways.

SB 103. By: Senator Summers of the 53rd: A BILL to provide for the protection of caves; to provide a short title; to make certain findings and declaration of policy; to provide for definitions; to prohibit certain acts of vandalism; to prohibit the sale of speleothems without permission; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.

SB 162. By: Senator Robinson of the 27th: A BILL to amend Code Section 68B-202, relat ing to persons who are exempt from obtaining or having drivers' licenses, so as to provide that certain members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces of the United States shall be exempt from the requirements of having a driver's license under certain circumstances; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has agreed to the House amendment, as amended by the Senate, to the following Resolution of the Senate:

SR 13. By: Senators Turner of the 8th, Timmons of the llth, Russell of the 10th, Eldridge of the 7th, Gillis of the 20th, and Starr of the 44th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to change the terms of office of mem bers of the General Assembly; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

The Speaker Pro Tern assumed the Chair.

Representative Battle of the 124th moved that the House reconsider its action in failing to give the requisite constitutional majority to the following Bill of the House:

HB 294. By: Representatives Battle of the 124th, Phillips of the 120th, Hanner of the 130th, Long of the 142nd, Howell of the 140th, Matthews of the 145th, Cooper of the 19th, Mann of the 13th, and Reaves of the 147th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the development of water well standards and creating the Water Well Standards Advisory Council, approved Mar. 31, 1976, so as to change the assignment of the Council for administrative purposes; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.

Representative Adams of the 36th moved that the House reconsider its action in fail ing to give the requisite constitutional majority to the following Bill of the House:

HB 233. By: Representative Adams of the 36th: A BILL to create the Georgia Board of Athletic Trainers and provide for the regulation and licensing of athletic train ers; to provide for definitions; to provide for members, officers, qualifications, duties, powers, authority, appointments, terms of office, oaths and vacancies; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.

Representative Smyre of the 92nd moved that the House reconsider its action in fail ing to give the requisite constitutional majority to the following Bill of the House:

HB 436. By: Representatives Williams of the 54th, and Smyre of the 92nd: A BILL to amend Code Title 79A, relating to pharmacists, pharmacy and drugs, as amended, so as to change the penalty for certain crimes relative to marijuana; and for other purposes.
On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adams, G. N Adams, Marvin
N Anderson, W. N Argo, B.

Y Auten, D. N Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe

Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B.

N Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S.

Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A.

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Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. N Butler, D. Y Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. Cames, C. N Carrell, B.
N Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L.
Clifton, A.D. Coleman, T Y Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H. Connell, J. N Cooper, B. Cox, W.E. Crosby, T.
Y Culpepper, B. N Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, B. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C.
Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill N Edwards, W.

Elliott, E.H. N Evans, W.D.
Y Felton, D. N Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L.
Y Galer, M. N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M.
Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. N Hanner, B.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. N Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.
Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.
Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E.
Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted N Hutehinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. N Isakson, J.
N Jackson. J.D.

Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. N Johnson, P. N Johnson, W.Rud. N Johnston, J. Y Jones, B.
Jones, Herb Kaley, M.
N Karrh, R. N Kemp, R. N Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M.
Knight, N.G. Lambert, Roy
N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lender-man, M. Y Under, J.
N Logan, H. N Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. N Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, D.R. N McCollum, H.
McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E.
Milford, B. Y Money, J.
Mostiler, J.L.

Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. N Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M.
N Nix, K. Noble, Bill
Y Oldham, L. N Owens, R.D.
Parham, B.E. Patten, G.C.
Y Patten, R.L. N Peters, R.G.
Phillips, L.L.
Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. N Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E.
Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. N Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A. Y Scott, D. N Sizemore, E. N Smith, V.B.
Y Smyre, C.

Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Steinberg, C.
Stone, R. N Swann, D.
Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W.
Tolbert, T.
Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom N Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. N Tuten, J. N Twiggs, R.
Vaughn, C.R. N Veazey, M. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. N Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr N Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. N Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R.
Y Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 70, nays 65. The motion prevailed.

Under the general order of business, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 37. By: Representative Smith of the 42nd: A BILL to amend Code Title 68B, relating to motor vehicle driver's licenses, so as to provide exemptions to persons tempo rarily 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.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

The Committee on Motor Vehicles moves to amend HB 37 as follows: On page 1, line 20, delete the words "or transported".

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. Y Adams, Marvin
Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D.
Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M

Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K.
Y Bishop, S. Bolster, P.
Y Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B. N Burruss, A.L.
Y Burton, J.

Y Butler, D. Canty, H.
Y Carlisle, J. Carnes, C.
Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G.
Y Castleberry, D. N Chance, G.
N Childers, E.M.

Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty
Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D.
Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, B.

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Y Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A.
Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Edwards, W. Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L.
Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L.
Y Gignilliat, A.
Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J.
Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, B.
Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.
Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr.

Hill, B.L.
Holmes, Bob
Y Home, F. Y Horton, G.T.
Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Y Irvin, J.
Y Irvin, R.
Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D Y Jessup, Ben
Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P.
Y Johnson, W.Rud. Johnston, J.
Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb
Kaley, M. N Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R.
Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G.
Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick

Lane, W.J.
Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M.
Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. YMann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E.
Y Milford, B.
Y Money, J.
Y Mostiler, J.L.
Y Mullinax, E.G.
Y Murray, B.
Nessmith, P.E.
Nichols, M.
Y Nix, K.
Y Noble, Bill
Y Oldham, L.
Y Owens, R.D.
Y Parham, B.E.

Patten, G.C.
Y Patten, R.L.
Y Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G.
Pinkston, F C. Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A.
Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R.

Y Swann, D. Taggart, T.
Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T.
Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V.
Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby
White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. N Williams, R. N Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 138, nays 8.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.
HB 260. By: Representatives Robinson of the 58th, Richardson of the 52nd, Vaughn of the 57th, Hawkins of the 50th, Steinberg of the 46th, Lenderman of the 53rd, Butler of the 56th, Childs of the 51st, and Deveaux of the 28th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System of Georgia, approved Mar. 19, 1943, as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to the definition of "teacher" as applied to regional and county librarians and clerical personnel of such libraries; and for other purposes.

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. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. Burton, J. Y Butler, D. Y Canty, H. Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D.

Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D.
Coleman, T. Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. Connell, J.
Y Cooper, B.
Y Cox, W.E.
Y Crosby, T.
Y Culpepper, B.
Y Daniel, G. Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, B. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W.
Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D.

Y Felton, D.
Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M.
Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W.
Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Y Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F. Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M.

N Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J.
Y Jackson, J.D.
Jessup, Ben
Y Johnson, G.
Y Johnson, P.
Y Johnson, W.Rud. Johnston, J.
Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M.
Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G.
Lambert, Roy Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Y Lenderman, M.
Y Linder, J.

Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.
Y McCollum, H.
Y McDonald, L. McKinney, J.E.
Y Milford, B.
Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L.
Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M.
Y Nix, K. Noble, Bill
Y Oldham, L.
Y Owens, R.D.

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Y Parham, B.E.
Patten, G.C.
Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L.
Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C.
Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E.

Y Ramsey, T.
Y Randall, W.C.
Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. YRoss, Ben B.
Rowland, J.R. Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J.
Y Scott, A. Scott, D.

N Sizemore, E.
Y Smith, V.B.
Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D.
Taggart, T. Thompson, A.W.
Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.

YTownsend, K.V.
Y Triplett, Tom
Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R.
Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W.
Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.

Ware, J.C.
Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M.
Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 147, nays 2. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
Representative Hudson of the 137th stated that he inadvertently voted "nay" on the passage of HB 260. He intended to vote "aye".

HB 65. By: Representative Walker of the 115th: A BILL to amend Code Section 69-318, relating to sale of municipal property, as created by an Act approved Mar. 5, 1976 so as to authorize the sale by municipalities of certain real property in established industrial parks or in municipally designated industrial develop ment areas; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL
To amend Code Section 69-318, relating to sale of municipal property, as created by an Act approved March 5, 1976 (Ga. Laws 1976, p. 351), so as to authorize the sale by municipalities of certain cemetery lots and certain real property in established industrial parks or in municipally designated industrial development areas; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Code Section 69-318, relating to sale of municipal property, as created by an Act approved March 5, 1976 (Ga. Laws 1976, p. 351), is hereby amended by striking from the second paragraph thereof the following:
"any lots from a municipal cemetery or", and by inserting in the second paragraph, after the symbols and words,
"$500 or less", the following:
"and lots from any municipal cemetery, regardless of value,", so that when so amended the said second paragraph of Code Section 69-318 shall read as follows:
"Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Section, the governing authority of any municipal corporation is hereby authorized to sell any lets from a municipal comctcry e* personal property belonging to the municipal corporation with an estimated value of $500 or less and lots from any; municipal cemetery, regardless of value, without regard to the foregoing provisions of this Section. Such sales may be made in the open market without advertisement and without the acceptance 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 or their designated agent. Provided, however, nothing herein shall prevent a municipality from trading or swapping prop erty with another property owner, if said trade or swap is deemed to be in the best interest of the municipality."
Section 2. Said Code Section is further amended by adding a new paragraph at the end thereof, to read as follows:

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"Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Section, the governing authority of any municipal corporation is hereby authorized to sell real property in established municipal industrial parks or in municipally designated industrial development areas for industrial development purposes without regard to the foregoing provisions of this Section."
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 roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G.
Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W.
Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E.
Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E.
Y Beck, J.M.
Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S.
Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J.
Y Butler, D. Canty, H.
Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G.
Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty
Y Clark, L.
Y Clifton, A.D.
Coleman, T. Y Collins, M.
Y Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J.
Y Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B.
Y Daniel, G.
Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.
Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A.
Y Deveaux, C.
Y Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill
Y Edwards, W. Elliott, E.H.
Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D.
Y Foster, P.W.
Y Foster, R.L.
Y Galer, M.
Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.
Y Glanton, Tom Glover, M.
Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F.
Y Harrison, C.
Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.

Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutehinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D.
Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud.
Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G.
Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Lender-man, M. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C.
Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E.
Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L.
Y Mullinax, E.G.
Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E.
Y Nichols, M.
Y Nix, K. Noble, Bill
Y Oldham, L.
Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.
Y Peters, R.G.
Y Phillips, L.L. Phillips, R.T.
Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G.
Y Pinkston, F.C.
Y Rainey, H. Ralston, E.
Y Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L.
Richardson, E.
Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R
Rush, Dewey
Y Russell, J.
Y Scott, A.
Y Scott, D.

Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D.
Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W.
Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M.
Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R.
Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby
White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Williams, R.
Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. 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.
The Speaker assumed the Chair.
Under the general order of business, the following Bill of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 32. By: Representatives Lee, Johnson, Benefield and Wood 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

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appointment, election and term of office of said judge; to fix a time at which he shall begin his term 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 106, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following Bill, having been previously read, was again taken up for consideration and, by unanimous consent, further action thereon postponed until 11 o'clock, A.M., tomorrow, February 10, 1977:

HB 234. By: Representatives Bolster of the 30th, Greer and Horton of the 43rd, Hamilton of the 31st, Richardson of the 52nd, Taggart of the 125th, Connell of the 87th, Hawkins of the 50th, and others: 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; and for other purposes.

Speaker Pro Tern assumed the Chair.

Representative Lucas of the 102nd arose to a point of personal privilege and addressed the House.

Under the general order of business, the following Bill of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 356. By: Representatives Carnes of the 43rd, and Snow of the 1st: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 27-7, relating to indictments, presentments and accusations in general, as amended, 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.

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. Y Adams, Marvin
Y Anderson, W.
Y Argo, B.
Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E.
Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J.
Birdsong, K.
N Bishop, S.
Y Bolster, P. YBray, C.A.
Y Buck, T.B.
Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D
Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.

Carrell, B. Y Cason, G.
Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. N Childs, P.
Y Clark Betty Y Clark! L.
Y Clifton, A.D.
Coleman, T.
Collins, M. YColwell, C.H.
Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.
Dean, D.C.

Y Dent, RA. N Deveaux, C.
Y Dixon, H.D. Dover, Bill
Y Edwards, W. Elliott, E.H.
N Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M.
Gammage, L. Gignilliat, A.
Y Glanton, Tom
Glover, M.
Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Banner, B Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.

Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.
Y Hawkins, J.
Y Hays, F.,Jr.
Hill, B.L Y Holmes, Bob
Y Horne, F. Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted
Y Hutchinson, R.S. Irvin, J.
Y Irvin, R.
Y Isakson, J.
Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G.
N Johnson, P.
Y Johnson, W.Rud.

Y Johnston, J.
Y Jones, B. Jones, Herb
Y Kaley, M. Karrh, R.
Y Kemp, R Y Keyton, J.W.
Kilgore, T.M. N Knight, N.G.
Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J.
Y Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Lenderman, M. Y Under, J.
Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M, Y Lord, J. N Lucas, D.E.

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Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H.
McDonald, L. McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J.
Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E.
Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill

Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C.
Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T.
N Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H.
Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. N Randall, W.C.

Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. N Robinson, C. N Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey
Y Russell, J. N Scott, A. N Scott, D.
Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr.
N Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R.

Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V.
Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R.
Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M.
Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L.

Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C.
Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G.
Wilson, J.M.
Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 129, nays 16.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
Under the general order of business, the following Bills of the House and Senate were again taken up for consideration:
HB 124. By: Representatives Karrh of the 106th, Irvin of the 23rd, Snow of the 1st, Childs of the 51st, Taggart of the 125th, Carnes of the 43rd, Evans of the 84th, Tucker of the 73rd, and others: A BILL 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 trans actions 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.
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. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E.
Battle, Joe
Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J.
Birdsong, K.
Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P.
Y Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J.
Y Butler, D. Canty, H. Carlisle, J.
Y Carnes, C.
Y Carrell, B. Cason, G.
Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. N Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D.
Coleman, T. Y Collins, M.

Colwell, C.H. Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C. Davis, B. Y Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H.
Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. N Foster, P.W Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L.
Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, j.W. N Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Banner, B. Y Harris, B.B ,Sr
Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C.

Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr.
Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob
Home, F. Y Horton, G.T.
Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J.
Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. N Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R Y Kemp, R.
Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G.
Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Lenderman, M.

Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J.
Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C.
Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H.
McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G.
Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K.
Noble, Bill N Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T.
Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G.
Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H.

Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T.
Randall, W.C Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B.
N Rowland, J.R. Rush, Dewey
Y Russell, J.
Y Scott, A. Y Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr.
Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K V.
Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R.

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Y Veazey, M. Waddle, T.W.
Y Walker, L.

Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C.
Watson, E.H.,Jr.

Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.

Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G.

Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 144, nays 7. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
Representative Rowland of the 119th stated that he inadvertently voted "nay" on the passage of HB 124. He intended to vote "aye".
SB 18. By: Senators Shapard of the 28th, Howard of the 42nd, Banks of the 17th, Duncan of the 30th and Hudson of the 35th: 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; and for other purposes.
The following amendments were read and adopted:
Representative Ham of the 80th moves to amend SB 18 by adding after the word "physically" on line 28, page 2, the following words: ".morally fit".
Representative Ham of the 80th moves to amend SB 18 by adding at the end of line 30, page 21, the following:
"Should the court find that any notice required under this chapter to be given by the petitioner has not been given or not properly given, or that said petition has not been properly filed, then said court is authorized to enter an order providing for correc tive action and an additional hearing.".
The following amendment was read:
Representative Lane of the 40th moves to amend SB 18 by striking the word "ten" and the figure (10) on page 4, line 18, and by inserting in lieu thereof the word "thirty" and the figure (30).
On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. N Adams, Marvin N Anderson, W. N Argo, B. N Auten, D. N Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. NBenefield, J. N Birdsong, K. N Bishop, S. N Bolster, P. N Bray, C.A. N Buck, T.B. N Burruss, A.L.
N Burton, J. N Butler, D.
Canty, H. N Carlisle, J.

N Carnes, C. N Carrell, B. N Cason, G.
N Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. N Childs, P. N Clark, Betty N Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. N Coleman, T. N Collins, M. N Col well, C.H. N Connell, J. N Cooper, B. N Cox, W.E.
Crosby, T. N Culpepper, B.
N Daniel, G. NDaugherty, J.C. N Davis, B.

N Dean, D.C. N Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. N Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill N Edwards, W. N Elliott, E.H. N Evans, W.D. N Felton, D.
N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. N Galer, M.
N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A. N Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. N Greene, J. N Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. N Hamilton, Mrs.G. N Hanner, B.

N Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.F.
Y Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F. N Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.,Jr. N Hill, B.L. N Holmes, Bob N Home, F. N Horton, G.T. N Housley, E. N Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. N Isakson, J. N Jackson, J.D.
N Jessup, Ben N Johnson, G. N Johnson, P.

N Johnson, W.Rud. N Johnston, J. N Jones, B. N Jones, Herb N Kaley, M. N Karrh, R. N Kemp, R. N Keyton, J.W.
N Kilgore, T.M. N Knight, N.G. N Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. N Lee, W.J.(Bill) N Lenderman, M. N Linder, J. N Logan, H.
Long, W.K. Looper, M. N Lord, J.

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N Lucas, D.E. N Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, D.R. N McCollum, H.
N McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E.
N Milford, B. N Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G.
N Murray, B.
N Nessmith, P.E. N Nichols, M. Y Nix, K.

N Noble, Bill N Oldham, L.
Y Owens, R.D. N Parham, B.E. N Patten, G.C. N Patten, R L Y Peters, R.G.
N Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. N Pilewicz, G. N Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H.
N Ralston, E.
N Ramsey, T.

N Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L.
N Richardson, E.
N Robinson, C. N Ross, Ben B. N Rowland, J.R
Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Scott, A.
Scott, D.
N Sizemore, E.
N Smith, V.B.
N Smyre, C.
N Snow, Wayne.Jr.
N Steinberg, C.

Stone, R. N Swann, D.
N Taggart, T. N Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B.
N Townsend, K.V.
N Triplett, Tom N Truluck, R. N Tucker, R.M. N Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R.
N Veazey, M. N Waddle, T.W.

N Walker, L.
N Wall, V.
N Ware, J.C.
N Watson, R.H.,Jr.
N Wheeler, Bobby
N White, J. N Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. N Williams, R. N Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. N-Wood, J. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 11, nays 156. The amendment was lost.
The following amendment was read:

Representatives Butler of the 56th and Daniel of the 88th move to amend SB 18 changing page 4, line 18, from ten (10) to five (5); and by changing page 5, line 1, from ten (10) to five (5).

On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adams, G. N Adams, Marvin N Anderson, W.
N Argo, B,
N Auten, D. N Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E.
Y Beck, J.M.
Y Beckham, B. N Benefield, J. N Birdsong, K.
Y Bishop, S.
N Bolster, P.
Y Bray, C.A.
N Buck, T.B.
Y Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C. N Carrell, B. N Cason, G. N Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. N Childs, P. N Clark, Betty N Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. N Coleman, T. N Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J.
N Cooper, B.

N Cox, W.E. Crosby, T.
Y Culpepper, B.
Y Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, B.
N Dean, D.C.
Dent, R.A.
N Deveaux, C. N Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill N Edwards, W. N Elliott, E.H. N Evans, W.D.
N Felton, D.
N Foster, P.W.
N Foster, R.L. N Galer, M.
N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A. N Glanton, Tom
N Glover, M.
N Greene, J.
N Greer, J.W.
Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G.
N Manner, B.
Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.F.
N Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F.
Y Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.,Jr. N Hill, B.L.
N Holmes, Bob N Home, F.

N Horton, G.T. N Housley, E. N Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted N Hutehinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J.
N Irvin, R.
N Isakson, J.
N Jackson, J.D.
N Jessup, Ben
N Johnson, G.
Y Johnson, P.
N Johnson, W.Rud.
N Johnston, J. N Jones, B. N Jones, Herb
Y Kaley, M. N Karrh, R. N Kemp, R.
N Keyton, J.W.
Y Kilgore, T.M.
Y Knight, N.G.
N Lambert, Roy
N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J.
N Lee, W.J.(Bill) N Lenderman, M.
N Linder, J.
N Logan, H.
Long, W.K. N Looper, M.
N Lord, J. N Lucas, D.E. N Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, D.R.

N McCollum, H. N McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E.
N Milford, B.
N Money, J.
N Mostiler, J.L.
N Mullinax, E.G.
N Murray, B.
N Nessmith, P.E.
N Nichols, M.
N Nix, K.
N Noble, Bill N Oldham, L. N Owens, R.D.
N Parham, B.E. N Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L. N Peters, R.G. N Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. N Pilewicz, G. N Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. N Ralston, E. N Ramsey, T.
N Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E.
N Robinson, C.
N Ross, Ben B.
N Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey
N Russell, J.
N Scott, A. Scott, D.

N Sizemore, E. N Smith, V.B. N Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne,Jr. N Steinberg, C.
Stone, R. N Swann, D. N Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T.
N Toles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom
N Truluck, R.
N Tucker, R.M. N Tuten, J. N Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R.
N Veazey, M. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. N Wall, V. N Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr.
N Wheeler, Bobby
N White, J.
N Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L.
N Williams, R. N Williamson, G.
N Wilson, J.M.
N Wood, J.
N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 23, nays 143. The amendment was lost.

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The following amendment was read:
Representative Vaughn of the 57th moves to amend SB 18 as follows: By deleting in their entirety subsections (b) and (c) of Section 74-403 (lines 26 through 31 of page 3). And, by deleting in its entirety Section 74-404.

On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adams, G. N Adams, Marvin N Anderson, W. N Argo, B. N Auten, D. N Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe
Y Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M.
N Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. N Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S N Bolster, P.
N Bray, C.A. N Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. N Butler, D.
Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. N Carries, C.
N Carrell, B. N Cason, G.
Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. N Childs, P. N Clark, Betty N Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M.
Y Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. N Cooper, B.

N Cox, W.E. Crosby, T.
Y Culpepper, B. N Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, B.
N Dean, D.C Y Dent, R.A. N Deveaux, C. N Dixon, H.D.
N Dover, Bill N Edwards, W. N Elliott, E.H. N Evans, W.D.
N Felton, D.
N Foster, P W. N Foster, R.L. N Galer, M. N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A. N Glanton, Tom N Glover, M.
N Greene, J. N Greer, J.W.
Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. N Hanner, B. N Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.F. N Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F. N Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.,Jr. N Hill, B.L. N Holmes, Bob N Home, F.

N Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. N Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J.
N Irvin, R. N Isakson, J. N Jackson, J.D.
N Jessup, Ben N Johnson, G. N Johnson, P. N Johnson, W.Rud. N Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. N Jones, Herb N Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R.
Y Kemp, R. Keyton, J.W. Kilgore, T.M.
Y Knight, N.G.
Y Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick
N Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) N Lenderman, M. N Linder, J. N Logan, H.
Long, W.K. N Looper, M. N Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, D.R

N McCollum, H. N McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. N Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. N Murray, B. N Nessmith, P.E. N Nichols, M. N Nix, K.
N Noble, Bill N Oldham, L. N Owens, R.D.
Y Parham, B.E. N Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. N Phillips, L.L
Y Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R.
N Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H.
N Ralston, E. N Ramsey, T. N Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. N Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Scott, A.
Scott, D.

N Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B.
N Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne, Jr.
N Steinberg, C. Stone, R.
N Swann, D.
N Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W.
N Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom N Truluck, R.
N Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R N Veazey, M.
N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. N Wall, V.
N Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr.
N Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. N Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. N Williams, R. N Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 40, nays 124. The amendment was lost.
The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representatives Davis of the 99th, Randall of the 101st, Hill of the 127th, and Smyre of the 92nd move to amend SB 18 by adding on page 16, line 33, after the word "adop tion" the following:
"Provided however, that if the attorney received less than five hundred dollars his affidavit need only state that fact".

The following amendment was read:

Representative Bishop of the 94th moves to amend SB 18 by striking from Section 74-404 subsection (e) in its entirety.

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On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adams, G. N Adams, Marvin
N Anderson, W. N Argo, B.
N Auten, D. N Bargeron, E.
N Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E.
N Beck, J.M.
N Beckham, B.
N Benefield, J. N Birdsong, K.
Y Bishop, S. N Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B.
Y Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. N Butler, D.
Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C. N Carrell, B.
N Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. N Childers, E.M.
Y Childs, P. N Clark, Betty N Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D.
N Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H.
N Connell, J. N Cooper, B.

N Cox, W.E.
Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. N Daniel, G.
Y Daugherty, J.C.
N Davis, B.
N Dean, D.C.
Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. N Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill N Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H.
N Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L.
N Galer, M. N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A. N Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. N Greene, J.
N Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. N Hanner, B. N Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.F. N Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F. N Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.,Jr. N Hill, B.L. N Holmes, Bob N Home, F.

N Horton, G.T.
N Housley, E.
N Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. N Isakson, J.
N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben N Johnson, G. N Johnson, P.
N Johnson, W.Rud.
N Johnston, J. N Jones, B. N Jones, Herb N Kaley, M. N Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R.
N Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G.
N Lambert, Roy
N Lane, Dick
N Lane, W.J.
N Lee, W.J.(Bill)
N Lenderman, M. N Linder, J.
N Logan, H.
Long, W.K. N Looper, M.
N Lord, J. N Lucas, D.E. N Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, D.R.

N McCollum, H. N McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. N Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G.
N Murray, B. N Nessmith, P.E. N Nichols, M. N Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill N Oldham, L.
N Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. N Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L. N Peters, R.G. N Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G.
N Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H.
N Ralston, E.
N Ramsey, T. N Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L.
N Richardson, E. N Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. N Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey
N Russell, J. N Scott, A.
Scott, D.

N Sizemore, E. N Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne.Jr. N Steinberg, C.
Stone, R. N Swann, D.
N Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B.
N Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom
N Truluck, R. N Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. N Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R.
N Veazey, M. N Waddle, T.W.
Walker, L. N Wall, V. N Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. N Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. N Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. N Williams, R. N Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 30, nays 137. The amendment was lost.

The following amendments were read and adopted:

Representative Walker of the 115th moves to amend SB 18 by inserting on page 12 after line 18 and before line 19:
"(a)(l), (a)(2), (a)(3), (a)(4) of Code Section 74-403 where a child has been abandoned by a parent, or where such parent of a child cannot be found after a diligent search has been made, or where such parent is insane or otherwise incapacitated from surren dering such rights and the court is of the opinion that the adoption is for the best interest of the child, nor shall a surrender or termination of parental rights as provided in Code Section 74-403 be required as a prerequisite to adoption pursuant to subsections"

Representative Walker of the 115th moves to amend SB 18 as follows:

On page 17, line 6, delete "ninety (90)" and insert in place thereof "sixty (60)"; and on page 17, line 12, delete "when filed." and insert in place thereof "within fifteen (15) days after the filing of the petition for adoption, together with a request that a report and investigation be made as required by law."

The following amendment was read:

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Representative Thompson of the 93rd moves to amend SB 18 by striking Section (b) on line 26, page 3, in its entirety and by renumbering Section (c) as Section (b).
And by placing a period after the numerals 74-4 on line 20, page 7 and striking the words "within sixty (60) days from the date hereof".

On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adams, G. N Adams, Marvin N Andersen, W. N Argo, B. N Auten, D. N Bargeron, E.
N Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E.
N Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. N Benefield, J. N Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. N Bolster, P.
Y Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B. N Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. N Butler, D.
Canty, H. N Carlisle, J N Games, C.
N Carrell, B. N Cason, G.
Y Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. N Childers, E.M.
N Childs, P. Clark, Betty
N Clark, L.
N Clifton, A.D. N Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. N Cooper, B.

N Cox, W.E. N Crosby, T. N Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C. N DaVis, B. N Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A.
N Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill N Edwards, W.
N Elliott, E.H. N Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. N Galer, M.
N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A. N Glanton, Tom N Glover, M.
N Greene, J. N Greer, J.W.
Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.
N Hanner, B. N Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.F. N Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F. N Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.,Jr. N Hill, B.L. N Holmes, Bob N Home, F.

N Horton, G.T. N Housley, E. N Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. N Isakson, J. N Jackson, J.D.
N Jessup, Ben N Johnson, G. N Johnson, P.
N Johnson, W.Rud. N Johnston, J. N Jones, B. N Jones, Herb N Kaley, M. N Karrh, R.
N Kemp, R. N Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G.
N Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick
N Lane, W.J. N Lee, W.J.(Bill) N Lenderman, M. N Linder, J. N Logan, H.
Long, W.K.
N Looper, M. N Lord, J. N Lucas, D.E. N Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, D.R.

N McCollum, H. N McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B.
N Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. N Murray, B.
N Nessmith, P.E. N Nichols, M. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill N Oldham, L. N Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. N Patten, G.C.
N Patten, R.L N Peters, R.G.
N Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R. N Pilewicz, G. N Pinkston, F.C.
N Rainey, H. N Ralston, E. N Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C.
N Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. N Robinson, C.
N Ross, Ben B. N Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Scott, A.
Scott, D.

N Sizemore, E. N Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne.Jr. N Steinberg, C.
Stone, R. N Swann, D. N Taggart, T.
Y Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom N Truluck, R. N Tucker, R.M.
N Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. N Veazey, M. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. N Wall, V.
N Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. N Wheeler, Bobby
White, J.
N Whitmire, D. N Williams, H.L. N Williams, R. N Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 26, nays 141. The amendment was lost.

The following amendment was read:

Representative Vaughn of the 57th moves to amend SB 18 as follows: By deleting in its entirety Section 74-406. And, by deleting in its entirety paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Section 74-412.

On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adams, G. N Adams, Marvin N Anderson, W. N Argo, B. N Auten, D. N Bargeron, E.

N Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J.

N Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. N Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A. N Buck, T.B.

Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. N Butler, D.
Canty, H. N Carlisle, J.

N Carnes, C. N Carrell, B. N Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. N Chance, G.

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N Childers, E.M. N Childs, P. N Clark, Betty N Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H. N Connell, J. N Cooper, B. N Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. N Culpepper, B. N Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, B. N Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. N Deveaux, C. N Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill N Edwards, W. N Elliott, E.H. N Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. N Galer, M. N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A. N Glanton, Tom

N Glover, M. N Greene, J. N Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. N Hanner, B. N Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.F. NHarrison.C. N Hatcher, C.F. N Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L. N Holmes, Bob N Home, F. N Horton, G.T. N Housley, E. N Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. N Isakson, J. N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben N Johnson, G. N Johnson, P. N Johnson, W.Rud. N Johnston, J. N Jones, B. N Jones, Herb

Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. N Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) N Lenderman, M. N Linder, J. N Logan, H.
Long, W.K. N Looper, M. N Lord, J. N Lucas, D.E. YMann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, D.R. N McCollum, H. N McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. N Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L.
N Mullinax, E.G. N Murray, B. N Nessmith, P.E. N Nichols, M. N Nix, K.

Y Noble, Bill N Oldham, L. N Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. N Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L. N Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. N Pilewicz, G. N Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H. N Ralston, E. N Ramsey, T. NRandall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. N Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. N Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Scott, A.
Scott, D. N Sizemore, E. N Smith, V.B. N Srnyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. N Steinberg, C.
Stone, R.

N Swann, D. N Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom N Truluck, R. N Tucker, R.M. N Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. N Veazey, M. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. N Wall, V. N Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. N Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. N Whitmire, D. N Williams, H.L. N Williams, R. N Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J. N Wood, J.T.
Mr Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 32, nays 137. The amendment was lost.

The following amendments were read and adopted:

Representatives Karrh of the 106th and Pilewicz of the 41st move to amend SB 18 by striking the words on line 7, page 19, that read "the Department or licensed childplacing agency" and by substituting therefor the following:
"The court shall appoint a guardian-ad-litem who".

Representatives Karrh of the 106th and Pilewicz of the 41st move to amend SB 18 as follows:
By striking subsection (c) of Section 74-410 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (c), to read as follows:
"(c) If at any time it appears to the court that the interests of the child may conflict with those of the petitioner(s), the court may, in its discretion, appoint a guardian ad litem to represent the child and the cost thereof shall be a charge upon the funds of the county."

Representative Irvin of the 23rd moves to amend SB 18 as follows:
On Page 13, Line 8 after the word "surrender" and before the word "or" insert the following: "or her consent to the child's adoption by her husband,"
On Page 13, Line 24 after the word "surrender" and before the word "or" insert the following: "or her consent to the child's adoption by her husband,"
On Page 13, Line 31 after the word "surrender" and before the word "or" which appears on Line 32 insert the following: "or her consent to the child's adoption by her husband,"

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Representative Hatcher of the 131st moves to amend SB 18 by deleting the period on page 3, line 28, and by inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"; otherwise, except in cases of excusable neglect, said surrender shall operate in favor of the Department of Human Resources for placement for adoption pursuant to Code Section 74-403(a)(l).".

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. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B.
Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K.
Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P
Y Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B.
Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J.
Y Butler, D. Canty, H.
Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.
Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G.
Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D.
Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W.
Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M.
Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M.
Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob
Y Home, F

Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J.
Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb
Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R.
Y Kemp, R Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G.
Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick
Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M.
Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H.
Long, W.K. Y Looper, M.
Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. YMann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J.
Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A.
Scott, D.

Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Steinberg, C.
Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. N Thompson, A.W.
Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R.
Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J.
Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R.
Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L.
Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L.
Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M.
Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 169, nays 1.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

The Speaker announced the House in recess until 2:20 o'clock, this afternoon.

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AFTERNOON SESSION

The Speaker called the House to order.
Under the general order of business, the following Bills of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
SB 12. By: Senators Turner of the 8th and Eldridge of the 7th: A BILL to add one addi tional judge of the superior courts of the Alapaha Judicial Circuit of Ga.; to provide for the appointment of the first such additional judge by the Governor; to provide for the election of successors to the judge initially appointed; and for other purposes.
The report 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 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 526. By: Representatives Carlisle and Mostiler of the 71st, Adams of the 79th, Jones of the 78th, and Lee, Benefield, Wood, and Johnson of the 72nd: A BILL to add one additional judge of the superior courts of the Griffin Judicial Circuit of Georgia; to provide for the appointment of the first such additional judge by the Governor; to provide for the election of successors to the judge initially appointed; to prescribe the powers of said judge; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 97, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 156. By: Representatives Clark, Milford and Mann of the 13th: A BILL to add one additional judge of the superior courts of Northern Judicial Circuit of Georgia; to provide for the appointment 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.
The report 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 145. By: Representatives Karrh of the 106th, Evans of the 84th, Owens of the 77th, Bargeron of the 83rd, Lord of the 105th, Clifton of the 107th, Rush of the 121st, and Phillips of the 120th: A BILL to add one additional judge to 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.
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 95, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 106. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to repeal Code Section 58-607 relating to the sale of liquors near Central State Hospital; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Dixon of the 151st moves to amend SB 106 by deleting the word "country" on line 22, page 1, and by inserting in lieu thereof the word "county".

An amendment, offered by Representative Noble of the 48th, was read and ruled out of order.

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 104, nays 4.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

The following Resolution of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate amendment thereto:

HR 125. By: Representatives Buck of the 95th, Lambert of the 112th, Connell of the 87th, Vaughn of the 57th, Ware of the 68th and others: A RESOLUTION rela tive to the regulation of natural gas; and for other purposes.

The following Senate amendment was read:

The Senate moves to amend HR 125 by inserting on page 2, line 6, following the wo"rndew"d"e. regulating" the following:

The following House amendment to the Senate amendment was read and adopted:
Representative Buck of the 95th moves to amend the Senate amendment to HR 125 as follows:
By striking the same in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "HR 125 is hereby amended by striking all of line 7 on page 2 as follows: 'natural gas prices in this country', and inserting in lieu thereof the following: 'new natural gas prices as well as prices of old natural gas not presently under con tract in this country'."
Representative Buck of the 95th moved that the House agree to the Senate amend ment to HR 125, as amended by the House.

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On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W.
Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E.
Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M.
Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J.
Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. N Bolster, P.
Y Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Canty, H.
Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.
Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D.
Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty
Y Clark, L.
Y Clifton, A.D.
Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.
Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T.
Culpepper, B. Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.
Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. N Deveaux, C.
Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W.
Elliott, E.H.
Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W.
Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.
Glanton, Tom Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. Hill, B.L. N Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.

Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R.
Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben
Johnson, G.
Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud.
Johnston, J.
Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R.
Kemp, R.
Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G.
Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M.
Y Linder, J.
Y Logan, H.
Long, W.K. Looper, M.
Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E.
Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E.
Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L.
Y Mullinax, E.G. Murray, B.
Y Nessmith, P.E.
N Nichols, M. Y Nix, K.
Y Noble, Bill
Y Oldham, L.
Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E.
Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L.
Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L.
Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C.
Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J.
Scott, A. Scott, D.

Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B.
Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr.
Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D.
Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T.
Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom
Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M.
Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W.
Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 139, nays 4. The Senate amendment to HR 125, as amended by the House, was agreed to.

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 31. By: Representatives Howell of the 140th, Collins of the 144th, Lee of the 72nd, and Phillips of the 120th: A BILL to amend Code Section 92-6905, relating to qualifications of members of county boards of tax assessors, as amended, so as to remove therefrom certain persons who shall be ineligible to serve as members of county boards of tax assessors; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read:

A BILL
To amend Code Section 92-6905, relating to qualifications of members ofcounty boards of tax assessors, as amended, so as to remove therefrom certain persons who shall be ineligible to serve as members of county boards of tax assessors; to amend an Act creating, providing and requiring a comprehensive uniform Statewide system for gather ing information to be used as the basis for more uniform taxation of property within this State, approved April 6, 1972 (Ga. Laws 1972, p. 1104), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 9, 1976 (Ga. Laws 1976, p. 1744), so as to change the provisions relating to the chief appraiser; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Code Section 92-6905, relating to qualifications of members of county boards of tax assessors, as amended, is hereby amended by deleting therefrom subsection (h) which reads as follows:
"(h) No person who is a county tax appraiser shall be eligible to serve as a member of the county board of tax assessors."
Section 2. An Act creating, providing and requiring a comprehensive uniform State wide system for gathering information to be used as the basis for more uniform taxation of property within this State, approved April 6, 1972 (Ga. Laws 1972, p. 1104), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 9, 1976 (Ga. Laws 1976, p. 1744), is hereby amended by adding at the end of Section 6 the following:
"The Chief Appraiser may be a member of the board of tax assessors in all counties.", so that when so amended, Section 6 of said Act shall read as follows:
"Section 6. Chief Appraiser--An Appraiser IV, or an Appraiser III in those counties not having an Appraiser IV, shall be designated by the Board of Appraisers as the Chief Appraiser. The Chief Appraiser shall be responsible for the operation and func tioning of the County Property Appraisal Staff, for certifying and signing documents prepared by the Staff, and for implementing such procedures deemed necessary for the efficient operation of the Staff. He may appoint an assistant and may delegate his authority in writing to the assistant. The Chief Appraiser may be a member of the board of tax assessors in all counties."
Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The following amendment was read:

Representative Logan of the 62nd moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 31 as follows:
By striking lines 4 and 5 on page 2 in their entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"The Chief Appraiser may serve as an ex officio nonvoting member of the board of tax assessors".
By striking lines 18 and 19 on page 2 in their entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"the assistant. The Chief Appraiser may serve as an ex officio nonvoting member of the board of tax assessors."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 54, nays 63. The amendment was lost.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Phillips of the 120th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 31 as follows:
By deleting in its entirety line 11 of page 2 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"Assessors as the Chief Appraiser. The Chief Appraiser".

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. Adams, Marvin
Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E.
Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B.
Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. N Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P Y Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L.
N Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Y Canty, H.
N Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. N Childera, E.M.
N Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T.
Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J.
Y Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, B.
Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C.
Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. N Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W
Y Ham, B. Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Y Hanner, B.
Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Horne, F.

Horton, G.T.
Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted
Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G.
N Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M.
Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R.
Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G.
Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick
Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. N Logan, H.
Long, W.K. Looper, M. Y Lord, J. N Lucas, D.E. YMann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. McDonald, L.
YMcKinney.J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L.
Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill N Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C.
Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G.
Y Pinkston, F.C.
Y Rainey, H.
N Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T.
Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. N Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B.
Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey
Y Russell, J. Scott, A. Scott, D.

Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D.
Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W.
Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Ware, J.C.
Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby
White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. N Williams, R.
Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 138, nays 16.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute, as amended.

HB 129. By: Representatives Snow of the 1st, Walker of the 115th, Culpepper of the 98th, Tucker of the 73rd, Karrh of the 106th, Taggart of the 125th, Irvin of the 23rd, Pilewicz of the 41st, and Butler of the 56th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 30-10, relating to divorce and alimony, as amended, so as to require consent of both parties prior to the granting of a total divorce based upon the ground that the marriage is irretrievably broken; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read:

The House Judiciary Committee moves to amend HB 129 as follows:
By inserting, following the word "divorce", on line 12 of page 1, the following: "; to provide that no divorce shall be granted in any case until a period of not less than 30 days has expired after the service of the petition".
By renumbering Section 3 as Section 4.
By inserting, following Section 2, a new Section 3, to read as follows: "Section 3. Said Code Chapter is further amended by adding at the end of Code Section 30-113 the following:

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'No divorce shall be granted in any case until a period of not less than 30 days has expired after the service of the petition. In the event that a longer waiting period is required under any other provision of law in any case, such longer waiting period shall remain in effect, and no divorce shall be granted in any such case during such waiting period.',
so that when so amended, Code Section 30-113 shall read as follows: 'Section 30-113. The same rules of pleading and practice applicable to ordinary civil actions shall apply to actions for divorce, alimony and custody of minor children, except as otherwise specifically provided herein; and provided further, no verdict or judgment by default shall be taken in any such case, but the allegations of the pleadings shall be established by evidence. No divorce shall be granted in any case until a period of not less than 30 days has expired after the service of the petition. In the event that a longer waiting period is required under any other provision of law in any case, such longer waiting period shall remain in effect, and no divorce shall be granted in any such case during such waiting period."'.
By inserting, following the word "broken", on line 6 of page 1, the following: "; to provide that no divorce shall be granted until all questions arising out of the marital relationship have been settled".
By inserting, following the word "ground", on line 27 of page 1 and on line 5 of page 4, the following:
". No divorce shall be granted until all questions arising out of the marital relation ship have been settled, including, but not limited to, child custody, child support, ali mony and property distribution".
By striking on lines 29 and 30 of page 4, Section 3 in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Section 3 to read:
Section 3. This Act shall become effective upon the signature of the Governor or its otherwise becoming law without his signature.

The following amendment to the Committee amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Ham of the 80th moves to amend the Committee amendment to HB 129 by adding after the word "petition" on line 4 of page 2 the following:
", or the date of filing where service is acknowledged or waived".

The Committee amendment, as amended, was adopted.

The following amendment was read:

Representative Evans of the 84th moves to amend HB 129 by striking the words "unless both parties have expressly consented thereto, nor shall any divorce be granted upon this ground" on lines 22 - 24, page 1 and on 33, page 3.

On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adams, G. N Adams, Marvin N Anderson, W. NArgo.B. YAuten.D. Y Bargeron, E.
Battle, Joe NBaugh,W.E. NBeck.J.M.
YBeckham, B. N Benefield, J.

N Birdsong, K. Y Bishop S N Bolster P VP. ,,', ,n , TM N Buck> : - B -
Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. N Butler, D.
Canty, H. N Carlisle, J.

NCarnes, C. N Carrell, B. N Cason, G. N Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. N Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Clark, Betty Y Clark, L.
N Clifton, A.D.

Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. N Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. N Crosby, T. N Culpepper, B.
Daniel, G.
N Daugherty, J.C.

N Davis, B. YDean.D.C. Y Dent, R.A. NDeveaux.C. N Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Edwards, W. N Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D.

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Y Felton, D. N Foster, P.W.
N Foster, R.L. Galer, M.
N Ganunage, L. N Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. N Greene, J.
Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mre.G.
Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.F. N Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F. N Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.,Jr. N Hill, B.L. N Holmes, Bob
Home, F. Horton, G.T. N Housley, E. N Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted

N Hutchinson, R.S. Irvin, J.
N Irvin, R. N Isakson, J. N Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben N Johnson, G. N Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud.
N Johnston, J.
N Jones, B. N Jones, Herb N Kaley, M.
N Karrh, R.
Kemp, R. N Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. N Knight, N.G. N Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. N Lee, W.J.(Bill) N Lenderman, M. N Linder, J.
Y Logan, H. Long, W.K.

Looper, M. N Lord, J. N Lucas, D.E. N Mann, C.C.
Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, D.R. N McCollum, H. N McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. N Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L.
N Mullinax, E.G.
Y Murray, B.
N Nessmith, P.E. Nichols, M.
N Nix, K. N Noble, Bill
N Oldham, L.
Y Owens, R.D. N Parham, B.E. N Patten, G.C.
N Patten, R.L. N Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T.

Y Phillips, W.R. N Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H. N Ralston, E. N Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L.
Richardson, E. N Robinson, C.
Ross, Ben B. N Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Scott, A.
Scott, D. N Sizemore, E.
Smith, V.B. N Smyre, C.
N Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Steinberg, C. N Stone, R. Y Swann, D. N Taggart, T. N Thompson, A.W.
Tolbert, T.

Toles, E.B. Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R.
N Tucker, R.M. N Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. N Veazey, M. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
N Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. N Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. N Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. N Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 36, nays 109. The amendment was lost.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Carlisle of the 71st, Walker of the 115th, Bishop of the 94th, and Snow of the 1st move to amend HB 129 by adding after the word "ground" on line 5, page 4, the following:
"Express consent, as provided herein, shall not be necessary if no answer has been filed by the defendant to plaintiff's complaint at the time plaintiff presents evidence to the court to finalize the divorce on the ground that the marriage is irretrievably broken and the plaintiff is otherwise entitled to a divorce.".

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.
Y Adams, Marvin
Y Anderson, W.
Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D.
Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe
Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B.
Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P.
Y Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.

Y Carrell, B.
Y Cason, G.
Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty
Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T.
Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, B.
Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A.

Y Deveaux, C.
Y Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill Edwards, W.
Y Elliott, E.H.
N Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. N Galer, M. Y Gammage, L.
Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W.
Y Ham, B. Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Y Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C.

Y Hatcher, C.F.
Y Hawkins, J.
Y Hays, F.,Jr.
Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob N Home, F.
Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M.
Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J.
Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J.
Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb

Y Kaley, M.
Y Karrh, R.
Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G.
Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick
Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W. J.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J.
Y Logan, H. Long, W.K. Looper, M.
Y Lord, J. Lucas, D.E.
Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.
Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.

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Y McKinney, J.E. N Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M.
Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L.
Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E.
Y Patten, G.C.

Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. N Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H.
Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. N Randall, W.C.
Y Reaves, H.L. Richardson, E.
Y Robinson, C.

N Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J.
Y Scott, A. Scott, D.
Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. N Steinberg, C.
Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, T.

Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J.
Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M.
Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L.
Y Wall, V.

Ware, J.C. Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. N Williamson, G.
Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 145, nays 11.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

HB 349. By: Representative Lane of the 81st: A BILL to amend an Act approved April 18, 1973 known as the Georgia Code of Public Transportation, as amended, so as to define "Urban area" for purposes of the control of outdoor advertising; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 91, nays 8.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 350. By: Representative Lane of the 81st: A BILL to amend an Act approved April 18, 1973, known as the Ga. Code of Public Transportation, as amended, so as to provide the definition of construction to include striping, re-striping, and safety modifications; 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 98, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 205. By: Representative Taggart of the 125th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the issuance of special motor vehicle license tags to members of the Georgia National Guard, as amended, so as to provide for the transfer of such tags; and for other purposes.

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. Y Adams, Marvin
Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B.
Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E.
Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B.

Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A.
Y Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L.
Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.

Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D.
Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Y Childs, P.

Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E.

Oosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.
Dean, B.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C.

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Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D.
Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M.
Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom
Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Manner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr.
Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob
Home, F

Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R.
Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D.
Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick
Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M.

Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J.
Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H.
McDonald, L, McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L.
Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E.
Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G.

Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G.
Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E.
Y Ramsey, T. Randall, W.C.
Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A. Y Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E.
Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R.
Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W.

YTolbert.T. Y Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 157, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 311. By: Representatives Colwell and Twiggs of the 4th, Rainey of the 135th, Peters of the 2nd, Gammage of the 17th, Adams of the 36th, Hays of the 1st, Dover of the llth, Toles of the 16th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Conservation Ranger Act" approved April 19, 1973, as amended, so as to provide for pay grades for wildlife technicians; and for other purposes.
The following substitute, offered by Representatives Colwell of the 4th and Coleman of the 118th, was read and adopted:
A BILL
To amend an Act known as the "Conservation Ranger Act", approved April 19, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 1483), as amended by an Act approved April 2, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 1453), and an Act approved March 18, 1976 (Ga. Laws 1976, p. 522), so as to provide for pay grades for those members of the Uniform Division of Conservation Rangers under the Merit System; to provide for pay grades for wildlife technicians; to provide for matters relative thereto; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. An Act known as the "Conservation Ranger Act", approved April 19, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 1483), as amended by an Act approved April 2, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 1453), and an Act approved March 18, 1976 (Ga. Laws 1976, p. 522), is hereby amended by adding a new Section to be known as Section IB, to read as follows:
"Section IB. (a) During the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1977, the members of the Uniform Division of Conservation Rangers shall be compensated on the following Merit System pay grades:
Ranger.............................................................................................................Pay Grade 14 Corporal ..........................................................................................................Pay Grade 15 Sergeant..........................................................................................................Pay Grade 16 Lieutenant ......................................................................................................Pay Grade 17 Captain............................................................................................................Pay Grade 18

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Major...............................................................................................................Pay Grade 20 Lieutenant Colonel.........................................................................................Pay Grade 21 Colonel............................................................................................................Pay Grade 23
The above members of the Uniform Division of Conservation Rangers, being in the classified service under the State Merit System of Personnel Administration, shall be subject to the rules and regulations of such System except that the pay grades listed above and the amounts represented by such pay grades shall not be reduced during such fiscal year. (b) During the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1978, the members of the Uniform Division of Conservation Rangers shall be compensated on the following Merit System pay grades:
Ranger.............................................................................................................Pay Grade 15 Corporal..........................................................................................................Pay Grade 16 Sergeant..........................................................................................................Pay Grade 17 Lieutenant......................................................................................................Pay Grade 18 Captain............................................................................................................Pay Grade 19 Major...............................................................................................................Pay Grade 21 Lieutenant Colonel.........................................................................................Pay Grade 22 Colonel............................................................................................................Pay Grade 24
The above members of the Uniform Division of Conservation Rangers, being in the classified service under the State Merit System of Personnel Administration, shall be subject to the rules and regulations of such System except that the pay grades listed above and the amounts represented by such pay grades shall not be reduced."
Section 2. Said Act is further amended by adding a new Section to be known as Section 1C, to read as follows:
"Section 1C. (a) During the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1977, wildlife technicians shall be compensated on the following Merit System pay grades:
Wildlife Technician I......................................................................................Pay Grade 13 Wildlife Technician II ....................................................................................Pay Grade 14 Wildlife Technician III...................................................................................Pay Grade 15 Wildlife Technician IV...................................................................................Pay Grade 16
The above wildlife technicians, being in the classified service under the State Merit System of Personnel Administration, shall be subject to the rules and regulations of such System except that the pay grades listed above and the amounts represented by such pay grades shall not be reduced during such fiscal year.
(b) During the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1978, wildlife technicians shall be compensated on the following Merit System pay grades:
Wildlife Technician I......................................................................................Pay Grade 14 Wildlife Technician II ....................................................................................Pay Grade 15 Wildlife Technician III...................................................................................Pay Grade 16 Wildlife Technician IV...................................................................................Pay Grade 17
The above wildlife technicians, being in the classified service under the State Merit System of Personnel Administration, shall be subject to the rules and regulations of such System except that the pay grades listed above and the amounts represented by such pay grades shall not be reduced."
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, was agreed to, by substitute.

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On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 106, nays 1.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.

HB 116. By: Representatives Harris of the 8th, Rainey of the 135th, Carrell of the 75th, and Ross of the 76th: A BILL to repeal Code Section 92-204, relating to the exemption of toll bridges from property taxa'tion; to repeal Code Section 92-205, relating to unlawful property tax exemptions by counties; 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 96, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 487. By: Representatives Kemp of the 139th, Davis of the 99th, Greene of the 138th, and Walker of the 115th: A BILL to amend Code Section 34-1406 relating to voting by absentee electors, so as to provide for additional requirements for casting absentee ballots; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representatives Irvin of the 23rd and Walker of the 115th move to amend HB 487 by striking the word "and" on line 10 and by inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"if the absentee ballots have been printed, then".

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. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B.
Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J.
Y Birdsong, K.
Y Bishop, S.
Y Bolster, P Bray, C.A.
Y Buck, T.B.
Y Burruss, A.L.
Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G.
Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P.

Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T.
Y Culpepper, B.
Y Daniel, G. Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, B.
Dean, D.C.
Dent, H.A. Y Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Y Edwards, W.
Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L.
Y Galer, M.
Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.

Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W.
Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.F.
Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr.
Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Horne, F. Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E.
Y Howell, M.
Y Hudson, Ted
Y Hutehinson, R.S.
Y Irvin, J.
Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D.
Y Jessup, Ben
Y Johnson, G.
Y Johnson, P.

Y Johnson, W.Rud.
Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B.
Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M.
Y Karrh, R.
Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M.
Y Knight, N.G. Lambert, Roy
Y Lane, Dick
Y Lane, W.J.
Y Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Y Lenderman, M.
Y Under, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M.
Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E.
Y Milford, B.

Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M.
Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L.
Y Owens, R.D.
Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G.
Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G.
Y Pinkston, F.C.
Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E.
Y Ramsey, T. Randall, W.C.
Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E.
Y Robinson, C.

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N Rosa, Ben B.
Y Rowland, J.R. Rush, Dewey
Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A.
Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B.

Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, T.
Thompson, A.W.
Y Tolbert, T.

Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. N Twiggs, R.
Vaughn, C.R.

Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W.
Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby
White, J.

Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 154, nays 2.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.
HB 488. By: Representatives Kemp of the 139th, Davis of the 99th, Greene of the 138th, and Walker of the 115th: A BILL to amend Code Section 34-1405 relating to the duties of the superintendent and board of registrars in relation to absentee ballots, so as to provide for a minimum time within which absentee ballots shall be prepared for certain elections; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Kemp of the 139th moves to amend HB 488 as follows: By striking lines 13 and 14 of page 1 and substituting in lieu thereof the following: '"but at least 21 days prior to any primary or general election,',". And, by striking lines 19 and 20 of page 1 and substituting in lieu thereof the follow ing: "least 21 days prior to any prir or general election, prepare or obtain and deliver

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. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W.
Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E.
Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G.
Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.

Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D.
Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E.
Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.
Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A.
Y Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Y Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M.

Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.
Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J.
Greer, J.W.
Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Banner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L.
Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F. Y Horton, G.T.
Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R.
Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D.

Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J.
Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M.
Y Karrh, R.
Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M.
Y Knight, N.G. Lambert, Roy
Y Lane, Dick
Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M. Y linder, J.
Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Lcoper, M.
Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E.
YMann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nesamith, P.E.
Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R Y Pilewicz, G.
Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E.

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Y Ramsey, T. YRandall.W.C. Y Reaves, H.L.
Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C.
Y Roes, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J.

Y Scott, A. Y Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Steinberg, C.
Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D.

YTaggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. YTownsend,K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R Y Tucker, R.M.
Y Tuten, J.

Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby

White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 164, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

The following Resolution of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate amendment to the House amendment thereto:

SR 13. By: Senators Turner of the 8th, Timmons of the llth, Russell of the 10th, Eldridge of the 7th, Gillis of the 20th, and Starr of the 44th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to change the terms of office of mem bers of the General Assembly; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

The following Senate amendment to the House amendment was read:

The Senate moves to amend the House amendment to SR 13 as follows: By striking the following: "January 1, 1979", and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "with those members elected at the general election in 1978 and thereafter", so that when so amended said amendment shall read as follows: "effective with those members elected at the general election in 1978 and thereafter?"

Representative Howell of the 140th moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment to the House amendment.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D.
Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M.
N Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S.
Y Bolster, P. Bray, C.A.
Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. N Butler, D.
Y Canty, H.

Y Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. N Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D.
Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty
Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. N Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. N Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G.

Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B. Y Dean, D.C.
Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D.
Dover, Bill
Y Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H.
N Evans, W.D. Felton, D.
Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M.
Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W.

Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Hanner, B. N Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F.
Y Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr.
Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F. Y Horton, G.T.
Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M.
Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R.
Y Isakson, J.

Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. N Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud.
Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M.
Y Karrh, R.
Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G.
Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. N Lee, W.J.(Bill)

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Y Lendennan, M. N Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Loid, J.
Y Lucas, D.E. YMann.C.C.
Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L.

Y Mullinax, E.G. N Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M.
Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill N Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G.
Y Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G.

Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C.
Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C.
Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J.
Y Scott, A. Y Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. N Smith, V.B.

Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R.
N Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T.
Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom N Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R.

Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W.
Walker, L. N Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C.
Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J.
Y Whitmire, D. N Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R.
N Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 144, nays 23.

The Senate amendment to the House amendment to SR 13 was agreed to.

The Speaker assumed the Chair.

The following Bill of the House, having been previously read, was again taken up for consideration and, by unanimous consent, further action thereon postponed until tomorrow, February 10, 1977, immediately following the period of unanimous consents:

HB 295. By: Representatives Battle of the 124th, Phillips of the 120th, Hanner of the 130th, Long of the 142nd, Howell of the 140th, Matthews of the 145th, Cooper of the 19th, Mann of the 13th, and Reaves of the 147th: A BILL to provide standards for the location, construction, abandoning and approval of individual and semipublic water wells; to provide a short title ("Water Well Standards Act"); to provide definitions; 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 121. By: Representatives Richardson of the 52nd, Hawkins of the 50th, Steinberg of the 46th, Lenderman of the 53rd, Robinson of the 58th, and Childs of the 51st: A BILL to amend Code Section 40-1814, relating to the annual report of the State Auditor, so as to provide for the public inspection of said report; and for other purposes.

The report 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 552. By: Representatives Coleman of the 118th, Jackson of the 9th, and Jessup of the 117th: A BILL 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 define the term "motorized bicycle"; 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 107, nays 7.

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The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 34. By: Representatives Howell of the 140th, and Bray of the 70th: A BILL to amend Title 34A of the Code of Georgia, said Title being known as the Georgia Municipal Election Code, so as to provide for municipal primaries and elections held in conjunction with general primaries and elections; and for other pur
poses.

The following amendment was read:
The State of Republic Committee moves to amend HB 34 by deleting section 6 in its entirety and renumbering section 7 as section 6.

The following amendment to the Committee amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Bray of the 70th moves to amend the Committee amendment to HB 34 as follows:
By inserting in line 11 of page 1 after the word "recorders" the following:
"to provide for severability;".
By striking the word "watchers" on line 2 of page 5 and substituting in lieu thereof the word "officers".
And, by renumbering Section 6 as Section 7 and by inserting following Section 5 a new Section 6 to read as follows:
"Section 6. 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, sen tence, clause or phrase so declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional were not originally a part hereof. The General Assembly hereby declares that it would have passed the remaining parts of this Act if it had known that such part or parts hereof would be declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional."

The Committee amendment, as amended, was adopted.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, as amended, was agreed to, as amended.
On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

HB 464. By: Representatives Johnson, Benefield, Wood and Lee of the 72nd, and Pinkston of the 100th: 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 exempt from taxes on the transfer of real property deeds issued in lieu of foreclosure and deeds issued by court order; and for other
purposes.

The following amendments were read and adopted:

Representative Johnson of the 72nd moves to amend HB 464 by adding a new Section 2 to read as follows:

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"This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becom ing law without his approval."
And by renumbering the sections accordingly.

Representative Walker of the 115th moves to amend HB 464 by adding after the word "gift" on line 26, page 1, the words "from any grantor or grantors to any grantee or grantees, or".

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 99, nays 11.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

HB 590. By: Representatives Rainey of the 135th, Twiggs of the 4th, Gammage of the 17th, Mullinax of the 69th, Hays of the 1st, Peters of the 2nd, Owens of the 77th, Housley of the 21st, and others: A BILL to amend an Act relating to State parks and recreational areas, as amended, so as to provide for certain definitions; to provide that certain acts shall be unlawful; to provide for pen alties in connection therewith; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representatives Connell of the 79th, Collins of the 144th, and Castleberry of the lllth move to amend HB 590 by adding the following paragraph on page 6 after line 24:
No rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to the provisions of this Act shall have the force of law unless they are approved by a joint committee composed of three members of the standing committee of the House of Representatives to which such Act was referred to be appointed by the Chairman of such committee and three members of the standing committee of the Senate to which such Act was referred to be appointed by the Chairman of such committee. In order for such rules and regulations to have the force of law, it shall be necessary that not less than four members of the joint committee affirmatively approve such rules and regulations. At least two of such four members must be Senators and at least two of such four members must be Representa tives. A report showing the action of the joint committee and signed by all the numbers approving such rules and regulations shall be filed with the Clerk of the House of Representatives and with the Secretary of the Senate. Such report shall be included in the Journal of the House of Representatives and the Journal of the Senate. Such approved rules and regulations shall expire at the end of the next regular session of the General Assembly following the action of the joint committee unless the report of the committee is ratified by a resolution of the General Assembly at such session.

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 106, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

HB 83. By: Representatives Beck of the 148th, and Patten of the 149th: A BILL to amend an Act entitled "Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways", so as to except

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certain vehicles from the requirement that metal protectors or substantial flex ible flaps be maintained on the rearmost wheels of certain motor vehicles; and for other purposes.

The report 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 516. 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.

The following amendments were read and adopted:

Representative White of the 132nd moves to amend HB 516 by changing on line 26 the number "75" to the number "50".

Representatives Connell of the 87th, Collins of the 144th, and Castleberry of the lllth move to amend HB 516 by adding the following paragraph on page 3 after line 25:
No rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to the provisions of this Act shall have the force of law unless they are approved by a joint committee composed of three members of the standing committee of the House of Representatives to which such Act was referred to be appointed by the Chairman of such committee and three members of the standing committee of the Senate to which such Act was referred to be appointed by the Chairman of such committee. In order for such rules and regulations to have the force of law, it shall be necessary that not less than four members of the joint committee affirmatively approve such rules and regulations. At least two of such four members must be Senators and at least two of such four members must be Representa tives. A report showing the action of the joint committee and signed by all the members approving such rules and regulations shall be filed with the Clerk of the House of Representatives and with the Secretary of the Senate. Such report shall be included in the Journal of the House of Representatives and the Journal of the Senate. Such approved rules and regulations shall expire at the end of the next regular session of the General Assembly following the action of the joint committee unless the report of the committee is ratified by a resolution of the General Assembly at such session.

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:

N Adams, G. N Adams, Marvin N Andersen, W. Y Argo, B.
Auten, D.
Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E.
N Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. N Benefield, J. N Birdsong, K.

Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. N Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B. N Burruss, A.L.
N Burton, J. N Butler, D. N Canty, H.
N Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. N Carrell, B. Y Cason, G.

N Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty N Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D.
Coleman, T.
N Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.

N Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. N Culpepper, B.
Y Daniel, G. Daugherty, J.C.
N Davis, B. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, E.A.
Y Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W.

Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Poster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L.
Y Galer, M. N Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.
Y Glanton, Tom

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Y Glover, M. Y Oreene, J.
Y Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mre.G.
Hanner, B.
N Harris, B.B.,Sr. N Harris, J.F. N Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F. Y Horton, G.T.
Housley, E. N Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. N Isakson, J. N Jackson, J.D.

N Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G.
Y Johnson, P.
N Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. N Jones, B.
Jones, Herb N Kaley, M. N Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. N Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. N Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy
Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. . N Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lender-man, M. Y Linder, J. N Logan, H.
Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E.

N Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J.
N Matthews, D.R.
Y McCollum, H.
N McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E.
N Milford, B.
N Money, J.
N Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G.
N Murray, B. N Nessmith, RE. Y Nichols, M. N Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill N Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D.
Parham, B.E.
N Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L. N Peters, R.G. N Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R.

N Pilewicz, G. N Pinkston, F.C.
N Rainey, H.
Y Ralston, E. N Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C.
N Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. N Robinson, C. N Ross, Ben B. N Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. Y Scott, A. Y Scott, D. N Sizemore, E.
N Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. N Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W.

Y Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom N Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. N Tuten, J. N Twiggs, R.
N Vaughn, C.R. N Veazey, M. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. N Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. N Whitmire, D.
Y Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 82, nays 83.
The Bill, as amended, having failed to 1 receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.

Representative McKinney of the 35th gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the House reconsider its action in failing to give the requisite constitutional majority to HB 516, as amended.

HB 565. By: Representatives Thompson of the 93rd, and Bishop of the 94th: A BILL to amend Code Section 24A-401, relating to definitions of terms used in the Juve nile Court Code of Georgia, as amended, so as to change the definition of the term "child" to include any individual under the age of 18 years, if alleged to be a "deprived child"; and for other purposes.

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. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B.
Y Auten, D. Bargeron, E.
Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E.
Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K.
Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A. YBuck, T.B.
Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D. Y Canty, H.
Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D.

Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty
Y Clark L Y Clifton, A.D.
Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.
Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T.
Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.
Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H.

Y Evans. W.D.
Y Felton, D.
Y Foster, P.W.
Y Foster, R.L.
Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.
Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M.
Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W.
Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F.
Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr.
Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F. Y Horton, G.T.

Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. N Karrh, R.
Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G.
Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J.

Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M.
Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.
Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E.
Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L.

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Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C.
Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E.

YRamsey.T. Y Randall, W.C.
Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C.
Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A. Y Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E.

Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R.
Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W.
Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
Y Townsend, K.V. Y Tri'plett, Tom

Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M.
Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C.
Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby

Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G
Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 163, nays 1. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
Representative Knight of the 67th.moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning and the moraon prevailed.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia Thursday, February 10,1977

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. Adams, Marvin Anderson, W.
Argo, B. Auten, D. Bargeron, E. Battle, Joe Baugh, W.E.
Beck, J.M. Beckham, B. Benefield, J. Birdsong, K.
Bishop, S. Bolster, P. Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. Burton, J. Butler, D. Carlisle, J. Carnes, C. Carrell, B. Cason, G. Castleberry, D. Chance, G. Childers, E.M. Childs, P.
Clark, L. Clifton, A.D. Collins, M. Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J. Cooper, B. Cox, W.E. Crosby, T.

Culpepper, B. Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C. Davis, B. Dent, R.A. Deveaux, C. Dixon. H.D. Dover, Bill
Edwards, W. Elliott, E.H. Evans, W.D. Felton, D. Foster, P.W. Foster, R.L. Galer, M. Gammage, L. Gignilliat, A.
Glanton, Tom Greene, J. Greer, J.W. Ham, B. Hamilton, Mrs.G. Hanner, B.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C. Hatcher, C.F. Hawkins, J. Hays, F.,Jr. Hill, B.L.
Holmes, Bob Home, F Housley, E. Howell, M.

Hudson, Ted Hutehinson, R.S. Irvin, J. Irvin, R. tsakson, J. Jackson, J.D.
Jessup, Ben Johnson, G. Johnson, P. Johnson, W.Rud.
Johnston, J. Jones, B.
Jones, Herb Kaley, M. Karrh, R. Kemp, R. Keyton, J.W. Kilgore, T.M. Knight, N.G. Lane, Dick Lane, W.J.
Lee, WJ.(Bill) Lenderman, M. Linder, J. Logan, H. Long, W.K.
Looper, M. Lord, J. Lucas, D.E. Mann, C.C. Marcus, S.J.
Matthews, D.R. McCollum, H. McDonald, L.

MiHord, B. Money, J. Mostiler, J.L. Mullinax, E.G. Murray, B. Nessmith, P.E. Nichols, M. Nix, K.
Noble, Bill Oldham, L. Owens, R.D. Parham, B.E.
Patten, G.C. Patten, R.L. Peters, R.G. Phillips, L.L. Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R. Pilewicz, G. Pinkston, F.C. Rainey, H. Ralston, E.
Ramsey, T. Randall, W.C. Reaves, H.L.
Richardson, E. Robinson, C. Ross, Ben B. Rowland, J.R. Russell, J. Scott, A.
Scott, D. Sizemore, E. Smith. V.B.

Smyre, C. Snow, Wayne,Jr. Steinberg, C.
Stone, R. Swann, D. Taggart, T. Thompson, A.W. Tolbert, T. Toles, E.B. Townsend. K.V. Triplett, Tom Truluck, R. Tucker, R.M.
Tuten, J. Twiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R.
Veazey, M. Waddle, T.W. Walker, L. Wall, V. Ware, J.C. Watson, R.H.,Jr. Wheeler, Bobby Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Williams, R.
Williamson, G. Wilson, J.M. Wood, J. Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

Prayer was offered by the Reverend Cleon M. Mobley, Northside Baptist Church, Glennyille, Georgia.

Representative Milford of the 13th, 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.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were intro duced, read the first time and referred to the committees:

HB 730. By: Representatives Kaley of the 19th, Walker of the 115th, and Nix of the 20th: A BILL to grant immunity from arrest, prosecution or civil action for trespass to registered professional engineers, registered land surveyors and duly elected or appointed county surveyors, and their agents, servants and employees for entering lands of a third party in the conduct of engineering or land surveys; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 731. By: Representatives Kaley of the 19th, Walker of the 115th, and Nix of the 20th: A BILL to provide for the protection of survey monuments; to provide for definitions; to prohibit the removal, destruction, injury or displacement of monuments; to provide for practices and procedures; to provide for penalties; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 732. By: Representatives Kaley of the 19th, Walker of the 115th, and Nix of the 20th: A BILL to regulate the preparation, contents, and recording of maps and plats of surveys of tracts or bodies of land, including subdivisions, site plans and condominiums; to prescribe conditions under which such maps of plats shall be entitled to record; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 733. By: Representatives Wall of the 61st, Phillips of the 59th, and Harris of the 60th: A BILL to continue and re-create the State Court of Gwinnett County; to specify the location of the court; to provide jurisdiction of the court; to pro vide for jury trial under certain circumstances; to provide for practice and procedure; to provide terms of court; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 734. By: Representatives Jones of the 78th, and Tucker of the 73rd: A BILL to amend an Act to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Butts County, Georgia, as amended, so as to provide for the election by the electors of Butts County of a Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Butts County and for the election of two members of the said Board of Commissioners; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 735. By: Representatives Jones of the 78th, and Tucker of the 73rd: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Butts County, as amended, so as to require the adoption of the annual county budget on or before a certain date in each calendar year; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 736. By: Representative Johnson of the 74th: A BILL to change the date for meetings of the Council of the Town of Porterdale; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 737. By: Representative Lee of the 72nd: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 92-31, relat ing to imposition and rate of State income taxes and exemptions therefrom, as amended, so as to provide for a credit against State income taxes for certain child-care expenses; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 738. By: Representatives Swann of the 90th, Beckham of the 89th, Truluck of the 86th, Owens of the 77th, Auten of the 154th, Nix and Harrison of the 20th, Smith of the 42nd, and others: A BILL to amend Code Section 92-3107 relating to taxable net income for individual State income tax purposes, as amended, so as to provide that certain armed forces retirement benefits shall not be included within Ga. taxable net income; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 739. By: Representatives Stone and Greene of the 138th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff and the Clerk of the Superior Court of Wayne County on a salary basis in lieu of a fee basis of compensation, as amended, so as to change the salary of the sheriff; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 740. By: Representative Battle of the 124th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 84-21A, known as the "Registration of Geologists Act of 1975" as amended by an Act approved Mar. 24, 1976, so as to provide for the return of certain materials to applicants; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.

HB 741. By: Representatives Daugherty of the 33rd, Hamilton of the 31st, Randall of the 101st, Holmes of the 39th, Bishop of the 94th, Dean of the 29th, Deveaux of the 28th, Hill of the 127th, and Clark of the 55th: A BILL to safeguard individuals within the State of Georgia from discrimination in public employ ment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex and age with respect to employment; to define certain terms; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Human Relations & Aging.

HB 742. By: Representative Clifton of the 107th: A BILL to provide for the election of members of the Board of Education of Bryan County; to change the size of the board; to provide for Education Districts and posts; to provide for initial and regular terms of office; to provide for filling vacancies; to provide for prac tices and procedures; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 743. By: Representative Irvin of the 23rd: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the orderly and proper cancellation of instruments so as to authorize and require any one or more of the grantees of a security interest, or their succes sors in interest, to execute a satisfaction or cancellation of such instrument under certain conditions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

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HB 744. By: Representatives Lucas of the 102nd, Milford, Clark and Mann of the 13th, Hill of the 127th, Randall of the 101st, and Holmes of the 39th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 84-16, relating to billiard rooms, as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to qualification of licensees; to change the provi sions relating to hours of operation; to change the provisions relating to the age of certain persons admitted to billiard rooms; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 745. By: Representatives Lucas of the 102nd, and Culpepper of the 98th: A BILL to authorize the Governor to enter into purchase, lease or other arrangements with any agency of the United States for temporary housing units to be occu pied by disaster victims; to authorize the Governor to assist political subdivi sions in providing temporary housing for disaster victims; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HB 746. By: Representatives Dixon of the 151st, Thompson of the 93rd, and Phillips of the 120th: A BILL to amend Code Title 58 relative to intoxicating liquors, as amended, so as to add thereto a new Code Chapter 58-8 relating to wine taxa tion; to comprehensively and exhaustively revise, supersede and consolidate laws relating to the collecting and administration of wine taxes; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Temperance.

HB 747. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Johnson and Glanton of the 66th, and Thompson of the 93rd: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 26-17, relating to decep tive practices, as amended, so as to prohibit fraudulent obtaining or attempting to obtain public housing, reduction in rent or subsidies; to prohibit certain false statements, failure to disclose certain information, impersonation and other fraudulent schemes or devices; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 748. By: Representatives White of the 132nd, Hill of the 127th, and Glover of the 32nd: A BILL to amend Code Section 68B-213, relating to expiration and renewal of driver's licenses, so as to provide that certain driver's licenses shall not be required to be surrendered upon expiration or renewal; to provide for cancellation of such licenses under certain circumstances; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 749. By: Representative Lord of the 105th: A BILL to amend an Act abolishing the mode of compensating the Judge of the Probate Court of Washington County, known as the fee system, and providing in lieu thereof an annual salary, so as to change the compensation of said Judge and the method of fixing said compensation; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 750. By: Representatives Burruss of the 21st, and Elliott of the 49th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 26-25, relating to obstruction of law enforcement, as amended, so as to create the crime of bail jumping; to provide that it shall be unlawful for certain persons to fail to appear at certain proceedings or at certain times and places, without sufficient cause; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 751. By: Representatives Burruss of the 21st, and Elliott of the 49th: A BILL to amend Code Section 26-2703 relating to commercial gambling, as amended by an Act approved March 10, 1970, so as to provide that commercial gambling shall be a felony; to provide punishment for said crime; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 752. By: Representative Carnes of the 43rd: A BILL to provide for reports or physical injuries under certain circumstances; to provide for immunity from liability; to provide for practices and procedures; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 753. By: Representative Connell of the 87th: A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to Regulate Public Instruction in the County of Richmond", as amended, so as to provide for the signing of all checks, drafts and orders by the facsimile signature of the respective officials; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 754. By: Representative Hutchinson of the 133rd: A BILL to create a small claims court in certain counties of this State; to provide for the appointment, duties, powers, compensations, qualifications, substitutions and tenure of the judges of such courts; to prescribe the jurisdiction, pleadings, practice and service of processes therein; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 755. By: Representative Carnes of the 43rd: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 88-18, relating to hospital authorities, as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to the appointment of members of hospital authorities; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

HB 756. By: Representatives Nix, Isakson and Harrison of the 20th: 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 person, firm or corporation without having first obtained permission from the owner or lessee of such property; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 757. By: Representatives Culpepper of the 98th, and Matthews of the 145th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Georgia Development Authority, as amended, so as to provide that the Authority may require a borrower to subscribe and pay for capital notes or other securities of the Authority as a condition prece dent for providing or securing or obtaining a loan; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Banks & Banking.

HR 193-757. By: Representative Elliott of the 49th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for a permanent and distinct division of the Superior Court of this State to be known as the Family and

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Domestic Relations Division of the Superior Court; to provide for the creation of special trial court districts and centers within the State; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 758. By: Representatives Butler of the 56th, and Deveaux of the 28th: A BILL to amend an Act providing that persons accused of a crime who have not been previously convicted of a felony, with their consent, be placed on probation after a finding but before adjudication of guilt so as to provide for the forward ing of records of discharge and exoneration to certain agencies; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 759. By: Representative Gignilliat of the 122nd: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation, as amended, so as to change provisions relative to loan amounts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on University System of Georgia.

HB 760. By: Representative Gignilliat of the 122nd: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Georgia Higher Education Assistance Authority, as amended, so as to authorize extension of the State student incentive grant or scholarship program to eligible students attending approved nonprofit institutions of higher edu cation; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on University System of Georgia.

HB 761. By: Representatives Dixon of the 151st, and Thompson of the 93rd: A BILL to amend an Act relating to the manufacture, sale and taxing of wine, as amended, so as to provide an exemption from taxes for certain wines; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Temperance.

HB 762. By: Representatives Irvin of the 23rd, Beckham of the 89th, Swann of the 90th, Butler of the 56th, Townsend of the 24th, Phillips of the 59th, Waddle of the 113th, Smith of the 42nd, and others: A BILL to provide for the recall of State, county and municipal public officials who hold elective office; to provide for procedures connected therewith; to provide for recall elections; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 763. By: Representatives Murray of the 116th, Edwards of the 110th, Karrh of the 106th, Evans of the 84th, Hatcher of the 131st, Castleberry of the lllth, Matthews of the 145th, 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; 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:

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HB 699 HB 700 HR 173-700 HR 174-700 HR 175-700 HR 177-700 HB 701 HB 702 HB 703 HB 704 HB 710 HB 711 HB 712 HB 713 HB 714 HR 178-714 HR 179-714 HR 180-714 HR 181-714 HR 182-714 HR 183-714 HR 184-714 HR 185-714 HR 186-714

HR 187-714 HR 188-714 HB 715 HB 716 HB 717 HB 718 HB 719 HB 720 HB 721 HB 722 HB 723 HB 724 HB 725 HB 726 HB 727 HR 191-727 HR 192-727 HB 728 HB 729 SB 85 SB 97 SB 103 SB 162

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:
HOUSE RULES CALENDAR Thursday, February 10, 1977
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Rules met and fixed the calendar for today's business, Thursday, February 10, 1977, and submits the following:
HB 67 Alimony, Divorce, Courts Discretion HB 86 Absentee Ballot, City Primaries & Elections HB 211 Aliens, Employment of HB 234 Insurance, Health Care Services (Postponed) HB 237 Historic Preservation Enabling Act HB 292 Weapons, Unlawful Discharge on Sunday HB 294 Water Wells Standards Advisory Council (Recon.) HB 295 Water Well Standards Act, Provide (Postponed) HB 341 APEG, Professional School Business Officials HB 466 Transitional Unemployment, Coverage HB 509 Douglas Judicial Circuit, Create HB 535 Motor Vehicles, Registration HB 571 State Tourist Center, Plains HB 598 Peace Officers Standards & Training, Functions
SB 17 Juvenile Courts, Jurisdiction, Parental Rights SB 196 Savannah Port Authority, Stimulate Industry
The Speaker shall have the right to call the above Bills in any order which he may desire.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/Lee of the 72nd Chairman

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Representative Snow of the 1st District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 627 Do Pass HB 543 Do Pass SB 55 Do Pass

HB 559 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 562 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Snow of the 1st Chairman

Representative Jessup of the 117th District, Chairman of the Committee on Motor Vehicles, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Motor Vehicles has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the follow ing recommendations:
HB 125 Do Not Pass
Respectfully submitted, Jessup of the 117th Chairman

Representative Buck of the 95th District, Chairman of the Committee on Retirement, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Retirement has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
SB 23 Do Pass HB 209 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 215 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Buck of the 95th Chairman

Representative Lee of the 72nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Rules, sub mitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Rules has had under consideration the following Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

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HR 115-513 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Lee of the 72nd Chairman

Representative Lee of the 72nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Rules, sub mitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Rules (Privilege Resolutions) has had under consideration the following Resolutions of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HR 54 Do Pass HR 100 Do Pass HR 170 Do Pass HR 171 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Lee of the 72nd Chairman

Representative Thompson of the 93rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Special Judiciary has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the follow ing recommendations:
HB 623 Do Pass HB 531 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, Scott of the 37th Secretary

Representative Adams of the 36th District, Chairman of the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legislation 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 recommenda tions:

HB 274 HB 275 HB 276 HB 568 HB 659 HB 664 HB 666 HB 667 HB 668

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass, by Substitute

HB 669 HB 670 HB 671 HB 672 HB 673 HB 674 HB 675 HB 676

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

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HB 677 HB 680 HB 685 HB 686 HB 687 HB 688 HB 689 HB 690 HB 691

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HR 138-609 Do Pass

HR 163-686 Do Pass

HR 164-686 Do Pass

SB 89

Do Pass

SB 90

Do Pass

SB 164

Do pass

SB 169

Do Pass

SB 172

Do Pass

SB 177

Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th Chairman

Representative Gignilliat of the 122nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Uni versity 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 House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
SB 92 Do Pass HB 702 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Logan of the 62nd Secretary

Representative 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 the same back to the House with the follow ing recommendations:

HB 220 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 263 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 291 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 380 Do Pass

HB 381 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 382 Do Pass HB 383 Do Pass HB 628 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Collins of the 144th 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 668. By: Representatives Snow and Hays of the 1st, Foster and Williams of the 6th, and Money of the 5th: A BILL to create the Walker County Water and Sewer age Authority; to authorize the Authority to acquire, construct, operate and maintain self-liquidating projects embracing sources of water supply and the distribution and sale of water and related facilities to individuals, private con cerns, and municipal corporations; and for other purposes.

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The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL
To create the Walker County Water and Sewerage Authority; to authorize the Authority to acquire, construct, add to, extend, improve, equip, operate and maintain projects embracing sources of water supply and the distribution and sale of water and related facilities to individuals, private concerns, municipal corporations, the State of Georgia, its political subdivisions and instrumentalities thereof; to authorize the Author ity to acquire, construct, add to, extend, improve, equip, operate and maintain sewerage systems, both sanitary and storm, sewage disposal and sewage treatment plants and any and all other related facilities; to confer powers and impose duties on the Authority; to provide for the membership and for the appointment of members of the Authority and their terms of office, qualifications, duties, powers, method of filling vacancies, compen sation and expenses; to authorize the Authority to contract with others pertaining to water and sewer utilities and facilities and to contract with others pertaining to the use of the utilities and facilities of the Authority and to execute leases and do all things necessary or convenient for the operation of such undertakings or projects; to authorize the issuance of revenue bonds of the Authority payable from the revenues, tolls, fees, charges and earnings of the Authority and to pay the cost of such undertakings or projects and authorize the collection and pledging of the revenues and earnings of the Authority for the payment of such bonds; to authorize the execution of resolutions and trust inden tures to secure the payment thereof and to define the rights of the holders of such obli gations; to provide that no debt of Walker County shall be incurred in the exercise of any of the powers granted by this Act; to make the bonds of the Authority exempt from taxation; to authorize the Authority to condemn property of every kind; to authorize the issuance of funding and/or refunding bonds; to fix and provide the venue and jurisdiction of actions relating to any provisions of this Act; to provide for the validation of bonds; to provide for the separate enactment of each provision of this Act; 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. Short title. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Walker County Water and Sewerage Act".
Section 2. Walker County Water and Sewerage Authority. (a) There is hereby created a body corporate and politic, to be known as the "Walker County Water and Sewerage Authority", which shall be deemed to be a political subdivi sion 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, implead and be impleaded and complain and defend in all courts of law and equity. The Authority shall have perpet ual existence. (b) The Authority shall consist of five members who shall be appointed by the Commis sioner of Walker County. The Commissioner of Walker County shall be eligible and quali fied to be appointed and serve as a member of the Authority, and the Commissioner may appoint himself as one of the members of the Authority. The initial members of the Authority shall be appointed by the Commissioner of Walker County as follows: one member shall be appointed for a term of office expiring on June 1, 1978; one member shall be appointed for a term of office expiring on June 1, 1979; one member shall be appointed for a term of office expiring on June 1, 1980; one member shall be appointed for a term of office expiring on June 1, 1981; and one member shall be appointed for a term of office expiring on June 1, 1982. The initial members of the Authority shall be appointed not earlier than three (3) months after the effective date of this Act and shall take office immediately upon their appointment and qualification and shall serve until their respective successors are duly appointed and qualified. Successors shall be appointed by said Commissioner of Walker County in the month of May immediately preceding the expiration of a member's term of office and such successor shall take office on the first day of June for a term of five years and until his respective successor is

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duly appointed and qualified. Any member of the Authority may be selected and appointed to succeed himself. Immediately after such appointments the members of such Authority shall enter upon their duties. The members of the Authority shall be entitled as compensation for their services an amount not to exceed $1,200.00 per year, payable in equal monthly payments, except the Chairman, who shall be entitled to receive for his services an amount not to exceed $1,500.00 per year, payable in equal monthly pay ments, and additionally all members shall be reimbursed for their actual expenses nec essarily incurred in the performance of their duties. The Authority shall have the power to establish by-laws and to promulgate and adopt rules and regulations necessary or desirable for the management and operation of the Authority.
(c) To be eligible for appointment as a member of the Authority a person shall be at least twenty-one years of age, a resident of Walker County for at least two years prior to the date of his appointment, and shall not have been convicted of a felony.
(d) The Commissioner of Walker County shall be the Chairman of the Authority, if the Commissioner is a member of the Authority. If the Commissioner is not a member of the Authority, the members of the Authority shall elect one of their number as Chair man. Also, the members of the Authority shall elect one of their number as Vice Chair man and shall also elect a Secretary, who need not be a member of the Authority, and may also elect a Treasurer, who need not be a member of the Authority. The Secretary may also serve as Treasurer. If the Secretary and/or Treasurer are not members of the Authority such officer shall have no voting rights. Each of such officers shall serve for a period of one year and until their successors are duly elected and qualified. The Chair man of the Authority shall not be entitled to vote upon any issue, motion or resolution, except in the case of a tie vote of the other members voting on said motion, resolution or question.
(e) Three members of the Authority shall constitute a quorum. No vacancy on the Authority shall impair the right of the quorum to exercise all of the rights and perform all of the duties of the Authority.
(f) In the event of a vacancy by reason of death, disqualification, resignation or other reason, the Commissioner of Walker County shall select and appoint a qualified person to fill the unexpired term of the member whose position has been vacated. A vacancy shall exist in the office of any member of the Authority who is convicted of a felony or who enters a plea of nolo contendere thereto, who is convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude or enters a plea of nolo contendere thereto, who moves his residence from Walker County, who is convicted of any act of misfeasance, malfeasance or nonfeasance of his duties as a member of the Authority or who fails to attend any regular or special meeting of the Authority for a period of six months without excuse approved by a Resolu tion of the Authority.
Section 3. Definitions. As used in this Act, the following words and terms shall have the following meanings:
(a) The word "Authority" shall mean the Walker County Water and Sewerage Authority created by this Act.
(b) The word "project" shall be deemed to mean and include the acquisition, construction and equipping of water facilities for obtaining one or more sources of water supply, the treatment of water and the distribution and sale of water to users and consumers, includ
ing, but not limited to, the State of Georgia and counties and municipalities for the pur pose of resale, within and without the territorial boundaries of Walker County, and the
operation, maintenance, additions, improvements and extension of such facilities so as to assure an adequate water utility system deemed by the Authority necessary or conven
ient for the efficient operation of such type of undertaking. The word "project" shall also mean and include the acquisition, construction and equipping of all necessary and usual
facilities useful and necessary for the gathering of waste matter of every type, including both individual and industrial, and the treatment of sewage of any and every type, includ
ing, but not limited to, the acquisition and construction of treatment plants, ponds and lagoons, within and without the territorial boundaries of Walker County, and the oper
ation, maintenance, additions, improvements and extensions of such facilities so as to assure an adequate sewerage system deemed by the Authority necessary or convenient for the efficient operation of a sanitary and storm sewer system.

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(c) The term "cost of the project" shall mean and embrace the cost of construction, the cost of all lands, properties, rights, easements and franchises acquired, the cost of all machinery and equipment, financing charges, interest prior to and during construction and for one year after completion of construction, cost of engineering, architectural, fiscal agents' and legal expenses, and of plans and specifications, and other expenses necessary or incident to determining the feasibility or practicability of the project, administrative expense, and such other expenses as may be necessary or incident to the financing herein authorized, the cost of the acquisition or construction of any project, the placing of any project in operation, and the condemnation of property necessary for such construction and operation. 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 issued under the provisions of this Act for such project.
(d) The terms "Revenue Bonds" and "Bonds" as used in this Act, shall mean revenue bonds as defined and provided in the Revenue Bond Law (Ga. Laws 1957, p. 36 et seq., as amended) amending the law formerly known as the Revenue Certificate Law of 1937 (Ga. Laws 1937, p. 761 et seq., as amended) and such type of obligations may be issued by the Authority rs authorized under said Revenue Bond Law and any amendments thereto, and in addition, shall also mean obligations of the Authority the issuance of which are hereinafter specifically provided for in this Act.
(e) Any project shall be deemed "self-liquidating" if, in the judgment of the Authority, the revenues and earnings to be derived by the Authority therefrom and all facilities used in connection therewith will be sufficient to pay the cost of operating, maintaining and repairing, improving and/or extending the project and to pay the principal of and interest on the revenue bonds which may be issued to finance, in whole or in part, the cost of such project or projects.
Section 4. Powers. The Authority shall have the power: (a) To have a seal and alter the same at its pleasure; (b) To acquire by purchase, lease or otherwise, and to hold, lease and dispose of real and personal property of every kind and character for its corporate purposes; (c) To acquire in its own name by purchase, on such terms and conditions and in such manner as it may deem proper, or by condemnation in accordance with the provisions of any and all existing laws applicable to the condemnation of property for public use, real property or rights or easements therein, or franchises necessary or convenient for its corporate purposes, and to use the same so long as its corporate existence shall con tinue, and to lease or make contracts with respect to the use of or dispose of the same in any manner it deems to the best advantage of the Authority, the Authority being under no obligation to accept and pay for any property condemned under this Act except from the funds provided under the Authority of this Act, and in any proceedings to condemn, such orders may be made by the Court having jurisdiction of the suit, action or proceed ings as may be just to the Authority and to the owners of the property to be condemned, and no property shall be acquired under the provisions of this Act upon which any lien or other encumbrance exists, unless at the time such property is so acquired a sufficient sum of money be deposited in trust to pay and redeem the fair value of such lien or encumbrance; (d) To appoint, select and employ officers, agents and employees, including engineering, architectural an4 construction experts, fiscal agents and attorneys, and fix their respec tive compensations; (e) To make contracts and 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 constructed, erected or acquired. Any and all persons, firms and corporations and any and all political subdivisions, depart ments, institutions 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 foregoing, authority is specifi cally granted to municipal corporations, counties and other political subdivisions and to the Authority to enter into contracts, lease agreements or other undertakings relating

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to the furnishing of water and related services and facilities by the Authority to such municipal corporations, counties and political subdivisions or for the purchase of water by the Authority therefrom for a term not exceeding fifty years, and also to enter into contracts, lease agreements or other undertakings relative to the gathering of waste mat ter and the treatment of waste matter and sewage by the Authority for such municipal corporations, counties and political subdivisions or by such municipal corporations, coun ties or political subdivisions for the Authority. Likewise, without limiting the generality of the above and foregoing the same authority above granted to municipal corporations, counties, political subdivisions and to the Authority relative to entering into contracts, lease agreements or other undertakings, is hereby authorized between the Authority and private corporations, both within and without the State of Georgia, and the Authority and public bodies including counties and cities outside the State of Georgia;
(f) To construct, erect, acquire, own, repair, remodel, maintain, add to, extend, improve, equip, operate and manage projects, as hereinabove defined, the cost of any such project to be paid in whole or in part from the proceeds of revenue bonds of the Authority or from such proceeds and any grant or contribution from the United States of America or any agency or instrumentality thereof or from the State of Georgia or any agency or instrumentality thereof;
(g) To accept loans and/or grants of money or materials or property of any kind from the United States of America or any agency or instrumentality thereof, upon such terms and conditions as the United States of America or such agency or instrumentality may require;
(h) To accept loans and/or grants of money or materials or property of any kind from the State of Georgia or any agency or instrumentality or political subdivision thereof, upon such terms and conditions as the State of Georgia or such agency or instrumentality or political subdivision may require;
(i) To borrow money for any of its corporate purposes and to issue negotiable revenue bonds payable solely from funds pledged for that purpose, and to provide for the payment of the same and for the rights of the holders thereof;
(j) To exercise any power usually possessed by private corporations performing similar functions, including the power to make short term loans and approve, execute and deliver appropriate evidence of such indebtedness, provided, no such power is in conflict with the Constitution or general laws of this State; and
(k) To do all things necessary or convenient to carry out the powers expressly given in this Act.
Section 5. Revenue Bonds. The Authority, or any authority or body which has or which may in the future succeed to the powers, duties and liabilities vested in the Author ity created hereby, shall have power and is hereby authorized to provide by resolution for the issuance of negotiable revenue bonds of the Authority for the purpose of paying all or any part of the cost as herein defined of any one or more projects. The principal of and interest on such revenue bonds shall be payable solely from the special fund hereby provided for such payment. The bonds of each issue shall be dated, shall bear interest at such rate or rates per annum, payable at such time or times, shall mature at such time or times not exceeding forty years from their date or dates, shall be payable in such medium of payment as to both principal and interest as may be determined by the Authority and may be redeemable before maturity, at the option of the Authority, at such price or prices and under such terms and conditions as may be fixed by the Authority in the resolution for the issuance of bonds.
Section 6. Same; Form; Denomination; Registration; Place of Payment. The Author ity shall determine the form of the bonds, including any interest coupons to be attached thereto, and shall fix the denomination or denominations of the bonds and the place or places of payment of principal and interest thereon, which may be at any bank or trust company within or without the State. The bonds may be issued in coupon or registered form, or both, as the Authority may determine, and provision may be made for the regis tration of any coupon bond as to principal alone and also as to both principal and interest.
Section 7. Same; Signatures; Seal. In case any officer whose signature shall appear

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on any bonds or whose facsimile signature shall appear on any coupon shall cease to be such officer before the delivery of such bonds, such signature shall nevertheless be valid and sufficient for all purposes the same as if such officer had remained in office until such delivery. All such bonds shall be signed by the Chairman of the Authority and the official Seal of the Authority shall be affixed thereto and attested by the Secre tary of the Authority and any coupons attached thereto shall bear the facsimile signatures of the Chairman and Secretary of the Authority. Any coupon may bear the facsimile signatures of such persons and any bond may be signed, sealed and attested on behalf of the Authority by such persons as at the actual time of the execution of such bonds shall be duly authorized or hold the proper office, although at the date of such bonds such person may not have been so authorized or shall not have held such office.
Section 8. Same; Negotiability; Exemption from Taxation. All revenue bonds issued under the provisions of this Act shall have and are hereby declared to have all the quali ties and incidents of negotiable instruments under the laws of this State. Such bonds, their transfer and the income therefrom shall be exempt from all taxation within the State.
Section 9. Same; Sale; Price; Proceeds. The Authority may sell such bonds in such manner and for such price as it may determine to be for the best interest of the Authority. The proceeds derived from the sale of such bonds shall be used solely for the purpose and/or purposes provided in the resolutions and proceedings authorizing the issuance of such bonds.
Section 10. Same; Interim Receipts and Certificates or Temporary Bonds. Prior to the preparation of any definitive bonds, the Authority may, under like restrictions, issue interim receipts, interim certificates or temporary bonds, with or without coupons, exchangeable for definitive bonds under the issuance of the latter.
Section 11. Same; Replacement of Lost or Mutilated Bonds. The Authority may pro vide for the replacement of any bonds or coupons which shall become mutilated or be destroyed or lost.
Section 12. Same; Conditions Precedent to Issuance. Such Revenue Bonds may be issued without any other proceedings or the happening of any other conditions or things other than those proceedings, conditions and things which are specified or required by this Act. In the discretion of the Authority, Revenue Bonds of a single issue may be issued for the purpose of any particular project. Any resolution providing for the issuance of Revenue Bonds under the provisions of this Act shall become effective immediately upon its passage and need not be published or posted, and any such Resolution may be passed at any regular or special or adjourned meeting of the Authority by a majority of its members.
Section 13. Credit not Pledged. Revenue Bonds issued under the provisions of this Act shall not be deemed to constitute a debt of Walker County nor a pledge of the faith and credit of said County, but such bonds shall be payable solely from the fund herein after provided for and the issuance of such Revenue Bonds shall not directly, indirectly or contingently obligate said County to levy or to pledge any form of taxation whatever therefor or to make any appropriation for their payment, and all such bonds shall contain recitals on their face covering substantially the foregoing provisions of this Section.
Section 14. Trust Indenture as Security. In the discretion of the Authority, any issu ance of such Revenue Bonds may be secured by a Trust Indenture by and between the Authority and a Corporate Trustee, which may be any Trust Company or Bank having the powers of a Trust Company within or without the State. Such Trust Indenture may pledge or assign fees, tolls, revenues and earnings to be received by the Authority. Either the resolution providing for the issuance of Revenue Bonds or such Trust Indenture may contain such provisions for the protecting and enforcing the rights and remedies of the bond holders as may be reasonable and proper and not in violation of law, including cove nants setting forth the duties of the Authority in relation to the acquisition of property,

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the construction of the project, the maintenance, operation, repair and insuring of the project, and the custody, safeguarding and application of all monies, and may also provide that any project shall be constructed and paid for under the supervision and approval of consulting engineers or architects employed or designated by the Authority, and satis factory to the original purchasers of the bonds issued therefor, and may also require that the security given by contractors and by any depository of the proceeds of the bonds or revenues or other monies be satisfactory to such purchasers, and may also contain provi sions concerning the conditions, if any, upon which additional revenue bonds may be issued. It shall be lawful for any bank or trust company incorporated under the laws of this State to act as such depository and to furnish such indemnifying bonds or pledge such securities as may be required by the Authority. Such indenture may set forth the rights and remedies of the bondholders and of the Trustee, and may restrict the individual right of action of bondholders as is customary in trust indentures securing bonds and debentures of corporations. In addition to the foregoing, such trust indenture may contain such other provisions as the Authority may deem reasonable and proper for the security of the bondholders. All expenses incurred in carrying out such trust indenture may be treated as a part of the cost of maintenance, operation and repair of the project affected by such indenture.
Section 15. To Whom Proceeds of Bonds shall be Paid. In the resolution providing for the issuance of Revenue Bonds or in the Trust Indenture, the Authority shall provide for the payment of the proceeds of the sale of the bonds to any officer or person who, or any agency, bank or trust company which, shall act as Trustee of such funds and shall hold and apply the same to the purposes hereof, subject to such regulations as this Act and such resolution or Trust Indenture may provide.
Section 16. Sinking Fund. The revenues, fees, tolls and earnings derived from any particular project or projects, regardless of whether or not such fees, earnings and reve nues were produced by a particular project for which bonds have been issued unless otherwise pledged and allocated, may be pledged and allocated by the Authority to the payment of the principal and interest on revenue bonds of the Authority as the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds or in the trust instrument may provide, and such funds so pledged from whatever source received, which said pledge may include funds received from one or more or all sources, shall be set aside at regular intervals as may be provided in the resolution or trust indenture, into a sinking fund, which said sinking fund shall be pledged to and charged with the payment of (1) the interest upon such revenue bonds as such interest shall fall due, (2) the principal of the bonds as the same shall fall due, (3) the necessary charges of paying agent for paying principal and interest and other investment charges, and (4) any premium upon bonds retired by call or purchase as hereinabove provided. The use and disposition of such sinking fund shall be subject to such regulations as may be provided in the resolution authorizing the issuance of the revenue bonds or in the trust indenture, but, except as may otherwise be provided in such resolution or trust indenture, such sinking fund shall be maintained as a trust account for the benefit of all revenue bonds without distinction or priority of one over another. Subject to the provisions of the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds or in the trust indenture any surplus monies in the sinking fund may be applied to the purchase or redemption of bonds and any such bonds so purchased or redeemed shall forthwith be cancelled and shall not again be issued.
Section 17. Remedies of Bondholders. Any holder of Revenue Bonds issued under
the provisions of this Act or any of the coupons appertaining thereto, and the Trustee under the Trust Indenture, if any, except to the extent the rights herein given may be
restricted by resolution passed before the issuance of the bonds or by the Trust Indenture, may, either at law or in equity, by suit, action, mandamus or other proceedings, protect
and enforce any and all rights under the laws of the State of Georgia or granted here-
under or under such resolution or Trust Indenture, and may enforce and compel perfor mance of all duties required by this Act or by such resolution or Trust Indenture to be
performed by the Authority or any officer thereof, including the fixing, charging and
collecting of revenues, fees, tolls and other charges for the use of the facilities and services furnished.

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Section 18. Refunding Bonds. The Authority is hereby authorized to provide by reso lution for the issuance of bonds of the Authority for the purpose of funding or refunding any revenue bonds issued under the provisions of this Act and then outstanding, together with accrued interest thereon and premium, if any. The issuance of such funding or refunding bonds, the maturities and all other details thereof, the rights of the holders thereof, and the duties of the Authority in respect to the same, shall be governed by the foregoing provisions of this Act insofar as the same may be applicable.
Section 19. Validation. Bonds of the Authority shall be confirmed and validated in accordance with the procedure of the Revenue Bond Law, as amended. The petition for validation shall also make part defendant to such action the State of Georgia or any municipality, county, authority, political subdivision or instrumentality of the State of Georgia which has contracted with the Authority for the services and facilities of the project for which bonds are to be issued and sought to be validated and the State or such municipality, county, authority, political subdivision or instrumentality shall be required to show cause, if any exists, why such contract or contracts and the terms and conditions thereof should not be inquired into by the Court and the contract or contracts adjudicated as a part of the basis for the security for the payment of any such bonds of the Authority. The bonds when validated, and the judgment of validation shall be final and conclusive with respect to such bonds and the security for the payment thereof and interest thereon and against the Authority issuing the same, and the State and any municipality, county, authority, political subdivision or instrumentality if a party to the validation proceedings contracting with the said Walker County Water and Sewerage Authority.
Section 20. Venue and Jurisdiction. Any action to protect or enforce any rights under the provisions of this Act or any suit or action against such Authority shall be brought in the Superior Court of Walker County, Georgia, and any action pertaining to validation of any bonds issued under the provisions of this Act shall likewise be brought in said Court which shall have exclusive, original jurisdiction of such actions.
Section 21. Interest of Bond Holders Protected. While any of the bonds, issued by the authority remain outstanding, the powers, duties or existence of said Authority or its officers, employees or agents, shall not be diminished or impaired in any manner that will affect adversely the interests and rights of the holders of such bonds, and no other entity, department, agency or authority will be created which will compete with the Authority to such an extent as to affect adversely the interest and rights of the holders of such bond, nor will the State itself so compete with the Authority. The provisions of this Act shall be for the benefit of the Authority and the holders of any such bonds, and upon the issuance of bonds under the provisions hereof, shall constitute a contract with the holders of such bonds.
Section 22. Monies received considered Trust Funds. All monies received pursuant to the authority of this Act, whether as proceeds from the sale of revenue bonds, as grants or other contributions, or as revenue, income, fees and earnings, shall be deemed to be trust funds to be held and applied solely as provided in this Act.
Section 23. Purpose of the Authority. Without limiting the generality of any provi sion of this Act, the general purpose of the Authority is declared to be that of acquiring an adequate source or sources of water supply, treatment of such water, and thereafter the distribution of the same to the various municipalities and citizens in Walker County and environs, including adjoining counties and municipalities located therein, and further for the general purpose of gathering and treatment of waste, both individual and indus trial; but such general purpose shall not restrict the Authority from selling and delivering water directly to consumers in those areas where there does not now exist water distri bution systems or furnishing sewer facilities to such customers, and areas where neither any county nor municipality deems it desirable or feasible to furnish water in such local ity.
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products and services to customers, governmental agencies or governmental instrumen talities of adjoining states, providing the laws of the adjoining states do not prohibit or tax said activity.
The Authority shall not have the authority to construct water lines for the distri bution of water directly to customers within any municipality without first obtaining the express written consent of the appropriate governing bodies of said municipality, and likewise, the Authority shall not have the authority to construct sewer lines for the collec tion of waste and sewage directly to customers within any municipality without first obtaining the express written consent of the appropriate governing body of said munici pality.
Section 24. Rates, Charges and Revenues; Use. The Authority is hereby authorized to prescribe and fix rates and to revise same from time to time and to collect fees, tolls and charges for the services, facilities and commodities furnished, and in anticipation of the collection of the revenues of such undertaking or project, to issue revenue bonds as herein provided to finance, in whole or in part, the cost of the acquisition, construction, reconstruction, improvement, betterment or extension of a water system, a sewerage system or a combined water and sewerage system, and to pledge to the punctual payment of said bonds and interest thereon, all or any part of the revenues of such undertaking or project, including the revenues of improvements, betterments or extensions thereto thereafter made.
Section 25. Rules and Regulations for Operation of Projects. It shall be the duty of the Authority to prescribe rules and regulations for the operation of the project or projects constructed and/or acquired under the provisions of this Act, including the basis upon which water service and facilities, sewerage service and facilities, or both, shall be furnished.
Section 26. Tort Immunity. The Authority shall have the same immunity and exemp tion from liability for torts and negligence as Walker County; and the officers, agents and employees of the Authority when in the performance of the work of the Authority shall have the same immunity and exemption from liability for torts and negligence as the officers, agents and employees of Walker County when in the performance of their public duties or work of the County.
Section 27. Powers Declared Supplemental and Additional. The foregoing sections of this Act shall be deemed to provide an additional and alternative method for the doing of the things authorized thereby and shall be regarded as supplemental and additional to powers conferred by other laws, and shall not be regarded as in derogation of any powers now existing.
Section 28. Effect on other Governments. This Act shall not and does not in any way take from Walker County or any municipality located therein or any adjoining county the authority to own, operate and maintain a water system, a sewerage system, or a combined water and sewerage system, or to issue revenue bonds as is provided by the Revenue Bond Law.
Section 29. Liberal Construction of Act. This Act being for the welfare of various political subdivisions of the State and its inhabitants, shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes hereof.
Section 30. Severability; Effect of Partial Invalidity of Act. 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.
Section 31. Repeal. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.
Section 32. Effective Date. This Act shall become effective as of the date on which it is signed by the Governor of Georgia or as of the date on which it becomes law without the approval of the Governor.

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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 ayes were 111, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by, substitute.

HB 274. By: Representatives Marcus of the 26th, and Greer of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act which, as amended, provides for a system of pensions for officers and employees of cities having a population over 300,000, and to amend all Acts which have amended that Act, so as to provide credit to active and retiring members of such system for fractional parts of years in all computations of creditable 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 111, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 275. By: Representatives Marcus of the 26th, and Greer of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act which, as amended, provides for pensions for members of police depart ments in cities having a population over 300,000, and to amend all Acts which have amended that Act, so as to provide credit to active and retiring members for fractional parts of years in all computations of creditable 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 111, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 276. By: Representatives Marcus of the 26th, and Greer of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act which, as amended, provides for a system of pensions and other benefits for members of paid fire departments in cities having a population over 300,000, and to amend all Acts which have amended that Act, so as to provide credit to active and retiring members of such system for fractional parts of years in all computations of creditable 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 111, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 568. By: Representatives Randall of the 101st, Lucas of the 102nd, Birdsong of the 103rd, Davis of the 99th, and Pinkston of the 100th: A BILL to change certain provisions creating the Civil Service System and Board of Bibb County, so as to change the number of members of said Board; to provide for terms and appointment of said members; to provide for a quorum; 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 111, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 659. By: Representative Castleberry of the lllth: A BILL to provide a new Charter for the City of Preston in the County of Webster; to provide for the corporate powers of said City; to provide for the governing authority; to provide for the administrative affairs of said City; to provide for a municipal court; to provide for 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 111, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 664. By: Representative Culpepper of the 98th: A BILL to amend Code Section 92-6905, relating to qualifications of members of county boards of tax asses sors, as amended, so as to authorize a person who is a county tax appraiser to serve as a member of the county board of tax assessors under certain circum stances in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 5,700 nor more than 5,750, according to the U.S. Decennial Census of 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 111, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 666. By: Representatives Keyton of the 143rd, and Reaves of the 147th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Pavo, Georgia (formerly the Town of Pavo), in the Counties of Thomas and Brooks which was approved Aug. 21, 1911, as amended; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 111, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 667. By: Representative Ramsey of the 3rd: A BILL to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Chatsworth, as amended, so as to redefine the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 111, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 669. By: Representatives Snow and Hays of the 1st, Williams and Foster of the 6th, Money of the 5th, and Ramsey of the 3rd: A BILL to provide for a supplemental expense allowance for the judges of the superior courts of each judicial circuit within this State having a population of not less than 103,000 and not more than 135,000, according to the U.S. Decennial Census of 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 111, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 670. By: Representatives Snow and Hays of the 1st, Williams and Foster of the 6th, and Money of the 5th: A BILL to amend an Act abolishing the fee system of compensation for the Clerk of the Superior Court of Walker County and providing in lieu thereof an annual salary, as amended; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 111, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 671. By: Representatives Snow and Hays of the 1st, Williams and Foster of the 6th, Money of the 5th, and Ramsey of the 3rd: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit, as amended, so as to change the compensation which may be paid to the clerk-typist of the district 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 ayes were 111, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 672. By: Representatives Snow and Hays of the 1st, Williams and Foster of the 6th, Money of the 5th, Peters of the 2nd, and Ramsey of the 3rd: A BILL to amend an Act creating 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, according to the U.S. Decennial Census of 1970, or any future such census, so as to change the provisions relative to the assistant district 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 ayes were 111, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 673. By: Representatives Snow and Hays of the 1st, Foster and Williams of the 6th, and Money of the 5th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new Charter for the City of Rossville so as to change the provisions relating to the terms of office of the Mayor and Councilmen of the City of Rossville; and for other pur poses.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 111, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 674. By: Representatives Snow and Hays of the 1st, Foster and Williams of the 6th, and Money of the 5th: A BILL to amend an Act consolidating the Offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Walker County into the Office of Tax Com missioner of Walker County so as to provide for the creation of a special fund from which salaries and expenses of the office of Tax Commissioner shall be paid; and for other purposes.

The report 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 675. By: Representatives Taggart of the 125th, Hill of the 127th, Jones of the 126th, Triplett of the 128th, Scott of the 123rd, and Chance of the 129th: A BILL to amend an Act incorporating the City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, as amended, so as to change the date of regular elections for the City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island; and for other purposes.

The report 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 676. By: Representatives Harris of the 60th, and Phillips of the 59th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the State Court of Gwinnett County, as amended, so as to change the compensation of the judge and solicitor of the State 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 111, nays 1.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Representative Wall of the 61st requested that he be recorded as voting "nay" on the passage of HB 676.

HB 677. By: Representative Rainey of the 135th: A BILL to provide a new Charter for the City of Vienna in the County of Dooly; to provide for the corporate powers of said city; to provide for the governing authority; to provide for the adminis trative affairs of said city; to provide for municipal court; to provide for elec tions; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 111, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 680. By: Representative Lord of the 105th: A BILL to amend an Act abolishing the fee system for the Sheriff of Glascock County and providing in lieu thereof an annual salary, so as to change certain provisions relating to the sheriff's furnishing an automobile and receiving compensation therefor; and for other purposes.

The report 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 685. By: Representative Murphy of the 18th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of County Commissioner of Haralson County, as amended, so as to change the compensation of the County Commissioner of Haralson 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 111, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 686. By: Representative Murphy of the 18th: A BILL to amend an Act providing an annual salary for the Treasurer of Haralson County, as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to an expense account for the Treasurer of Haralson 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 111, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 687. By: Representatives Kilgore of the 65th, and Johnson and Glanton of the 66th: A BILL to provide an annual salary for the coroner of each county of this State having a population of not less than 28,300 and not more than 29,600, accord ing to the U.S. Decennial Census of 1970, or any future such census; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 111, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 688. By: Representatives Kilgore of the 65th, and Johnson and Glanton of the 66th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Douglas County, as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to the expense

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allowance of the chairman and the 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 111, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 689. By: Representatives Kilgore of the 65th, and Johnson and Glanton of the 66th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Clerk of the Superior Court, Sheriff, Judge of the Probate Court and Tax Commissioner of Douglas County on annual salaries, as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation of the clerk, sheriff, judge of the probate court and tax commis sioner; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 111, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 690. By: Representatives Foster and Wheeler of the 152nd, and Hudson of the 137th: A BILL to amend an Act to create and establish a Small Claims Court in and for Coffee County, so as to change the jurisdictional amount, of the court; to require issuance of service from said court within a specified period of time after the filing of a claim; and for other purposes.

The report 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 691. By: Representatives Foster and Wheeler of the 152nd, and Stone and Greene of the 138th: A BILL to provide for the election of members of the Board of Education of Pierce County; to provide the manner of electing members to the board; to provide for compensation of the members of the Board; to provide for the filling of vacancies on 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 111, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 89. By: Senator Foster of the 50th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Clerk of the Superior Court of Rabun County on an annual salary, approved March 3, 1964, so as to change the compensation of the clerk of the superior court; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 111, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 90. By: Senator Foster of the 50th: A BILL to repeal an Act placing the clerk of the superior court of each county with a population of not less than 8,250 and not more than 8,330, according to the U.S. Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census, on an annual salary; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 111, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 164. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to amend an Act abolishing the fee system of compensation for the Sheriff of Jones County and providing in lieu thereof an annual salary, so as to authorize the appointment of a clerk; to provide for the compensation, duties and powers of the clerk; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.,
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 111, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 169. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners for Baldwin County, so as to provide that the governing author ity of Baldwin County may in its discretion become a self-insurer as to all insurance and surety bonds acquired by said 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 111, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 172. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to amend an Act abolishing the present mode of compensating the Judge of the Probate Court of Jones County, known as the fee system, and providing in lieu thereof an annual salary, so as to change the provisions relating to the employment of personnel by 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 111, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 177. By: Senator Shapard of the 28th: A BILL to repeal an Act 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, approved Mar. 18, 1976; 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 111, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HR 138-609. By: Representatives Hill of the 127th and Scott of the 123rd:

A RESOLUTION

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah to issue bonds without a referendum election under certain conditions; 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, as amended, is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof a new paragraph to read as follows:
"Notwithstanding any other provision of this Article, the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah may issue general obligation bonds for street and drainage improvements and all costs necessary therefor including acquiring rights-of-way with out submitting the issuance thereof to the voters of said City at a referendum. The authority to issue bonds under the provisions of this paragraph shall be in addition to and shall not alter, impair, limit or otherwise affect the power of the Mayor and Aldermen to issue the bonds provided for in an amendment ratified on November 7, 1972 (Ga. Laws 1972, p. 1521), but the bonds issued under this paragraph shall be in addition to the bonds authorized by such amendment. Bonds issued under this para graph shall be subject to the following restrictions and limitations:
1. The issuance of such bonds shall be authorized at a public meeting held for such purpose after at least ten (10) days' notice thereof in the official organ of said City and in at least one (1) of the daily newspapers of said City.
2. Not more than ten (10%) percent of the total unused bond capacity of said City and in no event more than one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) in the aggregate in such bonds so issued without a referendum shall be issued in any fiscal year.
3. The aggregate of all outstanding bonds, including those issued by vote of the people in a referendum and those issued under the 1972 amendment and this amend ment without a referendum, shall not exceed the limitations provided elsewhere in this paragraph.
4. Funds realized under provisions of this paragraph shall be expended only in accordance with existing paving policies of the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah in effect on January 1, 1979, to the end that property owners affected will continue to pay such present portion of paving costs unless the paving project is declared a public necessity."

Section 2. The above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of
Georgia of 1976, 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 Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah to issue an additional ten (10%) percent of its total unused bond capacity, but not more than one million ($1,000,000.00) dollars in general obligation bonds in any fiscal year without a referendum, but subject to a public hearing and the limitations imposed, for street and drainage improvements?"

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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. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W.
Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D.
Y Bargeron, E.
Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M.
Y Beckham, B.
Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B.
Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L.
Clifton, A.D.
Coleman, T.
Y Collins, M.
Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J.
Y Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T.
Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C. Davis, B. Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C.
Y Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill
Y Edwards, W.
Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D.
Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W.
Y Foster, R.L.
Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L.
Gignilliat, A.
Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M.
Y Greene, J.
Y Greer, J.W.
Y Ham, B. Hamilton, Mrs.G. Hanner, B.
Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.
Hawkins, J.
Y Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.

Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M.
Y Hudson, Ted
Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R.
Y Isakson, J.
Y Jackson, J.D.
Jessup, Ben
Y Johnson, G.
Johnson, P.
Y Johnson, W.Rud.
Y Johnston, J.
Y Jones, B.
Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M.
Y Karrh, R.
Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G.
Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J.
Y Mostiler, J.L.
Y Mullinax, E.G.
Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M.
Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L.
Y Owens, R.D.
Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G.
Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G.
Pinkston, F.C.
Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L.
Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C.
Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey
Y Russell, J.
Y Scott, A.
Y Scott, D.

Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C.
Y Snow, Wayne.Jr.
Y Steinberg, C.
Y Stone, R.
Y Swann, D.
Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V.
Y Triplett, Tom
Y Truluck, R.
Tucker, R.M.
Y Tuten, J.
Twiggs, R.
Y Vaughn, C.R.
Y Veazey, M.
Y Waddle, T.W.
Y Walker, L.
Y Wall, V.
Y Ware, J.C.
Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Y Wheeler, Bobby
White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R.
Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. 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 163-686. By: Representatives Housley of the 21st, Wilson of the 19th, Kaley of the 19th, and others:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that all residents of the Cobb County School District who are 62 years of age or over shall be granted a home stead exemption for the full value of their homes from all Cobb County School District ad valorem taxes; 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:

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"Any other provisions of this Constitution to the contrary notwithstanding, each resi dent of the Cobb County School District who is 62 years of age or over is hereby granted an exemption from all Cobb County School District ad valorem taxes on the full value of his homestead owned and occupied by him as a residence within the Cobb County School District. The homestead exemption provided for herein shall apply to all taxable years beginning after December 31, 1978."

Section 2. The above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of
Georgia of 1976. 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 all residents of the Cobb County School District who are 62 years of age or over shall be granted a homestead exemption for the full value of their homes from all Cobb County School District ad valorem taxes?"

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. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B.
Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E.
Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G.
Y Castleberry, D. Chance, G.
Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L.
Clifton, A.D. Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Colwell, C.H. Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C. Davis, B. Dean, B.C. Y Dent, R.A. YDeveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. YHam, B. Hamilton, Mrs.G. Manner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F.
Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.
Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.

Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R.
Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D.
Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G.
Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R.
Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. McDonald, L. McKinney, J.E.
Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. YNix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G.
Pinkston, F.C.
Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L.
Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C.
Ross. Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A. Y Scott, D.

Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplet!, Tom Y Truluck, R.
Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J.
Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R.
Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby
White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R.
Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 148, nays 0.

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The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 164-686. By: Representatives Harrison of the 20th, Housley of the 21st, Cooper of the 19th, 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 of Cobb 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 Cobb County, the justices of the peace shall have jurisdic tion in all civil cases arising ex contractu, tort to persons, 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 XII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of
Georgia of 1976. 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 increase the dollar amount of civil cases over which the Justices of the Peace in Cobb County shall have jurisdiction from two hundred dollars to one thousand dollars?"

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. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.

Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L.
Clifton, A.D. Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Colwell, C.H. Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E.

Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C. Davis, B. Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L.
Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L.

Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G. Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Hawkins, J.
Y Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F. Y Horton, G.T.

Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D.
Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G.
Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W.

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Y Kilgore, T.M.
Y Knight, N.G.
Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lender-man, M.
Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H.

McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E.
Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G.
Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C.
Y Patten, R.L. Peters, R.G.

Y Phillips, L.L.
Y Phillips, R.T.
Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G.
Pinkston, F.C. Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E.
Y Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L.
Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C.
Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A.

Y Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E.
Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R.
Y Swann, D.
Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R.
Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J.

Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr Y Wheeler, Bobby
White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L Y Williams, R.
Williamson, G Y Wilson, J.M.
Y Wood, J. 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 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:
SR 31. By: Senator Broun of the 46th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide for additional penalty assessments in criminal cases and provide that the proceeds derived therefrom may be used for the purpose of providing training to law enforce ment officers and prosecuting officials; and for other purposes.
SR 59. By: Senator Brown of the 47th: A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the State Department of Transportation to designate a bridge in Stephens County, Georgia, as the "John Paul Jones Bridge"; and for other purposes.
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the Senate:
SB 163. By: Senators Barnes of the 33rd and Barker of the 18th: A BILL to amend Code Section 84-501, relating to the definition of the term "chiropractic" for purposes of provisions respecting chiropractors, so as to redefine such term; and for other purposes.
SB 198. By: Senators Banks of the 17th and Barnes of the 33rd: A BILL to amend the Driver's Licensing Act, to provide jurisdiction of certain courts of municipal ities to try certain offenses; to provide procedures and disposition of fines; and for other purposes.
SB 199. By: Senators Banks of the 17th and Barnes of the 33rd: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 68-99, relating to the penalty for owning any motor vehicle as described in Code section 68-201, without complying with Code section 68-201, so as to provide for jurisdiction of certain courts of municipalities to try and dispose of such cases of non-compliance; to provide for disposition of fines; to provide for the jurisdiction, practices, and procedures in connection with the foregoing; and for other purposes.

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By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the committees:

SR 31. By: Senator Broun of the 46th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide for additional penalty assessments in criminal cases and provide that the proceeds derived therefrom may be used for the purpose of providing training to law enforce ment officers and prosecuting officials; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SR 59. By: Senator Brown of the 47th: A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the State Department of Transportation to designate a bridge in Stephens County, Georgia, as the "John Paul Jones Bridge"; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

SB 163. By: Senators Barnes of the 33rd and Barker of the 18th: A BILL to amend Code Section 84-501, relating to the definition of the term "chiropractic" for purposes of provisions respecting chiropractors, so as to redefine such term; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

SB 198. By: Senators Banks of the 17th and Barnes of the 33rd: A BILL to amend the Driver's Licensing Act, to provide jurisdiction of certain courts of municipal ities to try certain offenses; to provide procedures and disposition of fines; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

SB 199. By: Senators Banks of the 17th and Barnes of the 33rd: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 68-99, relating to the penalty for owning any motor vehicle as described in Code section 68-201, without complying with Code section 68-201, so as to provide for jurisdiction of certain courts of municipalities to try and dispose of such cases of non-compliance; to provide for disposition of fines; to provide for the jurisdiction, practices, and procedures in connection with the foregoing; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

Representative Taggart of the 125th moved that the House reconsider its action in failing to give the requisite constitutional majority to the following Bill of the House:

HB 516. 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.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. N Adams, Marvin
Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D.

Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B.

N Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. N Bray, C.A.

Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. N Butler, D.
Canty, H.

N Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B, Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D.

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Y Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P.
Y Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton, A.D.
Y Coleman, T. Collins, M. Colwell, C.H.
Y Connell, J.
Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T.
N Culpepper, B.
Y Daniel, G. Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, B.
Y Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H.
Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D.
Y Foster, P.W.
Y Foster, R.L.
Y Galer, M.
N Gammage, L. Gignilliat, A.

Y Glanton, Tom
Y Glover, M. N Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. N Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G. Hanner, B.
N Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob
Y Home, F. Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E.
Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutehinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J.
Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D.
Jessup, Ben
Johnson, G.
Y Johnson, P.
N Johnson, W.Rud.
Y Johnston, J.
Y Jones, B.

Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M.
Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. N Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M.
Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. N Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M.
Linder, J. N Logan, H.
Long, W.K.
Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C.
Y Marcus, S.J.
Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. N McDonald, L.
Y McKinney, J.E.
Milford, B.
N Money, J.
N Mostiler, J.L.
Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B.
Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M.

YNix, K. Y Noble, Bill N Oldham, L, Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E.
Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G.
Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. N Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C.
Rainey, H.
Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C.
Reaves, H.L. Richardson, E. N Robinson, C.
Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A. Y Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E.
Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. YSteinberg, C.

Stone, R.
Y Swann, D.
Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T.
N Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R.
Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J.
Twiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R. N Veazey, M. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L.
N Wall, V. Ware, J.C.
Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L.
Y Williams, R. Williamson, G.
Y Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 104, nays 33. The motion prevailed.
The Speaker Pro Tern assumed the Chair.
The following Resolution of the House was read and adopted:
HR 198. By: Representative McDonald of the 12th: A RESOLUTION commending the Commerce "Tigers" football team; 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 third time:
HB 67. By: Representatives Walker of the 115th, Culpepper of the 98th, Foster of the 6th, and Karrh of the 106th: A BILL to amend Code Section 30-202.1, relating to the grant of attorney's fees in cases involving alimony or divorce so as to provide that the grant of such fees is within the sound discretion of the court, except that the court shall consider the financial circumstances of the wife, as well as those of the husband; and for other purposes.
The report 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 86. By: Representative Childers of the 15th: A BILL to amend Code Section 34-1402, relating to application for the absentee ballot, as amended, and Code Section 34A-1304, relating to application for the absentee ballot in municipal primaries and elections, as amended; and for other purposes.

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The following Committee substitute was read:

A BILL
To amend Code Title 34, also known as the Georgia Election Code, so as to provide for absentee ballot applications by members of the Armed Forces, the merchant marine and their spouses and dependents; to amend Code Title 34A, also known as the Georgia Municipal Election Code, so as to provide for absentee ballot applications by members of the Armed Forces, the merchant marine and their spouses and dependents; to provide a severability clause; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Code Title 34, also known as the Georgia Election Code, is hereby amended by adding at the end of subsection (a) of Code Section 34-1402 the following:
"Provided, one timely and proper application for an absentee ballot for use in a pri mary shall be sufficient to require the sending or delivery, to an eligible absentee elec tor who is also a member of the Armed Forces of the United States, a member of the merchant marine of the United States or a spouse or dependent of a member of the Armed Forces or the merchant marine residing with or accompanying said member, an absentee ballot for such primary as well as for any runoffs resulting therefrom and for the election for which such primary shall nominate candidates. Further, such appli cation for an absentee ballot to be used in any election shall be sufficient to require the sending and delivery of an absentee ballot for any runoffs resulting from such elec tion. In any event, a separate and distinct application for an absentee ballot shall be required for the Presidential Preference Primary held pursuant to Chapter 34-10A of this Code and for any special election or special primary."
Section 2. Code Title 34A, also known as the Georgia Municipal Election Code, is hereby amended by adding at the end of subsection (a) of Code Section 34A-1304 the following:
"Provided, one timely and proper application for an absentee ballot for use in a pri mary shall be sufficient to require the sending or delivery, to an eligible absentee elec tor who is also a member of the Armed Forces of the United States, a member of the merchant marine of the United States or a spouse or dependent of a member of the Armed Forces or the merchant marine residing with or accompanying said member, an absentee ballot for such primary as well as for any runoffs resulting therefrom and for the election for which such primary shall nominate candidates. Further, such appli cation for an absentee ballot to be used in any election shall be sufficient to require the sending and delivery of an absentee ballot for any runoffs resulting from such an election. In any event, a separate and distinct application for an absentee ballot shall be required for any special election or special primary."
Section 3. In the event any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Act shall be declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall in no manner affect the other sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases of this Act, which shall remain in 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 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representatives Kemp of the 139th and Watson of the 114th move to amend the Committee substitute to HB 86 by adding between the words "who" and "is" on line 17, page 1, the words "lives outside the county in which said election is held and".

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And on page 2, line 13, add between the words "who" and "is" the words "lives outside the county in which said election is held and".

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. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W.
Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E.
Y Battle, Joe
Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A.
Buck, T.B.
Y Burruss, A.L.
Y Burton, J.
Y Butler, D. Canty, H.
Y Carlisle, J. Y Cames, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G.
Castleberry, D.
Y Chance, G.
Y Childers, E.M.
Y Childs, P Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M.
Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J.
Y Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E.
Y Crosby, T.
Culpepper, B.
Y Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B. Y Dean, B.C. Y Dent, R.A.
Y Deveaux, C.
Y Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W.
Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M.
Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C.
Y Hatcher, C.F.
Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr.
Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.

Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M.
Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Y Irvin, J.
Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben
Y Johnson, G.
Y Johnson, P.
Y Johnson, W.Rud.
Y Johnston, J.
Y Jones, B.
Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M.
Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R.
Y Keyton, J.W.
Y Kilgore, T.M.
Y Knight, N.G.
Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Y Lenderman, M. Y Under, J.
Y Logan, H.
Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J.
Y Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E.
Nichols, M. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L.
Phillips, R T. Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Pinkston, F.C. Rainey, H.
Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L.
Y Richardson, E.
Y Robinson, C.
Y Boss, Ben B.
Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey
Y Russell, J.
Y Scott, A.
Y Scott, D.

Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B.
Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Y Steinberg, C.
Y Stone, R.
Y Swann, D.
Y Taggart, T.
Thompson, A.W.
Y Tolbert, T.
Y Toles, E.B.
Y Townsend, K.V.
Y Triplett, Tom
Y Truluck, R.
Y Tucker, R.M.
Y Tuten, J.
Twiggs, R.
Y Vaughn, C.R.
Y Veazey, M.
Y Waddle, T.W.
Walker, L.
Y Wall, V. Ware, J.C.
Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Wheeler, Bobby
Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 147, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute, 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 234. By: Representatives Bolster of the 30th, Greer and Horton of the 43rd, Hamilton of the 31st, Richardson of the 52nd, Taggart of the 125th, Connell of the 87th, Hawkins of the 50th, and others: 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; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read:

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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 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, laboratory ser vices, x-rays, inpatient hospital and physician care, and outpatient medical services. (3) 'Enrollee' means an individual who has been voluntarily 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. (6) 'Health care services' means any services included in the furnishing to any indi-

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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, injury, or physical disability.
(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 or between the applicant and any individual who is an officer, director, or employee of the applicant, or any organization, corpora tion or association which has as an employee, officer, or member of its Board of Direc tors an individual who is an employee, officer, or member of the Board of Directors of 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, and the assets, liabilities and sources of financial support of
any corporation, association or organization owned or controlled by the applicant. If the applicant's financial affairs are audited by independent certified public account-

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ants, a copy of the applicant's most recent regular certified financial statement shall be deemed to satisfy this requirement unless the Commissioner 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; (ni) 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
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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, except to the extent of reasonable require ments 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. (h) Enrollment by the health maintenance organization of Medicare beneficiaries.
Medicaid recipients shall not exceed 50% of its total enrollee population. The Com missioner may waive this requirement if he is satisfied that the health maintenance organization is making substantial progress toward compliance. (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, subject to approval by the State agency responsible for certifying as to the need for health facili ties, 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, but only if such loans are made on terms comparable to the prevailing terms for commercial loans;
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(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) coverage of out-of-area or emergency services.
(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 shall 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;
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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 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;
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(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. All return premiums shall be prescribed in regulations promulgated by the Commissioner. (4) Any enrollee shall have the right to voluntarily terminate his enrollment in a health maintenance organization for any reason 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:

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(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. (5) No health maintenance organization shall own or maintain a controlling interest in any combination of five or more partnerships, corporations, associations, trusts or other legal entities.
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.
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(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.
(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
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(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 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,

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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 11) 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 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

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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 wil fully violates Sections 56-3602, 56-3606, 56-3607, 56-3609, 56-3611, 56-3613, 56-3614, 56-3624, 56-3625, or 56-3629 shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than five years or a fine of $5,000, or by both such imprisonment and fine. (6) 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.

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(1) (a) Subject to the conditions hereinafter specified, 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 institution 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. No such deductions for any health maintenance organization shall be made unless at least 15% of the full-time employees of a department or agency are enrolled with the health maintenance organization and request that such deductions be made. No such deductions shall be made without the approval of the head of the department or agency employing the designating employee. No such deductions shall be made without individual written requests of the employees, which requests shall designate the exact amount which is to be deducted.
(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) Any employee who consents to such a deduction is hereby authorized to termi nate the deduction upon two weeks' written notice. Each department head may discontinue allowing such deductions upon reasonable notice to the company and his employees.
(d) The fiscal authorities or other employees of the various departments or agencies of the State will not incur any liability for errors or omissions made in the perfor mance of the payroll deduction agreement between the department or agency and the employee; provided that no fiscal authority or employee of this State is hereby protected from criminal or civil liability for conversion, theft by taking, theft by extortion, theft by deception, or any other intentional misappropriation of the monies or property of another to his own use.
(e) Heads of departments or agencies may discontinue payroll deductions on behalf of an HMO whenever he determines that the administrative burden caused by such payroll deductions is excessive.
(f) 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.
56-3629. No union, trade organization, nor any other association shall force either

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by payroll deduction, or other means its members to join a health maintenance organiza tion."
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 January 1, 1978.
Section 4. Repealer. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The following amendment was read:

Representative Tolbert of the 56th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 234 by adding a Section 5 to read as follows:
"Section 5. Grants, Health maintenance organizations shall not accept grants of public monies of any kind; federal, state or local."

On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. N Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E.
Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. N Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. N Bishop, S. N Bolster, P.
N Bray, C.A. Buck, T.B.
N Burruss, A.L.
N Burton, J.
Y Butler, D.
N Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C. N Carrell, B. Y Cason, G.
Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. N Childs, P. N Clark, Betty Y Clark, L.
N Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J. N Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T.
Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G.
N Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, B. N Dean, D.C.
Dent, R.A.
N Deveaux, C.
Y Dixon, H.D. Dover, Bill
N Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. N Evans, W.D.
Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W.
Y Foster, R.L.
N Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A. N Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. Y Greene, J. N Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. N Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F. N Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F,Jr. N Hill, B.L. N Holmes, Bob
Y Home, F.

N Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E.
Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted
Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R.
Y Isakson, J.
Y Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben N Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P.
N Johnson, W.Rud.
Y Johnston, J.
N Jones, B.
Y Jones, Herb N Kaley, M.
Y Karrh, R.
Y Kemp, R. Keyton, J.W. Kilgore, T.M.
N Knight, N.G. Lambert, Roy
Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J.
N Lee, W.J.(Bill) N Lenderman, M.
Y Linder, J.
N Logan, H.
Y Long, W.K.
Y Looper, M.
Y Lord, J. N Lucas, D.E.
Y Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
N McKinney, J.E.
Y Milford, B.
N Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G.
N Murray, B.
N Nessmith, P.E. N Nichols, M. Y Nix, K. N Noble, Bill
Y Oldham, L.
Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R. N Pilewicz, G.
Pinkston, F.C.
Y Rainey, H.
Y Ralston, E.
Y Ramsey, T.
N Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. N Robinson, C.
Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Scott, A. N Scott, D.

Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. N Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. N Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D. N Taggart, T.
Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M.
Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R.
Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. N Wall, V. N Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby
White, J. Y Whitmire, D. N Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 86, nays 73. The amendment was adopted.

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The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representatives Nix and Isakson of the 20th move to amend the Committee substitute to HB 234 by adding at the end of line 1, page 32, after the word "medicine", the follow ing:
"; provided said health maintenance organization is not in fact practicing medicine.".

The following amendment was read:

Representative Linder of the 44th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 234 by striking on page 10, line 28, the words "The Commissioner may waive" and all of lines 29, 30, and 31.

On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. Adams, Marvin
Y Anderson, W.
Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D.
N Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B.
N Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. N Bishop, S. N Bolster, P. N Bray, C.A.
Buck, T.B. N Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G.
Castleberry, D. N Chance, G.
N Childers, E.M. N Childs, P. N Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M.
Y Colwell, C.H. Connell, J.
Y Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T.
Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G. N Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, B. N Dean, D.C.
Dent, R.A. N Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
N Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H.
Evans, W.D. Felton, D.
Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. N Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A. N Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. Y Greene, J. N Greer, J.W. N Ham, B.
N Hamilton, Mrs.G. Hanner, B.
Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.F.
Y Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F. N Hawkins, J.
Y Hays, F.,Jr. N Hill, B.L. N Holmes, Bob N Home, F.

Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E.
Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben N Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. N Johnston, J. Y Jones, B.
Y Jones, Herb N Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R.
Y Keyton, J.W. Kilgore, T.M.
N Knight, N.G. Lambert, Roy
Y Lane, Dick
Y Lane, W.J. N Lee, W.J.(Bill) N Lenderman, M.
Y Linder, J. N Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. N Lucas, D.E. YMann.C.C.
N Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

N McCollum, H. N McDonald, L.
N McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. N Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. N Murray, B. N Nessmith, P.E. N Nichols, M. Y Nix, K. N Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E.
Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. N Pilewicz, G.
Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E.
N Ramsey, T. N Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L.
N Richardson, E. N Robinson, C.
Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Scott, A.
N Scott, D.

Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. N Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne, Jr.
N Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D. N Taggart, T.
Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V.
N Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M.
Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R.
Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. N Wall, V. N Ware, J.C.
Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby
White, J. N Whitmire, D. N Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G.
Y Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 88, nays 69. The amendment was adopted.

The following amendment was read:

Representative Linder of the 44th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 234 by striking on pages 19 and 20 subsection (1) of 56-3613 intirely and by renumber ing the remaining 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. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D.
N Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. N Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. N Bishop, S. N Bolster, P.
N Bray, C.A. Buck, T.B.
N Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. N Butler, D.
Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G.
Castleberry, D. Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. N Childs, P.
N Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D.
Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. N Culpepper, B.
Daniel, G.
N Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, B.
Dean, D.C. N Dent, R.A. N Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill
N Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H.
Y Evans, W.D. Felton, D.
Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. N Galer, M.
Y Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A. N Glanton, Tom N Glover, M.
Y Greene, J. N Greer, J.W.
N Ham, B. N Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F.
N Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. N Hill, B.L. N Holmes, Bob N Home, F.

N Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D.
N Jessup, Ben N Johnson, G. N Johnson, P. N Johnson, W.Rud.
N Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb
Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W.
Kilgore, T.M.
N Knight, N.G. Lambert, Roy
N Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) N Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J.
N Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J.
Lucas, D.E.
Y Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

N McCollum, H. N McDonald, L. N McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B.
N Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. N Murray, B. N Nessmith, P.E.
N Nichols, M. N Nix, K.
N Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. N Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G.
Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. N Pilewicz, G.
Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. N Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E.
N Robinson, C. Ross, Ben B.
Y Rowland, J.R. Rush, Dewey
N Russell, J. N Scott, A.
N Scott, D.

Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. N Smyre, C.
Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. N Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D. N Taggart, T.
Thompson, A.W.
Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
N Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom
Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. N Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R.
Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. N Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. N Wall, V. N Ware, J.C.
Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. Y Whitmire, D. N Williams, H.L.
Y Williams, R. N Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M.
N Wood, J. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 80, nays 77. The amendment was adopted.

The following amendment was read:

Representative Linder of the 44th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 234 by striking on page 21 all of Section 56-3614 and by renumbering the remaining sections accordingly.

On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D.
N Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. N Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. N Bishop, S. N Bolster, P. N Bray, C.A.
Buck, T.B. N Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J.

Y Butler, D. Canty, H.
N Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.
N Carrell, B. Y Cason, G.
Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. N Childs, P.
N Clark, Betty Y Clark, L.
N Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J.

Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. N Culpepper, B.
Y Daniel, G. N Daugherty, J.C.
N Davis, B. N Dean, D.C.
Dent, R.A. N Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill N Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D.
Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W.

Y Foster, R.L. N Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.
N Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. Y Greene, J. N Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. N Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Y Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C.
Hatcher, C.F. N Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr.

N Hill, B.L. N Holmes, Bob N Home, F. N Horton, G.T.
Y Housley, E. Howell, M.
Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R.
Y Isakson, J. N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben N Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. N Johnson, W.Rud. N Johnston, J.

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Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb
Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W.
Kilgore, T.M. N Knight, N.G.
Lambert, Roy
N Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. N Lee, W.J.(Bill)
N Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J.
N Logan, H.
Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. N Lucas, D.E.

YMann, C.C.
N Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R. N McCollum, H.
N McDonald, L. N McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B.
N Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. N Murray, B. N Nessmith, P.E. N Nichols, M. Y Nix, K. N Noble, Bill
Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. N Patten, G.C.

Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G.
Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T.
Y Phillips, W.R. N Pilewicz, G.
Pinkston, F.C.
Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T.
N Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. N Robinson, C.
Ross, Ben B.
Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Scott, A.

N Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. N Smyre, C.
Snow, Wayne,Jr. N Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R.
Y Swann, D.
N Taggart, T. Thompson, A.W.
Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
N Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom
Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. N Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R.
Vaughn, C.R.

Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. N Wall, V. N Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. Y Whitmire, D. N Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. N Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 81, nays 78. The amendment was adopted.
The following amendment was read:
Representative Linder of the 44th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 234 by striking on page 31, lines 26 through 30 and by renumbering the remaining sections accordingly.
On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin
Y Anderson, W.
Y Argo, B.
Y Auten, D.
N Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. N Bishop, S. N Bolster, P. N Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B.
N Burruss, A.L.
N Burton, J.
Y Butler, D.
Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C.
N Carrell, B. Y Cason, G.
Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. N Childs, P.
N Clark, Betty Y Clark, L.
N Clifton, A.D.
Y Coleman, T.
Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. N Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G. N Daugherty, J.C.
N Davis, B. N Dean, D.C. N Dent, R.A. N Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill N Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H.
Y Evans, W.D.
Felton, D.
Y Foster, P.W.
Y Foster, R.L.
N Galer, M. Y Gammage, L.
N Gignilliat, A.
N Glanton, Tom
N Glover, M. Y Greene, J. N Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. N Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, B.
Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F. N Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. N Hill, B.L. N Holmes, Bob N Home, F.

N Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E.
Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J.
N Jackson, J.D.
N Jessup, Ben
N Johnson, G.
Y Johnson, P.
N Johnson, W.Rud.
N Johnston, J.
Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb N Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R.
Y Keyton, J.W.
Kilgore, T.M.
N Knight, N.G. Lambert, Roy
N Lane, Dick
Y Lane, W.J.
Y Lee, W.J.(Bill)
N Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. N Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J.
N Lucas, D.E.
Y Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J.
Y Matthews, D.R.

N McCollum, H. N McDonald, L.
N McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. N Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. N Murray, B. N Nessmith, P.E. N Nichols, M.
N Nix, K. N Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. N Patten, G.C.
Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. N Phillips, L.L.
Y Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. N Pilewicz, G.
Pinkston, F.C.
Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. N Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L.
N Richardson, E.
N Robinson, C.
Ross, Ben B.
Y Rowland, J.R. Rush, Dewey
N Russell, J. N Scott, A.
N Scott, D.

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 79, nays 87.

Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. N Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. N Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D. N Taggart, T. N Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M.
N Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R.
N Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. N Wall, V. N Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. Y Whitmire, D. N Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. N Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M.
N Wood, J.
N Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

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The amendment was lost.

The following amendment was read:

Representative Linder of the 44th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 234 by striking the word "not" on page 31, line 28 and by inserting the word "not" between the words "shall" and "be" on line 32, page 31.

On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. N Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. N Bishop, S. N Bolster, P. N Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B. N Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G.
Castleberry, D.
N Chance, G. N Childers, E.M.
N Childs, P. N Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. N Culpepper, B. N Daniel, G. N Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, B. N Dean, D.C. N Dent, R.A. N Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
N Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D.
Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W.
Y Foster, R.L. N Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A. N Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. Y Greene, J. N Greer, J.W.
N Ham, B. N Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Banner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F. N Hawkins, J.
Y Hays, F.,Jr. N Hill, B.L. N Holmes, Bob N Home, F.

N Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E.
Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutehinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J.
Y Irvin, R. N Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben N Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. N Johnson, W.Rud. N Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb
Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W.
Kilgore, T.M.
N Knight, N.G. Lambert, Roy
N Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. N Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. N Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, D.R.

N McCollum, H. N McDonald, L. N McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. N Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. N Murray, B. N Nessmith, P.E. N Nichols, M. N Nix, K. N Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. N Patten, G.C.
Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. N Phillips, L.L.
Y Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. N Pilewicz, G.
Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H.
Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. N Ranoall, W.C.
Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. N Robinson, C.
Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Scott, A. N Scott, D.

Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B.
N Smyre, C. Snow, Wayne,Jr.
N Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D.
N Taggart, T. N Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. N Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L.
N Wall, V. N Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Y Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. N Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 79, nays 84. The amendment was lost.

The following amendment was read:

Representative Horton of the 43rd moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 234 as follows:
On page 7, line 24; page 7, line 25; page 8, lines 6, 12, 18, 22, 27, and 30: delete the word "Commissioner" and insert in lieu thereof the word "Board".
On page 8, line 33, delete the word "he" and insert the word "it".
On page 9, line 15 and page 10, line 23, delete the word "Commissioner" and insert the word "Board".
On page 27, delete lines 28, 29, 30, and 31.

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On page 28, delete lines 8 through 16.
On page 28, line 21, insert a period after "organization" and delete the remainder of the sentence.
On page 28, line 23, delete the words "and the recommendation and findings of the Commissioner of Human Resources".
On page 29, lines 29 and 30, and lines 32 and 33, delete the words "or the Commis sioner of Human Resources".
On page 32, delete lines 23 through 30.

On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin
Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D.
Bargeron, E.
Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. N Benefield, J. N Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B.
Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carries, C. Y Carrell, B.
Y Cason, G.
Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P.
Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L.
Y Clifton, A.D.
Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J.
Y Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. N Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B.
Y Daniel, G.
Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.
Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C.
N Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. N Evans, W.D.
Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M.
Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, B.
Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Y Harris, J.F.
Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J.
Y Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L.
Y Holmes, Bob
Y Home, F.

Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E.
N Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G.
Y Johnson, P.
Y Johnson, W.Rud.
Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb
Y Kaley, M. N Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R.
Keyton, J.W. Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G., Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick
N Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M.
Y Linder, J.
Y Logan, H.
Y Long, W.K.
Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E.
Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B.
Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G.
Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E.
Y Nichols, M.
Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.
Y Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G.
Pinkston, F.C.
N Rainey, H.
Y Ralston, E.
Y Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L.
Y Richardson, E.
Y Robinson, C. Ross, Ben B.
Y Rowland, J.R. Rush, Dewey
Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A. Y Scott, D.

Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, T.
Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C.
Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby
Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.
Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment the ayes were 149, nays 12.
The amendment was adopted.
The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representatives Connell of the 87th, Collins of the 144th, and Castleberry of the lllth move to amend the Committee substitute to HB 234 by adding a new paragraph on page 36 to be numbered Section 3 and by renumbering the remaining sections as 4 and 5, so that Section 3 will read as follows:
No rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to the provisions of this Act shall have the force of law unless they are approved by a joint committee composed of three members of the standing committee of the House of Representatives to which such Act was referred to be appointed by the Chairman of such committee and three members

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of the standing committee of the Senate to which such Act was referred to be appointed by the Chairman of such committee. In order for such rules and regulations to have the force of law, it shall be necessary that not less than four members of the joint committee affirmatively approve such rules and regulations. At least two of such four members must be Senators and at least two of such four members must be Representa tives. A report showing the action of the joint committee and signed by all the members approving such rules and regulations shall be filed with the Clerk of the House of Representatives and with the Secretary of the Senate. Such report shall be included in the Journal of the House of Representatives and the Journal of the Senate. Such approved rules and regulations shall expire at the end of the next regular session of the General Assembly following the action of the joint committee unless the report of the committee is ratified by a resolution of the General Assembly at such session.

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. N Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. N Argo, B. N Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E.
Y Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. N Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S.
Y Bolster, P.
Y Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J.
N Butler, D.
Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. N Cason, G.
Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty N Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. N Coleman, T. N Collins, M.
N Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J.
N Cooper, B.

N Cox, W.E. N Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B.
N Daniel, G.
Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C.
N Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill
Y Edwards, W.
N Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D.
Felton, D.
N Foster, P.W.
N Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. N Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. N Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. N Hanner, B. N Harris, B.B.,Sr.
N Harris, J.F.
N Harrison, C.
Y Hatcher, C.F Y Hawking, J. N Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.

Y Horton, G.T.
N Housley, E.
N Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S.
N Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. N Isakson, J. N Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben
Y Johnson, G.
Y Johnson, P. N Johnson, W.Rud.
Y Johnston, J. N Jones, B. N Jones, Herb
N Kaley, M.
N Karrh, R. N Kemp, R. N Keyton, J.W.
Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G.
Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. N Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M. N Linder, J.
Y Logan, H. N Long, W.K.
N Looper, M. N Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. N Mann, C.C.
Y Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. N Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G.
Y Murray, B.
Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. N Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill N Oldham, L. N Owens, R.D. N Parham, B.E. N Patten, G.C.
N Patten, R.L. N Peters, R.G. N Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G.
Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H. N Ralston, E. N Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E.
Y Robinson, C.
Ross, Ben B. N Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey
N Russell, J.
Y Scott, A.
Y Scott, D.

N Sizemore, E. N Smith, V.B.
Y Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Steinberg, C.
N Stone, R. N Swann, D.
Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom N Truluck, R. N Tucker, R.M. N Tuten, J. N Twiggs, R, Y Vaughn, C.R. N Veazey, M. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. N Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. N Whitmire, D.
Y Williams, H.L. N Williams, R.
Y Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 78, nays 90. The Bill, by substitute, as amended, having failed to receive the requisite constitu tional majority, was lost.
Representative Argo of the 63rd stated that he had inadvertently voted "nay" on the passage of HB 234. He wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.

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Representative Bolster of the 30th gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the House reconsider its action in failing to give the requisite constitutional majority to HB 234.

The Speaker Pro Tern announced the House in recess until 1:45 P.M., this day.

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AFTERNOON SESSION

The Speaker Pro Tern called the House to order.
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 211. By: Representatives Wall of the 61st, Phillips of the 59th, and Harris of the 60th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 79-3, relating to residents and aliens, so as to make it unlawful for any employer to knowingly employ an alien who is not entitled to lawful residence in the United States; to provide a penalty; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read:
A BILL
To prohibit employers from knowingly employing aliens who have not been lawfully admitted to the United States as an immigrant for permanent residence; to provide excep tions; to provide procedures to determine violations of such restrictions; to provide pen alties; to provide for rules and regulations; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other pur poses.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. It shall be unlawful for any employer knowingly to employ any alien in the United States who has not been lawfully admitted to the United States as an immi grant for permanent residence, unless the employment of an alien who is a nonimmigrant is authorized by the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service; provided, that an employer shall not be deemed to have violated this Act if he has made a bona fide inquiry whether a person hereafter employed or referred by him is a citizen or an alien, and if an alien whether he is lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent resi dence or is authorized by the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service to accept employment.
(a) Evidence of a bona fide inquiry by an employer must be in writing. Application forms which request citizenship data or alien registration number, if applicant is an alien, will be considered as meeting this requirement.
(b) Social security account number card will not be accepted as evidence of authori zation for employment in the United States by an alien.
Section 2. Violation of the provisions of this Act shall be punishable by a fine of not less than $200.00 nor more than $500.00 for each offense.
Section 3. The Commissioner of Labor shall promulgate regulations specifying the procedure to be followed by each employer to insure compliance with the provisions of this Act, including provisions for reporting violations to the Attorney General and the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service.
Section 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.
The following amendments were read and adopted:
Representative White of the 132nd moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 211 by deleting on line 3, page 2, the figure "$200.00" and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$500.00", and by deleting on line 4, page 2, the figure "$500.00" and insert ing "$1,000.00".

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Representative Wall of the 61st moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 211 by inserting on line 18, page 1, after the word "he", the following: "or she".

Representatives Wall of the 61st, Phillips of the 59th, and Harris of the 60th move to amend the Committee substitute to HB 211 by adding a new Section 4 and by renum bering Section 4 as Section 5; the new Section 4 to read as follows:
No rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to the provisions of this Act shall have the force of law unless they are approved by a joint committee composed of three members of the standing committee of the House of Representatives to which such Act was referred to be appointed by the Chairman of such committee and three members of the standing committee of the Senate to which such Act was referred to be appointed by the Chairman of such committee. In order for such rules and regulations to have the force of law, it shall be necessary that not less than four members of the joint committee affirmatively approve such rules and regulations. At least two of such four members must be Senators and at least two of such four members must be Representa tives. A report showing the action of the joint committee and signed by all the members approving such rules and regulations shall be filed with the Clerk of the House of Representatives and with the Secretary of the Senate. Such report shall be included in the Journal of the House of Representatives and the Journal of the Senate. Such approved rules and regulations shall expire at the end of the next regular session of the General Assembly following the action of the joint committee unless the report of the committee is ratified by a resolution of the General Assembly at such session.

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 91, nays 3.
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 237. By: Representative Felton of the 22nd: A BILL to authorize counties and munici palities 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 legislative purpose; to provide for definitions; to pro vide for the appointment or designation of historic preservation commissions; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read:

A BILL
To establish a uniform procedure for use by counties and municipalities of this State in enacting certain ordinances relative to historic sites and structures; to provide for a short title; to provide for the legislative purpose; to provide for definitions; to provide for the appointment or designation of historic preservation commissions; to provide for the powers of historic preservation commissions; to provide for the designation by ordi nance of historic properties or historic districts; to provide for the issuance of certificates

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of appropriateness to make certain changes in the use or appearance of certain historic properties; to provide procedures for the review of applications for certificates of appropri ateness; to provide that certain changes in historic properties shall not be prohibited; to provide authority for the acquisition of historic buildings and for making certain appropriations; to provide for penalties; to provide for judicial remedies; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for severability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Short Title. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Georgia Historic Preservation Act."
Section 2. Legislative Purpose, (a) The General Assembly hereby finds, determines and declares that the historical, cultural and aesthetic heritage of this State is among its most valued and important assets and that the preservation of this heritage is essential to the promotion of the health, prosperity and general welfare of the people.
(b) In accordance with these findings, it is hereby declared to be the purpose and intent of the General Assembly to establish a uniform procedure for use by each county and municipality in the State, within the respective zoning jurisdiction of each, in enact ing ordinances providing for the protection, enhancement, perpetuation and use of places, districts, sites, buildings, structures, and works of art having a special historical, cultural or aesthetic interest or value, in accordance with the provisions of this Act.
Section 3. Definitions. As used in this Act, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the following terms shall have the meanings hereinafter provided:
(a) "Certificate of Appropriateness" means a document evidencing approval by a His toric Preservation Commission of a proposal to make a material change in the use or appearance of a designated historic property or of a structure, site or work of art located within a designated historic district, which document must be obtained before such mate rial change may be undertaken.
(b) "Designation" means a decision by the local governing body of the municipality or county wherein a property or district proposed for preservation is located to designate such property or district as a "historic property" or as a "historic district" and thereafter prohibit all material changes in use or appearance of such property or within such district prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Appropriateness by the Historic Preservation Commission.
(c) "Exterior architectural features" means the architectural style, general design, and general arrangement of the exterior of a building or other structure, including the color, the kind of texture of the building material, and the type and style of all windows, doors, light fixtures, signs, other appurtenant fixtures and features relative to the foregoing.
d) "Historic district" means a geographically definable area, urban or rural, which contains structures, sites, works of art or a combination thereof which:
(1) have special character or special historical or aesthetic interest or value; and (2) represent one or more periods or styles of architecture typical of one or more eras in the history of the municipality, county, State or region; and (3) cause such area, by reason of such factors to constitute a visibly perceptible section of the municipality or county. (e) "Historic property" means a structure, site or work of art, including the adjacent area necessary for the proper appreciation or use thereof, deemed worthy of preservation by reason of its value to the municipality, county, State or region for one or more of the following reasons: (1) it is an outstanding example of a structure representative of its era; or (2) it is one of the few remaining examples of a past architectural style; or (3) it is a place or structure associated with an event or person of historic or cul tural significance to the municipality, county, State or region; or (4) it is a site of natural or aesthetic interest that is continuing to contribute to the cultural or historical development and heritage of the municipality, county, State or region.

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(f) "Local governing body" means the elected governing body or governing authority of any municipality or county of this State.
(g) "Material change in use or appearance" means a change that will affect only the exterior architectural features of a historic property or of a structure, site or work of art within a historic district, and may include any one or more of the following:
(1) a reconstruction or alteration of the size, shape or facade of a historic property, including relocation of any doors or windows;
(2) demolition of a historic property; (3) commencement of excavation; (4) a change in the location of advertising visible from the public way on any historic property; or (5) the erection, alteration, restoration or removal of any building or other struc tures within a designated historic district, including stone walls, fences, light fix tures, steps and pavement, or other appurtenant features. (h) "Commission" means a Historic Preservation Commission created or established pursuant to the provisions of Section 4 of this Act. (i) "Zoning jurisdiction" in the case of a county means the unincorporated area of such county and in the case of a municipality, such term means the area within the corpo rate limits of such municipality.
Section 4. Appointment or Designation of Historic Preservation Commission. (a) The local governing body of a municipality or county electing to enact an ordinance to provide for the protection, enhancement, perpetuation or use of historic properties or historic districts shall establish or designate a Historic Preservation Commission. Such local governing body shall determine the number of members of the Commission, which shall be at least three, and the length of their terms, which shall be no greater than three years. Except as otherwise provided by subsection (b) hereof, a majority of the members of any such Commission shall have demonstrated special interest, experience, or education in history or architecture; all the members shall reside within the zoning jurisdiction of their respective municipality or county, except as otherwise provided by subsections (b) and (c) hereof; and all shall serve without compensation. In establishing such a Commission and making appointments to it, a local governing body may seek the advice of any State or local historical agency, society, or organization.
(b) In lieu of establishing a separate Historic Preservation Commission, a local gov erning body may designate as its Historic Preservation Commission the municipal or county planning board or commission if at least two of the members of such planning board or commission shall have demonstrated special interest, experience, or education in history or architecture.
(c) The local governing body of a county and the local governing body or bodies of one or more municipalities lying wholly or partially within such county may establish or designate a joint Historic Preservation Commission. If a joint Commission is estab lished, the local governing bodies of the county and municipality or municipalities involved shall determine the residence requirements for members of said joint Commis sion.
Section 5. Powers of Historic Preservation Commission Any municipal, county or joint Historic Preservation Commission appointed or designated pursuant to the provi sions of Section 4 of this Act shall be authorized to:
(a) Prepare an inventory of all property within its respective zoning jurisdiction hav ing the potential for designation as historic property;
(b) Recommend to the municipal or county local governing body specific places, dis tricts, sites, buildings, structures or works of art to be designated by ordinance as historic properties or historic districts;
(c) Review applications of Certificates of Appropriateness and grant or deny same in accordance with the provisions of Section 8 of this Act;
(d) Recommend to the municipal or county local governing body that the designation of any place, district, site, building, structure or work of art as a historic property or as a historic district be revoked or removed;

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(e) Restore, preserve or operate any historic properties acquired by the municipality or county;
(f) Conduct an educational program on historic properties located within its zoning jurisdiction;
(g) Make such investigations and studies of matters relating to historic preservation as the local governing body or the Commission itself may, from time to time, deem neces sary or appropriate for the purposes of this Act;
(h) Seek out State and federal funds for historic preservation and make recommenda tions to the local governing body concerning the most appropriate use of any funds acquired;
(i) Consult with historic preservation experts in the Historic Preservation Section of the Department of Natural Resources; and
(j) Submit to the Historic Preservation Section of the Department of Natural Resources a list of historic properties or historic districts designated as such pursuant to Section 6 of this Act.
Section 6. Designation by Ordinance of Historic Properties or Historic Dis tricts, (a) Ordinances designating historic properties or historic districts adopted by local governing bodies shall be subject to the following requirements:
(1) Any ordinance designating any property as historic property shall describe each property to be designated, set forth the name or names of the owner or owners of the property, and require that a Certificate of Appropriateness be obtained from the Historic Preservation Commission prior to any material change in use or appear ance of the designated property.
(2) Any ordinance designating any district as a historic district shall include a description of the boundaries of such district, describe each property located therein, set forth the name or names of the owner or owners of each such property, and require that a Certificate of Appropriateness be obtained from the Historic Preservation Commission prior to any material change in use or appearance of any structure, site or work of art located within the designated historic district. (b) No ordinance designating any property as a historic property, and no ordinance designating any district as a historic district, nor any amendments thereto, may be adopted by the local governing body, nor may any property be accepted or acquired as historic property by said local governing body, until the following procedural steps have been taken:
(1) The Commission shall make or cause to be made an investigation and report on the historic, cultural, architectural or aesthetic significance of each place, district, site, building, structure or work of art proposed for designation or acquisition. This report will then be submitted to the Historic Preservation Section of the Department of Natural Resources which will be allowed 30 days to prepare written comments concerning said report.
(2) The Commission and the local governing body shall hold a public hearing on the proposed ordinance. Notice of the hearing shall be published at least three times in the principal newspaper of general circulation within the municipality or county in which the property or properties to be designated or acquired are located, and writ ten notice of the hearing shall be mailed by the Commission to all owners and occu pants of such properties. All such notices shall be published or mailed not less than ten nor more than 20 days prior to the date set for the public hearing.
(3) Following the public hearing, the local governing body may adopt the ordi nance as prepared, adopt the ordinance with any amendments it deems necessary, or reject the proposal. (c) Within 30 days immediately following the adoption of the ordinance, the owners
and occupants of each designated historic property and the owners and occupants of each structure, site or work of art located within a designated historic district, shall be given written notification of such designation by the local governing body, which notice shall apprise said owners and occupants of the necessity for obtaining a Certificate of Appropri
ateness prior to undertaking any material change in the use or appearance of the historic property designated or within the historic district designated.

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Section 7. Certificate of Appropriateness Required. After the designation by ordinance of a historic property or of a historic district, no material change in the use or appearance of such historic property or of a structure, site or work of art within such historic district, shall be made or be permitted to be made by the owner or occupant thereof unless and until application for a Certificate of Appropriateness has been submit ted to and approved by the Commission. Such application shall be accompanied by such drawings and plans as may be required by the Commission.
Section 8. Procedure for Review of Applications, (a) Prior to reviewing an appli cation for a Certificate of Appropriateness, the Commission shall take such action as may reasonably be required to inform the owners of any property likely to be affected materi ally by the application, and shall give the applicant and such owners an opportunity to be heard. In cases where the Commission deems it necessary, it may hold a public hearing concerning the application.
(b) The Commission shall approve the application and issue a Certificate of Appropri ateness if it finds that the proposed material change in use or appearance would not have a substantial adverse effect on the aesthetic, historical or architectural significance and value of the historic property or the historic district. In making this determination, the Commission shall consider, in addition to any other pertinent factors, the historical and architectural value and significance, architectural style, general design, arrange ment, texture and material of the architectural features involved and the relationship thereof to the exterior architectural style and pertinent features of other structures in the immediate neighborhood.
(c) In its review of applications for Certificates of Appropriateness, the Commission shall not consider interior arrangement or use having no effect on exterior architectural features.
(d) The Commission shall approve or reject an application for a Certificate of Appro priateness within not more than ninety (90) days after the filing thereof by the owner or occupant of a historic property or of a structure, site or work of art located within a historic district. Evidence of approval shall be by Certificate of Appropriateness issued by the Commission. Failure of the Commission to act within said ninety days shall consti tute approval, and no other evidence of approval shall be needed.
(e) In the event the Commission rejects an application, it shall state its reasons for doing so and shall transmit a record of such action and reasons therefor, in writing, to the applicant. The Commission may suggest alternative courses of action it thinks proper if it disapproves of the application submitted. The applicant, if he or she so desires, may make modifications to the plans and may resubmit the application at any time after doing so.
(f) In cases where the application covers a material change in the use or appearance of a structure which would require the issuance of a building permit, the rejection of an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness by the Commission shall be binding upon the zoning officer or other administrative officer charged with issuing building permits, and in such a case no building permit shall be issued.
(g) The Commission may, where such action is authorized by the local governing body and is reasonably necessary or appropriate for the preservation of a unique historic prop erty, enter into negotiations with the owner for the acquisition by gift, purchase, exchange or otherwise of the property or any interest therein.
(h) Where, by reason of unusual circumstances, the strict application of any provision of this Act would result in exceptional practical difficulty or undue hardship upon the owner of any specific property, the Commission in passing upon applications shall have power to vary or modify strict adherence to said provisions or to interpret the meaning of said provision so as to relieve such difficulty or hardship; provided such variance, modification or interpretation shall remain in harmony with the general purpose and intent of said provisions so that the architectural or historical integrity or character of the property shall be conserved and substantial justice done. In granting variations, the Commission may impose such reasonable and additional stipulations and conditions as will, in its judgment, best fulfill the purposes of this Act.

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(i) The Commission shall keep a record of all applications for Certificates of Appro priateness and of all its proceedings.
(j) Any determination made by the Commission relative to granting or denying the issuance of a Certificate of Appropriateness shall be subject to the review of the governing body of the county or municipality in whose zoning jurisdiction the property in question is located, and such governing body may approve, modify and approve, or reject the determination made by the Commission. The ordinances adopted in conformity with Section 6 of this Act shall specify the procedures for the review of decisions of the Com mission by the governing body of the county or municipality involved. Appeals from deci sions of said governing body made pursuant to this Act may be taken to the superior court in the manner provided by law for appeals from decisions of boards of zoning appeals.
Section 9. Certain Changes not Prohibited. Nothing in this Act shall be construed to prevent the ordinary maintenance or repair of any exterior architectural feature in or on a historic property that does not involve a change in design, material, color, or outer appearance thereof, nor to prevent any property owner from making any use of his property not prohibited by other statutes, ordinances or regulations.
Section 10. Authority to Acquire Historic Buildings and Make Appropriations. Within the limits of its zoning jurisdiction, any municipal or county local governing body may acquire property designated by ordinance as historic property, and may pay therefor out of any funds which may be appropriated for that purpose. In addition, any such local governing body is authorized to make appropriations to its Historic Preservation Commis sion established pursuant to this Act in any amount that it may determine necessary for the expenses of the operation of the Commission, and may make available any addi tional amounts necessary for the acquisition, restoration, preservation, operation or management of historic places, districts, sites, buildings, structures, or works of art desig nated as historic properties, or of land on which historic properties are located or to which they may be removed. No provision of this Section or of this Act shall be construed to expand the power of eminent domain of any county or municipality beyond the power of eminent domain possessed by such county or municipality prior to the effective date of this Act.
Section 11. Penalties. Violations of any provisions of an ordinance adopted in conformity with this Act shall be punished in the manner provided by law for punishment of violations of validly enacted zoning ordinances.
Section 12. Judicial Remedy. The municipal or county local governing body or the Historic Preservation Commission shall be authorized to institute any appropriate action or proceeding in a court of competent jurisdiction to prevent any material change in use or appearance of a designated historic property or historic district (except in compliance with the provisions of an ordinance adopted in conformity with this Act); or to prevent any illegal act or conduct with respect to such historic property or historic district.
Section 13. 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, &s 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 14. Repealer. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The following amendments were read and adopted:

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Representative Johnson of the 66th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 237 by striking on line 11, page 10, "ninety (90)" and by inserting in lieu thereof "thirty (30)".
And by striking on line 16, page 10, the word "ninety" and by inserting in lieu thereof "thirty".

Representative McDonald of the 12th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 237 by striking on page 3, lines 19 and 20, the words "including the adjacent area necessary for the proper appreciation or use thereof".

The following amendment was read:

Representative Colwell of the 4th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 237 by deleting all language of the Bill except Section 14.

On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adams, G. N Adams, Marvin N Anderson, W. N Argo, B. N Auten, D.
Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. N Benefield, J. N Birdsong, K. N Bishop, S. N Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A. N Buck, T.B. N Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. N Butler, D. N Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C. N Carrell, B. N Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. N Childs, P. N Clark, Betty N Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. N Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby. T. N Culpepper, B.
Daniel, G. N Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B. N Dean, D.C.
Dent, R.A. N Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. N Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. N Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A. N Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. Y Greene. J. N Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. N Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.F. N Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr.
Hill, B.L. N Holmes, Bob N Home, F.

N Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. N Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. N Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben N Johnson, G. N Johnson, P. N Johnson, W.Rud.
Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. N Jones, Herb N Kaley, M.
Karrh, R.
N Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. N Knight, N.G. N Lambert, Roy
Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. NLee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M.
Linder, J. N Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. YMann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J.
N Matthews, D.R.

N McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Milford, B. Y Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. N Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E.
N Nichols, M. N Nix, K. N Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D.
Y Parham, B.E. N Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G,
Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. N Pilewicz, G. N Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H.
Y Ralston, E. Y Kamsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. N Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. Y Scott, A. N Scott, D.

Y Sizemore, E. N Smith, V.B. N Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne.Jr. N Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. N Swann, D. N Taggart, T. N Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T.
Toles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom N Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. N Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R.
Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M.
Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. Y Whitmire, D. N Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. N Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 64, nays 96. The amendment was lost.

The following amendment was read:

Representative Wall of the 61st moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 237 by deleting Section 12 in its entirety.

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On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adams, G. N Adams, Marvin N Anderson, W.
N Argo, B. N Auten, D.
Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E.
N Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. N Benefield, J. N Birdsong, K. N Bishop, S. N Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A. N Buck, T.B. N Burruss, A.L.
N Burton, J. N Butler, D. N Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. N Games, C.
Y Carrell, B. N Cason, G.
N Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
N Childs, P. N Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T.
Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. N Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. N Culpepper, B.
Daniel, G.
N Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, B. N Dean, D.C.
Dent, R.A.
N Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill N Edwards, W. N Elliott, E.H.
Y Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. N Galer, M.
Y Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A. N Glanton, Tom N Glover, M.
Y Greene, J. N Greer, J.W.
Y Ham, B. N Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Hanner, B.
Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.F.
N Harrison, C.
N Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr.
Hill, B.L. N Holmes, Bob N Home, F.

N Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. N Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S.
Y Irvin, J. N Irvin, R.
N Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben N Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. N Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J.
Y Jones, B. N Jones, Herb N Kaley, M. N Karrh, R. N Kemp, R.
Y Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. N Knight, N.G.
N Lambert, Roy Lane, Dick
Y Lane, W.J.
N Lee, W.J.(Bill) N Lenderman, M.
Linder, J.
N Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, D.R.

N McCollum, H. N McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. N Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E.
N Nichols, M. N Nix, K. N Noble, Bill N Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. N Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G. Phillips, L.L.
N Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. N Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E.
Y Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. N Robinson, C.
Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. N Scott, A. N Scott, D.

Y Sizemore, E. N Smith, V.B.
N Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. NSteinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D. N Taggart, T. N Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T.
Toles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom
Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. N Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R.
Vaughn, C.R.
Y Veazey, M. Waddle, T.W.
N Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
N Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. Y Whitmire, D. N Williams, H.L. N Williams, R.
Williamson, G.
N Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment , the ayes were 63, nays 96. The amendment was lost.
The following amendments were read and adopted:
Representative Williams of the 6th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 237 by striking lines 18 through 21 on page 11.
Representative Ham of the 80th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 237 by striking the words "including the color" on lines 1 and 2 of page 3;
And by striking the word "color" on line 9 of page 12.

Representative Ham of the 80th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 237 by striking the word and figures "ninety (90)" on line 11 of page 10 and the word "ninety" on line 16 of page 10 and by inserting in lieu thereof the word "thirty".

Representative Ham of the 80th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 237 by adding at the end of line 14 of page 9 the following:
"Local governing bodies and the State are not required to secure a certificate of appropriateness.".

The Committee substitute, as amended, was adopted.

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JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitue, 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. N Adams, Marvin
Y Anderson, W.
Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D.
Y Bargeron, E.
Y Battle, Joe
N Baugh, W.E.
N Beck, J.M.
Beckham, B.
N Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. N Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J.
Y Butler, D.
Y Canty, H.
Y Carlisle, J.
Y Carnes, C.
Y Carrell, B. N Cason, G.
N Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D.
N Coleman, T. Collins, M.
N Colwell, C.H.
Y Connell, J, N Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. N Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B.
Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, B.
YDean, D.C.
N Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. N Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill N Edwards, W.
Y Elliott, E.H. Evans, W.D.
Y Felton, D. N Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. N Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. N Greene, J.
Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Hanner, B. Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.,Jr. Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob
Y Home, F.

Y Horton, G.T. N Housley, E. Y Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted
Y Hutehinson, R.S.
N Irvin, J.
Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. N Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G.
N Johnson, P.
N Johnson, W.Rud.
N Johnston, J.
N Jones, B.
Y Jones, Herb
N Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. N Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy
Lane, Dick
N Lane, W.J. N Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M.
Linder, J. Y Logan, H.
N Long, W.K. N Looper, M.
N Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H.
N McDonald, L. McKinney, J.E. Milford, B.
N Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G.
N Murray, B. N Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K.
Y Noble, Bill
N Oldham, L.
N Owens, R.D. Parham, B.E.
Y Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G. Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H.
N Ralston, E. N Ramsey, T.
N Randall, W.C.
N Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E.
Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. N Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. N Scott, A. Y Scott, D.

\ Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. N Smyre, C.
Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Steinberg, C. N Stone, R.
N Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. N Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T.
Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. N Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J.
N Twiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R.
N Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. N Wall, V,
Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J.
N Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R.
Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M.
Y Wood, J. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 92, nays 63.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute, as amended.

Representative Beckham of the 89th stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll was called on HB 237, by substitute, as amended, but had he been present would have voted "aye" thereon.

Representative Colwell of the 4th gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the House reconsider its action in giving the requisite constitutional majority to HB 237, by substitute, as amended.

HB 292. By: Representatives Carlisle of the 71st, Hatcher of the 131st, Battle of the 124th, Buck of the 95th, Taggart of the 125th, Richardson of the 52nd, Hawkins of the 50th, and others: 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 April 10, 1968; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

The following substitute, offered by Representative Ham of the 80th, was read:

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A BILL
To amend 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 April 10, 1968 (Ga. Laws 1968, p. 1246), so as to except counties having a popu lation of more than 32,000 according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census from certain provisions of said Act; 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 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 April 10, 1968 (Ga. Laws 1968, p. 1246), is hereby amended by adding a new Section to be known as Section 2A, to read as follows:
"Section 2A. The provisions of Sections 1 and 2 of this Act shall not apply to or be effective in any county having a population of more than 32,000 according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census."
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 Williams of the 6th moves to amend the Ham substitute to HB 292 by changing on line 7, page 1, the figure "32,000" to "60,000"; and by changing on line 21, page 1, the figure "32,000" to "60,000".

On the adoption of the substitute, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin
N Anderson, W. N Argo, B. N Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E.
Battle, Joe
Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M.
Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. N Birdsong, K.
Bishop, S. N Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A. N Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J.
Butler, D. N Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C. N Carrell, B. N Cason, G.
N Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
N Childs, P. N Clark, Betty
Y Clark, L.
Y Clifton, A.D. Coleman, T.

Y Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H.
N Connell, J. N Cooper, B.
N Cox, W.E.
Y Crosby, T.
N Culpepper, B. N Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C.
N Davis, B. Dean, D.C.
Dent, R.A.
N Deveaux, C.
Y Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill
Edwards, W. N Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D.
Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, RL.
Galer, M. Y Gammage, L.
Gignilliat, A. N Glanton, Tom N Glover, M.
Greene, J. Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Hanner, B.

Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.F.
N Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F. N Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.,Jr.
Hill, B.L. N Holmes, Bob N Home, F. N Horton, G.T. N Housley, E. N Howell, M.
Hudson, Ted
Hutchinson, R.S.
N Irvin, J.
N Irvin, R.
N Isakson, J. N Jackson, J.D.
Y Jessup, Ben N Johnson, G. N Johnson, P.
Y Johnson, W.Rud.
N Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. N Jones, Herb N Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. N Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W.
Kilgore, T.M. Knight, N.G.

N Lambert, Roy Lane, Dick
Y Lane, W.J. N Lee, W.J.(Bill) N Lenderman, M. N Linder, J. N Logan, H.
Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J.
N Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J.
Y Matthews, D.R. N McCollum, H. N McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. N Money, J.
N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. N Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. N Nichols, M.
N Nix, K. N Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. N Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.

Peters, R.G. Phillips, L.L. Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. N Pilewicz, G. N Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H.
Y Ralston, E. N Ramsey, T.
Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L.
N Richardson, E. N Robinson, C.
Ross, Ben B.
Y Rowland, J.R. Rush, Dewey
N Russell, J. N Scott, A.
Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. N Smith, V.B. N Smyre, C.
N Snow, Wayne,Jr.
N Steinberg, C.
Stone, R.
Y Swann, D. N Taggart, T. N Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T.
Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V.

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JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. N Tucker, R.M.
Tuten, J. N Twiggs, R.

Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. Y Wall, V.

NWare, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Wheeler, Bobby White, J. N Whitmire, D.

Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R.
Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.

N Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the substitute, as amended, the ayes were 50, nays 90. The substitute, as amended, was lost.

The following substitute, offered by Representatives Rainey of the 135th, Carlisle of the 71st, Noble of the 48th, and Nix of the 20th, was read:

A BILL
To repeal an Act entitled "An Act to pro vide that it shall be unlawful for any person to fire or discharge any firearm on Sunda>; to provide for exceptions; to provide for a penalty; to repeal a specific law; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.", approved April 10, 1968 (Ga. Laws 1968, p. 1246); 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 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 April 10, 1968 (Ga. Laws 1968, p. 1246), is hereby repealed in its entirety.
Section 2. Discharge of firearms on property of another, (a) It shall be unlawful for any person to fire or discharge a firearm on the property of another person, firm or corpo ration without having first obtained written permission from the owner or lessee of such property. The provisions of this Code Section shall not apply to (1) persons who shall fire or discharge a firearm in defense of person or property, and (2) law enforcement officers.
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 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:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. N Argo, B.
Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe
Baugh, W.E.
N Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B.
N Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S.
Bolster, P. N Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B.
N Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J.
Butler, D. N Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B.

Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P.
Y Clark, Betty N Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D.
Y Coleman, T. N Collins, M.
Y Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. N Cooper, B. N Cox, W.E. N Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.
Dean, D.C. Dent, R.A.
Y Deveaux, C. N Dixon, H.D.

Y Dover, Bill Edwards, W.
Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D.
Felton, D. N Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L.
Galer, M. N Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.
Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M.
Greene, J. Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. N Hamilton, Mrs.G. Manner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Y Harris, J.F. N Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.
Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F., Jr.

Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F. Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M.
Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R.
Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben N Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. N Johnson, W.Rud.
N Johnston, J. N Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb
Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R.
N Keyton, J.W.

Y Kilgore, T.M. Knight, N.G.
Y Lambert, Roy Lane, Dick
Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Y Lenderman, M.
Y Linder, J. N Logan, H. N Long, W.K.
Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. N Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. N McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. N Milford, B. Y Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L.

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Mullinax, E.G.
Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E.
Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K.
Y Noble, Bill N Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D
Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G.
Phillips, L.L.

Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E.
Y Robinson, C. Ross, Ben B.
Y Rowland, J.R.

Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Scott, A.
Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. N Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr.
Y Steinberg, C.
Stone, R.
Y Swann, D.
Y Taggart, T.
Y Thompson, A.W.

Y Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R.
YVaughn, C.R.
N Veazey, M.
Y Waddle, T.W.
Y Walker, L.
Y Wall, V.

Y Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Wheeler, Bobby
White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R.
Williamson, G.
N Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the substitute, the ayes were 101, nays 44. The substitute was adopted.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to, by substitute.
On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adams, G. N Adams, Marvin
N Anderson, W. N Argo, B. N Auten, D. N Bargeron, E.
Y Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B.
Benefield, J. N Birdsong, K.
Bishop, S.
Bolster, P.
Bray, C.A.
Y Buck, T.B. N Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J.
N Butler, D. N Canty, H.
Y Carlisle, J. Y Games, C. N Carrell, B.
Y Cason, G.
Y Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty
N Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. N Coleman, T.
N Collins, M.
Colwell, C.H.
N Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.

N Cox, W.E. N Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B.
N Daniel, G. YDaugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, B. N Dean, D.C.
Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. N Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Edwards, W. N Elliott, E.H. N Evans, W.D.
Felton, D. N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L.
Galer, M. N Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.
Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M.
Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. N Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Hanner, B. N Harris, B.B.,Sr.
N Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.
Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.

Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. N Johnson, P. N Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. N Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. N Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. N Keyton, J.W. Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M. Linder, J. N Logan, H. N Long, W.K. Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. N Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, D.R.

N McCollum, H. N McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. N Milford, B. Y Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L.
Y Mullinax, E.G. N Murray, B. N Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill N Oldham, L.
Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. N Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G. Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H. Ralston, E. Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Ross, Ben B.
N Rowland, J.R. Rush, Dewey
N Russell, J. N Scott, A.
N Scott, D.

N Sizemore, E. N Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Steinberg, C.
Stone, R. Y Swann, D.
Y Taggart, T.
Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom N Truluck, R. N Tucker, R.M. N Tuten, J.
Y Twiggs, R.
N Vaughn, C.R. N Veazey, M.
N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L.
N Wall, V. Ware, J.C.
Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. N Williams, R.
Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M.
N Wood, J.
N Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 68, nays 81. The Bill, by substitute, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.
Representative Elliott of the 49th stated that he inadvertently voted "nay" on the passage of HB 292, by substitute. He intended to vote "aye".
Under the general order of business established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House was again taken up for consideration:

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JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

HB 294. By: Representatives Battle of the 124th, Phillips of the 120th, Hanner of the 130th, Long of the 142nd, Howell of the 140th, Matthews of the 145th, Cooper of the 19th, Mann of the 13th, and Reaves of the 147th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the development of water well standards and creating the Water Well Standards Advisory Council, approved Mar. 31, 1976, so as to change the assignment of the Council for administrative purposes; and for other purposes.

The following amendments were read and adopted:

The Committee on Natural Resources moves to amend HB 294 as follows:
On line 11, page 1, after the word "promulgate" and before the word "rules", insert the words: "standards and" so that it will read: Council shall adopt and promulgate standards and rules governing...
On line 32, page 3, after the word "standards", delete "." and add the words "and rules and regulations" so that it will read: Section 4. Development of standards and rules and regulations.
On line 1, page 4, after the word "standards" and before the word "relating", insert the words: "and rules and regulations".
On line 5, page 4, after the word "standards" and before the word "prior", insert the words: "and rules and regulations".
On line 7, page 4, after the word "standards" and before the word "to", insert the words: "and rules and regulations".
On line 11, page 4, after the word "standards", delete "." and add the words: "and rules and regulations."
On line 12, page 4, before the words "or modifications", insert the words: "or rules and regulations" and after the word "standards" and before the word "shall", insert the words: "or rules and regulations."
On line 24, page 9, following the word "State." delete in its entirety, beginning with the word "Effective", the following lines 25 through 34 and that portion of line 1 carried over to page 10, and insert in lieu thereof the following change in Section 8 (i), begin ning at line 24 on page 9 following the word: "State." "No provision of this Act shall be construed as prohibiting or preventing a municipality or county from fixing, charg ing, assessing or collecting any business license fee, registration fee, tax or gross receipt tax on any profession covered by this Act or upon any related profession or anyone engaged in any related profession governed by the provisions of this Act."
On line 28, page 10, subsection (a) of Section 11 shall be deleted in its entirety and subsections (b) and (c) renumbered (a) and (b).
On line 15, page 11, after the words "violation of", insert the words: "standards or".
A new section is to be added to HB 294, entitled Section 7 and shall read as follows:
Section 7. In the event any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Act shall be declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall in no manner affect the other sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases of this Act, which shall remain of full force and effect, as if the section, subsection, sen tence, clause or phrase so delcared or adjudged invalid or unconsitutional were not orig inally 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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The following amendments were read and adopted:

Representative Battle of the 124th moves to amend HB 294 by adding on page 2, line 17, after the word "and", the following:
"A member appointed by the Georgia Farm Bureau to serve for an initial term of three (3) years, which term shall expire July 1, 1979."

Representatives Connell of the 87th, Collins of the 144th, and Castleberry of the lllth move to amend HB 294 by adding, a new paragraph after line 5, page 6, to read as follows:
No rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to the provisions of this Act shall have the force of law unless they are approved by a joint committee composed of three members of the standing committee of the House of Representatives to which such Act was referred to be appointed by the Chairman of such committee and three members of the standing committee of the Senate to which such Act was referred to be appointed by the Chairman of such committee. In order for such rules and regulations to have the force of law, it shall be necessary that not less than four members of the joint committee affirmatively approve such rules and regulations. At least two of such four members must be Senators and at least two of such four members must be Representa tives. A report showing the action of the joint committee and signed by all the members approving such rules and regulations shall be filed with the Clerk of the House of Representatives and with the Secretary of the Senate. Such report shall be included in the Journal of the House of Representatives and the Journal of the Senate. Such approved rules and regulations shall expire at the end of the next regular session of the General Assembly following the action of the joint committee unless the report of the committee is ratified by a resolution of the General Assembly at such session.

An amendment, offered by Representative Swann of the 90th, was read and lost.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, as amended, was agreed to, as amended.
On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin N Anderson, W.
Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J.
N Birdsong, K.
Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. N Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L.
Y Burton, J.
Butler, D. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carries, C.
Y Carrell, B.
N Cason, G.
N Castleberry, D.
Y Chance, G.

Y Childers, E.M. Childs, P.
Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L.
Y Clifton, A.D.
Coleman, T. N Collins, M.
Colwell, C.H.
Y Connell, J.
Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T.
Culpepper, B.
Y Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.
Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D N Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D.
Felton, D.

Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.
Y Glanton, Tom Glover, M.
Y Greene, J.
Y Greer, J.W.
N Ham, B.
Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Hanner, B.
Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.F.
Y Harrison, C. Hatcher, C.F. Hawkins, J.
Y Hays, F.,Jr.
Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.
Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted

Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R.
Y Isakson, J. N Jackson, J.D.
Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. N Johnston, J. N Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. N Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M.
Knight, N.G. Lambert, Roy Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M. N Linder, J. Y Logan, H.

Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. N Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J.
Matthews, D.R. N McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B.
Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. N Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K.
Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. N Parham, B.E.
Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G.

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Y Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. N Pilewkz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. N Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L.
Richardson, E.

Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. N Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A. Y Scott, D. N Sizemore, E.
Y Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C.
Y Snow, Wayne.Jr.

Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R.
N Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom
Y Truluck, R.
N Tucker, R.M.

YTuten.J. Twiggs, R.
Y Vaughn, C.R. N Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W.
N Walker. L. N Wall, V.
Ware, J.C.
N Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J.

N Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L.
N Williams, R.
Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 107, nays 39. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.
Representative Foster of the 152nd stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll was called on HB 294, as amended, but had he been present would have voted "nay" thereon.
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 295. By: Representatives Battle of the 124th, Phillips of the 120th, Hanner of the 130th, Long of the 142nd, Howell of the 140th, Matthews of the 145th, Cooper of the 19th, Mann of the 13th, and Reaves of the 147th: A BILL to provide standards for the location, construction, abandoning and approval of individual and semipublic water wells; to provide a short title ("Water Well Standards Act"); to provide definitions; and for other purposes.
The following amendments were read and adopted:
The Natural Resources Committee moves to amend HB 295 as follows: On line 1, page 1, after the word "standards", insert the words: "and rules and regula tions"
On line 5, page 1, after the word "adopt", insert the words: "standards and"
On line 11, page 1, after the word "enforce", insert the words: "standards and"
On line 7, page 4, following the words "Section 3." insert the words: "Standards and" so that title reads: Standards and Rules and Regulations.
On line 8, page 4, after the word "adopt", insert the words: "standards and"
On line 10, page 4, after the word "such", insert the words: "standards and"
On line 8, page 6, after the word "All", insert the words: "standards and"
Add new subsection (d) under Section 3 to read as follows:
(d) Any proposed standards or rules and regulations or modifications in such stan dards or rules and regulations, other than those reasonably necessary to implement this Act shall not become effective until approved, or approved as amended, by the General Assembly.
On line 19, page 6, after the word "the", insert the words: "standards and"
On line 15, page 7, after the word "any", insert the words: "standards or"
On line 23, page 7, after the word "the", insert the words: "standard or"

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or"On line 22, page 8, after the words "violation of the", insert the words: "standards

On line 4, page 9, after the words: "violating any", insert the words: "standard or".
On line 13, page 9, after the words "violated a", insert the words: "standard or"
On line 20, page 9, after the words "violated a", insert the words: "standard or"
A new section is to be added to HB 295, entitled Section 13, and shall read as follows:
Section 13. 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, sen tence, clause or phrase so declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional were not originally a part hereof. The General Assembly hereby declares that it would have passed the remaining parts of this Act if it had known that such part or parts hereof would be declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representatives Connell of the 87th, Collins of the 144th, and Castleberry of the lllth move to amend HB 295 by adding the following paragraph on page 7 after line 12:
No rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to the provisions of this Act shall have the force of law unless they are approved by a joint committee composed of three members of the standing committee of the House of Representatives to which such Act was referred to be appointed by the Chairman of such committee and three members of the standing committee of the Senate to which such Act was referred to be appointed by the Chairman of such committee. In order for such rules and regulations to have the force of law, it shall be necessary that not less than four members of the joint committee affirmatively approve such rules and regulations. At least two of such four members must be Senators and at least two of such four members must be Representa tives. A report showing the action of the joint committee and signed by all the members approving such rules and regulations shall be filed with the Clerk of the House of Representatives and with the Secretary of the Senate. Such report shall be included in the Journal of the House of Representatives and the Journal of the Senate. Such approved rules and regulations shall expire at the end of the next regular session of the General Assembly following the action of the joint committee unless the report of the committee is ratified by a resolution of the General Assembly at such session.

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 5.
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 Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 341. By: Representatives Harrison, Nix and Isakson of the 20th, Cooper of the 19th, Housley of the 21st, Adams of the 36th, Lane of the 40th, Felton of the 22nd, Galer of the 97th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act", so as to provide for a separate classifi-

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cation and certification for professional school business officials employed in the public school systems; and for other purposes.

The report 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 1.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 509. By: Representatives Kilgore of the 65th, Murphy of the 18th, Cooper, Kaley and Wilson of the 19th, Gammage of the 17th, Glanton and Johnson of the 66th, and Housley and Burruss of the 21st: A BILL to create a new judicial circuit for the State of Georgia, to be known as the Douglas Judicial Circuit, to be composed of the County of Douglas; to provide for a judge of the superior court and a district attorney for said circuit; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 107, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 535. By: Representatives Burruss and Housley of the 21st, Kaley, Wilson and Cooper of the 19th, and Isakson, Nix and Harrison of the 20th: A BILL to amend an Act pertaining to the registration and licensing of motor vehicles in the coun ties throughout the State, so as to authorize and direct the State Revenue Commissioner to promulgate rules and regulations governing the processing, in any manner whatsoever, of applications for the registration of motor vehi cles by private persons, firms or corporations; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representatives Connell of the 87th, Collins of the 144th, and Castleberry of the lllth move to amend HB 535 by adding a new paragraph on page 1 to be numbered Section 2 and renumbering the other Section as 3, so that Section 2 will read as follows:
No rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to the provisions of this Act shall have the force of law unless they are approved by a joint committee composed of three members of the standing committee of the House of Representatives to which such Act was referred to be appointed by the Chairman of such committee and three members of the standing committee of the Senate to which such Act was referred to be appointed by the Chairman of such committee. In order for such rules and regulations to have the force of law, it shall be necessary that not less than four members of the joint committee affirmatively approve such rules and regulations. At least two of such four members must be Senators and at least two of such four members must be Representa tives. A report showing the action of the joint committee and signed by all the members approving such rules and regulations shall be filed with the Clerk of the House of Representatives and with the Secretary of the Senate. Such report shall be included in the Journal of the House of Representatives and the Journal of the Senate. Such approved rules and regulations shall expire at the end of the next regular session of the General Assembly following the action of the joint committee unless the report of the committee is ratified by a resolution of the General Assembly at such session.

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 111, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

HB 571. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Carlisle of the 71st, and Murray of the 116th: A BILL to provide for establishment and operation of a State tourist center within the general vicinity or area of the domestic residence of any citi zen of this State elected President of the United States; to provide for its estab lishment and operation by the Department of Industry and Trade, at the direc tion of the Governor; 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 roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin
Y Andereon, W.
Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.
Y Carrell, B.
Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty
Y Clark, L.
Y Clifton, A.D.
Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M.
Y Colwell, C-.H.
Y Connell, J.
Y Cooper, B.

Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M.
Greene, J.
Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Y Hanner, B.
Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Y Harris, J.F.
Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L
Y Holmes, Bob
Y Home, F.

Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutehinson, R.S.
Y Irvin, J.
Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G.
Y Johnson, P.
Y Johnson, W.Rud.
Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B.
Y Jones, Herb
Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Lenderman, M. Y Under, J.
Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C.
Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E.
Y Milford, B.
Money, J.
Y Mostiler, J.L.
Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D.
Y Parham, B.E Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.
Peters, E.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G.
Y Pinkston, F.C.
Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C.
Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A.
Scott, D.

"V Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr.
Y Steinberg, C. Stone, R.
Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W.
Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom
Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J.
Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L.
Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J.
Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L.
Y Williams, R. Williamson, G.
Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 163, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 598. By: Representatives Coleman of the 118th, Twiggs and Colwell of the 4th, Hanner of the 130th, Foster of the 152nd, Parham of the 109th, Jessup of the 117th, Randall of the 101st, and others: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Act", as amended, so as to clarify and define the function of the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council relative to peace officer training; and for other purposes.

The following amendments were read and adopted:

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Representative Coleman of the 118th moves to amend HB 598 by adding a new Section to be designated "Section 4" after Section 3 (line 76) to read as follows:
Section 4. Said Act is further amended by adding to subsection (2) of Section 3 the words "or his designee" to each ex-officio member of the Council so that when so amended that paragraph shall read as follows:
"(a) The Attorney General of Georgia or his designee, the Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety or his designee, the President of the Georgia Chiefs of Police Association or his designee, the President of the Georgia Sheriffs Association or his designee, the President of the Georgia Municipal Association or his designee, the President of the Association County Commissioners of Georgia or his designee, and the President of the Peace Officers Association of Georgia or his designee, shall be ex-officio members of the Council, as full voting members of the Council by reason of their office."

Representative Thompson of the 93rd moves to amend HB 598 by changing the semi colon after the word "appropriate" on line 5, page 2 to a period, and striking the remain ing language on lines 5, 6, 7 and 8.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to, as amended.
On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B.
Y Auten, D.
Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M.
Y Beckham, B.
Y Benefield, J. Birdsong, K.
Y Bishop, S. Bolster, P.
Y Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L.
Y Burton, J. Butler, D.
Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.
Y Carrell, B.
Y Cason, G.
Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G.
Y Childers, E.M
Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.
Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B. Y Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A.
Y Deveaux, C.
Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D.
Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W.
Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.
Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J.
Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Hanner, B.
Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.

Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P.
Y Johnson, W.Rud.
Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M.
Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M.
Y Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J.
Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Lenderman, M. Linder, J.
Y Logan, H.
Y Long, W.K.
Looper, M.
Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J.
Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G.
Murray, B.
Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M.
Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill
Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C.
Y Rainey, H. Ralston, E.
Y Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E.
Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J.
Y Scott, A. Scott, D.

Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Steinberg, C.
Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D.
Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V.
Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R.
Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W.
Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C.
Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Wheeler, Bobby White, J.
Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Sneaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 154, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

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The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the Senate:

SB 200. By: Senator Bell of the 5th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Loan Industrial Act", approved March 4, 1955, so as to increase the monthly maintenance charge; and for other purposes.

Under the general order of business established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

SB 17. By: Senators Shapard of the 28th, Howard of the 42nd, Banks of the 17th Duncan of the 30th and Hudson of the 35th: A BILL to amend Code Title 24A, the Juvenile Court Code of Ga., so as to make certain technical corrections; to change the provisions relating to the jurisdiction of juvenile courts; to change the provisions relating to orders terminating parental 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 106, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 196. By: Senators Riley of the 1st and Wessels of the 2nd: A BILL to amend an Act implementing the provisions of Article V, Section VII, Paragraph II of the Constitution of the State of Ga., creating the Savannah District Authority, now known as the Savannah Port Authority, so as to provide an alternative proce dure whereby the Savannah Port Authority can stimulate industrial expansion and development; and for other purposes.

The report 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 Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

HR 199. By: Representatives Twiggs of the 4th and Colwell of the 4th: A RESOLUTION commending Mrs. Patricia Hammond, Georgia's 1977 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.

HR 200. By: Representative Harris of the 60th: A RESOLUTION commending the stu dents of Buford High School; and for other purposes.

HR 201. By: Representative Jessup of the 117th: A RESOLUTION expressing regret at the untimely passing of Miss Teresa Carol Alien; and for other purposes.

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HR 202. By: Representative Edwards of the 110th: A RESOLUTION congratulating Vanessa Ruth Evans; and for other purposes.

HR 203. By: Representative Edwards of the 110th: A RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. Mel Tillis for receiving the Entertainer of the Year Award; and for other pur poses.

HR 204. By: Representatives Rowland of the 119th and Coleman of the 118th: A RESO LUTION commending Mr. and Mrs. David Graham; and for other purposes.
HR 205: By: Representatives Jones of the 126th, Gignilliat of the 122nd, Scott of the 123rd, Battle of the 124th, Taggart of the 125th, Hill of the 127th, Triplett of the 128th and Chance of the 129th: A RESOLUTION commending Honor able Joseph T. Coleman, Jr.,; and for other purposes.

HR 206. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Triplett of the 128th, Scott of the 123rd, Connell of the 87th, Gammage of the 17th, and others: A RESOLUTION extending an invitation to the President of the United States, the Honorable Jimmy Carter, to make an address before a Joint Session of the House of Representatives and the Senate; and for other purposes.

The following Resolution of the Senate was read and adopted;

SR 78. By: Senator Russell of the 10th: A RESOLUTION commending Mr. S. W. "Sam" Brooks, Jr.; and for other purposes.

The following Resolution of the House was read and adopted:

HR 100. By: Representatives Childs of the 51st and Murphy of the 18th: A RESOLUTION inviting all former members of the Georgia House of Representatives to return to the House Chamber on Tuesday, March 1, 1977; and for other purposes.

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 11, 1977

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. Adams, Marvin Anderson, W. Argo, B. Auten, D. Bargeron, E. Battle, Joe
Beck, J.M. Beckham, B. Benefield, J. Birdsong, K. Bishop, S. Bolster, P. Bray, C.A. Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. Burton, J. Carrell, B. Cason,G. Castleberry, D. Chance, G. Childers, E.M. Childs, P. Clark, L. Clifton, A.D. Collins, M. Cohvell, C.H. Connell, J. Cooper, B.

Cox.W.E. Crosby, T. Culpepper, B. Daniel, G. Davis, B. Dent, R.A. Dixon. H.D. Dover, Bill Edwards, W. Elliott, E.H. Evans, W.D. Felton, D. Foster, P.W. Foster, R.L. Galer, M. Gammage, L. Gignilliat, A. Glanton, Tom Greene, J. Ham, B. Hanner, B. Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Hatcher, C.F. Hawkins, J. Hays, F.,Jr. Holmes, Bob Home, F.

Housley, E. Howell, M. Hudson, Ted Hutchinson, R.S. Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Isakson, J.
Jackson, J.D. Jessup, Ben Johnson, G. Johnson, P. Johnson, W.Rud. Johnston, J. Jones, B. Jones, Herb Kaley, M. Karrh, R. Keyton, J.W. Knight, N.G. Lambert, Roy Lane, Dick Lane, W.J. Lee, W.J.(Bill) Logan, H. Long, W.K. Looper, M. Lord, J. Lucas, D.E. Mann, C.C.

Marcus, S.J. Matthews, D.R. McCollum, H. McDonald, L. McKinney, J.E. Milford, B. Money, J. Mostiler, J.L. Mullinax, E.G. Murray, B. Nessmith, P.E. Nichols, M. Nix, K.
Noble, Bill Oldham, L. Owens, R.D. Patten, G.C. Patten, R.L. Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R. Pilewicz, G. Rainey, H.
Ralston, E. Ramsey, T. Reaves, H.L. Richardson, E. Robinson, C. Ross, Ben B. Rowland, J.R.

Russell, J. Scott, A. Sizemore, E. Smith. V.B. Smyre, C. Steinberg, C. Stone, R.
Swann, D. Thompson, A.W. Tolbert, T. Toles, E.B. Townsend. K.V. Triplett, Tom Truluck, R. Twiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R. Veazey, M. Waddle, T.W. Walker, L. Ware, J.C. Whitmire, D. Williams, R. Williamson, G. Wilson, J.M. Wood, J. Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

Prayer was offered by the Reverend Bruce Morgan, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Griffin, Georgia.

Representative Milford of the 13th, 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 the committees:

HB 764. By: Representative Walker of the 115th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 24-26, relating to judges of the superior courts, as amended, so as to provide for the payment of expenses and mileage to judges of the superior courts for attend ance at certain educational seminars, schools and programs; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 765. By: Representatives Peters of the 2nd, and Ramsey of the 3rd: A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of Commissioner of Catoosa County, as amended, so as to provide for hospitalization insurance for certain county elected offi cials; to provide for the cost of such insurance; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 766. By: Representatives Peters of the 2nd, and Ramsey of the 3rd: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Judge of the Probate Court and Clerk of the Superior Court of Catoosa County on an annual salary in lieu of fees, as amended, so as to increase the salary of the clerk of the superior court; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 767. By: Representative Evans of the 84th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Dept. of Public Safety for Georgia, as amended, so as to provide that officers of the Department of Public Safety may render assistance to local authorities upon request of any district attorney; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 768. By: Representatives Peters of the 2nd, and Ramsey of the 3rd: A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of Commissioner of Catoosa County, as amended, so as to change the compensation and travel expense allowance of the commis sioner; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 769. By: Representatives Baugh of the 108th, and Parham of the 109th: A BILL to amend Code Title 88, relative to public health, as amended, so as to establish in the Adult Health Section of the Department of Human Resources a program for the control and prevention of cancer and for the care of patients suffering from cancer; to designate powers and duties in relation thereto; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

HB 770. By: Representative Logan of the 62nd: A BILL to amend Code Section 84-102, relating to the salary, term and office of the Joint-Secretary, State Examining Boards, expenses of board meetings, clerks and employees, time and place of meetings, as amended, so as to authorize boards to conduct certain hearings at a site other than the Capitol under certain circumstances; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

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HB 771. By: Representative Ham of the 80th: A BILL to amend Code Section 81-1402 relating to granting continuances for attendance on the General Assembly by party or counsel, so as to authorize continuances following any session adjourned sine die; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 772. By: Representative Ham of the 80th: A BILL to amend an Act to provide for the addition of two members to the Board of Education of Monroe County, so as to permit a single grand jury to fill more than one vacancy on the board; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 773. By: Representative Ham of the 80th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Fair Business Practices Act of 1975" so as to provide for legislative findings and intent; to declare certain practices unlawful; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry.

HB 774. By: Representatives Buck of the 95th, Cason of the 96th, Bishop of the 94th, Galer of the 97th, Thompson of the 93rd, Smyre of the 92nd, and Phillips of the 91st: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Muscogee County School Dis trict, as amended, so as to change the maximum amount for which the Super intendent of the Board of Education may make contracts; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HR 194-774. By: Representatives Auten of the 154th, and Tuten of the 153rd: A RESO LUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain State-owned real property known as Blythe Island consisting of 976 acres, more or less, and located in Glynn County, Georgia, to the County of Glynn, Ga. for recreation and related purposes; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HR 195-774. By: Representative McDonald of the 12th: A RESOLUTION authorizing the State Librarian to furnish the Jackson County Law Library with certain books; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HR 196-774. By: Representative Logan of the 62nd: A RESOLUTION compensating Mr. Roper David; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HR 197-774. By: Representatives Baugh of the 108th, and Parham of the 109th: A RESO LUTION compensating Mr. James Holland Pierce; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HB 775. By: Representatives Rowland of the 119th, and Coleman of the 118th: A BILL to amend an Act to create the City of Dublin and County of Laurens Develop ment Authority, as amended, so as to add additional members to the authority; to provide for appointment and terms of office; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 776. By: Representatives Smyre of the 92nd, Bishop of the 94th, Thompson of the 93rd, Cason of the 96th, and Galer of the 97th: A BILL to provide that in each consolidated government of this State within the limits of which the sale of alcoholic beverages, distilled spirits, malt beverages and wines is lawfully authorized, such sales for consumption on the premises shall be authorized during certain hours; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HB 777. By: Representatives Wheeler and Foster of the 152nd: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners for Bacon County, Georgia, as amended, so as to change the compensation of the chairman of the board of commission ers; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 778. By: Representatives Wheeler and Foster of the 152nd: A BILL to amend an Act consolidating the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Bacon County into the office of Tax Commissioner of Bacon County, so as to change the compensation provisions relating to the tax commissioner; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 779. By: Representatives Wheeler and Foster of the 152nd: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Bacon County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation, as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to compensation of the sheriff, deputy sheriffs, jailer and secretary of the sheriff; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 780. By: Representatives Wheeler and Foster of the 152nd: A BILL to amend an Act to abolish the present mode of compensating the Judge of the Probate Court of Bacon County, known as the fee system, so as to change the provisions relat ing to, and the compensation of, the judge of the probate court; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 781. By: Representatives Wheeler and Foster of the 152nd: A BILL to amend an Act to abolish the present mode of compensating the Clerk of the Superior Court of Bacon County, known as the fee system, so as to authorize a change in the compensation of the clerk and the procedure by which such compensation is determined; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 782. By: Representative Rainey of the 135th: A BILL to provide a new Charter for the City of Unadilla in the County of Dooly; to provide for the corporate powers of said City; to provide for the governing authority; to provide for the adminis trative affairs of said City; to provide for a municipal court; to provide for elections; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

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HB 783. By: Representative Phillips of the 120th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing a new charter for the Town of Higgston, as amended, so as to change the term of office of the mayor and council; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 784. By: Representative Phillips of the 120th: A BILL to amend an Act abolishing the offices of Tax Collector and Tax Receiver of Wheeler County and creating the office of Tax Commissioner of Wheeler County, as amended, so as to place the Tax Commissioner of Wheeler County on an annual salary in lieu of all fees, commissions, costs, fines, emoluments, and perquisites received by the tax commissioner; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 785. By: Representatives Williams and Foster of the 6th, Ramsey of the 3rd, and Walker of the 115th: A BILL to amend Code Title 67, relating to mortgages, conveyances to secure debt, and liens, as amended, by striking in its entirety Code Chapter 67-19, relating to laundrymen's liens, and inserting in lieu thereof a new Code Chapter 67-19; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 786. By: Representative Jones of the 126th: A BILL to amend an Act to provide mini mum standards for certain detention facilities within this State so as to change certain provisions relating to how often such facilities must be inspected; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HB 787. By: Representatives Taggart of the 125th, Hill of the 127th, Gignilliat of the 122nd, Chance of the 129th, Jones of the 126th, Battle of the 124th, Scott of the 123rd, and Triplett of the 128th: A BILL to amend an Act comprehensively and exhaustively superseding and revising the laws relating to the State Game and Fish Commission and to game and fish, as amended, so as to repeal the exemption of certain counties having a population of more than 150,000 accord ing to the 1950 U.S. Census or any future U.S. Census, from the provisions relating to fishing for bait in salt waters; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Game, Fish & Recreation.

HB 788. By: Representative Greer of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act relating to a health insurance plan for State employees, so as to authorize the State Per sonnel 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.

HB 789. By: Representatives Peters of the 2nd, and Ramsey of the 3rd: A BILL to provide for the fiscal administration of the office of the Sheriff of Catoosa County; to provide for an annual budget; to provide for an annual salary for the sheriff; to provide for a fiscal year; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 790. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Carlisle of the 71st, Battle of the 124th and others: A BILL to amend Code Section 91-1 lOa relating to the authority of the State Properties Commission to execute written contracts

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permitting the exploration of State-owned lands for indications of mineral resources, so as to provide that oil and gas leases shall provide for a primary term of not more than ten years; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HB 791. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Carlisle of the 71st: A BILL to amend Code Section 40-1902, relating to the duties, power and authority of the Department of Administrative Services, as amended, so as to provide that fidelity bonds procured by the Commissioner shall include statutory bonds of State officials; to provide that fidelity bonds procured by the Commissioner shall satisfy any statutory bonding requirement of State officers, officials or employees; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 792. By: Representatives Rainey of the 135th, Peters of the 2nd, Twiggs of the 4th, Gammage of the 17th, Housley of the 21st, Mullinax of the 69th, Hays of the 1st, Jackson of the 9th, and others: A BILL to enact the Game and Fish Code, Title 45; to completely and comprehensively revise and supersede the laws of this State relating to game and fish; to provide definitions, powers and duties relating to game and fish; to provide a short title ("Game and Fish Code"); to provide for consent to certain federal laws, rules, regulations and acquisi tions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Game, Fish & Recreation.

HB 793. By: Representatives Coleman of the 118th, and Foster of the 152nd: A BILL to amend Code Title 52, relating to hotels and inns, as amended, so as to require locks upon certain room doors in certain facilities; to provide liability for certain losses or injuries; to provide for certain presumptions and defenses; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry.

HB 794. By: Representatives Coleman of the 118th, and Foster of the 152nd: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways", as amended, so as to prohibit the operation upon the public roads of the State of certain vehicles painted a certain color; to provide penalties; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 795. By: Representatives Coleman of the 118th, Foster of the 152nd, Tuten of the 153rd, and Ramsey of the 3rd: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 44-3, relating to arrest within this State of certain fugitives from justice and proceedings connected therewith, so as to authorize an officer of another state in fresh pursuit of a person believed to have committed a felony in such other state to enter this State for the purpose of arresting such person; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 796. By: Representatives Buck of the 95th, Thompson of the 93rd, Cason of the 96th, Galer of the 97th, Smyre of the 92nd, Phillips of the 91st, and Bishop of the 94th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the State Court of Muscogee County, as amended, so as to change the compensation of the Judge of the State Court, the solicitor of the State Court and the second Assistant Solicitor of the State Court; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 797. By: Representatives Buck of the 95th, Thompson of the 93rd, Cason of the 96th, Galer of the 97th, Smyre of the 92nd, Phillips of the 91st, and Bishop of the 94th: 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 thereof a municipal court in and for the City of Columbus and County of Muscogee, as amended, so as to change the compensation of the judge, clerk and marshal of said court; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 798. By: Representatives Buck of the 95th, Thompson of the 93rd, Cason of the 96th, Galer of the 97th, Smyre of the 92nd, Phillips of the 91st, and Bishop of the 94th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the salary of the Judge of the Probate Court of Muscogee County, as amended, 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.

HB 799. By: Representatives Buck of the 95th, Thompson of the 93rd, Cason of the 96th, Galer of the 97th, Smyre of the 92nd, Phillips of the 91st, and Bishop of the 94th: A BILL to amend an Act abolishing the offices of the Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Muscogee County and creating the office of tax commissioner of said county, 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.

HB 800. By: Representatives Buck of the 95th, Thompson of the 93rd, Cason of the 96th, Galer of the 97th, Smyre of the 92nd, Phillips of the 91st, and Bishop of the 94th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing a salary for the Clerk of the Supe rior Court of Muscogee County, as amended, so as to change the salary of the clerk of the superior court; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 801. By: Representatives Buck of the 95th, Thompson of the 93rd, Cason of the 96th, Galer of the 97th, Smyre of the 92nd, Phillips of the 91st, and Bishop of the 94th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the salary of the Sheriff of Muscogee County, as amended, so as to change the salary of the sheriff; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 802. By: Representative McDonald of the 12th: A BILL to amend Code Section 68-502, relating to the definition of words used in Code Chapter 68-5, relating to the regulation of motor contract carriers, so as to provide a definition for the term "for hire"; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 803. By: Representatives Johnson, Lee, Benefield and Wood of the 72nd: A BILL to amend an Act providing for compulsory school attendance, as amended, so as to provide that any child or children enrolled in the public schools of this State prior to their seventh birthdays shall become subject to the laws, rules and regulations relating to compulsory school attendance; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Education.

HB 804. By: Representatives Carrell of the 75th, Russell of the 64th, Argo of the 63rd, and Twiggs of the 4th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 84-14, relating to real estate brokers and salesmen, as amended, so as to provide that any person applying for a stay of any order of the Georgia Real Estate Commission sus pending or revoking a license must post an appeal bond of $10,000.00; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry.

HB 805. By: Representatives Carrell of the 75th, Russell of the 64th, Argo of the 63rd, and Twiggs of the 4th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 84-14, relating to real estate brokers and salesmen, as amended, so as to change the provisions relat ing to inactive status for brokers and associate brokers; to change the provi sions relating to the issuance of checks which are returned unpaid; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry.

HB 806. By: Representative Hawkins of the 50th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 26-21, relating to the distribution of obscene matter, as amended, so as to provide that the provisions of said Chapter shall not apply to certain persons; to amend an Act prohibiting the sale or delivery of certain harmful materials to minors, so as to provide that the provisions of said Act shall not apply to certain per sons; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 807. By: Representatives Games of the 43rd, Glover of the 32nd, Townsend of the 24th, Bolster of the 30th, and Nichols of the 27th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a system of traffic courts pursuant to the Constitution of Ga. for each city of this State having a population of more than 300,000 according to the U.S. Decennial Census of 1960 or any future such census, so as to change the provisions relating to the appointment of assistant solicitors; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 808. By: Representative Childs of the 51st: A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Board of Pardons and Paroles and providing for the appointment, terms of office, compensation and powers and duties of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles, as amended; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 809. By: Representatives Beckham of the 89th, Swann of the 90th, and Truluck of the 86th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Richmond County, as amended, so as to increase the members of the Board; to provide for Commissioner Districts; to number positions of membership on the Board; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate were read the second time:

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HB 730 HB 731 HB 732 HB 733 HB 734 HB 735 HB 736 HB 737 HB 738 HB 739 HB 740 HB 741 HB 742 HB 743 HB 744 HB 745 HB 746 HB 747 HB 748 HB 749

HB 750 HB 751 HB 752 HB 753 HB 754 HB 755 HB 756 HB 757 HR 193-757 HB 758 HB 759 HB 760 HB 761 HB 762 HB 763 SR 31 SR 59 SB 163 SB 198 SB 199

By unanimous consent, the following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR Friday, February 11, 1977
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Rules met and fixed the calendar for today's business, Friday, February 11, 1977, and submits the following:
HB 291 Ad Valorem Tax Exempt; Non-Profit Homes/Aged HB 332 Sheriffs' Retirement Fund, Board of Comm., Surety Bond HB 359 Highways, Lighted Lamps, Provisions HB 361 GBI, Crime Prevention Program HB 401 Sr. Judge, Superior Courts, Nonresidents HB 566 Structural Pest Control, Definitions HB 597 Peace Officers Standards & Training, Registration HB 626 Boat Safety, Display of Numbers and Decals HB 657 Elections, Cities, Sample Ballots HB 658 Elections, Counties, Sample Ballots
SB 11 Southern Judicial Circuit, Court Terms
The Speaker shall have the right to call the above Bills in any order which he may desire.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/Lee of the 72nd Chairman

Representative Pinkston of the 100th District, Chairman of the Committee on Banks & Banking, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on Banks & Banking has had under consideration the 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 678 Do Pass HB 541 Do Pass HB 542 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Pinkston of the 100th Chairman

Representative 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 the same back to the House with the follow ing recommendations:

HB 328 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 450 Do Pass HB 451 Do Pass

HB 504 Do Pass HB 502 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 546 Do Pass, as Amended

Respectfully submitted, Marcus of the 26th Chairman

Representative Dent of the 85th District, Chairman of the Committee on Human Relations & Aging, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Human Relations & Aging 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 452 Do Pass, as Amended

Respectfully submitted, Dent of the 85th Chairman

Representative Snow of the 1st District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 360 Do Pass SB 104 Do Pass HB 665 Do Pass, as Amended HB 323 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Snow of the 1st Chairman

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Representative Lee of the 72nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Rules, sub mitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Rules has had under consideration the following Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HR 135-588 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Lee of the 72nd Chairman

Representative Howell of the 140th District, Chairman of the Committee on State of Republic, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on State of Republic has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the follow ing recommendations:
HB 654 Do Pass HB 631 Do Pass HB 501 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, Hawkins of the 50th Secretary

Representative Adams of the 36th District, Chairman of the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs has had under consider ation 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 630 Do Pass HB 629 Do Pass HB 368 Do Pass, as Amended SB 137 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th Chairman

Representative Adams of the 36th District, Chairman of the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - 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 643 HB 699 HB 700 HB 701 HB 711 HB 712 HB 713 HB 714 HB 717 HB 718

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 720

Do Pass

HB 721

Do Pass

HB 728

Do Pass

HR 173-700 Do Pass

HR 174-700 Do Pass

HR 178-714 Do Pass

HR 179-714 Do Pass

HR 180-714 Do Pass

HR 181-714 Do Pass

HR 184-714 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th Chairman

Representative Dixon of the 151st District, Chairman of the Committee on Temper ance, submitted 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 300 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, Dixon of the 151st Chairman

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 643. By: Representatives Jones of the 78th, and Tucker of the 73rd: A BILL to amend Code Section 92-233, relating to the meaning of the term "homestead" for pur poses of provisions relating to homestead exemption from taxation, as amended, so as to include within the meaning thereof certain real property held subject to a lease for a certain period of time and located in counties hav ing a population of not less than 10,450 and not more than 10,650 according to the U.S. Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 115, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 699. By: Representatives Greene and Stone of the 138th: A BILL to abolish and reestablish boards of hospital authorities in each county of this State having a population of not less than 17,830 and not more than 18,080 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 115, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 700. By: Representatives Walker of the 115th, Waddle of the 113th, and Watson of the 114th: A BILL to provide that sessions of the Juvenile Court of Houston County shall be held at such places throughout Houston County as the court from time to time shall determine; 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 115, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 701. By: Representatives Lord of the 105th, and Karrh of the 106th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Johnson County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation, so as to provide for the appointment of a secre tary and the furnishing of office space and equipment therefor, and the compensation thereof; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 115, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 711. By: Representative Collins of the 144th: A BILL to provide a new charter for the City of Pelham; to provide for the government, powers, duties, responsibili ties and obligations of said city; to provide for all matters related thereto; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 115, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 712. By: Representatives Johnson 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 remove the provisions relat ing to mileage allowances; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 115, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 713. By: Representatives Johnson and Glanton of the 66th: A BILL to amend an

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Act creating the office of Commissioner of Carroll County, as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation and allowances of the Commissioner; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 115, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 714. By: Representatives Johnson and Glanton of the 66th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Clerk of the Superior Court of Carroll County on an annual salary, so as to change the compensation of the Clerk of the Superior Court; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 115, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 717. By: Representative Edwards of the 110th: A BILL to amend an Act consolidating the Office of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector in the County of Marion into the Office of Tax Commissioner of Marion County, as amended, 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 115, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 718. By: Representatives Mann, Clark and Milford of the 13th: A BILL to create and establish a Small Claims Court in and for Elbert 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 115, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 720. By: Representative Walker of the 115th: A BILL to amend an Act to provide for the election of the Board of Commissioners of Schley County, as amended, so as to stagger the terms of the members of the said Board of Commissioners; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 115, nays 0.

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The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 721. By: Representative Walker of the 115th: A BILL to stagger the terms of office of members of the Board of Education of Schley County; to provide for the practices and procedures in connection with the foregoing; to specify the sec tions from which the two members elected from the Ellaville Militia District 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 115, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 728. By: Representatives Carlisle and Mostiler of the 71st, and Lee, Johnson, Benefield and Wood of the 72nd: A BILL to create and establish a Small Claims Court in and for Fayette County, Georgia, to be known as the Small Claims Court of Fayette County; to prescribe the jurisdiction of said court; to prescribe the pleading and practice in said court; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 115, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HR 173-700. By: Representatives Walker of the 115th, Waddle of the 113th, and Watson of the 114th:

A RESOLUTION

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the appointment of the County School Superintendent of Houston County by the Board of Education of Houston County; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejec tion; and for other purposes.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

Section 1. Article VIII, Section V, Paragraph V of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:
"The County School Superintendent of Houston County serving at the time of the ratification of this paragraph shall continue to serve out the term of office to which he was elected. Thereafter the Board of Education of Houston County shall appoint the County School Superintendent of Houston County, who shall serve at the pleasure of the board. The board shall fix the compensation of the superintendent. The person appointed to the office of County School Superintendent of Houston County shall pos sess the qualifications prescribed for county school superintendents by the laws of this State."

Section 2. The above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of
Georgia of 1976. The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:

"( ) YES ( ) NO

Shall the Constitution be amended so as to provide that the County School Superintendent of Houston County shall be appointed by the Board of Education of Houston 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 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. Y Adams, Marvin
Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P.
Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Casori, G. Y Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.
Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Edwards, W. Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.
Y Glanton, Tom Glover, M.
Y Greene, J. Greer, J.W.
Y Ham, B. Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Y Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. YHarrison.C.
Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L.
Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.

Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M.
Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M.
Karrh, R. Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J.
Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J.
Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G. Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C. Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. Randall, W.C.
Y Reaves, H.L. Richardson, E.
Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A. Y Scott, D.

Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D.
Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T.
Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R.
Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J.
Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L.
Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. 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 174-700. By: Representatives Walker of the 115th, Waddle of the 113th, and Watson of the 114th:

A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for a seven-member Board of Education of Houston 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 VIII, Section V, Paragraph II of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:

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"Any other provision of this Constitution or law to the contrary notwithstanding, effective on January 1, 1981, the Board of Education of Houston County shall be com posed of seven members, who shall be elected as provided in this paragraph. The mem bers of the Board of Education of Houston County who are in office on July 1, 1979, shall continue in office until January 1, 1981, at which time the terms of all members of the five-member Board of Education of Houston County shall terminate. For the purpose of electing members of the seven-member board, the Houston County School District is hereby divided into three education districts to be composed of that territory embraced within the following: District 1
Houston ED's 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9A, 9B, 10A, 10B, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18. ED 19 that portion North of Watson Blvd. ED 21 that portion North of Watson Blvd. ED's 22, 23, 24A and 24B ED 25 that portion North of Watson Blvd. ED's 34 and 35
District 2 Houston ED 6 ED 7 that portion North of Ga. Hwy. 96 ED 8 that portion North of Ga. Hwy. 96 ED 19 that portion South of Watson Blvd. ED 20 ED 21 that portion South of Watson Blvd. ED 25 that portion South of Watson Blvd. ED's 26, 27, 28A, 28B, 29A, 29B, 29C, 30, 31,32, 33, 36 and 37
District 3 Houston ED 7 that portion South of Ga. Hwy. 96 ED 8 that portion South of Ga. Hwy. 96 ED's 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50 and 51.
For the purposes of this paragraph, the designation 'CCD' shall mean 'Census County Division'; and the designation 'ED' shall mean 'Enumeration District'. The terms 'Census County Division', 'Enumeration District' and Tract' shall have the same mean ing and describe the same geographical boundaries as provided in the Bureau of the Census report of the United States Decennial Census of 1970 for the State of Georgia. For the purpose of electing the members of the board of education, there shall be seven member posts on the board. The two members elected to Post 1 and Post 2 shall be residents of Education District 1 and shall be elected by the qualified voters residing within Education District 1. The two members elected to Post 3 and Post 4 shall be residents of Education District 2 and shall be elected by the qualified voters residing within Education District 2. The member elected to Post 5 shall be a resident of Edu cation District 3 and shall be elected by the qualified voters residing within Education District 3. The two members elected to Post 6 and Post 7 shall be residents of the Houston County School District at large and shall be elected by the qualified voters of the entire Houston County School District. Candidates for election to the board shall designate the numbered post on the board for which they offer as a candidate. The initial members of the board to be elected under the provisions of this paragraph shall be elected in the general election in November, 1980, and shall take office on January 1, 1981. The members elected to Post 1, Post 3, Post 5 and Post 7 shall serve for an initial term of office of four years each and until their respective successors are duly elected and qualified. The members elected to Post 2, Post 4 and Post 6 shall serve

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for an initial term of office of two years each and until their respective successors are duly elected and qualified. Following the initial terms of office provided herein, all members shall be elected in the general election immediately preceding the expiration of the term of office and shall take office on the first day of January following their election for a term of office of four years each and until their respective successors are duly elected and qualified. Vacancies which occur on the board shall be filled by the remaining members of the board electing 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 XII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of
Georgia of 1976. 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 election of ( ) NO a seven-member Board of Education of Houston County?"
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 ttie 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. Y Adams. Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P.
Bray, C.A. YBuck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. YColwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.
Dean, D.C. YDent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. V Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Edwards, W. Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. YHarrison.C. Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. YHill, B.L. Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.

Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D.
Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud.
Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M.
Karrh, R. Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M.
Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E.
Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
Y McKinney, J.E.
Y Milford, B.
Y Money, J.
Mostiler, J.L.
Y Mullinax, E.G.
Y Murray, B.
Y Nessmith, P.E.
Y Nichols, M.
YNix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L.
Y Owens, R.D.
Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G. Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G.
Y Pinkston, F.C.
Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T.
Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L.
Richardson, E.
Y Robinson, C.
Y Ross, Ben B.
Y Rowland, J.R. Rush, Dewey
Y Russell, J.
Y Scott, A.
Y Scott, D.

Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. YSroyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D.
Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T.
Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplet!, Tom Y Truluck, R.
Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 148, nays 0.

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The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 178-714. By: Representatives Johnson and Glanton of the 66th:

A RESOLUTION

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to provide for a homestead exemp tion for residents of the City of Whitesburg in an amount to be fixed by the governing authority of the city at not more than $2,000.00 from all City of Whitesburg ad valorem taxes; 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:
"Any other provisions of this Constitution to the contrary notwithstanding, the gov erning authority of the City of Whitesburg is hereby authorized to grant an exemption from all city ad valorem taxes in an amount to be fixed by the governing authority at not more than $2,000.00 on a homestead owned and occupied by a resident of the city as a residence and homestead, and only so long as actually occupied by the owner primarily as such. The value of the residence in excess of the amount so exempted shall remain subject to taxation. Any such resident shall not receive the benefits of such homestead exemption unless he or his agent provides the governing authority of the city, or a person designated by the governing authority, with an affidavit stating that he is a resident and that such property is his homestead and residence and contain ing such additional information as will enable the governing authority to make a determination as to whether such person is entitled to such exemption. The governing authority shall provide the necessary forms for such purpose. After any such person has filed the proper affidavit and has been allowed the exemption provided herein, it shall not be necessary that he make application and file said affidavit thereafter for any subsequent year, and the said exemption shall continue to be allowed to such person. It shall be the duty of such person to notify the governing authority in the event he becomes ineligible for any reason for the exemption provided in this para graph. The homestead exemption provided for herein shall not be granted nor the amount fixed within the limits prescribed herein for any year until the governing authority of the city provides by ordinance for the granting of such exemption and the amount thereof. The governing authority of the city may provide by ordinance for the proper administration of this exemption."

Section 2. The above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of
Georgia of 1976. 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 a homestead exemption for residents of the City of Whitesburg in an amount to be fixed by the governing authority of the city at not more than $2,000.00 from all City of Whitesburg ad valorem taxes?"

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.

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On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W.
Y Argo, B.
Y Auten, D.
Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E.
Y Beck, J.M.
Y Beckham, B.
Y Benefield, J.
Y Birdsong, K.
Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P.
Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B.
Y Burruss, A.L.
Y Burton, J.
Y Butler, D.
Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Y Childs, P.
Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleraan, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B.
Y Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, B. Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill
Edwards, W. Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D.
Y Felton, D.
Y Foster, P.W.
Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom
Glover, M.
Y Greene, J. Greer, J.W.
Y Ham, B. Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Y Banner, B.
Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Y Harris, J.F.
Y Harrison, C.
Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L.
Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.

Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted
Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Y Irvin, J.
Y Irvin, R.
Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben
Y Johnson, G.
Y Johnson, P.
Y Johnson, W.Rud.
Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M.
Karrh, R.
Kemp, R.
Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick
Y Lane, W.J.
Y Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H.
Y McDonald, L.
Y McKinney, J.E.
Y Milford, B.
Y Money, J. Mostiler, J.L.
Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E.
Y Nichols, M.
Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G. Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G.
Y Pinkston, F.C.
Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E.
Y Ramsey, T.
Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L.
Richardson, E.
Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey
Y Russell, J.
Y Scott, A. Y Scott, D.

Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R.
Y Swarm, D. Taggart, T.
Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T.
Toles, E.B. Y Towmend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R.
Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. 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 179-714. By: Representatives Johnson and Glanton of the 66th:

A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to provide for a homestead exemp tion for residents of the City of Carrollton in an amount to be fixed by the governing authority of the city at not more than $2,000.00 from all City of Carrollton ad valorem taxes; 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:
"Any other provisions of this Constitution to the contrary notwithstanding, the gov erning authority of the City of Carrollton is hereby authorized to grant an exemption from all city ad valorem taxes in an amount to be fixed by the governing authority at not more than $2,000.00 on a homestead owned and occupied by a resident of the city as a residence and homestead, and only so long as actually occupied by the owner primarily as such. The value of the residence in excess of the amount so exempted shall remain subject to taxation. Any such resident shall not receive the benefits of such homestead exemption unless he or his agent provides the governing authority of

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the city, or a person designated by the governing authority, with an affidavit stating that he is a resident and that such property is his homestead and residence and contain ing such additional information as will enable the governing authority to make a determination as to whether such person is entitled to such exemption. The governing authority shall provide the necessary forms for such purpose. After any such person has filed the proper affidavit and has been allowed the exemption provided herein, it shall not be necessary that he make application and file said affidavit thereafter for any subsequent year, and the said exemption shall continue to be allowed to such person. It shall be the duty of such person to notify the governing authority in the event he becomes ineligible for any reason for the exemption provided in this para graph. The homestead exemption provided for herein shall not be granted nor the amount fixed within the limits prescribed herein for any year until the governing authority of the city provides by ordinance for the granting of such exemption and the amount thereof. The governing authority of the city may provide by ordinance for the proper administration of this exemption."

Section 2. The above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of
Georgia of 1976. 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 a homestead exemption for residents of the City of Carrollton in an amount to be fixed by the governing authority of the city at not more than $2,000.00 from all City of Carrollton ad valorem taxes?"

All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "Yes". All persons desiring to vote against ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "No".
If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the 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. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P.
Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P.

Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.
Dean, B.C. Y Dent, R.A.
YDeveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Edwards, W.
Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.

Y Glanton, Tom Glover, M.
Y Greene, J. Greer, J.W.
Y Ham, B. Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Y Banner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C.
Hatcher, C.F.
Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L.
Holmes, Bob
Y Home, F. Y Horton, G.T.
Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P.

Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M.
Karrh, R. Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Lenderman, M.
Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M.
Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C.
Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B.

Y Money, J. Mostiler, J.L.
Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B.
Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. YNix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G. Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C. Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C.

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Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A. Y Scott, D.
Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B.

Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D.
Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T.

Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom YTruluck, R.
Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R.

Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J.

Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L.
Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M.
Y Wood, J. 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 180-714. By: Representatives Johnson and Glanton of the 66th:

A RESOLUTION

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to provide for a homestead exemp tion for residents of the City of Temple in an amount to be fixed by the governing author ity of the city at not more than $2,000.00 from all City of Temple ad valorem taxes; 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:
"Any other provisions of this Constitution to the contrary notwithstanding, the gov erning authority of the City of Temple is hereby authorized to grant an exemption from all city ad valorem taxes in an amount to be fixed by the governing authority at not more than $2,000.00 on a homestead owned and occupied by a resident of the city as a residence and homestead, and only so long as actually occupied by the owner primarily as such. The value of the residence in excess of the amount so exempted shall remain subject to taxation. Any such resident shall not receive the benefits of such homestead exemption unless he or his agent provides the governing authority of the city, or a person designated by the governing authority, with an affidavit stating that he is a resident and that such property is his homestead and residence and contain ing such additional information as will enable the governing authority to make a determination as to whether such person is entitled to such exemption. The governing authority shall provide the necessary forms for such purpose. After any such person has filed the proper affidavit and has been allowed the exemption provided herein, it shall not be necessary that he make application and file said affidavit thereafter for any subsequent year, and the said exemption shall continue to be allowed to such person. It shall be the duty of such person to notify the governing authority in the event he becomes ineligible for any reason for the exemption provided in this para graph. The homestead exemption provided for herein shall not be granted nor the amount fixed within the limits prescribed herein for any year until the governing authority of the city provides by ordinance for the granting of such exemption and the amount thereof. The governing authority of the city may provide by ordinance for the proper administration of this exemption."

Section 2. The above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of
Georgia of 1976. 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 a homestead exemption for residents of the City of Temple in an amount to be fixed by the governing authority of the city at not more than $2,000.00 from all City of Temple ad valorem taxes?"

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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. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P.
Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T.
Y Culpepper, B.
Y Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, B. Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A.
Y Deveaux, C.
Y Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill Edwards, W. Elliott, E.H.
Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L.
Y Gignilliat, A.
Y Glanton, Tom Glover, M.
Y Greene, J. Greer, J.W.
Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Y Manner, B.
Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Y Harris, J.F.
Y Harrison, C.
Hatcher, C.F.
Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr.
Y Hill, B.L.
Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.

Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Y Irvin, J.
Y Irvin, R.
Y Isakson, J.
Y Jackson, J.D.
Y Jessup, Ben
Y Johnson, G.
Y Johnson, P.
Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M.
Karrh, R. Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W.
Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick
Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Lenderman, M.
Y Linder, J.
YLogan.H.
Y Long, W.K.
Y Looper, M.
Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E.
YMann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
Y McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J.
Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K.
Y Noble, Bill
Y Oldham, L.
Y Owens, R.D.
Y Parham, B.E.
Y Patten, G.C.
Y Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G. Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G.
YPinkston, F.C. Rainey, H.
Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T.
Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L.
Richardson, E.
Y Robinson, C.
Y Ross, Ben B.
Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey
Y Russell, J.
Y Scott, A.
Y Scott, D.

Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B.
Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr.
Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D.
Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T.
Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplet!, Tom Y Truluck, R.
Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. 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 181-714. By: Representatives Johnson and Glanton of the 66th:
A RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to provide for a homestead exemp tion for residents of the City of Villa Rica in an amount to be fixed by the governing authority of the city at not more than $2,000.00 from all City of Villa Rica ad valorem taxes; 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:

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"Any other provisions of this Constitution to the contrary notwithstanding, the gov erning authority of the City of Villa Rica is hereby authorized to grant an exemption from all city ad valorem taxes in an amount to be fixed by the governing authority at not more than $2,000.00 on a homestead owned and occupied by a resident of the city as a residence and homestead, and only so long as actually occupied by the owner primarily as such. The value of the residence in excess of the amount so exempted shall remain subject to taxation. Any such resident shall not receive the benefits of such homestead exemption unless he or his agent provides the governing authority of the city, or a person designated by the governing authority, with an affidavit stating that he is a resident and that such property is his homestead and residence and contain ing such additional information as will enable the governing authority to make a determination as to whether such person is entitled to such exemption. The governing authority shall provide the necessary forms for such purpose. After any such person has filed the proper affidavit and has been allowed the exemption provided herein, it shall not be necessary that he make application and file said affidavit thereafter for any subsequent year, and the said exemption shall continue to be allowed to such person. It shall be the duty of such person to notify the governing authority in the event he becomes ineligible for any reason for the exemption provided in this para graph. The homestead exemption provided for herein shall not be granted nor the amount fixed within the limits prescribed herein for any year until the governing authority of the city provides by ordinance for the granting of such exemption and the amount thereof. The governing authority of the city may provide by ordinance for the proper administration of this exemption."

Section 2. The above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of
Georgia of 1976. 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 a homestead exemption for residents of the City of Villa Rica in an amount to be
fixed by the governing authority of the city at not more than $2,000.00 from all City of Villa Rica ad valorem taxes?"

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. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P.
Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L.

Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.

Y Connell, J.
Y Cooper, B.
Y Cox, W.E.
Y Crosby, T.
Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.
Dean, B.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C.
Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Edwards, W. Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D.

Y Foster, P.W.
Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.
Y Glanton, Tom Glover, M.
Y Greene, J. Greer, J.W.
Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Y Hanner, B.
Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F.
Y Harrison, C.
Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J.

Y Hays, F.,Jr.
YHill, B.L.
Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.
Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D.
Y Jessup, Ben

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Y Johnson, G.
Y Johnson, P.
Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M.
Karrh, R. Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. YLee, W.J.(Bill)
Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H.

Y Long, W.K.
Y Looper, M.
Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C.
Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. YMcKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J.
Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M.
Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill

Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, K.D.
Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G. Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C.
Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T.
Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L.
Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B.

Y Rowland, J.R. Rush, Dewey
Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A. Y Scott, D.
Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. YSteinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D.
Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T.
Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R.

Tucker, R.M Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Wheeler, Bobbv Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. 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 184-714. By: Representatives Johnson and Glanton of the 66th:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to provide for a homestead exemp tion for residents of the Town of Roopville in an amount to be fixed by the governing authority of the town at not more than $2,000.00 from all Town of Roopville ad valorem taxes; 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:
"Any other provisions of this Constitution to the contrary notwithstanding, the gov erning authority of the Town of Roopville is hereby authorized to grant an exemption from all town ad valorem taxes in an amount to be fixed by the governing authority at not more than $2,000.00 on a homestead owned and occupied by a resident of the town as a residence and homestead, and only so long as actually occupied by the owner primarily as such. The value of the residence in excess of the amount so exempted shall remain subject to taxation. Any such resident shall not receive the benefits of such homestead exemption unless he or his agent provides the governing authority of the town, or a person designated by the governing authority, with an affidavit stating that he is a resident and that such property is his homestead and residence and contain ing such additional information as will enable the governing authority to make a determination as to whether such person is entitled to such exemption. The governing authority shall provide the necessary forms for such purpose. After any such person has filed the proper affidavit and has been allowed the exemption provided herein, it shall not be necessary that he make application and file said affidavit thereafter for any subsequent year, and the said exemption shall continue to be allowed to such person. It shall be the duty of such person to notify the governing authority in the event he becomes ineligible for any reason for the exemption provided in this para graph. The homestead exemption provided for herein shall not be granted nor the amount fixed within the limits prescribed herein for any year until the governing authority of the town provides by ordinance for the granting of such exemption and the amount thereof. The governing authority of the town may provide by ordinance for the proper administration of this exemption."

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Section 2. The above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of
Georgia of 1976. 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 a homestead exemption for residents of the Town of Roopville in an amount to be fixed by the governing authority of the town at not more than $2,000.00 from all Town of Roopville ad valorem taxes?"

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. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. YBeck.J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P.
Bray, C.A.
Y Buck, T.B.
Y Burruss, A.L.
Y Burton, J.
Y Butler, D.
Canty, H.
Y Carlisle, J.
Y Carnes, C.
YCarrell, B. YCason, G.
Y Castleberry, D.
Chance, G.
Y Childers, E.M.
Y Childs, P.
Y Clark, Betty
Y Clark, L.
Y Clifton, A.D.
YColeman.T.
Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.
Y Connell, J.
Y Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.
Dean.D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Edwards, W. Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Hamilton. Mrs.G. Y Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. YHill, B.L. Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.

Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. YHowell.M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M.
Karrh, R. Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J. (Bill) Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J.
Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G. Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C. Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A. Y Scott, D.

Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D.
Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T.
Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R.
Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn.C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. 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.

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 Bills of the Senate and House:

SB 201. By: Senators Riley of the 1st and Wessels of the 2nd: A BILL to amend an Act abolishing the office of County Treasurer in and for the County of Chatham, approved Mar. 24, 1933 (Ga. Laws 1933, p. 438), so as to grant and transfer the former duties of the county treasurer to the Finance Director of Chatham County; and for other purposes.

SB 222. By: Senator Doss of the 52nd: A BILL to amend an Act placing the District Attorney of the Rome Judicial Circuit on an annual salary, so as to change the compensation provisions relating to the Assistant District Attorney to con form to State standards; and for other purposes.

SB 223. By: Senator Doss of the 52nd: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Rome, approved August 19, 1918, so as to provide for annual salaries of the members of the board of education; and for other purposes.

SB 225. By: Senator Reynolds of the 48th: A BILL to amend an Act consolidating the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Gwinnett County into the office of tax commissioner, so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation of the tax commissioner; and for other purposes.

SB 226. By: Senator Reynolds of the 48th: A BILL to amend an Act placing certain desig nated officers of Gwinnett County on a salary basis of compensation, so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation of the Sheriff, Clerk of the Superior Court, and Judge of the Probate Court of Gwinnett County; and for other purposes.

SB 227. By: Senator Reynolds of the 48th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Gwinnett County, approved Jan. 31, 1968, so as to changs the provisions relating to the compensation of the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Gwinnett County; and for other purposes.

HB 180. By: Representatives Foster and Williams of the 6th, and Ramsey of the 3rd: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new Judicial Circuit for the State of Georgia to be known as the Conasauga Judicial Circuit, so as to change the terms of court of said judicial circuit; and for other purposes.

HB 296. By: Representative Cox of the 141st: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Decatur County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compen sation, as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to the employment and compensation of deputies and other employees; and for other purposes.

HB 348. By: Representative Foster of the 152nd: A BILL to provide for a cost-of-living increase in compensation for the Sheriff, the Judge of the Probate Court, the Clerk of the Superior Court and the Tax Commissioner of Camden County; and for other purposes.

HB 351. By: Representatives Twiggs and Colwell of the 4th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Towns County Water and Sewerage Authority, approved April 3, 1972, so as to change the provisions relating to the creation of such Authority; to provide for the membership and terms of office; and for other purposes.

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HB 408. By: Representative Owens of the 77th: A BILL to provide for a supplement to the compensation, salary, expenses and allowances of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Columbia County; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

HB 434. By: Representatives Logan of the 62nd, Russell of the 64th, and Argo of the 63rd: A BILL to amend an Act establishing The Mayor and Council of the City of Athens Employee's Pension Plan, so as to provide for the voluntary extension of service beyond the normal retirement age by employees wishing to work to age 65, and to further provide that maximum age for membership shall be age 45 for police and fire employees and age 47 for all other city employees; and for other purposes.

HB 448. By: Representatives Colwell and Twiggs of the 4th: A BILL to amend an Act abolishing the method of compensating the Judge of the Probate Court of Union County known as the fee system and providing an annual salary for said officer, approved Feb. 27, 1970, so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation of said officer; and for other purposes.

HB 455. By: Representatives Keyton of the 143rd, and Long of the 142nd: A BILL to fix the salary of the coroner in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 34,300 and not more than 36,000 according to the U.S. Decen nial 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.

HB 456. By: Representatives Keyton of the 143rd, and Long of the 142nd: A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners for the County of Thomas, as amended, so as to change the compensation of the chairman and other members of the board of commissioners of Thomas County; and for other pur poses.

HB 459. 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 duties, powers and compensation, so as to change the expense allowance of the chairman of the board of commissioners; to provide an expense allowance for the members of the board of commissioners other than the chairman; and for other purposes.

HB 460. By: Representative Hudson of the 137th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Irwin County on a salary system of compensation in lieu of the fee system, so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation of the spe cial deputies; and for other purposes.

HB 461. By: Representative Hudson of the 137th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Irwin County on a salary system of compensation in lieu of the fee system, so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation of the sheriff's secretary; and for other purposes.

HB 462. By: Representative Hudson of the 137th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Irwin County on a salary system of compensation in lieu of the fee system, so as to change the provisions relative to the salary of the deputy sheriff; and for other purposes.

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HB 465. By: Representatives Johnson, Lee, Benefield and Wood of the 72nd: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Clayton County, approved Feb. 8, 1955, as amended, so as to change the compensation of the Chairman and the other members of the Board; and for other purposes.

HB 467. By: Representatives Dover of the llth, and Colwell and Twiggs of the 4th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of White County, so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation of the chairman and other members of said board; and for other purposes.
HB 477. By: Representative Owens of the 77th: A BILL to provide for a supplement to the compensation, salary expenses and allowances of the Sheriff of Columbia County; to provide an effective date, and for other purposes.
HB 482. By: Representatives Johnson, Lee, Benefield and Wood of the 72nd: A BILL to change the method of appointing members of the Clayton County Hospital Authority; to provide for filling vacancies for full and unexpired terms; to pro vide that only one member of the medical profession may serve as a member of the Hospital Authority at the same time; and for other purposes.

HB 484. By: Representative Birdsong of the 103rd: A BILL to abolish the present mode of compensating the Tax Commissioner of Twiggs County, known as the fee system; to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary; to provide that all fees, costs and other emoluments of said officer shall become the property of the county, and for other purposes.

HB 485. By: Representative Birdsong of the 103rd: A BILL to abolish the present mode of compensating the Judge of the Probate Court of Twiggs County, known as the fee system; to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary; to provide that all fees, costs or other emoluments of said officer shall become the property of the county; and for other purposes.

HB 494. By: Representatives Foster and Wheeler of the 152nd, and Hudson of the 137th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the State Court of Coffee County, approved August 19, 1919, as amended, so as to change the compensation of the judge and of the solicitor of the court; and for other purposes.

HB 483. By: Representative Birdsong of the 103rd: A BILL to abolish the present mode of compensating the Clerk of the Superior Court of Twiggs 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.

SB 195. By: Senators Russell of the 10th, Timmons of the llth, Turner of the 8th, English of the 21st and McGill of the 24th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Meat Inspection Act", so as to exempt from the requirements con tained therein pertaining to inspection of the slaughter of animals and of the preparation of carcasses, parts thereof, and meat and meat products rendered from the slaughter of animals; and for other purposes.

SB. 100. By: Senators Hudgins of the 15th, Starr of the 44th, Bell of the 5th, Banks of the 17th, Barker of the 18th, and Hudson of the 35th: A BILL to amend Code Title 24A, the Juvenile Court Code, so as to define certain terms; to change the provisions relating to the apprehension, custody and release of chil dren; to provide for certain types of detention prior to a court hearing; and for other purposes.

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The Senate has agreed to House amendment to the following Bill of the Senate:

SB 106. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to repeal Code Section 58-607 relating to the sale of liquors near Central State Hospital; and for other purposes.

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the Senate:

SB 159. By: Senators Duncan of the 30th, Thompson of the 32nd, Hudson of the 35th, Lester of the 23rd, Allgood of the 22nd, and others: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 56-3, relating to the general requirements for conducting an insurance business in this State, so as to prohibit certain institutions and entities con stituting 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.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the committees:

SB. 100. By: Senators Hudgins of the 15th, Starr of the 44th, Bell of the 5th, Banks of the 17th, Barker of the 18th, and Hudson of the 35th: A BILL to amend Code Title 24A, the Juvenile Court Code, so as to define certain terms; to change the provisions relating to the apprehension, custody and release of chil dren; to provide for certain types of detention prior to a court hearing; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 195. By: Senators Russell of the 10th, Timmons of the llth, Turner of the 8th, English of the 21st and McGill of the 24th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Meat Inspection Act", so as to exempt from the requirements con tained therein pertaining to inspection of the slaughter of animals and of the preparation of carcasses, parts thereof, and meat and meat products rendered from the slaughter of animals; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.

SB 200. By: Senator Bell of the 5th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Industrial Loan Act", approved March 4, 1955, so as to increase the monthly maintenance charge; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Banks & Banking.

SB 201. By: Senators Riley of the 1st and Wessels of the 2nd: A BILL to amend an Act abolishing the office of County Treasurer in and for the County of Chatham, approved Mar. 24, 1933 (Ga. Laws 1933, p. 438), so as to grant and transfer the former duties of the county treasurer to the Finance Director of Chatham County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

SB 222. By: Senator Doss of the 52nd: A BILL to amend an Act placing the District Attorney of the Rome Judicial Circuit on an annual salary, so as to change the compensation provisions relating to the Assistant District Attorney to con form to State standards; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

SB 223. By: Senator Doss of the 52nd: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Rome, approved August 19, 1918, so as to provide for annual salaries of the members of the board of education; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

SB 225. By: Senator Reynolds of the 48th: A BILL to amend an Act consolidating the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Gwinnett County into the office of tax commissioner, so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation of the tax commissioner; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

SB 226. By: Senator Reynolds of the 48th: A BILL to amend an Act placing certain desig nated officers of Gwinnett County on a salary basis of compensation, so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation of the Sheriff, Clerk of the Superior Court, and Judge of the Probate Court of Gwinnett County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

SB 227. By: Senator Reynolds of the 48th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Gwinnett County, approved Jan. 31, 1968, so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Gwinnett County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

SB 159. By: Senators Duncan of the 30th, Thompson of the 32nd, Hudson of the 35th, Lester of the 23rd, Allgood of the 22nd, and others: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 56-3, relating to the general requirements for conducting an insurance business in this State, so as to prohibit certain institutions and entities con stituting 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.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.
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 234. By: Representatives Bolster of the 30th, Greer and Horton of the 43rd, Hamilton of the 31st, Richardson of the 52nd, Taggart of the 125th, Connell of the 87th, Hawkins of the 50th, and others: 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; and for other purposes.

On the motion, the ayes were 70, nays 32. The motion prevailed.
Representative Colwell of the 4th 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 237. By: Representative Felton of the 22nd: A BILL to authorize counties and munici palities 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 legislative purpose; to provide for definitions; to pro vide for the appointment or designation of historic preservation commissions; and for other purposes.

On the motion, the ayes were 58, nays 45. The motion prevailed.

The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the report of the Committee of Conference thereon:

HB 94. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, 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 1976-77, known as the "General Appropriations Act", approved March 25, 1976 (Ga. Laws 1976, p. 785), so as to change certain appropriations for the fiscal year 1976-77; to make language and other changes; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

The following report of the Committee of Conference was read:

CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT ON H. B. 94

The Conference Committee on H. B. 94 recommends that both the Senate and the House of Representatives recede from their positions and that the attached Conference Committee Substitute to H. B. 94 be adopted.

Respectfully submitted,

FOR THE SENATE: Is/Paul C. Broun Senator, 46th District /Sose/Anal t.Horo,ll-1om2witlha, yTDVis4t.ric*t
ISse/Jnoahtonr,R1. sRt iDleiystrict

FOR THE HOUSE:
/s/joe Frank Harris Representative, 8th District /'R,s/e,M,p.raersceunstaC,,tio.v,l,el.m, s1, 44th, ,,D.istri. ct
/s/Clarence R. Vaughn, Jr. Representative, 57th District

A BILL
To amend an Act providing appropriations for the fiscal year 1976-77, known as the "General Appropriations Act", approved March 25, 1976 (Ga. Laws 1976, p. 785), so as to change certain appropriations for the fiscal year 1976-77; 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 1976-77, known as the "General Appropriations Act", approved March 25, 1976 (Ga. Laws 1976, p. 785), is hereby amended by striking the following:

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"PART I.
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH" and Sections 1 through 57, and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"PART I. LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Section 1. Legislative Branch. Budget Unit: Legislative Branch ...................................................................$ 8,100,000 1. Operations..................................................................................................$7,650,000 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$7,650,000 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$7,650,000
2. For Election Blanks and Other Election Expenses..........................................................................................$ 450,000
Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 450,000 State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 450,000
Budget Unit Object Classes: Operations.......................................................................................................$7,650,000 Election Blanks and Other Election Expenses..........................................................................................$ 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...............................................................$ 2,698,432 1. Operations..................................................................................................^ 2,358,432 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,358,432 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,358,432
2. Tax Ratio Study ............................................................................................$ 340,000 Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 340,000 State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 340,000
Budget Unit Object Classes: Operations.......................................................................................................$ 2,358,432
Tax Ratio Study.................................................................................................$ 340,000

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PART II. JUDICIAL BRANCH
Section 3. Supreme Court. Budget Unit: Supreme Court..........................................................................$ 1,212,567
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.
Provided, however, that the sum of $7,000 shall be allocated for the cost of Georgia's pro rata share for the operation of the National Center for State Courts.

Section 4. Superior Courts. Budget Unit: Superior Courts.........................................................................$ 7,785,000
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 $14,000 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 and $36,046 is designated and committed for the Sentence Review Panel.

Section 5. Court of Appeals. Budget Unit: Court of Appeals.......................................................................! 1,356,031
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.............................................................................................$ 178,6*8 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,368,524 State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 178,668

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For the cost of operating the Administrative Offices of the Court.

Section 7. Appellate Court Reports. Budget Unit: Court Reports...............................................................................$ 114,000
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 10. Council of Juvenile Court Judges.
Budget Unit:............................................................................................................$ 40,341
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....................................................................! 27,837,503

1. Georgia Building Authority Budget:

Direct Payments to Authority

for Operations.............................................................................................$ 2,521,854

Capital Outlay ...................................................................................................$ 405,000

Authority Lease Rentals................................................................................$ 2,495,903

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$5,422,757

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 5,422,757

Total Positions Budgeted

0

2. Departmental Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 545,404

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 49,189

Travel.....................................................................................................................! 7,350

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 4,300

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 4,000

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................! -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................! -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 610,243

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 610,243

Total Positions Budgeted

35

3. Fiscal Administration Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................! 370,344

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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..........................................................................................$ 2,665,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................? -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,080,344

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$3,080,344

Total Positions Budgeted

25

4. Self-Insurance Administration

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 250,758

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-

Vfor^men's Compensation.............................................................................$ 1,990,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,280,458

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,245,530

Total Positions Budgeted

18

5. Procurement Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 734,595

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 84,757

Travel .....................................................................................................................$ 6,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

PublicationsandPrinting...................................................................................$ 19,000

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 50,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................? -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 894,352

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................?5894,352

Total Positions Budgeted

53

6. General Services Administration

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................? 125,314

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 83,118

Travel........................................................................................................................$ 900

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.......................................................................................? 209,832

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 100,445

Total Positions Budgeted

13

7. Property Management Administration Budget:
Personal Services...............................................,...............................................$ 178,613

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Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 35,092

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 5,200

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 780

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 8,150

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 1,950

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 12,100

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................!-0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 241,885

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 194,747

Total Positions Budgeted

16

8. Data Processing Services Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 9,149,593

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................!? 1,443,000

Travel ...................................................................................................................$ 25,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 15,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 74,865

Per Diem and Fees .........................................................................................$ 1,293,580

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 150,000

Rents and Maintenance Expense ..................................................................$ 9,306,832

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 21,457,870

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 10,005,765

Total Positions Budgeted

647

9. Motor Pool Services Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 313,535

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 577,236

Travel.....................................................................................................................! 2,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................! 212,800

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 1,500

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................! 15,590

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................! -0-

Computer Charges.................................................................................................! 1,800

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................! -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,124,461

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................! -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

29

10. Communication Services Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................! 1,396,049

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 318,457

Travel...................................................................................................................! 11,103

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................! 36,968

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$48,899

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................! 34,000

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................! 14,000

Computer Charges...............................................................................................! 73,260

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................! -0-

TelephoneBillings........................................................................................$ 13,259,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................! 15,191,736

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 5,000,235

Total Positions Budgeted

105

11. Printing Services Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................! 874,446

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Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,153,936

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 3,875

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....................................................................................! 2,156,357

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 85,000

Total Positions Budgeted

78

12. Central Supply Services Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 120,800

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,615,961

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 1,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ 7,000

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,000

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................$ 8,300

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,640

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 2,500

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,760,201

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 15,000

Total Positions Budgeted

12

13. State Properties Commission

Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 82,911

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 21,000

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 5,884

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 6,000

Equipment Purchases ........................................,..................................................$ 3,500

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 10,000

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ..................................................................................$ 5,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 134,295

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 134,295

Total Positions Budgeted

7

14. Volunteer Services Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 45,161

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 5,999

Travel.....................................................................................................................$3,050

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 5,100

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 4,650

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$63,960

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$48,790

Total Positions Budgeted

3

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 14,187,523 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 5,431,745 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 95,362

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Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................$ 266,768

Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 116,079

Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 259,605

Per Diem and Fees .........................................................................................$ 1,327,420

Computer Charges..........................................................................................$2,960,660

Other Contractual Expense ..................................................................................$ 5,000

Rents and Maintenance Expense ..................................................................$ 9,306,832

Workmen's Compensation .............................................................................$ 1,990,000

Direct Payments to Authority

for Operations.............................................................................................$2,521,854

Capital Outlay...................................................................................................$ 405,000

Authority Lease Rentals................................................................................$ 2,495,903

Telephone Billings........................................................................................$ 13,259,000

Total Positions Budgeted

1,041

Section 12. Department of Agriculture.

Budget Unit: Department of

Agriculture.........................................................................................$ 15,536,430

1. Plant Industry Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,205,785

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 192,306

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 93,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 48,000

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 23,300

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................? 16,500

Per Diem and Fees ...................................................................................................$ 500

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 30,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 2,609,391

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 2,503,391

Total Positions Budgeted

183

2. Animal Industry Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................? 664,225

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................? 101,000

Travel...................................................................................................................? 43,423

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..................................................................................? 5,000

Athens Veterinary Laboratory

Contract..........................................................................................................? 245,100

Tifton Veterinary Laboratory

Contract..........................................................................................................? 400,600

Poultry Improvement Contract........................................................................? 516,000

Veterinary Fees.................................................................................................? 475,000

Research Contract with Georgia

Institute of Technology..................................................................................? 182,000

Contract with University of

Georgia to Study Avian Disease ...................................................................$ 174,950

Indemnities......................................................................................................,^ 100,000

Total Funds Budgeted.................................I:.-..............................................$2,928,898

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,819,898

Total Positions Budgeted

52

3. Marketing Budget: Personal Services........................* 1,025,773

900

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 241,633

Travel...................................................................................................................$33,400

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 24,000

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 12,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,850

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,700

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 31,100

Capital Outlay...................................................................................................$ 100,000

Advertising Contract...........................................................................................$35,000

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 945,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,454,456

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$2,309,864

Total Positions Budgeted

81

Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Regular Operating Expenses, $50,000 is designated and committed to make repairs and renovations at Farmers Markets for which Authority funds cannot be used.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Capital Outlay, $100,000 is desig nated and committed to construct a produce shed at the Glennville Farmers Market.

4. General Agricultural Field

Forces Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,397,923

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 115,000

Travel................................................................................,................................$ 150,000

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....................................................................................$ 1,686,133

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,686,133

Total Positions Budgeted

131

5. Internal Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 703,703

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 96,000

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 15,600

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

PublicationsandPrinting...................................................................................$ 32,200

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,500

Per Diem and Fees ...................................................................................................$ 500

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 85,686

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 935,189

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 918,189

Total Positions Budgeted

48

6. Information and Education Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 126,475 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 303,000 Travel........................................................................................................................$ 700 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 262,600 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,500 Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

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Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense...........................,...........................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 694,275

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 694,275

Total Positions Budgeted

11

7. Fuel and Measures Standards

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$686,391

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 123,000

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 68,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................! 54,000

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 6,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 6,625

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense..........................................................,............................! -0-

Capital Outlay.....................................................................................................! 23,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 967,016

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 967,016

Total Positions Budgeted

62

8. Consumer Protection Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 582,557

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.......................................................................................! 659,757

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 659,757

Total Positions Budgeted

39

9. Consumer Protection Field

Forces Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................! 1,457,255

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 74,426

Travel.................................................................................................................! 122,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................! 24,000

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 4,500

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,600

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................! -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................! -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,684,781

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,472,320

Total Positions Budgeted

112

10. Meat Inspection Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................! 1,787,987 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 47,000 Travel.................................................................................................................! 140,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................! 12,000 Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 4,000 Equipment Purchases................................................................................................! -0Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................! 38,000

902

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 34,900

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$2,063,887

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$885,287

Total Positions Budgeted

145

11. Georgia Agrirama Development Authority Budget: Payments to Agrirama Authority for Operations................................................................................................$ 290,300 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................'...................$290,300 Agency Funds Budgeted ...................................................................................$ 105,000 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 ..............................................................................$ 399,000

Purchase of Bait.........................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$600,000

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$435,000

Total Positions Budgeted

0

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 10,794,274

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,341,365

Travel.................................................................................................................$725,323

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................$ 198,000

Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 360,050

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 38,735

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 43,700

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 85,686

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 500,000

Purchase of Bait................................................ .........................................................$ -0-

Athens Veterinary Laboratory

Contract..........................................................................................................$ 245,100

Tifton Veterinary Laboratory

Contract..........................................................................................................$ 400,600

Poultry Improvement Contract ........................................................................$ 516,000

Veterinary Fees.................................................................................................$ 475,000

Research Contract with Georgia

Institute of Technology..................................................................................$ 182,000

Contract with University of

Georgia to Study Avian Disease ...................................................................$ 174,950

Indemnities........................................................................................................$ 100,000

Advertising Contract...........................................................................................$ 35,000

Authority Lease Rentals...........................................................,.......................$ 945,000

Payments to Agrirama Authority

for Operations .............................................................................................:..$ 290,300

Capital Outlay...................................................................................................$ 123,000

Total Positions Budgeted

864

Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Regular Operating Expenses,

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$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..........................................................................................$ 1,870,860

1. Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................? 377,313

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 81,200

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 5,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 18,833

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,760

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,000

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 8,750

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$496,856

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$496,856

Total Positions Budgeted

23

2. Examination Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,069,528

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 13,280

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 284,146

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing .........................................................................................$ -0-

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 7,050

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................? -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................? -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 1,374,004

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 1,374,004

Total Positions Budgeted

67

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services............................................................................................? 1,446,841

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 94,480

Travel.................................................................................................................? 289,146

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................? 18,833

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................? 10,810

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,000

Computer Charges.................................................................................................? 8,750

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................? -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

90

Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Publications and Printing, $6,833 is designated and committed for printing services by the Office of the Secretary of State.

Section 14. Department of Community
Development. A. Budget Unit: Department of Community
Development..........................................................................................? 8,247,142 1. Industry Budget:
Personal Services...............................................................................................? 292,442 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 10,749 Travel...................................................................................................................? 35,500

904

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,500

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,500

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 344,691

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 344,691

Total Positions Budgeted

16

2. Research Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 241,945

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 45,085

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 2,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,485

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 38,200

Computer Charges...............................................................................................! 19,473

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 352,188

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 295,388

Total Positions Budgeted

17

3. Tourism Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 737,985

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 332,286

Travel...................................................................................................................$43,900

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 400

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................! 9,713

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 51,000

Computer Charges.................................................................................................! 4,500

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................! -0-

Capital Outlay...................................................................................................! 605,000

Local Welcome Center Contracts .......................................................................$ 75,230

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,860,014

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,860,014

Total Positions Budgeted

76

4. Internal Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 396,233

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 469,818

Travel...................................................................................................................! 14,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 26,900

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................! 14,586

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 19,500

Computer Charges.................................................................................................! 6,800

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................! -0-

Direct Payments for World

Congress Center Operations ......................................................................$ 1,250,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 2,197,837

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,957,837

Total Positions Budgeted

25

5. International Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................! 137,755 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$62,053

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Travel...................................................................................................................$ 35,709

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,050

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 4,100

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 121,300

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 9,245

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 371,212

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$371,212

Total Positions Budgeted

8

6. Advertising Budget:

Advertising........................................................................................................$ 628,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$628,000

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 628,000

Total Positions Budgeted

0

7. Ports Authority Budget:

Authority Lease Rentals................................................................................$ 2,790,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................?52,790,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$2,790,000

Total Positions Budgeted

0

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,806,360

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 919,991

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 131,109

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$32,850

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 33,384

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 232,000

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 40,018

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Capital Outlay ...................................................................................................$ 605,000

Local Welcome Center Contracts .......................................................................$ 75,230

Advertising........................................................................................................$ 628,000

Authority Lease Rentals................................................................................$ 2,790,000

Direct Payments for World

Congress Center Operations ......................................................................$ 1,250,000

Total Positions Budgeted

142

B. Budget Unit: Community Affairs...............................................................$ 2,567,623

1. Executive Office and Administrative

Support:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 261,377

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 44,345

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 12,200

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

PublicationsandPrinting.....................................................................................$ 3,200

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 8,400

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 12,500

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$_-Oj-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$342,022

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 261,064

Total Positions Budgeted

16

2. Area Development: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 297,951

906

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 15,067

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 8,400

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,343

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 6,800

Per Diem and Fees ...................................................................................................$ 525

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................! -0-

Grants to Area Planning and

Development Commissions ........................................................................$ 1,170,000

HUD 701 Planning Grants ...............................................................................$ 899,936

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 2,401,022

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,359,862

Total Positions Budgeted

16

3. Local Development:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 277,032

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 18,000

Travel...................................................................................................................! 16,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .. .....................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 6,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................! 4,000

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................! -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 321,032

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 104,919

Total Positions Budgeted

16

4. State Crime Commission Planning

and Grant Administration:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 748,099

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.......................................................................................$976,549

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 86,778

Total Positions Budgeted

45

5. LEAA Grants Budget:

LEAA Juvenile Justice.....................................................................................! 432,020

LEAA Action Local........................................................................................! 7,701,300

LEAA Action State.........................................................................................! 3,798,700

LEAA State Buy-In...........................................................................................! 755,000

LEAA Planning.................................................................................................$ 653,512

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................! 13,340,532

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 755,000

Total Positions Budgeted

0

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................! 1,584,459 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 189,612 Travel...................................................................................................................! 65,375 Motor Vehkle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

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Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 30,543

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 20,200

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 46,225

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 34,275

Other Contractual Expenses .....................................................................................$ -0-

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...........................................................................................$ 755,000

LEAA Planning.................................................................................................! 653,512

LEAA Juvenile Justice.....................................................................................! 432,020

Total Positions Budgeted

93

C. Budget Unit: State Building

Administrative Board................................................................................$ 90,741

State Building Administrative

Board Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................! 61,733

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 4,564

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 5,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 12,944

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.................................................................................................! 61,733

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................! 4,564

Travel.....................................................................................................................! 5,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 12,944

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................! 3,000

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................! 3,500

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................! -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

6

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.................................................................................................$ 3,429,092 1. Internal Administration Budget:
Personal Services...............................................................................................! 315,803 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 61,000 Travel...................................................................................................................! 13,000

908

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 11,374

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,800

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 9,200

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 412,177

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 412,177

Total Positions Budgeted

19

2. Insurance Regulation Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 536,095

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 26,069

Travel.....................................................................................................................$8,400

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

PublicationsandPrinting...................................................................................$ 18,400

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 8,200

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 157,409

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 754,573

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 754,573

Total Positions Budgeted

43

3. Industrial Loans Regulation

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 233,094

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$22,000

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 11,442

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

PublicationsandPrinting.....................................................................................$ 2,355

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 268,891

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 268,891

Total Positions Budgeted

15

4. Information and Enforcement

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 421,179

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 31,147

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 14,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,300

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 5,200

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 473,826

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 473,826

Total Positions Budgeted

38

5. Fire Safety and Mobile Home Regulation Budget:
Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,284,466 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 87,000 Travel.................................................................................................................$ 128,248

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Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

PublicationsandPrinting...................................................................................$ 15,711

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 4,200

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................? -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,519,625

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,519,625

Total Positions Budgeted

107

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,790,637

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 227,216

Travel.................................................................................................................? 175,090

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................? 50,140

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 11,200

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 17,400

Computer Charges.............................................................................................? 157,409

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................? -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

222

Section 16. Department of Defense.

Budget Unit: Department of Defense ............................................................$ 1,644,153

1. Administration and Support of

State Militia Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................? 571,086

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.......................................................................................? 930,166

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 930,166

Total Positions Budgeted

36

2. Civil Defense Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................? 496,575

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.......................................................................................? 581,959

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 306,304

Total Positions Budgeted

33

3. Armory Maintenance and Repair Budget: Personal Services.................................................................................................? 64,045

910

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 95,000

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 3,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing .........................................................................................$ -0-

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,000

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 163,545

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 163,545

Total Positions Budgeted

5

4. Disaster Preparedness and Recovery

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 163,487

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 ................................................................................$ 32,542

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 240,500

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

10

5. Service Contracts Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,365,582

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....................................................................................! 1,555,848

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 244,138

Total Positions Budgeted

122

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,660,775

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 17. State Board of Education -
Department of Education. A. Budget Unit: Department of
Education...........................................................................................! 682,690,503

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1. Instructional Services Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 68,477

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 3,214

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 3,185

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................,..........................$ 2,600

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 1,800

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 79,276

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................? 79,276

Total Positions Budgeted

3

2. Pre-School and Special Education

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................? 565,686

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 52,927

Travel...................................................................................................................? 48,279

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................? -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 6,700

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................? 500

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................? 2,700

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................? -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................? -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 676,792

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 421,120

Total Positions Budgeted

33

3. Governor's Honors Program Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................? 203,188

Regular Operating Expenses.................................................................".............? 55,086

Travel.....................................................................................................................? 4,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................? -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 4,400

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................? 3,407

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................? 19,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................? -0-

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 195,809

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 484,890

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 341,528

Total Positions Budgeted

2

4. General Education Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................? 665,964

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 86,451

Travel...................................................................................................................? 45,782

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................? -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................? 67,315

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................? 2,895

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................? 69,476

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................? -0-

Other Contractual Expense................................................................................? 33,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 970,883

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 553,743

Total Positions Budgeted

37

5. Vocational Education Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................? 1,825,119

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Regular Operating Expenses.................,.............................................,............$ 256,453

Travel .................................................................................................................$ 172,969

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$25,294

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 11,999

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 3,450

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ..................................................................................$ 1,190

Non-APEG Grants:

High School Program................................................................................$ 13,566,684

High School Construction..............................................................................$ 520,000

Vocational Education Research

and Curriculum..........................................................................................$ 625,716

Adult Education..........................................................................................$ 2,298,942

Vocational Teacher Training........................................................................$ 598,429

Area Vocational-Technical

Schools ...................................................................................................$28,182,590

Junior College Vocational

Program......................................................................................................? 477,693

Quick Start Program..................................................................................$ 1,600,000

Comprehensive Employment

and Training............................................................................................$2,919,452

Teacher Retirement....................................................................................!? 1,940,174

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 55,026,154

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 36,243,714

Total Positions Budgeted

108

6. Compensatory Education Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................? 364,137

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 36,050

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 19,800

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 5,300

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 10,600

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................? -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 435,887

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................? 48,040

Total Positions Budgeted

24

7. Student Services Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................? 274,059

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 24,355

Travel...................................................................................................................? 17,803

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..................................................,....................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 3,800

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................? -0-

Per Diem and Fees ...................................................................................................$ 619

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................? -0-

Other Contractual Expense..............................................................................? 320,551

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 641,187

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 605,687

Total Positions Budgeted

16

8. Media Services Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,249,596 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................? 1,697,913

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Travel...................................................................................................................$ 75,449

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

PublicationsandPrinting.................................................................................$ 206,729

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 40,850

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 93,905

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense................................................................................$ 52,054

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 4,416,496

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,743,748

Total Positions Budgeted

181

9. Public Library Services Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 577,019

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 658,321

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 22,808

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 4,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 11,000

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 21,500

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ..................................................................................$ 6,000

Non-APEG Grants:

Salaries and Travel of

Public Librarians ....................................................................................$ 2,722,885

Public Library Materials............................................................................! 2,092,979

Talking Book Centers....................................................................................$ 160,000

Public Library Maintenance

and Operation.............................................................................................! 849,072

Teacher Retirement.......................................................................................$ 236,917

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 7,362,501

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 6,418,980

Total Positions Budgeted

51

10. Program Standards and

Assessments Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 735,113

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 53,392

Travel...................................................................................................................! 54,480

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 17,104

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................! 4,403

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................! 52,474

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 350,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,266,966

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 922,686

Total Positions Budgeted

53

11. State Administration Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................! 542,665 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 68,562 Travel...................................................................................................................! 17,850 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................! 4,500 Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 20,538 Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................! 10,997 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................! 92,956 Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 19,207 Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 777,275

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State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 602,281

Total Positions Budgeted

28

12. Administrative Services Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................? 3,307,371

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 513,825

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 187,159

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

PublicationsandPrinting.................................................................................$ 137,088

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 24,648

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 25,887

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 674,426

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 24,750

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 4,895,154

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.....................................................................? 220,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,675,199

Total Positions Budgeted

237

13. Local Programs Budget: Grants to School Systems for Authority Lease Rental Payments to Georgia Education Authority (Schools)...................................................................................$ 26,743,474 Direct Grants to School Systems for Capital Outlay Purposes.............................................................................................$ 694,293 Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................? 333,204 APEG Grants: Salaries of Instructional Personnel (Sec. 10(a) (1) and 10(a) (2))........................................................................................$ 323,620,840 Salaries of Instructional Personnel (Sec. 5) ..................................................................................$ 39,144,140 Salaries of Student Supportive Personnel (Sec. 20 (a))...........................................................................$ 13,833,960 Salaries of Administrative and Supervisory Personnel (Sec. 21)..................................................................................................$ 40,968,400 Special Education Leadership Personnel (Sec. 21(c) (2))............................................................................$ 917,770 Instructional Media (Sec.13) ....................................................................$ 11,681,616 Instructional Equipment (Sec. 14).......................................................................................................$ 430,170 Maintenance and Operation (Sec. 15)..................................................................................................$ 56,461,144 Sick and Personal Leave (Sec. 16)....................................................................................................$ 2,920,404 Travel - Regular (Sec. 17)..............................................................................$ 522,690 Travel - Special (Sec. 17) .................................................................................$ 76,140 Pupil Transportation Regular (Sec. 25) ...................................................................................$ 32,539,695 Pupil Transportation Special (Sec. 25).......................................................................................$ 2,043,165 Isolated Schools................................................................................................? 98,300 Selective Pre-School Development............................................................................................? 5,821,236 Non-APEG Grants: Education of Children of Low-Income Families............................................................................? 60,641,423

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Driver Education ...........................................................................................$ 350,000

Teacher Retirement..................................................................................$ 38,376,756

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 ...........................................................................$ 14,550

Tuition for the Multi

handicapped................................................................................................$ 622,000

Severely Emotionally Disturbed................................................................$ 5,352,773

Compensatory Education .........................................................................$ 10,246,747

Guidance, Counseling and

Testing ........................................................................................................$ 180,626

Educational Television....................................................................................$ 56,186

School Library Resources

and Other Materials................................................................................? 3,020,664

School Lunch.............................................................................................$ 87,035,521

Supplementary Education

Centers and Services...............................................................................? 2,752,440

Staff Development.........................................................................................? 540,000

Supervision and Assessment

of Students..................................................................................................? 145,000

Cooperative Educational

Service Agencies......................................................................................? 2,192,000

Superintendents'Salaries..........................................................................? 3,149,807

Research and Development

Utilization...................................................................................................? 207,369

Total Funds Budgeted................................................................................? 776,134,936

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................? 629,931,036

Total Positions Budgeted

0

14. State Schools Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................? 106,676

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................? 3,232

Travel.....................................................................................................................? 5,582

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................? 600

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................? -0-

Per Diem and Fees............................. .......................................................................? -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................? -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 116,090

State Funds Budgeted....................... ...............................................................? 103,465

Total Positions Budgeted

6

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..........................................................................................? 11,485,070 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................? 3,509,781 Travel.................................................................................................................? 675,146
Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................................? 4,500
Publications and Printing.................................................................................? 501,468 Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................? 110,699 Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................? 394,367 Computer Charges.............................................................................................? 674,426

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Other Contractual Expense ...........................................................................$ 1,002,561
APEG Grants: Salaries of Instructional Personnel (Sec. 10(a) (1) and 10(a) (2))........................................................................................$ 323,620,840
Salaries of Instructional Personnel (Sec. 5) ..................................................................................$ 39,144,140
Salaries of Student Supportive Personnel (Sec. 20 (a))...........................................................................$ 13,833,960
Salaries of Administrative and Supervisory Personnel (Sec. 21)..................................................................................................$ 40,968,400
Special Education Leadership Personnel (Sec. 21(c) (2))............................................................................$ 917,770
Instructional Media (Sec. 13) ...................................................................$ 11,681,616
Instructional Equipment (Sec. 14).......................................................................................................$ 430,170
Maintenance and Operation (Sec. 15).................,................................................................................$ 56,461,144
Sick and Personal Leave (Sec. 16)....................................................................................................$ 2,920,404
Travel - Regular (Sec. 17)..............................................................................$ 522,690 Travel - Special (Sec. 17) .................................................................................$ 76,140 Pupil Transportation
Regular (Sec. 25) ...................................................................................$ 32,539,695 Pupil Transportation
Special (Sec. 25).......................................................................................$ 2,043,165 Isolated Schools................................................................................................$ 98,300 Selective Pre-School
Development............................................................................................$ 5,821,236 Non-APEG Grants:
Education of Children of Low-Income Families............................................................................$ 60,641,423
Driver Education ...........................................................................................$ 350,000 Teacher Retirement..................................................................................$ 40,553,847 Instructional Services for
theHandicapped......................................................................................$ 2,293,979 Preparation of Professional
Personnel in Education of Handicapped Children...........................................................................$ 106,454 Educational Training Services for the Mentally Retarded ...........................................................................$ 14,550 Tuition for the Multi handicapped................................................................................................$ 622,000 Severely Emotionally Disturbed................................................................$ 5,352,773 Compensatory Education .........................................................................$ 10,246,747 High School Program................................................................................$ 13,566,684 High School Construction..............................................................................$ 520,000 Vocational Teacher Training........................................................................$ 598,429 Vocational Education Research and Curriculum..........................................................................$ 625,716 Adult Education..........................................................................................$ 2,298,942 Area Vocational Technical Schools ...................................................................................................$ 28,182,590 Junior College Vocational Program...............................................................,......................................$ 477,693 Quick Start Program ..................................................................................$ 1,600,000

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Comprehensive Employment

andTraining............................................................................................$ 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 ....................................................................................$ 2,722,885

Public Library Materials............................................................................$ 2,092,979

Talking Book Centers....................................................................................$ 160,000

Public Library Maintenance

andOperation.............................................................................................$ 849,072

School Lunch.............................................................................................$ 87,035,521

Supplementary Education

Centers and Services...............................................................................$ 2,752,440

Staff Development.........................................................................................$ 540,000

Supervision and Assessment

of Students..................................................................................................$ 145,000

Cooperative Educational

Service Agencies......................................................................................! 2,192,000

Superintendents'Salaries ..........................................................................$ 3,149,807

Research and Development

Utilization...................................................................................................$ 207,369

Grants to School Systems

for Authority Lease Rental

Payments to Georgia Education

Authority (Schools)...................................................................................$ 26,743,474

Direct Grants to School

Systems for Capital

Outlay Purposes.............................................................................................$ 694,293

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................! 333,204

Total Positions Budgeted

779

B. Budget Unit: Institutions............................................................................$ 9,100,413

1. Georgia Academy for the Blind

Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,388,066

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 298,445

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 3,526

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 2,890

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 32,162

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 5,700

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense..................................................................................$ 2,000

Capital Outlay............................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,732,789

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,502,104

Total Positions Budgeted

158

2. Georgia School for the Deaf Budget:
Personal Services............................................................................................! 2,673,786 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 564,929 Travel.....................................................................................................................! 4,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................! -0Publications and Printing .........................................................................................! -0Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................! 76,855

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Per Diem and Fees ...................................................................................................$ 500

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................! -0-

Capital Outlay .....................................................................................................$ 10,450

Authority Lease Rentals.....................................................................................$ 23,400

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,354,420

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 2,936,444

Total Positions Budgeted

284

3. Atlanta Area School for the Deaf

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 941,802

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 226,761

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 3,100

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 1,000

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................! 26,551

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................! 2,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense................................................................................! 59,025

Capital Outlay............................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,260,239

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,136,461

Total Positions Budgeted

80

4. Alto Education and Evaluation

Center Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 797,672

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 191,066

Travel.....................................................................................................................! 5,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 700

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................! 32,652

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................! -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,027,090

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 690,374

Total Positions Budgeted

54

5. North Georgia Vocational-Technical

School Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................! 1,448,805

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 529,215

Travel...................................................................................................................! 17,632

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 5,275

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................! 62,000

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................! -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................! -0-

Authority Lease Rentals.....................................................................................! 54,750

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 2,117,677

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,483,704

Total Positions Budgeted

'

102

6. South Georgia Vocational-Technical School Budget:
Personal Services............................................................................................! 1,196,914

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Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 386,902

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 13,200

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 3,360

Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 174,000

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 3,360

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Capital Outlay .....................................................................................................$ 25,000

Authority Lease Rentals.....................................................................................$ 49,315

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,852,051

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,351,326

Total Positions Budgeted

96

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 8,447,045

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................! 2,197,318

Travel..............:....................................................................................................$46,958

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 13,225

Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 404,220

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 11,560

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense.............................................................................!..! 61,025

Capital Outlay.....................................................................................................! 35,450

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................! 127,465

Total Positions Budgeted

774

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, $10,246,747 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 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 to serve 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 as a criterion for admission.
Provided, further, that for said selective pre-school development program, each system shall be allotted one instructional unit and any additional instructional units shall be allotted on the basis of one teacher and one aide for each 40 students or major fraction
thereof in average daily attendance; except in the case of mentally, physically or emotion ally handicapped children, the ratio shall be one teacher and one aide for 24 students or major fraction thereof in average daily membership. All allotments shall be based upon
1975-76 attendance data from the selected pre-school development program. Each instruc tional unit shall be funded on the basis of actual reimbursement for salary, retirement,

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and school lunch cost, and $6,384 for operational cost incurred in said pre-school develop ment program to include maintenance and operation, sick and personal leave, instruc tional media, instructional equipment, testing, transportation, and additional instruc tional 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 interchangeably 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 funds appropriated above for Instructional Equipment, (Section 14 of the Adequate Program of Education Act) shall be distributed to local systems based on 50 cents per child in average daily attendance.
Provided, further that $100,000 of the above appropriation for the said selective pre school development program shall be designated for the determination and evaluation of processes for the identification of children within existing programs who are deficient in developmental skills needed to be successful in first grade and for the provision of supplemental learning tasks designed to remove the identified deficiencies of such stu dents. The State Board of Education shall designate the locations for implementation of this program.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Cooperative Educational Service Agencies (CESA) Grants, $500,000 is designated and committed to fund projects approved and awarded on the basis of merit by the Department of Education.
Provided, that the Department of Education is authorized and directed to use up to $71,600 of funds available in nongrant, noninstitutional object classes for the purpose of funding the Professional Standards Review Commission.
Provided, however, the Department is authorized and directed to utilize $738,967 pres ently held back by the Georgia Building Authority (Schools) in the Revenue Funds account for grants for capital outlay purposes to the following school systems in the amounts thereby indicated:
Cook County............................................................................................................$ 37,559 GlynnCounty..........................................................................................................$ 53,905 Cochran City .............................................................................................................$ 8,531 Calhoun County ......................................................................................,...............$ 79,660 ClarkeCounty.........................................................................................................$ 98,394 Harris County .........................................................................................,.............$ 103,596 Lanier County .......................................................................................................$ 133,424

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Muscogee County ....................................................................................................$ 49,953 Americus City .........................................................................................................$ 69,643 BufordCity..............................................................................................................$ 59,470 Thomasville City....................................................................................,................$ 44,832

Section 18. Employees' Retirement System.

Budget Unit: Employees' Retirement

System..............................................................................................................$-0-

1. Employees' Retirement System Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 425,386

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 46,200

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 5,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

PublicationsandPrintmg...................................................................................$ 13,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,500

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 67,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 225,000

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 183,597

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 968,683

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................? -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

32

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 425,386

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 46,200

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 5,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

PublicationsandPrinting...................................................................................$ 13,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,500

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 67,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 225,000

Other Contractual Expense..............................................................................$ 183,597

Total Positions Budgeted

32

Section 19. Forest Research Council.

Budget Unit: Forest Research Council..............................................................$ 592,236

Forest Research Council Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 102,285

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 33,000

Travel .....................................................................................................................$ 4,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

PublicationsandPrinting...................................................................................$ 25,000

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 500

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

ContractualResearch........................................................................................$ 510,900

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 675,685

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 592,236

Total Positions Budgeted

7

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 102,285 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 33,000 Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 4,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 25,000 Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 500

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Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................!-0-

ContractualResearch........................................................................................$ 510,900

Total Positions Budgeted

7

Section 20. Forestry Commission.

Budget Unit: Forestry Commission................................................................$ 9,630,707

1. Reforestation Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 425,756

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 281,985

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 1,847

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 50,032

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 746

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 4,675

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 43,730

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 10,556

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 819,327

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 265,321

Total Positions Budgeted

30

2. Field Services Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................! 9,280,442

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................! 2,062,154

Travel...................................................................................................................! 64,688

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................! 501,523

Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 14,742

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................! 98,000

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................! 8,500

Computer Charges...............................................................................................! 23,253

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 45,000

Ware County Grant.............................................................................................! 60,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................! 12,158,302

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 8,880,474

Total Positions Budgeted

808

3. General Administration and

Support Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 367,519

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 74,621

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.......................................................................................! 544,377

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 484,912

Total Positions Budgeted

22

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..........................................................................................! 10,073,717 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................! 2,418,760 Travel...................................................................................................................! 77,442 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................! 565,955 Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 28,188

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Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 105,775

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 55,301

Computer Charges...............................................................................................! 91,868

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 45,000

Ware County Grant.............................................................................................$ 60,000

Total Positions Budgeted

860

Section 21. Georgia Bureau of Investigation.

Budget Unit: Georgia Bureau of

Investigation........................................................................................! 7,745,858

1. General Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 396,388

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 72,733

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 5,535

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

PublicationsandPrinting.....................................................................................$ 1,100

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,255

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,000

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 480,011

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 452,949

Total Positions Budgeted

28

2. Investigative Division Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................! 2,946,500

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 472,972

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 272,939

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................$ 214,500

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 22,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 57,700

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 6,000

Computer Charges.................................................................................................! 7,043

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Evidence Purchased ..........................................................................................$ 152,406

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 4,152,060

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 3,598,103

Total Positions Budgeted

169

3. Crime Laboratory Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................! 1,227,723

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 428,191

Travel...................................................................................................................! 14,400

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................! 8,500

Publications and Printing..................................................................................-...! 4,900

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................! 116,291

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................! 1,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................! 130,922

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,931,927

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,579,936

Total Positions Budgeted

78

4. Georgia Crime Information Center Budget:
Personal Services............................................................................................! 1,301,922 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 348,477 Travel.....................................................................................................................! 9,735

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Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .................................,.....................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 89,683

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 12,954

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 5,300

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 903,000

Other Contractual Expense ..................................................................................$ 2,800

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,673,871

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 2,114,870

Total Positions Budgeted

102

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 5,872,533

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,322,373

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 302,609

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................? 223,000

Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 117,683

Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 189,200

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 14,300

Computer Charges..........................................................................................$ 1,040,965

Other Contractual Expense..................................................................................? 2,800

Evidence Purchased ..........................................................................................$ 152,406

Total Positions Budgeted

377

Section 22. Georgia Franchise

Practices Commission.

Budget Unit: Georgia Franchise

Practices Commission...............................................................................$43,705

Georgia Franchise Practices

Commission Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 27,255

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 10,950

Travel......:.................................................................................................................? 500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................? -0-

Publications and Printing..................................................................... ...............? 1,000

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................? -0-

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................? 4,000

Computer Charges.......................................................................... ..........................? -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................? -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................? 43,705

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................? 43,705

Total Positions Budgeted

2

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services.................................................................................................? 27,255

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 10,950

Travel........................................................................................................................? 500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................? -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 1,000

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................? -0-

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................? 4,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................? -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................? -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

2

Section 23. Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission.
Budget Unit: Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission..................................................................? 100,000

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Departmental Operations Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$746,458

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 149,000

Travel...................................................................................................................$14,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 15,500

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 15,800

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 201,000

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 6,000

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 110,000

Fund for Construction Planning ......................................................................$ 100,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,358,258

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 100,000

Total Positions Budgeted

42

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 746,458

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 149,000

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 14,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 15,500

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 15,800

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 201,000

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 6,000

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 110,000

Fund for Construction Planning ......................................................................$ 100,000

Total Positions Budgeted

42

It is the intent of this General Assembly that the allocation of General Obligation

Bonds proceeds for the following projects for the Department of Education and the

Department of Human Resources, authorized in Section 44 of this Act, shall be approxi

mately as listed hereunder, if and when bonds are issued to finance the construction of

such projects:

Multigeographic Receiving Center

at Southwest Georgia Regional Hospital

$ 2,000,000

Medical-Surgical Unit at Gracewood

2,750,000

Regional Youth Development Centers at Macon, Eastman, Columbus and Griffin

2,850,000

Alien Building Renovations at Central State Hospital

2,925,000

Area Vocational-Technical School at Augusta

3,160,000

Area Vocational-Technical School in Spalding County

600,000

Ben Hill-Irwin Area Vocational Technical School

600,000

Area Vocational-Technical School at Savannah

3,000,000

It is the intent of this General Assembly that of the $7,300,000 in new General Obli gation Debt authorized in Section 44 for construction and equipping of buildings and facilities at various institutions of the State Board of Regents of the University System, and approximately $672,000 is for the purpose of purchasing the U.S. Army Armory prop erty at Augusta College.
Provided that of the above appropriation to the Georgia State Financing and Investment

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Commission, up to $34,000 is designated and committed to prepare plans for an instruc tional building for the Georgia Academy for the Blind.
Provided that of the above appropriation to the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission, up to $36,000 is designated and committed to prepare plans for a middle school dormitory and clinic building for the Georgia School for the Deaf.
Provided that of the above appropriation to the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission, up to $30,000 is designated and committed to prepare plans for a central services building for the Atlanta Area School for the Deaf.

Section 24. Office of the Governor. A. Budget Unit: Governor's Office ..................................................................$ 3,275,064
1. Governor's Office Budget: Cost of Operations.............................................................................................$ 964,551 Mansion Allowance .............................................................................................$ 40,000 Governor's Emergency Fund .........................................................................$ 2,258,500 Gubernatorial Transition Allowance........................................................................$ -0Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,263,051 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,196,450

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.

2. Intern Program Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 47,064

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.........................................................................................$ 78,614

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................? 78,614

Total Positions Budgeted

3

Budget Unit Object Classes: Cost of Operations.............................................................................................? 964,551 Mansion Allowance.............................................................................................? 40,000 Governor's Emergency Fund .........................................................................$ 2,258,500 Gubernatorial Transition Allowance........................................................................$ -0Personal Services.................................................................................................? 47,064 Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................? 2,800 Travel.....................................................................................................................? 1,300 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,800 Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 650 Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................? -0Computer Charges.....................................................................................................? -0-

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Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Intern Stipends.........................................^..........................................................$ 25,000

Total Positions Budgeted

3

B. Budget Unit: Office of Planning

and Budget.............................................................................................$ 2,835,723

1. General Administration and

Support Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 320,207

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 ..............................................................................................$ 87,500

Computer Charges..................................................................................................$ 1,000

Other Contractual Expense .......................................,.............................................$ 500

Payments to Regional Commissions ................................................................$ 181,200

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$628,907

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 615,907

Total Positions Budgeted

18

2. Council of the Arts Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 53,933

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 12,000

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 2,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,500

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 550

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 5,500

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Art Grants..........................................................................................................$611,871

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 688,854

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 246,983

Total Positions Budgeted

3

3. Budget Division Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 393,045

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 21,100

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 10,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

PublicationsandPrinting...................................................................................$ 12,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,693

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense................................................................................$20,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 459,838

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 291,838

Total Positions Budgeted

16

4. Intergovernmental Relations Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$363,488 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 24,000 Travel...................................................................................................................$23,254 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,500 Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 500 Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,000

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Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$415,742

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 360,742

Total Positions Budgeted

19

5. Management Review Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 302,961

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 9,500

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 4,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

PublicationsandPrinting.....................................................................................$ 1,000

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 500

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges....................................................................................................$ 500

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 318,461

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 276,095

Total Positions Budgeted

15

6. Policy Planning Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 566,406

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 32,000

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 40,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 22,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 6,550

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$272,400

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 28,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 967,356

State Funds Budgeted..,....................................................................................! 400,177

Total Positions Budgeted

30

7. Office of Consumer Affairs:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 648,226

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 183,556

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 16,805

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

PublicationsandPrinting...................................................................................$ 18,899

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 945

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 9,151

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 23,015

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$900,597

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.......................................................................$ 85,650

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 464,692

Total Positions Budgeted

50

8. State Energy Office Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 152,895 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 24,000 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 12,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 10,000 Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 10,000 Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$-0-

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Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$208,895

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 135,596

Total Positions Budgeted

12

9. Georgia Post-Secondary Education

Commission Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................! 76,393

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.........................................................................................$ 93,893

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$43,693

Total Positions Budgeted

4

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services............................................................................................$2,877,554

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 345,656

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 118,059

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 71,399

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 15,238

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 388,551

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 52,515

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 20,500

Art Grants..........................................................................................................$ 611,871

Payments to Regional Commissions ................................................................$ 181,200

Total Positions Budgeted

167

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................................................................................?54,200,000
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.........................................................................................! 127,135,382
1. General Administration and Support Budget:
Personal Services............................................................................................$ 8,441,506

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Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................! 1,388,933

Travel.................................................................................................................! 243,864

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 45,625

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 30,338

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 58,000

Computer Charges..........................................................................................$ 1,329,714

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 395,531

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 11,933,511

Indirect DOAS Services Funding..................................................................! 1,407,194

Agency Funds.................................................................................................$5,432,885

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 5,093,432

Total Positions Budgeted

644

2. Special Programs:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 354,747

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 54,130

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 5,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 3,500

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................! 11,000

Computer Charges...............................................................................................! 10,000

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 21,515

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 459,892

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.........................................................................! 5,766

Agency Funds....................................................................................................! 246,619

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 207,507

Total Positions Budgeted

21

3. Physical Health - Program

Direction and Support Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................! 1,328,858

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 220,377

Travel...................................................................................................................! 30,076

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 25,298

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................! 19,299

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$8,900

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 36,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,668,808

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.......................................................................! 90,500

Agency Funds....................................................................................................! 156,800

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,421,508

Total Positions Budgeted

98

4. Physical Health - Family Health Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................! 2,864,378
Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 926,700 Travel...................................................................................................................$94,655 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................! -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 46,500 Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................! 10,467 Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 389,373 Computer Charges.............................................................................................! 110,000 Other Contractual Expense...........................................................................! 4,077,446

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931

Regional Grants for Prenatal and

Postnatal Care Programs ..............................................................................$ 150,000

Crippled Children Benefits............................................................................! 3,034,626

Kidney Disease Benefits...................................................................................$474,100

Cancer Control Benefits....................................................................................$ 646,850

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....................................................................................................! 25,000

Family Planning Benefits.................................................................................! 748,305

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................! 13,873,400

Indirect DO AS Services Funding.....................................................................! 130,360

Agency Funds.................................................................................................! 7,876,573

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 5,866,467

Total Positions Budgeted

216

5. Physical Health - Community

Health Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................! 5,243,241

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................! 1,060,940

Travel.................................................................................................................! 212,950

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 49,500

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 41,325

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................! 78,546

Computer Charges...............................................................................................! 18,540

Other Contractual Expense..............................................................................$274,000

Facilities Construction Grants ......................................................................$ 3,500,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................! 10,479,042

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.......................................................................$ 17,650

Agency Funds.................................................................................................$5,504,842

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 4,956,550

Total Positions Budgeted

374

6. Physical Health - Local Services Budget:
Personal Services............................................................................................! 6,724,383 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 667,741 Travel.................................................................................................................! 465,155 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................! -0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 4,000 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 41,965 Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................! 495,958 Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0Other Contractual Expense..............................................................................! 917,796 Family Planning Benefits.................................................................................! 171,575 Benefits for Medically Indigent
High Risk Pregnant Women and Their Infants........................................................................................! 2,961,000 Grant for DeKalb County Mental Retardation Project.......................................................................................! 106,646 Grant for Chatham County Mental Retardation Project...........................................................................! 102,464 Grant-In-Aid to Counties.............................................................................! 10,157,115 Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................! 22,815,798

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Indirect DOAS Services Funding.......................................................................$ 53,200

Agency Funds .................................................................................................$ 6,133,117

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 16,629,481

Total Positions Budgeted

508

7. Mental Health - Program

Direction and Support Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,030,806

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 82,800

Travel...................................................................................................................! 85,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$8,000

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 10,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 400,220

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 414,500

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 2,031,326

Indirect DOAS Services Funding .....................................................................$ 122,370

Agency Funds ....................................................................................................$ 472,130

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,436,826

Total Positions Budgeted

57

8. Drug and Alcohol Services Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................! 1,691,240

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 255,087

Travel...................................................................................................................! 45,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 6,000

Equipment Purchases..............................................................................................! 200

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 106,670

Computer Charges...............................................................................................! 85,250

Other Contractual Expense ...........................................................................$ 2,440,403

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 4,629,850

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.....................................................................! 105,250

Agency Funds.................................................................................................! 3,541,610

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 982,990

Total Positions Budgeted

132

9. Mental Health - Local Services Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................! 326,562 Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................! 8,582 Travel...................................................................................................................! 19,300 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................! -0Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 420 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................! 13,800 Per Diem and Fees ...................................................................................................^ 100 Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -t' other Contractual Expense..............................................................................! 156,765 Benefits for Family Living Care...................................................................! 1,137,325 Community Residential Services Program.............................................................................................! 52,065 Contracts with Day Care Centers for the Mentally Retarded........................................................................! 25,897,960 Grants for Alcoholism Community Treatment Programs..................................................................................! 2,419,526 Grants for Drug Abuse Community Treatment Programs.................................................................! 515,374 Grants for Child Mental Health..............................................:.....................! 1,044,405

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Grants for Adult Mental Health ...................................................................$ 3,971,843

Foster Grandparent Program .............................................................................$ 65,000

Group Homes for the

Mentally Retarded......................................................................................$1,706,846

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................! 37,335,873

Agency Funds...............................................................................................$ 16,701,863

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................! 20,634,010

Total Positions Budgeted

67

10. Community Social Services

and Administration:

Personal Services............................................................................................! 2,547,706

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 336,068

Travel.................................................................................................................! 173,700

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................! -0-

Publieations and Printing...................................................................................! 10,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................! 6,000

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................! 12,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 127,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 3,212,474

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.......................................................................! 55,865

Agency Funds.................................................................................................! 2,033,617

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,122,992

Total Positions Budgeted

183

11. Title XX Administration:

Personal Services............................................................................................! 1,409,113

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 255,907

Travel.................................................................................................................! 117,300

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 42,000

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................! 17,750

Per Diem and Fees..............................................................................................! 30,500

Computer Charges.............................................................................................! 495,000

Other Contractual Expense .........................................................................$ 22,354,520

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$24,722,090

Agency Funds...............................................................................................! 22,990,384

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.....................................................................! 490,693

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,241,013

Total Positions Budgeted

127

12. Purchase of Social Services:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! -0-

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 785,655

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-

W.I.N. Benefits...............................................................................................! 1,100,000

Grants to Fulton County for 24

hour Emergency Social Services...................................................................! 130,000

Benefits for Child Care..................................................................................$ 6,768,942

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 8,784,597

Agency Funds.................................................................................................! 5,321,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 3,463,597

Total Positions Budgeted

0

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13. Community Youth Services:

Personal Services............................................................................................$3,534,923

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 492,000

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 226,000

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-

Benefits for Child Care.......................................................................................$ 10,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 4,275,423

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.......................................................................$82,640

Agency Funds.................................................................................................$ 1,906,440

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$2,286,343

Total Positions Budgeted

342

14. Services to the Aged Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 370,974

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....................................................................................$ 4,885,379

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.......................................................................! 11,240

Agency Funds .................................................................................................$ 4,427,849

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 446,290

Total Positions Budgeted

24

15. Vocational Rehabilitation

Program Direction and

Support Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 585,562

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....................................................................................! 1,136,557

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.....................................................................$ 150,000

Agency Funds....................................................................................................! 795,995

State Funds Budgeted.................................................................................,.....! 190,562

Total Positions Budgeted

35

16. Vocational Rehabilitation Facilities Budget:
Personal Services............................................................................................! 8,286,849

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Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$4,187,000

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 ..............................................................................I 449,000

Capital Outlay .....................................................................................................$ 20,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 13,336,849

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.......................................................................$ 82,650

Agency Funds...............................................................................................! 11,916,100

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,338,099

Total Positions Budgeted

702

17. Vocational Rehabilitation

Services Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................! 9,294,748

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..................................................................................! 24,524,498

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.....................................................................! 234,450

Agency Funds...............................................................................................! 19,177,129

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$5,112,919

Total Positions Budgeted

737

18. Vocational Rehabilitation -

Disability Adjudication Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$3,508,176

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................! 3,593,000

Travel...................................................................................................................! 80,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 1,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................! 50,000

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................! 125,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................! -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 7,357,176

Agency Funds.................................................................................................! 7,357,176

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................!-0-

Total Positions Budgeted

279

19. Public Assistance 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.......................................................................................! -0-

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SSI-Supplement Benefits..................................................................................$850,000

AFDC Benefits........................................................................................ ...$119,636,782

Total Funds Budgeted................................................................................$ 120,486,782

Agency Funds...............................................................................................$88,352,723

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 32,134,059

Total Positions Budgeted

0

20. 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......................................................................................$ 28,720,922

Grants to Counties for

Social Services...........................................................................................$24,162,583

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 52,883,505

Agency Funds ...............................................................................................$ 32,354,720

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$20,528,785

Total Positions Budgeted

0

21. Benefits Payments - Program

Administration and Support Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$2,667,561

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 772,944

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 174,280

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing .........................................................................................$ -0-

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 13,970

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 9,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$500,000

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 794,150

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$4,931,905

Agency Funds.................................................................................................$2,539,953

Indirect DOAS Services Funding .....................................................................$ 350,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$2,041,952

Total Positions Budgeted

196

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 60,211,333 Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................$29,918,914 Travel..............................................................................................................$2,514,280 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................................$ 33,000 Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 267,343 Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 389,114 Per Diem and Fees .........................................................................................$ 1,583,047 Computer Charges..........................................................................................$ 3,158,724 Other Contractual Expense .........................................................................$ 32,503,621 Capital Outlay.....................................................................................................$20,000 Grants for Regional Prenatal and Postnatal Care Programs.......................................................................$ 150,000 Crippled Children Benefits............................................................................$3,034,626

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Kidney Disease Benefits...................................................................................$ 474,100 Cancer Control Benefits....................................................................................! 646,850

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 ......................................................................$ 3,500,000

Grants for DeKalb County Mental Retardation Project...........................................................................! 106,646

Grants for Chatham County Mental Retardation Project...........................................................................! 102,464
Grant-In-Aid to Counties.............................................................................! 10,157,115

Benefits for Family Living Care...................................................................! 1,137,325

Community Residential Services Program.............................................................................................! 52,065

Contracts with Day Care Centers for the Mentally Retarded........................................................................! 25,897,960

Grants for Alcoholism Community Treatment Programs ..................................................................................! 2,419,526
Grants for Child Mental Health....................................................................! 1,044,405

Grants for Adult Mental Health ...................................................................$ 3,971,843 Foster Grandparent Program.............................................................................! 65,000

Group Homes for the Mentally Retarded......................................................................................! 1,706,846
Work Incentive Benefits................................................................................! 1,100,000 Grants to Fulton County for 24
hour Emergency Social Services...................................................................! 130,000 Benefits for Child Care..................................................................................! 6,778,942

Areawide and Community Grants ................................................................$ 1,457,178 Nutrition Grants............................................................................................! 2,980,927

Grants for Nephrology Centers........................................................................! 185,000 SSI-Supplement Benefits..................................................................................! 850,000

AFDC Benefits ...........................................................................................$119,636,782

Local Services Benefits Payments Grants......................................................................................$ 28,720,922

Grants for Drug Abuse Community Treatment Programs.................................................................! 515,374

Grants to Counties for Social

Services......................................................................................................! 24,162,583

Contract for the Purchase of

Clotting Factor for the Hemophilia Program.....................................................................................! 100,000

Total Positions Budgeted

4,742

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, !100,000 is designated and committed to operate a Hemophilia Program in the Metropolitan Atlanta Area and to operate the

Hemophilia Program in Augusta. 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, $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.

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Provided, that of the above appropriation, $45,000 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, that of the above appropriation to the Physical Health-Community Health Activity at least $147,000 is designated and committed for the Phenylketonuria (P.K.U.)
Disease Prevention Testing. Provided further the Department is hereby authorized and directed to use at least
$875,000 of the State funds appropriated for Contracts with Day Care Centers for the Mentally Retarded for the purpose of purchasing mini-buses and other types of buses deemed necessary.
Provided further that the Department of Human Resources is hereby authorized and directed to establish uniform criteria for determination of type, need for and replacement of mini-buses. The Department is further authorized and directed to arrange for the pur chase of mini-buses through the Department of Administrative Services.
There is hereby appropriated $31,284,059 in State funds for the purpose of making AFDC benefit payments and Child Support Recovery payments to the State Treasury.
Provided that for Fiscal 1977, the following maximum benefits and maximum standards
of need shall apply:

Number in Asst. Group

Standards of Need

Maximum Monthly Amount

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 on more

$ 106 161 193 227 260 282 305 324 341 365 390

$ 42 77 115 148 169 184 199 199 199 199 199

Provided further that in the event the AFDC benefits appropriation for Fiscal 1977 should be insufficient to support the maximum payment schedule listed above, the Department of Human Resources is directed to reduce monthly benefit payments in suffi cient amounts to insure the adequacy of the AFDC benefits appropriation to make such payments for the entire fiscal year.
Provided, further, that the Department of Human Resources shall not increase beyond the February, 1976 level the percentage of need used in making the monthly benefit cal culations, nor otherwise change the factors used in calculating monthly benefit payments so as to cause any increases thereof, other than mandatory changes resulting from Federal or Judicial mandate.
Provided, that of the above appropriation, $62,000 in State funds is designated and committed to contract with local district attorneys for child support recovery services.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, $20,000 is desig nated and committed to plan a sheltered workshop to serve the Gwinnett-Rockdale Coun ties area.

B. Budget Unit: Medicaid Services..............................................................$ 115,749,976 Medicaid Services Budget:
Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,082,154 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 922,305 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 21,000

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Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases................................................................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 35,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 85,385

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 42,000

Computer Charges..........................................................................................$ 5,063,785

Other Contractual Expense ...........................................................................$ 1,035,440

MedicaidBenefits.......................................................................................$ 295,987,897

Medicaid Benefits - Payables.......................................................................$ 42,463,127

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...........................................................................$ 1,375,000

Total Funds Budgeted................................................................................! 351,280,093

Indirect DOAS Services Funding ..................................................................$ 1,178,612

Agency Funds.............................................................................................! 234,351,505

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................! 115,749,976

Total Positions Budgeted

223

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services............................................................................................! 2,082,154

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 922,305

Travel...................................................................................................................! 21,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases................................................................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 35,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................! 85,385

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................! 42,000

Computer Charges..........................................................................................! 5,063,785

Other Contractual Expense...........................................................................! 1,035,440

Medicaid Benefits.......................................................................................! 295,987,897

Medicaid Benefits - Payables.......................................................................! 42,463,127

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...........................................................................! 1,375,000

Total Positions Budgeted

223

C. Budget Unit: Mental Health and Youth Development Institutions........................................................................................! 130,543,845
1. Georgia Regional Hospital at Augusta Budget:
Personal Services............................................................................................! 5,025,544 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................,...............! 894,112

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Travel...................................................................................................................$11,500

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....................................................................................$ 6,578,816

Indirect DOAS Services Funding .......................................................................$ 70,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 6,036,635

Total Positions Budgeted

497

2. Georgia Regional Hospital at

Atlanta Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................! 6,146,674

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................! 1,185,713

Travel.....................................................................................................................$6,600

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$3,950

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 95,000

Computer Charges...............................................................................................! 82,000

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 15,824

Capital Outlay.....................................................................................................$99,475

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$513,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$8,148,236

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.......................................................................$82,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 7,457,799

Total Positions Budgeted

612

3. Georgia Regional Hospital at

Savannah Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 4,945,026

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 749,018

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....................................................................................! 6,361,394

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.......................................................................$ 69,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 5,811,512

Total Positions Budgeted

524

4. West Central Georgia Regional Hospital Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................! 4,734,080
Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$880,728 Travel.....................................................................................................................! 9,100 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 1,075 Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................! 8,500 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 15,000 Computer Charges...............................................................................................! 65,000 Other Contractual Expense..................................................................................,....! -0-

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Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$646,500

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 6,359,983

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.......................................................................$ 65,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 6,116,483

Total Positions Budgeted

502

5. Northwest Georgia Regional Hospital

at Rome Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................! 6,460,088

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,404,164

Travel...................................................................................................................! 14,550

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.....................................................................................................! 13,350

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................! 853,500

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 8,884,152

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.......................................................................! 75,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 8,067,929

Total Positions Budgeted

636

6. Gracewood State School and Hospital

Budget:

Personal Services..........................................................................................! 15,287,585

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................! 2,848,351

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................................................................................................! 1,295,355

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 117,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................! 19,856,064

Indirect DOAS Services Funding .....................................................................$ 171,000

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................! 10,090,643

Total Positions Budgeted

1,618

7. Southwestern State Hospital Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................! 8,021,976

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................! 1,519,683

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................................................................................! 20,400

Capital Outlay.....................................................................................................! 73,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 9,816,514

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.......................................................................! 70,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 8,844,430

Total Positions Budgeted

819

8. Georgia Retardation Center Budget: Personal Services..........................................................................................! 10,173,046

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Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 2,854,090

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 17,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,500

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 18,900

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 41,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 102,100

Other Contractual Expense................................................................................$ 34,000

Capital Outlay.....................................................................................................! 11,200

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 794,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 14,048,336

Indirect DOAS Services Funding .....................................................................$ 102,100

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 9,328,497

Total Positions Budgeted

1,031

9. Georgia Mental Health

Institute Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 7,545,907

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,685,086

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..................................................................................! 10,233,615

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.....................................................................$ 160,810

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 9,611,805

Total Positions Budgeted

679

10. Central State Hospital Budget:

Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 44,492,035

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................! 9,036,949

Travel...................................................................................................................! 25,250

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................! 39,000

Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 738

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................! 68,600

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................! 55,500

Computer Charges.............................................................................................! 360,000

Other Contractual Expense................................................................................$ 78,428

Capital Outlay................................................................................................! 2,083,751

Authority Lease Rentals................................................................................! 1,284,000

Outpatient and Aftercare

Drug Purchases..............................................................................................$ 750,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................! 58,274,251

Indirect DOAS Services Funding .....................................................................! 660,000

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................! 47,640,215

Total Positions Budgeted

4,863

11. State Youth Development Centers Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................! 6,200,330 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................! 1,463,560
Travel.....................................................................................................................! 7,700 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................! 12,700 Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 500

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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....................................................................................$ 7,749,525

State Funds Budgeted. ...................................................................................$ 7,619,137

Total Positions Budgeted

619

12. Regional Youth Development Centers Budget:
Personal Services............................................................................................! 2,355,659 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 649,357 Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 7,575 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 9,600

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 63,380

Computer Charges. ....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense....................................................................................... $ -0-

Capital Outlay...................................................................................................! 154,702

Reserve for Operation

of Clayton RYDC .............................................................................................$ 60,000

Grants to County-Owned Detention

Centers ...........................................................................................................$ 346,500

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 3,647,573

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 3,621,535

Total Positions Budgeted

295

13. Regular Operating Expenses

Reserve Budget:

Regular Operating Expenses

Reserve...........................................................................................................! 297,225

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 297,225

State Funds Budgeted................................... ....................................................! 297,225

Total Positions Budgeted

0

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services........................................................................................! 121,387,950

Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................! 25,170,811

Travel.................................................................................................................! 168,075

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases .........................................................................................................! 91,455

Publications and Printing....................................................... ............................$ 16,128

Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................! 224,385

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 615,465

Computer Charges..........................................................................................! 1,032,910

Other Contractual Expense..............................................................................! 818,947

Capital Outlay................................................................................................! 3,730,833

Regular Operating

Expenses Reserve...........................................................................................! 297,225

Grants to County-Owned

Detention Centers................................................................ ..........................$ 346,500

Authority Lease Rentals................................................................................! 5,545,000

Outpatient and Aftercare

Drug Purchases..............................................................................................! 750,000

Reserve for Operation

of Clayton RYDC .............................................................................................$ 60,000

Total Positions Budgeted

12,695

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Provided, that from the above appropriation relating to Capital Outlay: $53,000 is designated and committed for renovations of the sewage lift station, to meet Environ mental Protection Agency requirements, at Southwestern State Hospital.
Provided, that the Department is hereby authorized and directed to redirect $580,000 from funds available to the Georgia Building Authority for renovations, to meet Fire Marshal standards, at Northwest Georgia Regional Hospital ($300,000) and Gracewood State School and Hospital ($280,000).
Provided, however, the Department is authorized to utilize from surplus funds appro priated for Personal Services at Georgia Regional Hospital at Savannah, an amount, not to exceed $200,000, for the purpose of funding an experimental pilot program for a com munity detoxification center, half-way house and educational program for alcoholics and drug abusers in Chatham County, Georgia, such pilot program to be administered by and under the direct supervision of the Commissioner of Human Resources.
Provided, that from the above appropriation relating to Capital Outlay, $134,702 is designated and committed to supplement existing funding for construction and equipping of Regional Youth Development Centers, and $128,051 is designated and committed to supplement existing funding for renovations of the Alien Building at Central State Hospi tal.
Provided, that from the above appropriation relating to Capital Outlay, $20,000 is designated and committed for the planning of a new Southwestern Regional Hospital at Thomasville, Georgia.
Provided, that the Department is hereby authorized and directed to redirect up to $723,545 from funds available to the Georgia Building Authority for renovations and construction at institutions of the Department of Human Resources.
Provided, that from the above appropriation relating to Capital Outlay, $20,000 is designated and committed for the planning of a Regional Youth Development Center at Fitzgerald, Georgia.

Section 27. Department of Labor.

A. Budget Unit: Inspection Division ..................................................................$ 480,118

Inspection Division Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 392,618

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.......................................................................................! 480,118

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 480,118

Total Positions Budgeted

28

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 392,618

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 Positions Budgeted

28

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B. Budget Unit: Basic Employment, Work Incentive, Correctional Services, Comprehensive Employment and Training, and Unemployment Compensation Reserve Fund.........................................................................................$ 3,243,164

1. Basic Employment Security

and Work Incentive Budget:

Personal Services..........................................................................................! 19,082,652

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 4,365,379

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 575,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 16,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 48,300

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 47,000

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

W.I.N. Grants....................................................................................................$998,000

Capital Outlay ...................................................................................................$ 100,000

Other Contractual Expense ...........................................................................$ 3,195,908

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$28,428,239

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,168,863

Total Positions Budgeted

1,372

2. Comprehensive Employment

and Training Act (CETA) Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 4,149,565

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 2,176,584

Travel.................................................................................................................$300,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 15,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 30,000

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 35,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense(CETA) ..............................................................$ 2,000,000

CETA Direct Benefits..................................................................................! 33,000,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 41,706,149

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................!-0-

Total Positions Budgeted

356

3. Correctional Services Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 748,251

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 32,500

Travel...................................................................................................................! 20,550

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing .........................................................................................! -0-

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................! 3,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 20,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$824,301

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 824,301

Total Positions Budgeted

53

4. Unemployment Compensation Reserve Fund Budget: Unemployment Compensation Reserve Fund ..............................................................................................$ 1,250,000
Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,250,000 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,250,000

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Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services..........................................................................................! 23,980,468

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 6,574,463

Travel .................................................................................................................$ 895,550

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 31,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 78,300

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 85,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense(CETA) ..............................................................$ 2,000,000

Other Contractual Expense ...........................................................................$ 3,215,908

W.I.N. Grants ....................................................................................................$ 998,000

Capital Outlay...................................................................................................! 100,000

Unemployment Compensation

Reserve Fund ..............................................................................................$ 1,250,000

CETA Direct Benefits..................................................................................! 33,000,000

Total Positions Budgeted

1,781

Section 28. Department of Law.

Budget Unit: Department of Law...................................................................$ 2,288,649

Attorney General's Office Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................! 2,021,149

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 196,723

Travel...................................................................................................................! 64,100

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 37,827

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................! 6,800

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................! 15,000

Computer Charges....................................................................................................! 250

Books for State Library.......................................................................................! 32,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................! -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 2,373,849

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 2,288,649

Total Positions Budgeted

98

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services............................................................................................! 2,021,149

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 196,723

Travel...................................................................................................................! 64,100

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 37,827

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................! 6,800

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................! 15,000

Computer Charges....................................................................................................! 250

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.

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Section 29. Merit System of Personnel

Administration.

Budget Unit: Merit System of Personnel

Administration

Agency Assessments............................................................................$ 2,482,329

1. Applicant Services Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 439,342

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 44,050

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 2,975

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 26,075

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 25,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................! 136,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 673,442

Agency Assessments .........................................................................................! 673,442

Total Positions Budgeted

35

2. Classification and Compensation

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 323,815

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.......................................................................................! 425,765

Agency Assessments.........................................................................................! 425,765

Total Positions Budgeted

21

3. Employee Services Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 229,121

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 10,415

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.......................................................................................! 291,836

Agency Assessments .........................................................................................$ 290,013

Total Positions Budgeted

19

4. Employee Training and Development Budget:
Personal Services...............................................................................................! 235,438 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 18,053 Travel.....................................................................................................................! 7,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 5,505 Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................! 1,200 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................! 69,901 Computer Charges....................................................................................................! 250 Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................! -0-

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Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 337,847

Agency Assessments .........................................................................................$ 242,655

Total Positions Budgeted

16

5. Health Insurance

Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 205,445

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 ..............................................................................................$ 26,000

Computer Charges...............................................................................................! 17,156

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 910,000

Health Insurance Claim Payments.............................................................$ 25,700,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................! 26,883,672

Employee and Employer

Contributions............................................................................................! 21,000,000

Total Positions Budgeted

17

6. Internal Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 228,806

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 ..............................................................................$ 252,755

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 941,280

Agency Assessments .........................................................................................$ 643,903

Total Positions Budgeted

19

7. Director Office Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 222,876

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 12,100

Travel.....................................................................................................................! 9,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 1,600

Equipment Purchases..............................................................................................! 500

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 13,500

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................! -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 259,576

Agency Assessments .........................................................................................$ 206,551

Total Positions Budgeted

15

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................! 1,884,843 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 125,004 Travel...................................................................................................................! 33,540 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 64,780 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,060 Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................! 136,301

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Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 703,135

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................? 910,000

Federal Sub-grants to

State and Local Agencies ..............................................................................$ 252,755

Health Insurance Claim Payments.............................................................$ 25,700,000

Total Positions Budgeted

142

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.
Provided, however, the Department is authorized and directed to utilize up to $100,000 of agency assessments for the reorganization of the Merit System, including payments to consultants.

Section 30. Department of Natural

Resources.

Budget Unit: Department of Natural

Resources............................................................................................$ 28,164,811

1. Internal Administration Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,170,325

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 304,500

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 20,700

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

PublicationsandPrinting.................................................................................$ 125,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 8,000

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 33,300

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 131,000

Other Contractual Expense ..................................................................................$ 1,500

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,794,325

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,792,325

Total Positions Budgeted

83

2. Information and Education Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 449,779

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 137,553

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 13,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 16,200

Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 292,232

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 23,000

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 6,000

Computer Charges....................................................................................................$ 600

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 938,864

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 818,361

Total Positions Budgeted

35

3. Planning and Research Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................? 1,028,576 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................? 122,923 Travel...................................................................................................................? 50,300 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................? 7,100 Publications and Printing...................................................................................? 52,000 Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................? 625 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................? 65,179
Computer Charges...............................................................................................? 41,000

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Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 62,710

Land and Water Conservation Grants..........................................................$ 3,700,000

Recreation Grants ..................,..........................................................................$ 102,000

Capital Outlay - Heritage Trust.......................................................................? 328,734

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$5,561,147

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,083,766

Total Positions Budgeted

59

4. Game and Fish Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$6,159,113

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 2,087,159

Travel...................................................................................................................$98,400

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................! 357,920

Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 31,550

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................$452,250

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 13,300

Computer Charges...............................................................................................! 24,325

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 48,020

Maintenance for the South End

of Sapelo Island................................................................................................! 75,000

Capital Outlay - Hatchery

Renovation .......................................................................................................$ 94,000

Capital Outlay - Repairs

and Maintenance ...............................................................................................$ 9,800

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 9,450,837

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$7,466,255

Total Positions Budgeted

458

5. State Parks and Historic

Sites Operations Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................! 4,083,666

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 2,280,700

Travel...................................................................................................................! 72,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................! 97,464

Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 46,250

Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 176,000

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................! 30,550

Computer Charges.................................................................................................! 3,000

Other Contractual Expense ..................................................................................! 5,000

Capital Outlay...................................................................................................! 303,708

Capital Outlay - Repairs

and Maintenance ...........................................................................................$ 976,000

Capital Outlay - Shop Stock .............................................................................$ 150,000

Cost of Material for Resale.........................................................,.....................! 525,000

Authority Lease Rentals................................................................................! 2,526,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................! 11,275,838

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 8,420,166

Total Positions Budgeted

337

6. Geologic and Water Resources Research Budget:
Personal Services...............................................................................................! 523,792 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 79,430 Travel...................................................................................................................! 32,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................! 4,200 Publications and Printing...................................................................................$26,000 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................! 2,400 Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................! 7,500 Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

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Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 30,000

Contract with U.S. Geological

Survey for Ground Water

Resources Survey ..................................................................................-........$ 125,000

Topographic Mapping United

States Geological Survey ...............................................................................$ 545,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,375,322

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,075,322

Total Positions Budgeted

33

7. Environmental Protection Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................! 4,474,677

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 304,650

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 190,250

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................! 5,700

Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 42,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................! 36,150

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................! 7,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................! 140,300

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 355,216

Solid Waste Grants.........................................................................................! 2,000,000

Water and Sewer Grants................................................................................! 1,073,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 8,628,943

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 6,848,443

Total Positions Budgeted

270

8. Lake Lanier Islands Development

Authority Budget:

Payments to Lake Lanier Islands

Development Authority for

Operations......................................................................................................! 519,888

Payments to Lake Lanier Islands

Development Authority for

Capital Outlay .................................................................................................! 62,500

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 582,388

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 582,388

Total Positions Budgeted

0

9. Jekyll Island Authority Budget:

Payments to Jekyll Island

Authority for Operations.................................................................................$ 77,785

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 77,785

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 77,785

Total Positions Budgeted

0

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..........................................................................................! 17,889,928 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................! 5,316,915 Travel.................................................................................................................! 477,650 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................! 488,584 Publications and Printing.................................................................................! 615,032 Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................! 698,425 Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................! 162,829 Computer Charges.............................................................................................! 340,225 Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................! 502,446 Land and Water Conservation Grants..........................................................................................................! 3,700,000 Recreation Grants .............................................................................................! 102,000
Fluoridation Grants...................................................................................................!-0-

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Water 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

Payments to Lake Lanier Islands

Development Authority for

Operations......................................................................................................$ 519,888

Capital Outlay - Hatchery

Renovation .......................................................................................................$ 94,000

Capital Outlay ...................................................................................................$ 303,708

Capital Outlay - Repairs

and Maintenance ...........................................................................................$ 985,800

Capital Outlay - Shop Stock .............................................................................$ 150,000

Capital Outlay - Heritage Trust.......................................................................$ 328,734

Authority Lease Rentals................................................................................$ 2,526,000

Payments to Lake Lanier Islands

Development Authority for

Capital Outlay .................................................................................................$62,500

Cost of Material for Resale...............................................................................$ 525,000

Maintenance for the South End

of Sapelolsland................................................................................................$ 75,000

Payments to Jekyll Island

Authority for Operations.................................................................................$ 77,785

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.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, $62,500 is desig nated and committed for matching Federal funds to provide $125,000 for a pavillion at the Sloppy Floyd Recreation Center.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Recreation Grants, $2,000 is desig nated and committed to the Crawford W. Long Museum in Jefferson, Georgia.

Section 31. Department of Offender Rehabilitation.
A. Budget Unit: Department of Corrections...................................................$ 3,114,663 General Administration and Support Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,277,099 Regular Operating Expenses..............................,.............................................$ 466,179 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 74,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 29,000 Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 24,700 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,350 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 20,000 Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 159,335 Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 60,000

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1977

953

Mentally Retarded Offender Program.................................................................$ 1,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,114,663

StateFunda'BTidgetea...................................................................................$3,114,663

Total Positions Budgeted

171

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,277,099

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 466,179

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 74,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 29,000

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 24,700

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,350

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 20,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 159,335

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 60,000

Mentally Retarded Offender Program.................................................................! 1,000

Capital Outlay............................................................................................................$-0-

Total Positions Budgeted

171

Provided, that of the above appropriation for the Mentally Retarded Offender Program, the department be authorized to present to the Fiscal Affairs Committees any possible surplus to increase the program up to $150,000.

B. Budget Unit: Correctional

Institutions..........................................................................................! 36,691,009

1. Georgia Training and Development

Center Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 738,735

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 167,728

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 2,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 125

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................! 12,750

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 22,000

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 943,338

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 943,338

Total Positions Budgeted

64

2. Georgia Industrial Institute

Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................! 2,454,798

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 732,708

Travel.....................................................................................................................! 6,222

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 700

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................! 30,940

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................! 6,420

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................! -0-

Capital Outlay............................................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 3,231,788

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 3,231,788

Total Positions Budgeted

213

3. Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Center Budget:
Personal Services............................................................................................! 2,842,059

954

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 680,709

Travel.....................................................................................................................! 4,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,000

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................! 36,530

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 45,941

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................!-0-

Capital Outlay............................................................................................................!-0-

Authority Lease Rentals............................................................................................! -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 3,610,739

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 3,610,739

Total Positions Budgeted

269

4. Georgia State Prison Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................! 4,954,939

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................! 1,761,908

Travel......................................................................................................................! 9,389

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 1,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 18,036

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 20,800

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................! -0-

Capital Outlay.....................................................................................................$ 37,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 6,803,072

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 6,782,714

Total Positions Budgeted

474

5. Consolidated Branches Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................! 3,468,713

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 952,478

Travel...................................................................................................................$16,573

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 2,400

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................! 35,093

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................,...............! 77,840

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................! -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................,..........! 4,553,097

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 4,155,754

Total Positions Budgeted

323

6. Montgomery Correctional

Institution Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 644,715

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 196,811

Travel.....................................................................................................................! 2,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .................................................................,.....! -0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 400

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................! 19,088

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................! 7,200

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................! -0-

Authority Lease Rentals............................................................................................! -0-

Capital Outlay............................................................................................................! -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 870,714

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 844,713

Total Positions Budgeted

57

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1977

955

7. Walker Correctional

Institution Budget:

Personal Services.............................................................................................. .$618,421

Regular Operating Expenses... .........................................................................$ 195,143

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 2,400

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing. .......................................,...............................................$ 400

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 10,020

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 6,600

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense. ......................................................................................$ -0-

Authority Lease Rentals..... .......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 832,984

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 832,984

Total Positions Budgeted

57

8. Georgia Women's Correctional

Institution Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 980,464

Regular Operating Expenses.... ........................................................................$ 281,306

Travel............................................................. ........................................................$ 2,200

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Puhlications and Printing.. ......................................................................................$ 400

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,200

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.. .....................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,266,570

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,249,324

Total Positions Budgeted

97

9. West Georgia Community Correctional Institution Budget:
Personal Services............................................................................................! 1,145,983 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 266,307 Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 3,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 5,000

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 10,000

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.. .....................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,430,790

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,430,790

Total Positions Budgeted

136

10. Youthful Offender Institution Budget:
Personal Services............................................................................................! 1,865,738 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 297,015 Travel.....................................................................................................................! 3,800 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................! -0Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 800 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................! 5,000 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................! 10,000 Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................! -0Payments to Central State
Hospital for Utilities .......................................................................................$ 86,000

956

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

TotalFundsftudgeted....................................................................................$2,26S,353

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,268,353

Total Positions Budgeted

213

11. Talmadge Memorial Hospital

Unit Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 182,998

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................! 8,165

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.......................................................................................! 192,663

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 192,663

Total Positions Budgeted

20

12. Food Processing and

Distribution Unit Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 785,455

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,590,987

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 5,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................! 68,000

Publications and Printing .........................................................................................$ -0-

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................! 305,675

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................! -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................! -0-

Payments to Central State

Hospital for Meals .........................................................................................! 606,506

Payments to Central State

Hospital for Utilities .........................................................................................$ 6,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 3,367,623

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 3,242,721

Total Positions Budgeted

84

13. Institutional Support Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................! 138,476 Overtime..............................................................................................................! 30,000 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 333,965 Travel...................................................................................................................! 12,804 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................! 379,750 Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 500 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 61,900 Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................! -0Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................! 25,000 Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................! 840,000 Court Costs........................................................................................................! 200,000 County Subsidy...............................................................................................! 2,793,000 Inmate Release Fund ........................................................................................! 400,000 Payments to Talmadge Memorial Hospital...........................................................................................! 80,000 Capital Outlay...................................................................................................! 240,000 Outside Health Service Purchases ...................................................................$ 230,100 Total Funds Budgeted.......,............................................................................! 5,765,495

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1977

957

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 5,605,495

Total Positions Budgeted

10

14. Farm Operations Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 238,953

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................! 1,405,551

Travel..........................................................................................................................!-0-

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing .........................................................................................$ -0-

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 99,529

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 3,600

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,747,633

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,694,633

Total Positions Budgeted

21

15. Macon Community Correctional

Center Budget:

Personal Services...................................................................................................! 9,000

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 41,000

Travel.....................................................................................................................! 1,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................! 65,000

Publications and Printing .........................................................................................$ -0-

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................! 489,000

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................! -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................! -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 605,000

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 605,000

Total Positions Budgeted

3

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services..........................................................................................! 21,069,447

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................! 8,911,781

Travel...................................................................................................................! 72,888

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................! 512,750

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 8,225

Equipment Purchases....................................................................................! 1,130,761

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................! 210,401

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense................................................................................! 25,000

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................! 840,000

Capital Outlay...................................................................................................! 277,000

Court Costs........................................................................................................! 200,000

Inmate Release Fund ........................................................................................! 400,000

County Subsidy...............................................................................................! 2,793,000

Payments to Central State

Hospital for Meals .........................................................................................! 606,506

Payments to Central State

Hospital for Utilities .......................................................................................$ 92,000

Outside Health Service Purchases...................................................................! 230,100

Payments to Talmadge

Memorial Hospital...........................................................................................! 80,000

Overtime..............................................................................................................! 30,000

Total Positions Budgeted

2,041

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.

958

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Provided, that the Department is hereby authorized and directed to redirect up to $590,000 from funds available to the Georgia Building Authority (Penal) to construct and equip a meat plant 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.
Provided, that the Department is hereby authorized and directed to redirect up to $400,000 from funds available to the Georgia Building Authority (Penal) to renovate the canning plant at Georgia State Prison.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, $200,000 is desig nated and committed to provide for the planning of a new Atlanta Facility, provided fur ther, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, $40,000 is designated and committed to provide for the site adaption of prototype housing at the Lee Correc tional Institution.

C. Budget Unit: Department of Offender

Rehabilitation........................................................................................? 7,167,981

1. Probation and Parole

Field Supervision Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 298,000

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 20,000

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 6,934

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

PublicationsandPrinting........................................................................................$ 500

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 300

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 325,734

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 325,734

Total Positions Budgeted

15

2. Probation/Parole Field

Operations Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................? 4,195,347

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................? 331,206

Travel.................................................................................................................? 219,875

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................? 20,009

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 2,500

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................? 15,705

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................? 7,626

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................? -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................? -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 4,792,268

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 4,792,268

Total Positions Budgeted

384

3. Community Centers Administration Budget:
Personal Services...............................................................................................? 151,342 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 27,000 Travel.....................................................................................................................? 6,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing........................................................................................? 200 Equipment Purchases................................................................................................? -0Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................? -0Computer Charges.....................................................................................................? -0Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................? -0-
Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 184,542

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1977

959

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 184,542

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...............................................................................................$ 259,196

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 165,510

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 2,100

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 170

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,500

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 5,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense..................................,....................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 433,476

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 404,451

Total Positions Budgeted

26

6. Women's Pre-Release Center Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 202,000

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 190,000

Travel.......,.............................................................................................................! 2,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 300

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 5,000

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

7. Andromeda Center Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 149,032

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 153,003

Travel.....................................................................................................................! 5,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................! 16,500

Publications and Printing .........................................................................................! -0-

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................! 6,400

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 16,200

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................! -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 346,135

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 107,219

Total Positions Budgeted

17

960

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

8. Restitution Shelters Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 354,442

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 145,490

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 4,600

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ 4,000

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 1,000

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 11,200

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense .....................................................................................$ 300

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 521,032

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 370,442

Total Positions Budgeted

34

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 5,912,359

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,278,209

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 249,509

Motor Vehicb Equipment Purchases.................................................................! 40,509

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 5,070

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 33,905

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 64,026

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense..................................................................................! 3,900

Total Positions Budgeted

536

D. Budget Unit: Board of Pardons and

Paroles ...................................................................................................$ 1,742,802

Board of Pardons and Paroles Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................! 1,529,708

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 110,294

Travel...................................................................................................................! 87,000

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....................................................................................! 1,742,802

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,742,802

Total Positions Budgeted

122

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services............................................................................................! 1,529,708

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 110,294

Travel...................................................................................................................! 87,000

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 32. Department of Public Safety. Budget Unit: Department of Public Safety .................................................................................................$24,880,376 1. Office of Highway Safety Budget:
Personal Services...............................................................................................! 267,364

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1977

961

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 30,300

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 15,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 7,000

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................! 2,000

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 9,200

Computer Charges.................................................................................................! 1,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 331,864

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................!-0-

Total Positions Budgeted

16

2. Commissioner's Office Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 307,195

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 37,468

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 4,158

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

PublicationsandPrinting...................................................................................$ 18,822

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................! 1,770

Per Diem and Fees ...................................................................................................$ 750

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 370,163

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 370,163

Total Positions Budgeted

17

3. Staff Services Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 794,184

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 920,602

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...............................................................................................! 22,312

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................!-0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,796,248

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,796,248

Total Positions Budgeted

59

4. Georgia State Patrol Budget:

Personal Services..........................................................................................! 16,981,761

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................! 2,403,534

Travel.................................................................................................................! 108,020

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................! 825,713

Publications and Printing.................................................................................! 731,281

Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................! 239,465

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................! 16,842

Computer Charges..........................................................................................! 1,399,848

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................! -0-

Capital Outlay.....................................................................................................! 11,735

Conviction Reports ............................................................................................$ 164,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................! 22,882,199

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.....................................................................! 600,000

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$21,865,257

Total Positions Budgeted

1,178

5. Mandate Training - Operations Budget:
Personal Services...............................................................................................! 339,374

962

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 371,055

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 15,062

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ 4,750

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 11,683

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 4,091

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 32,946

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ..................................................................................$ 7,264

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 786,225

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 246,003

Total Positions Budgeted

23

6. Police Academy:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 303,207

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 99,923

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 31,002

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................! 16,200

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 6,980

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................! 17,790

Per Diem and Fees .........................................................................................,......! 9,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 484,102

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................,..! 399,602

Total Positions Budgeted

17

7. Fire Academy:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 163,682

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 33,060

Travel...................................................................................................................! 16,607

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................! 10,600

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 2,200

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................! 4,600

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................! 55,170

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................! -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 285,919

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 203,103

Total Positions Budgeted

10

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services..........................................................................................! 19,156,767

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................! 3,895,942

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 192,349

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................! 857,263

Publications and Printing.................................................................................! 830,366

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................! 270,716

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................! 127,158

Computer Charges..........................................................................................! 1,423,160

Other Contractual Expense ..................................................................................! 7,264

Capital Outlay.....................................................................................................! 11,735

Conviction Reports............................................................................................! 164,000

Total Positions Budgeted

1,320

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).

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1977

963

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.
Provided, however, of the above appropriation $4,568 is designated and committed for compensation payments to Brooks County.

Section 33. 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
Budget Unit Object Classes: Payments to Employees' Retirement System........................................................................................$ 279,000 Employer Contributions................................................................................^ 8,278,180

Section 34. Public Service Commission.

Budget Unit: Public Service

Commission..........................................................................................$2,242,791

1. Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 536,974

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 31,855

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 6,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

PublicationsandPrinting.....................................................................................$ 1,250

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,000

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 4,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 42,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 623,579

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 623,579

Total Positions Budgeted

27

2. Transportation Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 573,057

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 113,040

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 28,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

PMblicationsandPrinting.....................................................................................$ 7,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,000

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 1,500

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 723,597

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 723,597

Total Positions Budgeted

42

3. Utilities Budget: Personal Services..............................................................................................^ 736,763 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 67,052 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 60,000

964

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 4,300

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................? 2,500

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 90,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................?-0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 960,615

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 895,615

Total Positions Budgeted

53

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services............................................................................................? 1,846,794

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................? 211,947

Travel...................................................................................................................? 94,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................? -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................? 12,550

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 4,500

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................? 95,500

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................? -0-

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................? 42,000

Total Positions Budgeted

122

Section 35. Regents, University

System of Georgia.

A. Budget Unit: Resident Instruction

and University

System Institutions...........................................................................! 273,399,794

1. Resident Instruction Budget:

Personal Services........................................................................................? 252,610,337

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 ................................................................................$ 84,232,202

Teachers'Retirement...................................................................................? 20,073,523

Capital Outlay.....................................................................................................? 70,000

Authority Lease Rentals..............................................................................? 22,596,000

Total Funds Budgeted................................................................................? 379,582,062

Indirect DOAS Services Funding..................................................................? 3,500,000

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................? 239,021,915

Total Positions Budgeted

15,864

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

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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 original budget estimates of student fees by $8,000,000 shall not be available for operations unless prior approval is granted by the Fiscal Affairs Subcommittees of the House and Senate; provided, fur ther, 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 of the above appropriation relating to Capital Outlay, $70,000 is desig nated and committed for an Irrigation System at the Extension-Research Center in Attapulgus, Georgia.

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

22

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

33

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

966

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Charges, and Other

Contractual Expense ..................................................................................$ 2,177,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 9,076,140

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 2,343,441

Total Positions Budgeted

184

5. Engineering Extension

Division Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................? 596,785

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 .....................................................................................$ 284,892

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 881,677

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 243,038

Total Positions Budgeted

46

6. Agricultural Experiment

Stations Budget:

Personal Services..........................................................................................? 10,271,976

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 ..................................................................................$ 4,983,338

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................? 15,255,314

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 9,663,593

Total Positions Budgeted

824

7. Cooperative Extension

Service Budget:

Personal Services..........................................................................................? 14,974,624

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 ..................................................................................$ 2,098,012

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................? 17,072,636

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 8,916,636

Total Positions Budgeted

955

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-

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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

2,082

9. Veterinary Medicine Experiment

Station Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 365,500

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 .....................................................................................$ 160,500

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 526,000

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 526,000

Total Positions Budgeted

28

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services........................................................................................! 306,207,023

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 ..............................................................................$ 102,485,948

Teachers'Retirement...................................................................................! 20,073,523

Capital Outlay.....................................................................................................! 70,000

Authority Lease Rentals..............................................................................! 22,596,000

Total Positions Budgeted

20,038

B. Budget Unit: Regents Central Office .........................................................$ 8,727,885

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 .....................................................................................! 395,846

SREB Payments.............................................................................................! 1,019,650

Medical Scholarships.........................................................................................! 345,000

Regents Scholarships........................................................................................! 200,000

Grants to Junior Colleges..............................................................................$ 5,040,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 8,727,885

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 8,727,885

Total Positions Budgeted

98

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................! 1,727,389 Regular Operating Expenses, Travel, Motor Vehicle

968

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Equipment Purchases, Pub

lications and Printing,

Per Diem and Fees, Equip

ment Purchases, Computer

Charges, and Other

Contractual Expense .....................................................................................$ 395,846

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 36. Department of Revenue.

Budget Unit: Department of Revenue .........................................................$ 19,184,497

1. Executive Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 660,803

County Tax Officials/Retirement

and FICA........................................................................................................$ 450,000

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 350,400

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 7,400

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.................................................................................! 158,200

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 9,450

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 18,000

Computer Charges...............................................................................................! 10,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,664,253

Indirect DO AS Services Funding .......................................................................! 10,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,654,253

Total Positions Budgeted

39

2. Internal Administration Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................! 2,563,177

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 984,324

Travel.....................................................................................................................! 1,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing.................................................................................! 196,544

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................! 20,000

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges..........................................................................................! 1,719,200

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................! -0-

Motor Vehicle Tag Purchases...........................................................................! 390,000

Motor Vehicle Decal Purchases........................................................................$ 283,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 6,157,245

Indirect DOAS Services Funding..................................................................! 1,719,200

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 4,438,045

Total Positions Budgeted

256

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 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.

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3. Property Tax Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 765,996

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 29,931

Travel...................................................................................................................! 50,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

PublicationsandPrinting...................................................................................$ 77,400

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,573

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 46,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 600,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................! -0-

Loans to Counties/Property

Reevaluation ..................................................................................................$ 171,596

Grants to Counties/Appraisal

Staff .............................................................................................................$ 1,450,000

Intangible Tax

Equalization Fund..................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 3,193,996

Repayment of Loans to

Counties/Property Revaluation ....................................................................$ 171,596

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.....................................................................! 600,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 2,422,400

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...............................................................................................! 805,978

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 80,980

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 2,320

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 81,200

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................! 3,500

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.............................................................................................! 413,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................! -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,386,978

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.....................................................................! 413,000

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 973,978

Total Positions Budgeted

76

5. Motor Fuel Taxation Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................! 401,766 Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................! 9,250 Travel.....................................................................................................................! 1,750 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................! -0Publications and Printing..............................,....................................................! 45,000 Equipment Purchases................................................................................................! -0Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................! -0Computer Charges.............................................................................................! 101,000 Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................! -0Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 558,766 Indirect DOAS Services Funding.....................................................................! 101,000

970

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 457,766

Total Positions Budgeted

35

6. Income Taxation Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,389,506

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 219,150

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 2,400

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

PublicationsandPrinting.................................................................................$ 237,450

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

ComputerCharges..........................................................................................$ 1,260,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,108,506

Indirect DOAS Services Funding ..................................................................$ 1,260,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,848,506

Total Positions Budgeted

115

7. Alcohol and Tobacco Taxation

Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................! 1,711,214

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 189,537

Travel...................................................................................................................! 34,953

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................! 82,800

Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 18,000

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................! 2,710

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................! 5,000

Computer Charges...............................................................................................! 92,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................! -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 2,136,214

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.......................................................................! 92,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 2,039,714

Total Positions Budgeted

114

8. Motor Vehicle Registration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 132,525

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 24,432

Travel.....................................................................................................................! 4,000

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.......................................................................................! 172,957

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 172,957

Total Positions Budgeted

8

9. Central Audit Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................! 1,366,192 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 21,958 Travel.................................................................................................................! 297,177 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................! 4,200 Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 1,200 Equipment Purchases................................................................................................! -0Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................! -0Computer Charges.................................................................................................! 3,000 Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................! -0Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,693,727

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971

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.........................................................................$ 3,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,690,727

Total Positions Budgeted

78

10. Field Audit Services Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 3,073,401

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 195,350

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 196,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 9,400

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 9,000

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 3,000

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 8,800

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,494,951

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.........................................................................$ 8,800

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,486,151

Total Positions Budgeted

245

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 12,870,558

County Tax Officials/Retirement

and FICA........................................................................................................$ 450,000

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................! 2,105,312

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 597,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................! 87,000

Publications and Printing.................................................................................! 836,394

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 47,233

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................! 72,000

Computer Charges..........................................................................................! 4,207,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................! -0-

Loans to Counties/Property

Reevaluation..................................................................................................! 171,596

Grants to Counties/Appraisal

Staff.............................................................................................................! 1,450,000

Motor Vehicle Tag Purchases...........................................................................! 390,000

Motor Vehicle Decal Purchases........................................................................! 283,000

Intangible Tax Equalization Fund............................................................................! -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

1,024

Section 37. Secretary of State.

Budget Unit: Secretary of State .....................................................................$ 6,453,865

1. Occupational Certification Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................! 1,321,567

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 425,668

Travel.................................................................................................................! 107,004

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 24,968

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................! 11,300

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................! 190,000

Computer Charges...............................................................................................! 14,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................! -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 2,094,507

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 2,094,507

Total Positions Budgeted

120

2. Securities Regulation Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................! 230,821

972

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 13,812

Travel...................................................................................................................! 15,620

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 2,500

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,827

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 265,580

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 247,503

Total Positions Budgeted

15

3. Corporations Regulation Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 239,084

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 59,052

Travel.....................................................................................................................! 5,700

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 6,900

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................! 10,072

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................! -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 23,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 343,808

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 343,808

Total Positions Budgeted

26

4. Pharmacy Regulation Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 232,903

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 10,753

Travel...................................................................................................................! 40,000

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.......................................................................................! 284,056

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 284,056

Total Positions Budgeted

13

5. Archives and Records Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................! 1,131,080

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 158,900

Travel...................................................................................................................! 17,253

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 17,707

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................! 50,318

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................! 2,223

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................! 14,000

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................! 815,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 2,206,481

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 2,165,553

Total Positions Budgeted

93

6. General Services Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................! 432,156 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 69,186 Travel.....................................................................................................................! 8,216

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Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 40,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,310

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,500

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 555,368

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 555,368

Total Positions Budgeted

33

7. Internal Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 428,236

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 62,877

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 6,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 62,876

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,000

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 560,989

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 560,989

Total Positions Budgeted

28

8. Bicentennial Commission Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................! 69,552

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................$ 37,345

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.......................................................................................$ 114,897

State Funds Budgeted...................... ................................................................$ 111,897

Total Positions Budgeted

8

9. State Ethics Commission

Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 49,657

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 18,577

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 9,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 6,000

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 450

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 6,500

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 90,184

State Funds Budgeted...........;.............................................................................$90,184

Total Positions Budgeted

3

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services ..........................................................................$ 4,135,056 Regular Operating Expenses .............................................................$ 856,170 Travel............................................................................................$ 212,793 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing.................................................................................! 165,251
Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 79,377

974

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 201,223

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 14,000

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 37,000

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 815,000

Total Positions Budgeted

339

Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to the Secretary of State, $23,000 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.
Provided, however, that of the above appropriation $15,000 is designated and committed for the hiring of one new investigator position in the Dental Board.

Section 38. State Scholarship Commission.

Budget Unit: State Scholarship

Commission..........................................................................................$ 9,248,281

1. Internal Administration

Activity Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 657,877

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 156,454

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 20,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 4,000

Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 306,350

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 4,200

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 25,000

Other Contractual Expense .....................................................................,..........$ 15,300

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,189,181

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 387,081

Total Positions Budgeted

51

2. Higher Education Assistance

Corporation Budget:

Payment of Interest and Fees..r.........................................................................^ 404,500

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 404,500

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 220,500

Total Positions Budgeted

0

3. Higher Education Assistance

Authority Budget:

Direct Guaranteed Loans...............................................................................$ 1,935,000

Tuition Equalization Grants..........................................................................$ 5,500,000

State Student Incentive

Scholarships................................................... .............................................$ 1,919,700

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 9,354,700

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 8,604,700

Total Positions Budgeted

0

4. Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents

Scholarship Program Budget:

Law Enforcement Personnel

Dependents Scholarships.................................................................................$ 36,000

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 36,000

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 36,000

Total Positions Budgeted

0

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 657,877 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 156,454

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Travel...................................................................................................................$ 20,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 4,000

Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 306,350

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 4,200

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 25,000

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 15,300

Payment of Interest and Fees...........................................................................$ 404,500

Direct Guaranteed Loans...............................................................................! 1,935,000

Tuition Equalization Grants..........................................................................$ 5,500,000

State Student Incentive

Scholarships................................................................................................! 1,919,700

Law Enforcement Personnel

Dependents Scholarships.................................................................................! 36,000

Total Positions Budgeted

51

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 !36,000 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 !5,500,000 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.

Section 39. Soil and Water Conservation
Committee. Budget Unit: Soil and Water
Conservation Committee........................................................................! 366,212 Soil and Water Conservation
Central Office Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 174,852 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 33,803 Travel...................................................................................................................! 28,400 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 12,170

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Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................! 3,487

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 96,500

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 17,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 366,212

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 366,212

Total Positions Budgeted

11

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 174,852

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 33,803

Travel...................................................................................................................! 28,400

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 12,170

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................! 3,487

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................! 96,500

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................! 17,000

Total Positions Budgeted

11

Section 40. Teachers' Retirement System.

Budget Unit: Teachers' Retirement

System.....................................................................................................$ 890,000

Departmental Operations Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 788,035

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 94,959

Travel...................................................................................................................! 14,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 13,000

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................! 17,947

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................! 67,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................! 363,840

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................! -0-

Floor Fund for Local

Retirement Systems.......................................................................................! 890,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 2,249,281

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 890,000

Total Positions Budgeted

55

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 788,035

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 94,959

Travel...................................................................................................................! 14,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 13,000

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................! 17,947

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................! 67,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................! 363,840

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................! -0-

Floor Fund for Local

Retirement Systems.......................................................................................! 890,000

Total Positions Budgeted

55

Section 41. Department of Transportation. Budget Unit: Department of Transportation............................................................................! 274,786,303.06 1. Planning and Construction Budget: Personal Services.....................................................................................! 51,881,449.00

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Regular Operating Expenses....................................................................$ 4,177,627.00

Travel.........................................................................................................$ 1,295,053.00

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases................................................................................................................$ -0-

PublicationsandPrinting............................................................................$ 245,100.00

Equipment Purchases ....................................................................................$ 67,750.00

Per Diem and Fees ....................................................................................$ 2,931,000.00

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense .........................................................................$ 277,000.00

Capital Outlay .......................................................................................$ 243,847,127.06

State of Georgia General

Obligation Debt

Sinking Fund..........................................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted...........................................................................$ 304,722,106.06

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................$ 110,653,428.06

Total Positions Budgeted

3,600

2. Maintenance and Betterments

Budget:

Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 32,689,006

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 ..............................................................................................$ 47,023,936

State of Georgia General

Obligation Debt Sinking Fund.............---.........-...........------------.......$ 500,000

Total Funds Budgeted.............................................................................-$ 102,557,904

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$99,826,204

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. 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............................................................................................$ 5,477,938 Regular OperatingExpenses................................----...................................$ 2,720,236

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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.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 10,219,537

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, and Grants to Coun ties, may be adjusted for any additional appropriations and/or balances appropriated and brought forward from previous years as requested by the Department of Transportation and approved by the Office of Planning and Budget.
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 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 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-

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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 Geodetic Control................................................................................................$ 250,000 Harry S. Truman Parkway ...............................................................................$ 330,000
Maintenance and Betterments General Obligation Bond Debt Service for Resurfacing.................................................................................$ 500,000 Paving, Curbing and Guttering, and Other Related Expenses...........................................................................$ 75,000 Capital Outlay - Resurfacing.......................................................................$ 30,000,000
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.
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...............................................................................................$ 321,047 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 297,390 Travel............................................................................................................,......$ 11,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................! 1,200 Publications and Printing..................................................................................,,....^ 200 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 5,000 Per Diem and Fees ...................................................................................................$ 500

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Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Capital Outlay .....................................................................................................$ 14,800

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 651,637

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 426,637

Total Positions Budgeted

17

9. Inter-Modal Transfer Facilities

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 239,610

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 11,550

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 10,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 5,000

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 500

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 254,750

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 30,950

Capital Outlay ...................................................................................................$ 135,651

Mass Transit Grants .........................................................................................$ 175,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 863,011

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 770,543

Total Positions Budgeted

15

10. Harbor Maintenance Budget: Harbor Maintenance Payments........................................................................$250,000 Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 250,000 State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 250,000

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services.....................................................................................! 90,609,050.00

Regular Operating Expenses..................................................................! 28,430,170.00

Travel.........................................................................................................! 1,623,513.00

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases...............................................................................................! 2,301,200.00

Publications and Printing............................................................................! 559,210.00

Equipment Purchases..................................................................................! 810,161.00

Per Diem and Fees ....................................................................................! 3,415,750.00

Computer Charges.....................................................................................! 1,389,863.00

Other Contractual Expense......................................................................! 1,215,675.00

Capital Outlay.......................................................................................! 291,405,514.06

Mass Transit Grants....................................................................................! 175,000.00

Grants to Municipalities...........................................................................! 9,317,000.00

Harbor Maintenance Payments...................................................................! 250,000.00

Grants to Counties ....................................................................................! 9,317,013.00

Authority Lease Rentals.........................................................................! 27,343,961.00

State of Georgia General

Obligation Debt

Sinking Fund.........................................................................................! 4,280,762.00

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 5% of an individual airport project when

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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, 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.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Per Diem and Fees, $330,000 is designated and committed for final engineering and planning the Harry S. Truman Park way.
Provided, that of the above appropriation related to Per Diem and Fees, $50,000 is designated and committed for Rail Facilities Planning.

Section 42. Department of Veterans Service.

Budget Unit: Department of Veterans

Service..................................................................................................$ 5,893,625

1. Veterans Assistance Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,991,132

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 146,495

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 64,625

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 20,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 6,192

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 8,800

Computer Charges....................................................................................................$ 150

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Grants to Confederate Widows...........................................................................$ 14,542

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,251,936

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................,........................$ 1,987,881

Total Positions Budgeted

172

2. Veterans Home and Nursing Facility Milledgeville Budget:
Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 106,056 Repairs and Maintenance .....................................................,.............................$ 27,000 Operating Expenses/Payments to
Central State Hospital................................................................................$ 4,026,774 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 4,159,830 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,834,983

3. Veterans Nursing Home Augusta Budget: Operating Expense/Payments to Medical College of Georgia ........................................................................$ 1,882,397 Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,882,397 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,070,761

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,991,132 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 146,495 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 64,625 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 20,000

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Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 112,248

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 8,800

Computer Charges....................................................................................................$ 150

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Grants to Confederate Widows...........................................................................$ 14,542

Repairs and Maintenance ...................................................................................$ 27,000

Operating Expense/Payments to

Central State Hospital................................................................................! 4,026,774

Operating Expense/Payments to

Medical College of Georgia ........................................................................$ 1,882,397

Total Positions Budgeted

172

Section 43. Workmen's Compensation Board.

Budget Unit: Workmen's Compensation

Board....................................................................................................$ 2,098,129

1. Workmen's Compensation

Administration Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,528,450

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 251,761

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 20,700

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 14,781

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 8,750

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 70,600

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 74,094

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,969,136

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,969,136

Total Positions Budgeted

99

2. Vocational Rehabilitation Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 108,873

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................! 4,820

Travel...................................................................................................................! 12,700

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 2,000

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................! -0-

Computer Charges....................................................................................................! 600

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 128,993

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 128,993

Total Positions Budgeted

8

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services............................................................................................! 1,637,323

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 256,581

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 33,400

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 16,781

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 8,750

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 70,600

Computer Charges...............................................................................................! 74,694

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................! -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

107

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Section 44. State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund.
A. Budget Unit: State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund (Issued).......................................................................................$ 15,575,000
B. Budget Unit: State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund (New)............................................................................................$ 4,028,900
Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for State of Georgia General Obli gation Debt Sinking Fund, $520,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of con structing and equipping facilities on property in Atlanta, Georgia, through the issuance of not to exceed $5,200,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt.
Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for State of Georgia General Obli gation Debt Sinking Fund, $1,000,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing a school construction program throughout the State of Georgia which shall con sist of the construction, equipping, and acquisition of school buildings and facilities, including vocational education comprehensive high schools, through the issuance 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 and equipping through the issuance of not to exceed $7,360,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt.
Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for State of Georgia General Obli gation Debt Sinking Fund, $767,500 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of con structing facilities at Gracewood State School and Hospital, Southwestern Regional Hospi tal and Central State Hospital through the issuance of not to exceed $7,675,000 in prin cipal amount of General Obligation Debt.
Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for State of Georgia General Obli gation Debt Sinking Fund, $275,400 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of con structing Regional Youth Development Centers at Macon, Griffin, Columbus, and Eastman through the issuance of not to exceed $2,850,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt.
Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for State of Georgia General Obli gation Debt Sinking Fund, $730,000 is specifically appropriated for the purposes of financing a new construction program which consists of the acquisition of land (if needed) and the construction and equipping of buildings and facilities at various institutions under the control of the State Board of Regents of the University System through the issuance of not to exceed $7,300,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt.
Section 45. In addition to all other appropriations for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 1977, there is hereby appropriated $150,000 for the purpose of paying communications charges due to the rate increase. Provided further that the Office of Planning and Budget shall not be authorized to transfer funds from this Section to departmental budgets with out prior approval of the Fiscal Affairs Subcommittees of the House and Senate.
Section 46. This Appropriations Act includes the appropriation of $6,000,000 of Public Works Act Title II funds for such items of appropriation in this Act as the Governor shall designate.
Section 47. It is the intent of this General Assembly that each agency for which an appropriation is authorized herein shall maintain financial records in such a fashion as to enable the State Auditor to readily determine by Object Class the expenditures of each activity contained in this Appropriations Act.

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Section 48. In addition to all other appropriations, there is hereby appropriated as needed, a specific sum of money equal to each refund authorized by law, which is required to make refund of taxes and other monies 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 49. No State appropriations authorized under this Act shall be used to continue programs currently funded by 100% Federal funds.

Section 50. 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 51. In accordance with the requirements of Article IX, 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.
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 52. 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 and the amended Budget Report submitted to the General Assembly at the 1977 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 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

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allocation until such shall be submitted and approved in the same manner and under the same conditions provided hereinbefore for transfers.

Section 53. 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 General Assembly at the 1976 regular session and the amended Budget Report submitted to the General Assembly at the 1977 regular session.

Section 54. 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.

Section 55. 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 56. TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS F.Y. 1977....................................................

..$ 1,918,345,530.06.

Section 57. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.

Section 58. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed."

Section 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.

Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Representative Vaughn of the 57th moved that the report of the Committee of Conference on HB 94 be adopted.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. YBeck.J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S.
Bolster, P. Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes. C.

Y Carrel 1, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberrv, D. Y Chance, G.' Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. YConnell.J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B. YDean.D.C. Y Dent, R.A.

Y Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover. Bill Y Edwards, W.
Elliott. E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton. D. Y Foster. P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C.

Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. YHill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.
Horton. G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Ylrvin.J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson. J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson. G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson. W.Rud. Y Johnston. J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones. Herb

Y Kaley, M. YKarrh.R. Y Kemp, R. Y Kevton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J. (Bill) Y Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. Y Lngan, H. Y Long, W.K.
Looper. M. Y Lord. J.
Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus. S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

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Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols. M. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L.
Y Owens, R.D.

Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L.

Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A. Y Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E.
Y Smith, V.B.
Y Smyre, C.
Y Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Y Steinberg, C.
Y Stone, R.

Y Swann, D. Taggart, T.
Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M.
Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W.

Y Walker, L. YWall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 169, nays 0.
The motion prevailed.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has adopted the report of the Committee of Conference on the following Bill of the House:
HB 94. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, 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 1976-77, known as the "General Appropriations Act", approved March 25, 1976 (Ga. Laws 1976, p. 785), so as to change certain appropriations for the fiscal year 1976-77; to make language and other changes; to provide an effective date; 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 291. By: Representatives Toles of the 16th, and Greer of the 43rd: A BILL to exempt from ad valorem taxation the property of nonprofit homes for the aged used in connection with their operation, provided that such homes for the aged have no stockholders and no income or profit which is distributed to or for the bene fit of any private person, and are qualified as exempt organizations under the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1954; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL
To exempt from ad valorem taxation the property of nonprofit homes for the aged used in connection with their operation, provided that such homes for the aged have no stockholders and no income or profit which is distributed to or for the benefit of any private person, and are qualified as exempt organizations under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1954, Section 501(c)(3), as amended, and Section 92-3105, as amended, of the Georgia Code of 1933, and are subject to the laws of the State of Georgia regulating nonprofit and charitable corporations; to provide definitions; to waive the collection of ad valorem taxes on certain nonprofit homes for the aged property; to provide relief for officers and employees of the State of Georgia, its counties or municipalities or political subdivisions of the State of Georgia under certain conditions; to provide that the exemption herein granted is cumulative and not in derogation of relief granted by other laws; 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. There is hereby exempted from ad valorem taxation the property of non profit homes for the aged used in connection with their operation, provided that such homes for the aged have no stockholders and no income or profit which is distributed to or for the benefit of any private person, and are qualified as exempt organizations under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1954, Section 501(c)(3), as amended, and Section 92-3105, as amended, of the Georgia Code of 1933, and are subject to the laws of the State of Georgia regulating nonprofit and charitable corporations.
Section 2. The term "home for the aged" shall mean a facility which provides resi dential services or health care services, or both, to the aged.
Section 3. The property exempted hereby shall not include property of a home for the aged held primarily for investment purposes, or used for purposes unrelated to the providing of residential or health care to the aged.
Section 4. This Act shall also apply to ad valorem taxes heretofore or hereafter claimed or assessed on the property described herein but which have not been collected before the effective date hereof. Such collection is hereby waived, and all officers and employees of the State of Georgia or of any municipality, county or other political subdivi sion of the State of Georgia are hereby relieved from any responsibility for such collection.
Section 5. The provisions hereof are cumulative and independent of any exemption, waiver, or other relief from taxes given by other laws to nonprofit homes for the aged described herein.
Section 6. 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 7. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.
Section 8. 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 101, nays 1.
Representative Robinson of the 58th requested that the Journal show that he abstained from voting on HB 291, due to a conflict of interest.

HB 332. By: Representatives Buck of the 95th, Coleman of the 118th, and Colwell of the 4th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the "Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia", approved April 16, 1963, as amended, so as to remove the require ment that members of the Board of Commissioners of the Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia furnish a surety bond; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 93, nays 0.

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The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 359. By: Representatives Pilewicz of the 41st, Games of the 43rd, Irvin of the 23rd, Bray of the 70th, Tucker of the 73rd, Walker of the 115th, Culpepper of the 98th, Wood of the 9th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways" approved January 11, 1954, as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to when lighted lamps are required; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representative Pilewicz of the 41st moves to amend HB 359 by deleting on line 18, page 1 the word "lamps", and inserting in its place the word "headlamps".
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 93, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

HB 361. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Carlisle of the 71st, Nichols of the 27th, Tuten of the 153rd, Kemp of the 139th, and Home of the 104th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Department of Public Safety approved March 19, 1937, as amended, so as to authorize the Director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to establish a program for the prevention of crime; to provide for crime prevention surveys; and for other purposes.

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:

X Adams. G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo. B. N Auten, D. N' Bargeron. E.
Battle, Joe Baugh, W.K. Beck, J.M. Beckham, B. Y Benefield. J. Birdaong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. YBray, C.A. Y Buck. T.B. Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. Y Butler, D. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carries. C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton, A.D.

N Coleman, T. Collins, M,
N Colwell, C.H, Connell. J
N Cooper. B.
N Cox. W.E. N Crosby. T. Y Culpepper, B.
N Daniel, G. YDaugherty.J.C. Y Davis, B.
Dean, D.C. Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. N Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. Elliott, E.H, N Eyans, W.D. Y Felton, D. N Foster. P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. N Gammage, L. Gignilliat, A, Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover. M. Greene. J. Y Greer, J.W. X Ham, B.

Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. N Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.F. N Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.,Jr, YHill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob
Home, F. Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J. N Irvin, R, Y Isakson, J. Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. N Johnston. J. N Jones, B. N Jones, Herb N Kaley, M. N Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R.

N Keyton, J.W. Kilgore, T.M.
Y Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. YLee, W.J.lBilli N Lenderman, M. Y Under, J. Y Logan, H. N Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J.
Lucas, D.E. N Mann. C.C.
Y Marcus, S.J. Matthews, D.R.
Y McCollum, H. N McDonald, L
McKinney, J.E, N Milford, B. N Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. YNix, K. Y Noble, Bill N Oldham, L.

N Owens, R.D. Parham, B.E. Patten, G.C.
N Patten, R.L. Peters, R.G.
N Phillips, L.L.
Y Phillips, R.T.
N Phillips, W.R.
Y Pilewicz, G.
Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E.
N Ramsey, T. Randall, W.C.
N Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E.
Y Robinson, C. N Ross, Ben B.
N Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey
Y Russell, J.
Y Scott, A.
Scott, D.
Sizemore, E.
Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Y Steinberg, C.
Stone, R. N Swann, D.
Y Taggart, T.

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Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T.
Toles, E.B. Townsend, K.V. Triplett, Tom

N Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. N Twiggs, R.
Vaughn, C.R.

Veazey, M. N Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. N Wall, V.
Ware, J.C.

N Watson, R.H.,Jr. Wheeler, Bobby
Y White, J. Whitmire, D.
Y Williams, H.L.

Y Williams, R. Williamson, G Wilson, J.M
Y Wood, J. Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 76, nays 55. The Bill, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.
HB 401. By: Representative Childs of the 51st: A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of judge of the superior courts emeritus (now known as senior judge of the superior courts), approved March 9, 1945, as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 24, 1976, so as to provide that certain senior judges may be nonresidents of the State; and for other purposes.
Representative Childs of the 51st moved that HB 401 be recommitted to the Commit tee on Judiciary.
Representative Wall of the 61st moved the previous question.
Representative Childs of the 51st moved that HB 401 be tabled.
On the motion to table, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. N Argo, B. Y Auten. D. N Bargeron, E.
Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J.
Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B. N Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. Y Butler, D. N Canty. H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason. G. Y Castleberrv. D. N Chance, G" N Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. X Clark, Betty Y Clark, L.
Clifton. A.D. N Coleman, T. N Collins, M. YColwell.C.H. Y Connell, J. N Cooper, B.

X Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper. B. N Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, B. N Dean, D.C. Y Dent. R.A. N Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D.
Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. N Gammage, L.
Gignilliat, A. N Glanton, Tom X Glover, M. N Greene. J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. N Banner, B.
Harris, B.B..Sr. Harris. J.F. X Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.,Jr. XHill.B.L. N Holmes, Bob N Home, F.

Horton, G.T. N Housley, E.
Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted X Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. X Isakson, J. X Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben X Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. N Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. N Jones, Herb
Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. N Kemp, R. X Keyton, J.W. X Kilgore, T.M.
Knight, X.G. Y Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J. (Bill) N Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. X Logan, H. X Long, W.K. X Looper, M. Y Lord, J. X Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. X McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. X Money, J. X Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. X Xessmith, P.E. Y Xichols, M. X Xix, K. Y Noble, Bill N Oldham, L. N Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. X Patten, G.C. X Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. X Phillips, R.T. X Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G.
Pinkston, F.C. Rainey, H. X Ralston, E. Ramsey, T. Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. X Rowland, J.R. Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Scott, A. X Scott, D.

Y Sizemore, E. N Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Steinberg, C.
Stone, R. N Swann, D.
Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. X Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. X Triplett, Tom X Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. X Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R.
Veazey, M. Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. X Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. Wheeler, Bobby X White, J. X Whitmire, D. X Williams, H.L. X Williams, R. X Williamson, G. X Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. X Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the motion to table, the ayes were 73, nays 79. The motion was lost.

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On the motion for the previous question, the ayes were 87, nays 24. The previous question was ordered.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Walker of the 115th moves to amend HB 401 by adding after the word "older" on line 21, page 1, the words "and has served as a superior court judge for at least 25 years".

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:

X Adams. G. N Adams, Marvin N Anderson, W. N Argo, B.
Auten, D. N Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. N Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B. X Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. N Butler, D. N Canty, H. X Carlisle, J. X Carnes, C. N Carrell, B. X Cason, G. X Castleberry, D. X Chance, G. X Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. X Clark, Betty Y Clark, L.
Clifton, A.D. Coleman, T. Y Colling, M. X Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. X Cooper, B.

Y Cox. W.E. N Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. N Daniel, G.
YDaugherty. J.C. N Davis. B. N Dean, D.C. X Dent, R.A.
X Deveaux, C. N Dixon, H.D. X Dover, Bill
Edwards, W. X Elliott, E.H.
X Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. X Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M.
N Gammage. L. X Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom X Glover, M. X Greene, J.
Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G. X" Hanner, B.
Harris. B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.F. X Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F. X Hawkins, J. X Hays, F.,Jr. N Hill, B.L.
X Holmes, Bob X Home, F.

Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. YHowell, M.
Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson. R.S. Y Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. XT Isakson, J.
X Jackson, J.D. X Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. XT Johnson, P.
N Johnson, W.Rud. X" Johnston, J.
Y Jones, B. X Jones, Herb X Kaley, M. X Karrh, R. X Kemp, R. X Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M.
Knight, X.G.
N Lambert, Roy X Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. X Lee, W.J.(Bill) X Lenderman, M. X Under, J. X Logan, H. X Long, W.K. X Looper, M. X Lord, J. X Lucas, D.E. X Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

X McCollum, H. X McDonald, L. X McKinney, J.E. X Milford, B. X Money, J. X Mostiler, J.L. X Mullinax, E.G. X Murray, B. X Xessmith, P.E. X Xichols, M. X Nix, K. X Xoble, Bill N Oldham, L. N Owens, R.D. X Parham, B.E.
Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G. X Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R. X Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C. X Rainey, H. N Ralston, E. X Ramsey, T.
X Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. Y Robinson. C. N Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey X Russell, J. N Scott, A.
Scott, D.

X Sizemore, E. X Smith, V.B. X Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. N Steinberg, C.
Stone, R. X Swann, D. X Taggart. T. Y Thompson, A.W. X Tolbert, T. X Toles, E.B. X Townsend, K.V. X Triplett, Tom X Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. X Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. X Veazey, M. X Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. X Wall, V. X Ware, J.C. X Watson, R.H., Jr.
Wheeler, Bobby X White, J. X Whitmire, D. X Williams, H.L. X Williams, R.
Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M.
N Wood, J. X Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 34, nays 125. The Bill, as amended, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.
Representative Childs of the 51st gave notice that at the proper time she would move that the House reconsider its action in failing to give the requisite constitutional majority to HB 401, as amended.
The following Resolution of the House was read and adopted:
HR 207. By: Representatives Matthews of the 145th, Patten of the 146th and Veazey of the 146th: A RESOLUTION commending Miss Gayla Norris; and for other purposes.

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Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 566. By: Representatives Reaves of the 147th, Keyton of the 143rd, Long of the 142nd, Collins of the 144th, Sizemore of the 136th, Matthews of the 145th, and Patten of the 149th: A BILL to amend the Structural Pest Control Act, as amended, so as to change, add, remove and redesignate certain definitions; to strike references to certain applicators; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representatives Connell of the 87th, Collins of the 144th, and Castleberry of the lllth move to amend HB 566 by adding the following paragraph on page 10 after line 24:
No rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to the provisions of this Act shall have the force of law unless they are approved by a joint committee composed of three members of the standing committee of the House of Representatives to which such Act was referred to be appointed by the Chairman of such committee and three members of the standing committee of the Senate to which such Act was referred to be appointed by the Chairman of such committee. In order for such rules and regulations to have the force of law, it shall be necessary that not less than four members of the joint committee affirmatively approve such rules and regulations. At least two of such four members must be Senators and at least two of such four members must be Representa tives. A report showing the action of the joint committee and signed by all the members approving such rules and regulations shall be filed with the Clerk of the House of Representatives and with the Secretary of the Senate. Such report shall be included in the Journal of the House of Representatives and the Journal of the Senate. Such approved rules and regulations shall expire at the end of the next regular session of the General Assembly following the action of the joint committee unless the report of the committee is ratified by a resolution of the General Assembly at such session.

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 3.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

HB 597. By: Representatives Coleman of the 118th, Twiggs and Colwell of the 4th, Irvin of the 10th, Hanner of the 130th, Foster of the 152nd, Parham of the 109th, Jessup of the 117th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Act", as amended, so as to pro vide for the registration of exempt peace officers; to provide for the continu ation of such exemption; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

The Committee on State of Republic moves to amend HB 597 as follows:
By adding in the first sentence of the language quoted as Section 15 in Section 7 of said Bill between the word "shall" and the word "be" the word "not".

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, as amended, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 97, nays 1.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

HB 6E7. By: Representatives Hawkins of the 50th, Marcus of the 26th, Childs of the 51st, Phillips of the 91st, and Richardson of the 52nd: A BILL to amend Code Section 34A-1012 relating to sample ballots and ballot labels, so as to require the superintendents in certain municipalities to prepare sample or facsimile ballot labels; to provide the procedures connected therewith; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Hawkins of the 50th moves to amend HB 657 by adding a new sen tence after the word "electors" on line 19 to read: "Such sample or facsimile ballot label shall comply with Code Section 34A-1012.".

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 104, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

HB 658. By: Representatives Hawkins of the 50th, Marcus of the 26th, Childs of the 51st, Phillips of the 91st, and Richardson of the 52nd: A BILL to amend Code Section 34-1301, relating to the securing of election supplies, so as to require the superintendents in certain counties to prepare sample or facsimile ballot labels; 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 96, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 626. By: Representatives Adams of the 36th, Rainey of the 135th, Peters of the 2nd, Rush of the 121st, Hays of the 1st, Lane of the 40th, Tolbert of the 56th, Cox of the 141st, and others: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Boat Safety Act" approved April 19, 1973, as amended, so as to provide certain definitions; to specify the manner of display of numbers and decals; and for other purposes.

The following amendments were read and adopted:

Representatives Connell of the 87th, Collins of the 144th, and Castleberry of the lllth move to amend HB 626 by adding a new paragraph on page 14 to be numbered Section 12 and by renumbering other sections as 13 and 14, so that Section 12 will read as follows:
No rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to the provisions of this Act shall

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have the force of law unless they are approved by a joint committee composed of three members of the standing committee of the House of Representatives to which such Act was referred to be appointed by the Chairman of such committee and three members of the standing committee of the Senate to which such Act was referred to be appointed by the Chairman of such committee. In order for such rules and regulations to have the force of law, it shall be necessary that not less than four members of the joint committee affirmatively approve such rules and regulations. At least two of such four members must be Senators and at least two of such four members must be Representa tives. A report showing the action of the joint committee and signed by all the members approving such rules and regulations shall be filed with the Clerk of the House of Representatives and with the Secretary of the Senate. Such report shall be included in the Journal of the House of Representatives and the Journal of the Senate. Such approved rules and regulations shall expire at the end of the next regular session of the General Assembly following the action of the joint committee unless the report of the committee is ratified by a resolution of the General Assembly at such session.

Representatives Lane of the 81st and Nessmith of the 82nd move to amend HB 626 by adding at the end of Section 7, page 10, a new subsection (i) to read as follows:
"With the exception of law enforcement officials, no motor in excess of 9.9 horsepower shall be used on any vessel being operated on the Ogeechee River from the point where it crosses Interstate Highway No. 95 to its point of origin."

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 93, nays 2.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

SB 11. By: Senators Turner of the 8th, Button of the 9th and Russell of the 10th: A BILL to fix the terms of the superior courts of the Southern Judicial Circuit in the counties comprising said circuit; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 95, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

HR 209. By: Representatives Patten of the 149th, Beck of the 148th, Murphy of the 18th and Reaves of the 147th: A RESOLUTION commending Radio Station WGAF; and for other purposes.

HR 210. By: Representatives Wood of the 9th, Hays of the 1st, Wall of the 61st, Gignilliat of the 122nd, Scott of the 123rd, Nix of the 20th, and others: A RESOLUTION urging the State Personnel Board and the Commissioner of State Personnel Administration to rescind their action relating to veterans preference; and for other purposes.

HR 213. By: Representatives Bray of the 70th, Whitmire of the 9th, Russell of the 64th, Dent of the 85th, Foster of the 6th, Long of the 142nd and others: A RESOLU TION urging the State Personnel Board and the State Commissioner of Per-

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sonnel Administration to continue the study of employee job classifications; and for other purposes.

HR 54. By: Representative Sizemore of the 136th: A RESOLUTION extending an invita tion to the Worth Academy Junior Pro Girls' Basketball Team to appear before the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.

Representative Vaughn of the 57th moved that the house do now adjourn until 10 o'clock, Monday morning and the motion prevailed.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10 o'clock, Monday morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia Monday, February 14, 1977

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. Adams, Marvin Anderson, W. Argo, B. Auten, D, Bargeron, E. Battle, Joe
aug, .. Beck, J.M. Beckham, B. Benefield, J. Bishop, S. Bolster, P. Bray, C.A. Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. Burton, J. Butler, D. Carlisle, J. Carnes, C. Carrell, B. Cason, G. Castleberry, D. Chance, G. Childers, E.M. Childs, P. Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton, A.D. Coleman, T. Collins. M. Colwell.C.H. Connell, J. Cooper, B.

Cox, W.E. Crosby, T. Culpepper, B. Daniel, G. Daugherty, J.C. Davis B n '^ ~ n tRA "em> " - A Lteveaux, C. Dover > B|U Elhott, E.H. Evans, W.D. Felton, D. Foster, P.W. Foster, R.L. Galer, M. Gammage, L. Gignilliat, A, Glanton, Tom Greene, J. Greer, J.W. Ham, B. Hamilton, Mrs.G. Hanner, B. Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Hatcher, C.F. Hawkins, J. Hays, F.,Jr. Hill, B.L. Holmes, Bob Home, F.

Housley, E. Howell, M. Hudson, Ted Hutchinson, R.S. Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Isakson, J.
acson, .. Jessup, Ben Johnson, G. Johnson, P. Johnson, W.Rud. Johnston, J. Jones, B. Jones, Herb Kaley, M. Karrh, R. Kemp, R. Keyton, J.W. Kilgore, T.M. Knight, N.G. Lane, Dick Lane, W.J. Lee, W.J.lBilll Linder, J. Logan, H. Long, W.K. Looper, M. Lord, J. Lucas, D.E. Mann, C.C. Marcus, S.J. Matthews, D.R.

McCollum, H. McDonald, L. McKinney, J.E. Milford, B. Money, J. Mostiler, J.L. Mullinax, E.G.
urray, . Nessmith, P.E. Nichols, M, Nix, K. Noble, Bill Oldham, L. Owens, R.D. Parham, B.E. Patten, G.C. Patten, R.L. Peters, R.G. Phillips, L.L. Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R. Pilewicz, G. Pinkston, F.C. Rainey, H. Ralston, E. Ramsey, T. Randall, W.C. Reaves, H.L. Richardson, E. Robinson, C. Ross, Ben B. Rowland, J.R. Russell, J.

Scott, A. Sizemore, E. Smith, V.B. Smyre, C, Snow, Wayne,Jr. Steinberg, C. Stone R
wann, . Taggart, T. Thompson, A.W. Tolbert, T Toles, E.B, Townsend. K.V. Triplett, Tom Truluck, R. Tuten, J. Twiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R. Veazey, M. Walker, L Wall, V. Watson, R.H., Jr. Wheeler, BobbyWhite, J. Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L Williams, R. Williamson, G. Wilson, J.M. Wood, J. Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

Prayer was offered by the Reverend Hoyt Ivester, retired Baptist minister, New Hol land, Georgia.
Representative Milford of the 13th, 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 Resolutions of the House were intro duced, read the first time and referred to the committees:

HB 810. By: Representative Hudson of the 137th: A BILL to create and establish a Small Claims Court in and for Ben Hill County; to prescribe the jurisdiction of said court; to prescribe the pleadings and practices in said court; to provide for the appointment, duties, powers, qualifications and substitutions of the Judge of said court; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 811. By: Representative Beck of the 148th: A BILL to create the Georgia Contractors Licensing Board; to provide for a short title ("Georgia Contractors Licensing Act"); to declare the purpose of said Act; to define certain terms; to provide for the appointment of members of the Board and their terms, qualifications, oath, compensation and removal; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry.

HB 812. By: Representatives Dover of the llth, Clark, Mann and Milford of the 13th, Childs of the 51st, Phillips of the 91st, Long of the 142nd, Parham of the 109th, Robinson of the 58th, and others: A BILL creating the Georgia State Commis sion of Indian Affairs; to provide for statement of purposes; to provide for the duties of said commission; to provide for the use of funds received by said commission; to provide for the membership of said commission; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Human Relations & Aging.

HB 813. By: Representatives Dover of the llth, Clark, Mann and Milford of the 13th, Childs of the 51st, Phillips of the 91st, Long of the 142nd, Parham of the 109th, Noble of the 48th, and others: A BILL to authorize the creation of Indian Hous ing Authorities in this State; to provide a short title ("Indian Housing Authori ties Law"); to provide for the powers, rights and functions of such Indian Hous ing Authorities; to provide procedures for the creation and operation of such Indian Housing Authorities; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Human Relations & Aging.

HB 814. By: Representative Waddle of the 113th: A BILL to regulate the business of operating a cemetery; to provide a short title ("Georgia Cemetery Act"); to pro vide for the scope of the Act; to define certain terms; to provide for licenses; to provide for fees; to provide licenses and fees for cemetery sales organizations; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry.

HB 815. By: Representatives Foster and Wheeler of the 152nd, and Stone and Greene of the 138th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the State Court of Pierce County, formerly the City Court of Blackshear, as amended, so as to change the compensation of the Judge and Solicitor of the State Court of Pierce County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Stats Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

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HB 816. By: Representatives Foster of the 152nd, and Stone and Greene of the 138th and Wheeler of the 152nd: A BILL to abolish the present mode of compensating the Clerk of the Superior Court, the Judge of the Probate Court, and the Tax Commissioner of Brantley County, so as to change certain provisions relative to the personnel of the clerk of the superior court; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 817. By: Representatives Foster of the 152nd, and Stone of the 138th: A BILL to amend Code Section 29-420 relating to the recording of instruments affecting land, as amended, so as to provide for additional requirements for the recording of instruments affecting titles to land; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 818. By: Representative Lord of the 105th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Washington County upon an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation, as amended, so as to change the compensation of the sheriff; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 819. By: Representatives Harris of the 60th, and Lucas of the 102nd: A BILL to amend Code Section 68A-1306 relating to equipment for motorcycle riders, so as to change the provisions relating to the wearing of protective headgear; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 820. By: Representatives Logan of the 62nd, Russell of the 64th, and Argo of the 63rd: A BILL to amend Code Section 92-4101 relating to limits on municipal taxes as enacted by an Act limiting and regulating the assessment and collec tion of taxes by municipal authorities in this State, as amended; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 821. By: Representative Lambert of the 112th: A BILL to provide for a board of elec tions in each county in this State having a population of not less than 9,000 nor more than 9,200, 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.

HB 822. By: Representatives McCollum of the 134th, Hill of the 127th, Marcus of the 26th, and Taggart of the 125th: A BILL to create a State Racing Commission and to provide for the operation of pari-mutuel racetracks in this State; to pro vide for the membership of the Commission, its organization, powers, duties and compensation; to provide for removal of members; to provide for records of the Commission; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 823. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Carlisle of the 71st, and Bolster of the 30th: A BILL creating the State Building Administrative Board, as amended, so as to authorize and direct the Building Administrative Board to develop and recommend statewide standards to achieve thermal efficiency in

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new and renovated buildings and lighting efficiency in public buildings; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry.

HR 208-823. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Carlisle of the 71st, and Bolster of the 30th: A RESOLUTION directing the Georgia Office of Energy Extension Service Program for the purposes of providing information and technical assis tance to the State's residential, commercial, industrial and institutional estab lishments relating to energy conservation measures, energy efficient technologies, and available alternate energy technologies.
Referred to the Committee on Industry.

HB 824. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Mann of the 13th: A BILL to establish standards for the use of explosives in blasting operations; to provide for a short title ("Georgia Blasting Standards Act of 1977"); to define certain terms; to provide for the regulation of the use of explosives by the Safety Fire Commissioner; to require records of blasting operations; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry.

HB 825. By: Representatives Mullinax of the 69th, and Ware of the 68th: A BILL to create and establish the Troup County Airport Authority; to provide a title for such Act ("Troup County Airport Authority Act"); to declare the need for such Authority; to declare the public purpose of the Authority; to provide for members of the Authority and their terms; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 826. By: Representatives Tucker of the 73rd, and Carnes of the 43rd: A BILL to amend Code Section 114-616, relating to compliance, inspections and penalties, so as to change the penalty provisions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HR 211-826. By: Representatives Wood, Benefield, Johnson and Lee of the 72nd, Smith of the 42nd, Burton of the 47th, Adams of the 36th, Lane of the 40th, and Pilewicz of the 41st: A RESOLUTION to create the Hartsfield International Airport Overview Committee; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.

HR 212-826. By: Representative Tuten of the 153rd: A RESOLUTION compensating Mr. William P. C. Smith; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HB 827. By: Representatives Phillips of the 120th, Greene and Stone of the 138th, Williamson of the 45th, Marcus of the 26th, Lee of the 72nd, Richardson of the 52nd, and Nessmith of the 82nd: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 92-31, relative to the imposition, rate and computation of State income taxes and exemptions therefrom, as amended, so as to provide for a tax credit for house hold and dependent care expenses; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 828. By: Representative Edwards of the 110th: A BILL to provide a new Charter

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for the City of Buena Vista in the County of Marion; to provide for the corpo rate powers of said City; to provide for the governing authority; to provide for the administrative affairs of said City; to provide for a municipal court; to provide for elections; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 829. By: Representative Edwards of the 110th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the County of Marion, as amended, so as to provide that the County Commissioners of Marion County, Ga., shall be able to pay up to the amount charged for legal advertisements on publication of an itemized statement; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 830. By: Representative Edwards of the 110th: A BILL to amend an Act consolidating the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Taylor County, so as to change the compensation of the tax commissioner; to change the compensation of the secretary of the tax commissioner; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 831. By: Representatives Hutchinson of the 133rd, Daniel of the 88th, Isakson and Harrison of the 20th, Smith of the 42nd, Owens of the 77th, Hays of the 1st, Money of the 5th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act relating to motor vehicle licenses, as amended, which Act has been codified as Code Chapter 92-29, so as to change the license tag fees for certain vehicles; to provide an effective date; 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 764 HB 765 HB 766 HB 767 HB 768 HB 769 HB 770 HB 771 HB 772 HB 773 HB 774 HR 194-774 HR 195-774 HR 196-774 HR 197-774 HB 775 HB 776 HB 777 HB 778 HB 779 HB 780 HB 781 HB 782 HB 783

HB 784 HB 785 HB 786 HB 787 HB 788 HB 789 HB 790 HB 791 HB 792 HB 793 HB 794 HB 795 HB 796 HB 797 HB 798 HB 799 HB 800 HB 801 HB 802 HB 803 HB 804 HB 805 HB 806 HB 807

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HB 808 HB 809 SB 100 SB 195 SB 200 SB 201

SB 222 SB 223 SB 225 SB 226 SB 227 SB 159

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR Monday, February 14, 1977

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Rules met and fixed the calendar for today's business, Monday, February 14, 1977, and submits the following:

HB 91

Elections, Polling Places, Public Buildings

HB 220

Municipal Taxing Auth., Limitation

HB 259

Subsequent Injury Trust Fund, Workers Comp.

HB 331

Sheriffs' Retirement Fund, Increase Benefits

HB 362

GBI, Retired Member, Badge & Revolver

HB 406

Mechanics' and Materialmen's Liens, Actions

HB 457

Traffic Offenses, Change Point System

HB 486

Elected Cty. or City Officials, General Assembly Members

HB 516

Alcoholic Bev. Sales, Private Clubs (Reconsidered)

HB 530

Weapons, Sell to Persons Under 21

HB 562

Burglary, 2nd Offenders, Mandatory Imprisonment

HB 702

Student Loans, Eligible Nat'1 Guard Members

HR 115-513 Const. Am. Advertising Study Committee

The Speaker shall have the right to call the above Bills in any order which he may desire.

Respectfully submitted,

/s/Lee of the 72nd Chairman

Representative 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 Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 198 Do Not Pass
Respectfully submitted, Wall of the 61st Secretary

Representative Adams of the 36th District, Chairman of the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, submitted the following report:

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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 733 Do Pass, as Amended HB 734 Do Pass HB 735 Do Pass HB 736 Do Pass

HB 739 Do Pass HB 742 Do Pass, as Amended HB 749 Do Pass HB 754 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th Chairman

By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House were taken up for.consider ation and read the third time:
HB 733. By: Representatives Wall of the 61st, Phillips of the 59th, and Harris of the 60th: A BILL to continue and re-create the State Court of Gwinnett County; to specify the location of the court; to provide jurisdiction of the court; to pro vide for jury trial under certain circumstances; to provide for practice and procedure; to provide terms of court; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:
The Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs moves to amend HB 733 by striking "$30,000" on line 11, page 8, and by inserting in lieu thereof "$28,000".
And by striking "$26,000" on line 9, page 9, and by inserting in lieu thereof "$24,000".

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 ayes were 125, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

HB 742. By: Representative Clifton of the 107th: A BILL to provide for the election of members of the Board of Education of Bryan County; to change the size of the board; to provide for Education Districts and posts; to provide for initial and regular terms of office; to provide for filling vacancies; to provide for prac tices and procedures; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:
The Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs moves to amend HB 742, as follows:
By inserting on line 25 of page 1, following "Post 1", the following: "shall be the chairman of the board 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 ayes were 125, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

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HB 734. By: Representatives Jones of the 78th, and Tucker of the 73rd: A BILL to amend an Act to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Butts County, Georgia, as amended, so as to provide for the election by the electors of Butts County of a Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Butts County and for the election of two members of the said Board of Commissioners; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 125, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 735. By: Representatives Jones of the 78th, and Tucker of the 73rd: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Butts County, as amended, so as to require the adoption of the annual county budget on or before a certain date in each calendar year; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 125, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 736. By: Representative Johnson of the 74th: A BILL to change the date for meetings of the Council of the Town of Porterdale; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 125, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 739. By: Representatives Stone and Greene of the 138th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff and the Clerk of the Superior Court of Wayne County on a salary basis in lieu of a fee basis of compensation, as amended, so as to change the salary of the sheriff; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 125, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 749. By: Representative Lord of the 105th: A BILL to amend an Act abolishing the mode of compensating the Judge of the Probate Court of Washington County, known as the fee system, and providing in lieu thereof an annual salary; so as to change the compensation of said Judge and the method of fixing said compensation; 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 125, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 754. By: Representative Hutchinson of the 133rd: A BILL to create a small claims court in certain counties of this State; to provide for the appointment, duties, powers, compensations, qualifications, substitutions and tenure of the judges of such courts; to prescribe the jurisdiction, pleadings, practice and service of processes therein; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 125, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the Senate:

SB 45. By: Senators Kidd of the 25th, Russell of the 10th, McGill of the 24th, Bond of the 39th and Dean of the 6th: A BILL to amend an Act completely and exhaustively revising, superseding and consolidating the laws relating to the State Personnel Board and the State Merit System of Personnel Administra tion, so as to provide that the State Personnel Board shall not adopt a State wide Classification Plan prior to April 1, 1978; and for other purposes.

SB 87. By: Senators Evans of the 37th, Hudgins of the 15th, Johnson of the 34th, Pearce of the 16th, Holloway of the 12th, and Starr of the 44th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 85-4, relating to the prescriptive rights in property, so as to pro vide for the reclamation and subsequent sale of abandoned cemetery lots; to provide a definition; to provide for proceedings in the superior court; and for other purposes.

SB 98. By: Senators Reynolds of the 48th and Barnes of the 33rd: A BILL 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"; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

SB 101. By: Senators Summers of the 53rd, Lester of the 23rd, Tate of the 38th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System of Georgia, approved March 19, 1943, so as to change certain provisions relative to interest; to change the provisions relative to local retirement systems; and for other purposes.

SB 213. By: Senators Starr of the 44th, Carter of the 14th, Langford of the 51st and Howard of the 42nd: A BILL to provide that the State of Georgia shall be a party to the "Compact for Education"; to declare the purpose and policy of said Compact; to provide for the designation and appointment of the Georgia mem bers of the Education Commission of the States; to provide for the establish-

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ment of the Georgia Education Council; to provide the procedures connected with the foregoing; and for other purposes.

SB 214. By: Senators Starr of the 44th, Carter of the 14th, Langford of the 51st and Howard of the 42nd: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Pro gram for Education in Georgia Act", approved March 26, 1974, so as to define certain terms; to authorize the State Board of Education to establish criteria, policies, and standards for demonstration school systems; to authorize the State Board of Education to designate certain local school systems as demonstration systems; and for other purposes.

SB 215. By: Senators Starr of the 44th, Carter of the 14th, Langford of the 51st and Howard of the 42nd: A BILL to be known as the "Adequate Program for Edu cation in Georgia Act", approved March 26, 1974, so as to provide a basis for allocation of funds needed for compensatory education expenses to local units of administration; to provide authorization for expenditure of compensatory education funds; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

SB 216. By: Senators Starr of the 44th, Carter of the 14th, Langford of the 51st and Howard of the 42nd: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Pro gram for Education in Georgia Act", approved March 26, 1974, so as to change certain provisions concerning the allocation of administrative and supervisory personnel; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolu tions of the Senate and House:

SR 65. By: Senator Carter of the 14th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to authorize the State Board of Education to establish and maintain a curriculum laboratory and to retain the revenues produced therefrom for the purposes of such curriculum laboratory; and for other pur poses.

HR 206. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Triplett of the 128th, Scott of the 123rd, Connell of the 87th, Gammage of the 17th, and others: A RESOLUTION extending an invitation to the President of the United States, the Honorable Jimmy Carter, to make an address before a Joint Session of the House of Representatives and the Senate; 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 45. By: Senators Kidd of the 25th, Russell of the 10th, McGill of the 24th, Bond of the 39th and Dean of the 6th: A BILL to amend an Act completely and exhaustively revising, superseding and consolidating the laws relating to the State Personnel Board and the State Merit System of Personnel Administra tion, so as to provide that the State Personnel Board shall not adopt a State wide Classification Plan prior to April 1, 1978; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

SR 65. By: Senator Carter of the 14th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to authorize the State Board of Education to establish and maintain a curriculum laboratory and to retain the revenues produced therefrom for the purposes of such curriculum laboratory; and for other pur poses.

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Referred to the Committee on Education.

SB 87. By: Senators Evans of the 37th, Hudgins of the 15th, Johnson of the 34th, Pearce of the 16th, Holloway of the 12th, and Starr of the 44th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 85-4, relating to the prescriptive rights in property, so as to pro vide for the reclamation and subsequent sale of abandoned cemetery lots; to provide a definition; to provide for proceedings in the superior court; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

SB 98. By: Senators Reynolds of the 48th and Barnes of the 33rd: A BILL 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"; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

SB 101. By: Senators Summers of the 53rd, Lester of the 23rd, Tate of the 38th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System of Georgia, approved March 19, 1943, so as to change certain provisions relative to interest; to change the provisions relative to local retirement systems; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

SB 213. By: Senators Starr of the 44th, Carter of the 14th, Langford of the 51st and Howard of the 42nd: A BILL to provide that the State of Georgia shall be a party to the "Compact for Education"; to declare the purpose and policy of said Compact; to provide for the designation and appointment of the Georgia mem bers of the Education Commission of the States; to provide for the establish ment of the Georgia Education Council; to provide the procedures connected with the foregoing; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

SB 214. By: Senators Starr of the 44th, Carter of the 14th, Langford of the 51st and Howard of the 42nd: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Pro gram for Education in Georgia Act", approved March 26, 1974, so as to define certain terms; to authorize the State Board of Education to establish criteria, policies, and standards for demonstration school systems; to authorize the State Board of Education to designate certain local school systems as demonstration systems; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

SB 215. By: Senators Starr of the 44th, Carter of the 14th, Langford of the 51st and Howard of the 42nd: A BILL to be known as the "Adequate Program for Edu cation in Georgia Act", approved March 26, 1974, so as to provide a basis for allocation of funds needed for compensatory education expenses to local units of administration; to provide authorization for expenditure of compensatory education funds; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

SB 216. By: Senators Starr of the 44th, Carter of the 14th, Langford of the 51st and Howard of the 42nd: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Pro-

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gram for Education in Georgia Act", approved March 26, 1974, so as to change certain provisions concerning the allocation of administrative and supervisory personnel; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

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 91. By: Representatives Burton of the 47th, Hays and Snow of the 1st, Johnston of the 56th, Patten of the 146th, Smith of the 42nd, Noble of the 48th, Lane of the 40th, Williamson of the 45th, and others: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 34-7, relating to election districts and polling places, as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to the selection of polling places and the use of public buildings as polling places; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL
To amend Code Chapter 34-7, relating to election districts and polling places, as amended, so as to provide for the selection, where practicable, of polling places which are accessible to handicapped voters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Code Chapter 34-7, relating to election districts and polling places, as amended, is hereby amended by adding at the end of Code Section 34-705, relating to the selection of polling places by the judge of the probate court, a new subsection (d), to read as follows:
"(d) the judge of the probate court, in selecting and fixing a polling place in each election district, shall select, if practicable, a polling place with suitable and appropriate access to handicapped voters. If no such practicable locations exist within the election district, the judge of the probate court may effect temporary modifications to such exist ing locations as will, in his judgment, provide more convenient and appropriate access to the polling place by the handicapped voter."
Section 2. Said Code Chapter is further amended by striking subsection (a) of Code Section 34-706, relating to the use of public buildings as polling places, which reads as follows:
"(a) In selecting polling places, the judge of the probate court shall, wherever practi cable, select schoolhouses, municipal buildings or rooms, or other public buildings for that purpose. School, county, municipal or other governmental authorities shall, upon request of the judge of the probate court, make arrangements for the use of their prop erty for polling places; provided however, that such use shall not substantially interfere with the use of such property for the purposes for which it is primarily intended.", in its entirety, and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (a), to read as follows:
"(a) In selecting polling places, the judge of the probate court shall select, wherever practicable and consistent with the provisions of Section 34-705(d), schoolhouses, municipal buildings or rooms, or other public buildings for that purpose. School, county, municipal or other governmental authorities, upon request of the judge of the probate court, shall make arrangements for the use of their property for polling places; pro vided, however, that such use shall not substantially interfere with the use of such property for the purposes for which it is primarily intended."
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.

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On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 96, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.

HB 220. By: Representatives Evans of the 84th, Walker of the 115th, and Culpepper of the 98th: A BILL to repeal an Act relating to the limitation on municipal taxing authority Georgia Code Sections 92-4101 through 92-4104 (Ga. Laws, 1874, p.109); to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL
To repeal Code Section 92-4101, relating to the limitation on municipal ad valorem taxing authority, as amended; to repeal Code Section 92-4102, relating to the definition of ordinary current expenses and separate accounts; to repeal Code Section 92-4103, relat ing to penalties imposed upon officer of any municipal corporation diverting money; to repeal Code Section 92-4104, relating to provisions for raising additional funds and sep arate accounts; 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 Section 92-4101, relating to the limitation on municipal ad valorem taxing authority, as amended, is hereby repealed in its entirety.
Section 2. Code Section 92-4102, relating to the definition of ordinary current expenses and separate accounts, is hereby repealed in its entirety.
Section 3. Code Section 92-4103, relating to penalties imposed upon officer of any municipal corporation diverting money, is hereby repealed in its entirety.
Section 4. Code Section 92-4104, relating to provisions for raising additional funds and separate accounts, is hereby repealed in its entirety.
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 roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. N Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J.
Birdsong, K. N Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P.
Bray.C.A.

Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers. E.M. N Childs, P.
Clark. Betty

Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D.
Coleman, T. Collins, M. Colwell, C.H. YConnell.J. Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, B. N Dean, D.C.

Y Dent, R.A. N Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. N Felton, D.
Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton. Tom

Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. N Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, B. N Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C.
Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays. F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob

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X Home, F Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell. M. Y Hudson. Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, .!. Y Irvin. R. Y Isakson. J. Y Jackson. J.D. Y Jessup. Ben Y Johnson. G. Y Johnson. P. Y Johnson. W Rud. Y Johnston. J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley. M. Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. Y Kevton. J.W.
Kil'gore, T.M.

Y Knight, N.G. Lambert, Roy
N Lane. Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.lBilli Y Lender-man. M. N Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. X Looper, M. Y Lord, J. X Lucas. D.E. Y Mann. C.C. Y Marcus. S.J. Y Matthews. D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald. L. X McKinney, J.K. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler. J.L. Y Mulhnax, E.G.

Y Murray, B. Y Xessmith, P.E. Y Xichols, M. Y Nix. K.
Xoble. Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. X Parham, B.E.
Patten, G.C. Y Patten. R.L.
Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. X Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey.T. Y Randall. W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson. E.

Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. X Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Scott. A. Y Scott. D. Y Sizemore, E. N Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. X Tolbert. T. YToles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M.

YTuten.J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M.
Waddle, T.W, Y Walker. L. X Wall, V.
Ware.J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. X Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. X Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 128, nays 25.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.

HB 259. By: Representatives Tucker of the 73rd, Carnes of the 43rd, Wood of the 9th, Taggart of the 125th, Bray of the 70th, Thompson of the 93rd, Lenderman of the 53rd, Childers of the 15th, and others: A BILL to encourage the employ ment of handicapped persons by protecting employers for excess liability for compensation for certain injuries; to add a new Code Title 114A to relate to the workers' compensation law; to amend the said Code Title 114A, relative to workers' compensation law, so as to create a Subsequent Injury Trust Fund; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read:

A BILL
To amend Code Title 114, relating to workmen's compensation, as amended, so as to encourage the employment of handicapped persons by protecting employers for excess liability for compensation for certain injuries; to create a Subsequent Injury Trust Fund; to provide for administration and organization of the fund; to require certain bonds; to create a Board of Trustees of the Subsequent Injury Trust Fund; to provide for the appointment, terms, organization and duties of the board; to require certain oaths; to provide for payment of costs of administration and for a budget for the fund; to provide for the payment of expenses and per diem; to provide for agreements for reimbursements from the fund; to provide for personnel of the fund; to provide for certain penalties, com plaint proceedings, assessments, and collections; to provide for contributions to the fund and for deposits into the fund; to limit employer liability in certain instances; to provide legislative intent; to define certain terms; to authorize and provide for payments from the fund; to permit apportionment of denial of reimbursements from the fund under cer tain circumstances; to establish certain conditions precedent to employer's right to reim bursement; to provide for nonliability of the fund for certain costs; to require notice of claim against the fund; to provide that the fund is not bound as to certain matters; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for severability; to provide for applicability; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Code Title 114, relating to the workmen's compensation law, is hereby

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amended by adding a new chapter at the end thereof, to be designated Code Chapter 114-9, to read as follows:
"CHAPTER 114-9. SUBSEQUENT INJURY.
114-901. Creation of the fund. There is hereby established a Subsequent Injury Trust Fund which shall be of a perpetual, nonlapsing nature for the sole purpose of making payments in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter. The fund shall be adminis tered by the Administrator of the Subsequent Injury Trust Fund. The Director of the Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services shall be the custodian of the fund. All monies in the fund shall be held in trust by the custodian and shall not be money or property of the State. The Board of Trustees created by Code Section 114-903 shall be authorized to invest the monies of the fund in the same manner as provided by law for investments by domestic insurers (Georgia Insurance Code, Title 56, Chapter 10). The custodian shall be authorized to disburse monies from the fund only upon written order of the Administrator.
114-902. Bonds. The Administrator and the custodian, before entering upon the per formance of their duties, shall execute and file an official surety bond of not less than $50,000 each. The bonds shall be approved as to form and sufficiency by the Attorney General. The bonds shall be payable to the Subsequent Injury Trust Fund and condi tioned upon the faithful performance of the respective duties of the Administrator and custodian. The premium for the bonds shall be paid out of the monies of the Subsequent Injury Trust Fund.
114-903. Board of trustees; creation; appointment; term; duties, (a) There is hereby created a Board of Trustees of the Subsequent Injury Trust Fund composed of five members who shall serve for a term of six years each. One member shall be selected from each of the following fields: the insurance industry; rehabilitation professionals; management; labor; and the public at large. The Insurance Commissioner, the Director of the Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services, and the SecretaryTreasurer of the State Board of Workmen's Compensation shall be ex officio members of the Board of Trustees. The ex officio members shall serve without compensation in an advisory capacity only.
(b) The Board of Trustees shall be appointed by the Governor and shall serve until their successors are appointed and qualified.
(c) The first Board of Trustees shall be appointed to take office July 1, following the enactment of this Code Title. One member shall be appointed for a period of two years, one member for a period of three years, one member for a period of four years, one member for a period of five years, and one member for a period of six years. There after, each member shall be appointed for a full term of six years, or the remainder of an unexpired term.
(d) The duties of the Board of Trustees shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, the:
(1) Appointment of the Administrator of the fund and the setting of the compen sation of the Administrator.
(2) Establishment of policies, procedures, rules and regulations incidental to the fund's operations.
(3) Approval of the administrative budget of the fund. (e) The Board shall elect one of their number as chairman, who shall serve for a period of two years. 114-904. Oath. The members of the Board of Trustees shall be required to take and subscribe before the Governor an oath to faithfully and impartially discharge the duties of their office. This oath shall be in addition to the oath required of all civil officers. 114-905. Cost of administration; budget, (a) The entire cost of the administration of the fund shall be paid from the assets of the fund. (b) The Administrator shall annually submit to the Board of Trustees, under such rules and regulations as the Board may prescribe, a budget of the costs of administra tion of the fund for the fiscal year. (c) Upon approval by the Board of Trustees, a copy of the operating budget shall be filed with the custodian of the fund who, on July 1, shall transfer to the Administra tor's operating account such funds as are required by the budget less any amounts remaining in the operating account from prior years.

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(d) Copies of the operating budget shall be submitted to the Office of Planning and Budget for statistical purposes only and funds held by the Administrator in the oper ating account shall not in any way be deemed to be appropriated funds but shall be audited annually as other State departments.
114-906. Payment of expenses; per diem, (a) The members of the Board of Trustees, the Administrator, and the employees of the fund shall be entitled to receive their actual necessary expenses while traveling on the business of the fund, but the expenses shall be sworn to by such person incurring the same.
(b) The expenses of members of the Board of Trustees shall be approved by the chairman of the Board of Trustees and the expenses of the employees of the fund shall be approved by the Administrator.
(c) The Board of Trustees shall receive a per diem of $100 per day for each day that such Board of Trustees is in session. The per diem of the members of the Board of Trustees shall be paid from the operating budget of the Administrator.
114-907. Claims against the fund. (a) (1) When any employer or insurer and the Administrator reach an agreement with respect to reimbursement under the provisions of this Chapter, it shall be reduced to writing and submitted to the State Board of Workmen's Compensation for approval.
(2) The Board, upon receipt of such an agreement, shall consider the same and, if it finds it to meet the provisions of this Chapter, it shall approve the agreement and issue its order directing the agreed reimbursement. (b) If the employer or the insurer fails to reach an agreement with the Administra tor in regard to reimbursement under this Chapter, either party may make application to the State Board of Workmen's Compensation for a hearing in regard to the matters at issue. Such matters shall then be determined in the manner as provided for other workmen's compensation proceedings and appeals. 114-908. Personnel of the fund. (a) (1) The Board of Trustees shall appoint the Administrator of the fund and fix his compensation. The Administrator shall serve at the pleasure of the Trustees with out term of office.
(2) The Administrator shall administer the provisions of this Chapter under such policies and rules and regulations as may be adopted by the Trustees. (b) The Administrator of the fund shall be authorized to hire such personnel as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of the fund. (c) All employees of the fund shall be deemed to be employees of the State and, as such, members of the Employee's Retirement System. (d) All employees of the fund, except the Administrator, shall be subject to the rules and regulations of the Merit System of Personnel Administration. 114-909. Penalty provisions; complaint proceedings; assessments as debts; collection. (a) Any assessment levied or established in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter in a specified amount as may be determined pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter shall constitute a personal debt of every employer or insurer so assessed and shall be due and payable to the Subsequent Injury Trust Fund when payment is called for by the Administrator. In the event of failure to pay any assessment upon the date determined by the Administrator, the Administrator may file a complaint against the employer or insurer in a court of competent jurisdiction for collection. (b) In the event any employer or insurer duly assessed fails to pay to the Adminis trator on behalf of the Subsequent Injury Trust Fund the amount so assessed on or before the date specified by the Administrator, the Administrator is hereby authorized to add to the unpaid assessment an amount not exceeding 10% of the unpaid assessment and reasonable attorney's fees to defray the cost of enforcing collection.
114-910. Funding; contributions; deposit of penalty funds, (a) Each insurer and self-
insurer under this Title shall, under regulations prescribed by the Board of Trustees,
make payments to the fund in an amount equal to that proportion of 175% of the total
disbursement made from the fund during the preceding calendar year, less the amount
of the net assets in the fund as of December 31 of the preceding calendar year, which
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the total workmen's compensation claims paid by all insurers and self-insurers during the preceding calendar year. The Administrator is authorized to reduce or suspend assessments for the fund when completed actuarial survey shows further assessments are not needed. An employer who has ceased to be a self-insurer prior to the end of the calendar year shall be liable to the fund for the assessment of the calendar year. The initial assessment of each insurer or self-insurer for the purpose of generating revenue to begin operation of the fund shall be in the amount of .5% of the workmen's compensation premiums collected by the insurer for the preceding calendar years from an employer who is subject to this Title, or the equivalent, in the case of a self-insurer. Each insurer or self-insurer who in a compensable fatal case finds no dependents qual ifying to receive dependency benefits shall pay into this fund one-half the benefits which would have been payable to a dependent or dependents if one or more existed, or $10,000, whichever is less.
(b) All penalties assessed by and payable to the State Board of Workmen's Compen sation shall be deposited in the fund.
114-911. Limitation on employer's liability for subsequent injury through the Subse quent Injury Trust FuncL (a) Legislative intent. It is the purpose of this Chapter to encourage the employment of the handicapped by protecting employers from excess liability for compensation when an injury to a handicapped worker merges with a pre existing permanent impairment to cause a greater disability than would have resulted from the subsequent injury alone. It shall not be construed to create, increase, or pro vide any benefits for injured employees or their dependents not otherwise provided by this Title. The entitlement of an injured employee or dependents to compensation under this Title shall be determined without regard to this Chapter, the provisions of which shall be considered only in determining whether the employer or insurer who has paid compensation under this Title is entitled to reimbursement from the Subsequent Injury Trust Fund.
(b) Definitions. As used in this Chapter: (1) 'Permanent impairment' means any permanent condition due to previous
injury, disease, or disorder which is, or is likely to be, a hindrance or obstacle to employment or to obtaining reemployment if the employee should become unem ployed.
(2) 'Merger of an injury with a preexisting permanent impairment' describes or means:
(A) That, had the preexisting permanent impairment not been present, the subsequent injury would not have occurred;
(B) The disability resulting from the subsequent injury in conjunction with the preexisting permanent impairment is materially, substantially, and cumulatively greater than that which would have resulted had the preexisting permanent impairment not been present, and the employer has been required to pay and has paid compensation for that greater disability; or
(C) Death would not have been accelerated had the preexisting permanent impairment not been present. 114-912. Payment for subsequent injury from the Subsequent Injury Trust Fund, (a) If an employee who has a permanent impairment incurs a subsequent injury or disease arising out of and in the course of employment resulting in liability for disability aris ing from the merger of the subsequent injury with the preexisting permanent impair ment, the employer or insurer shall in the first instance pay all compensation provided by this Title. The employer or insurer shall be reimbursed from the Subsequent Injury Trust Fund for all weekly income benefit payments payable after 104 weeks of pay ment. (b) An employer or insurer who has paid medical expenses on behalf of the employee who comes under this Chapter shall be entitled to reimbursement from the fund on the following basis: (1) Fifty percent reimbursement of all medical expenses paid which exceed $5,000 but do not exceed $10,000. (2) One hundred percent reimbursement of all medical expenses paid which exceed
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114-913. Apportionment or denial of reimbursement for expenses paid by employer or insurer. The Administrator of the fund may apportion or deny the employer or insurer reimbursement from the fund for medical expense provided by Code Section 114-912 where there are clear and unequivocal facts to establish that the subsequent injury to the permanently impaired employee was not caused or in any way related to the employee's preexisting disability. The apportionment by the Administrator shall be subject to the approval of the Board of Workmen's Compensation.
114-914. Notice to the employer of employee's preexisting permanent impairment as condition precedent to employer's right to reimbursement. It shall be incumbent upon the employer to establish that the employer had reached an informed conclusion prior to the occurrence of the subsequent injury or occupational disease that the preexisting impairment is permanent and is likely to be a hindrance or obstacle to employment or reemployment. Where, however, the employer establishes knowledge of the preexist ing permanent impairment prior to the subsequent injury, there shall be a presumption that the employer considered the condition to be permanent and to be or likely to be a hindrance or obstacle to employment where the condition is one of the following:
(a) Epilepsy. (b) Diabetes. (c) Arthritis which is an obstacle or hindrance to employment or reemployment. (d) Amputated foot, leg, arm or hand. (e) Loss of sight of one or both eyes or a partial loss of uncorrected vision of more than 157c bilaterally. (f) Residual disability from poliomyelitis. (g) Cerebral palsy. (h) Multiple sclerosis. (i) Parkinson's disease. (j) Cardiovascular disorders. (k) Tuberculosis. (I) Mental retardation, provided the employee's intelligence quotient is such that he falls within the lowest two percentile of the general population. It shall not be neces sary for the employer to know the employee's actual intelligence quotient or actual relative ranking in relation to the intelligence quotient of the general population. (m) Psychoneurotic disability following confinement for treatment in a recognized medical or mental institution for a period in excess of six months. (n) Hemophilia. (o) Sickle cell anemia. (p) Chronic osteomyelitis. (q) Ankylosis of major weight bearing joints. (r) Hyperinsulism. (s) Muscular dystrophy. (t) Total occupational loss of hearing as defined in Code Section 114-406.1. (u) Compressed air sequelae. (v) Ruptured intervertebral disc. (w) Any permanent condition which, prior to the injury, constitutes a 20 percent impairment of a foot, leg, hand, or arm or of the body as a whole. 114-915. Nonliability of fund for certain costs. The Subsequent Injury Trust Fund shall not be liable for any interest on sums due claiming parties or attorney's fees due attorneys of the claiming parties. 114-916. Notice of claim against fund. An employer or insurer shall notify the Admin istrator of the fund of any possible claim against the fund as soon as practicable, but in no event later than the payment of 78 weeks of income or death benefits. 114-917. Fund not bound as to certain matters. The fund shall not be bound as to any question of law or fact by reason of an award or an adjudication to which it was not a party."
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

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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, but shall apply only to injuries occurring on or after July 1, 1977, or on or after July 1 immediately following the effective date of the Act, whichever date shall come last.
Section 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.
The following amendments were read and adopted:
Representatives Connell of the 87th, Collins of the 144th, and Castleberry of the lllth move to amend the Committee substitute to HB 259 by adding the following paragraph on page 4, after line 5:
No rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to the provisions of this Act shall have the force of law unless they are approved by a joint committee composed of three members of the standing committee of the House of Representatives to which such Act was referred to be appointed by the Chairman of such committee and three members of the standing committee of the Senate to which such Act was referred to be appointed by the Chairman of such committee. In order for such rules and regulations to have the force of law, it shall be necessary that not less than four members of the joint committee affirmatively approve such rules and regulations. At least two of such four members must be Senators and at least two of such four members must be Representa tives. A report showing the action of the joint committee and signed by all the members approving such rules and regulations shall be filed with the Clerk of the House of Representatives and with the Secretary of the Senate. Such report shall be included in the Journal of the House of Representatives and the Journal of the Senate. Such approved rules and regulations shall expire at the end of the next regular session of the General Assembly following the action of the joint committee unless the report of the committee is ratified by a resolution of the General Assembly at such session.
Representative Ham of the 80th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 259 by adding at the end of line 33 of page 5 the following:
"Provided, however, said compensation shall not exceed twenty-five thousand dollars per year."
The following amendment was read:

Representative Isakson of the 20th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 259 by deleting on page 5, line 8, ($100) and inserting in lieu thereof ($36).

On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Adams, G. Y Adams. Marvin Y Anderson, W. YArgo, B. YAuten, D.
Bargeron, E. Battle, Joe YBaugh.W.E. YBeck.J.M.

Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J.
Birdsong, K. Bishop. S. Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A. Y Buck. T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton. J.

Y Butler, D. Canty. H. Carlisle, J.
X Carnes, C. X Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance. G. N Childers, E.M.

Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty
Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D.
Coleman, T. Y Collins, M.
Colwell, C.H. Y Connell. J.
Cooper, B.

N Cox. W.E. Y Crosby, T.
Culpepper, B. Y Daniel. G. N Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.
Dear,. B.C.

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JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Y Dent, R.A. N Deveaux, 0 YDixon.H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H,
Y Evans. W.D. Y Felton, D, Y Foster, P.W, Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A Y Glanton, Tom
Glover. M. Y Greene. .1. YGreer, J.W. YHam, B
Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Manner, B. Y Harris. B.B.,Sr Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C.
Hatcher. C.F. Y Hawkins. J. Y Havs, F .Jr Y Hill. B.I,.

Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.
Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E.
Howell. M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson. R.S
Irvin.J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D.
Jessup, Ben Y Johnson. G. Y Johnson. P. Y Johnson. W.Rud
Johnston. J. Y Jones. B Y Jones. Herb Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh. R. Y Kemp, R. YKeyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G.
Lambert. Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane. W.J.

Y Lee, W.J.lBilll Lenderman, M. Linder, J.
Y Logan, H. YLong, W.K. Y Looper, M. N Lord. J. Y Lucas. D.E. YMann.C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R. N McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray. B. Y Nessrrfith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D.
Parham, B.E, Patten, G.C,

Y Patten, R.L. Peters, R.G.
Y Phillips, L.L. Phillips, R.T.
Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H,
Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. Y Randail, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E.
Y Robinson, C. Ross, Ben B.
Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J.
Scott, A. Scott. D. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Stone, R. Y Swann, D.

Taggart, T. Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. N Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Veazey, M. Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood. J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 124, nays 10. The amendment was adopted.

An amendment, offered by Representative Elliott of the 49th, was read and with drawn.

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. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe YBaugh. W.E. Y Beck. J.M. Y Beckham. B. Y Benefield, J.
Birdsong, K. Y Bishop. S. Y Bolster. P. Y Bray, C.A N Buck. T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton. J. Y Butler. D.
Cantv, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes. C. Y Carrell, B. N Cason. G. N Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty

Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D.
Coleman, T. Collins, M. Col well. C.H. NConnell. J. Cooper. B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby. T. Y Culpepper, B. N Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B. Dean. D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux. C. YDixon.H.D. Y Dover. Bill Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. N Foster. P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom

Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer. J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Banner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. YHill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Home. F.
Horton, G.T. Y Houslev. E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D.
Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud.

Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G.
Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J. (Bill)
Lenderman, M. Y Linder. J. Y Logan, H. YLong, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. N Mann. C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E.
Milford, B. Y Money, J.

Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E.
Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L.
Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H. Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. Y Randail, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J.

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Y Scott, A. Y Scott, D.
Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Stemberg, C.

Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D.
Taggart, T. Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V.

Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R,
Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J.
Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R.
Veazey, M.

Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L,
Y Wall, V. Ware, J.C.
Y Watson, R.H.,Jr, Wheeler, Bobby
Y White. J.

Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L.
Y Williams, R. N Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood. J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 136, nays 10.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute, as amended.

The following Resolution of the House was again read, and adopted:

HR 170. By: Representatives Cooper of the 19th and Harrison of the 20th: A RESOLU TION inviting Miss Sandy Lynn Adamson, Miss Georgia 1976, to appear before the House of Representatives; 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 331. By: Representatives Buck of the 95th, Coleman of the 118th, and Colwell of the 4th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the "Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia", approved April 16, 1963, as amended, so as to provide an increase in retirement benefits for those members and persons already receiving retire ment benefits; and for other purposes.

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. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W.
Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J.
Birdsong, K. Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. N Butler, D. Canty, H. Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Clark, Betty Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Colwell, C.H.

Connell, J. Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G. Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B. Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A.
Y Deveaux, C. Dixon, H.D.
Dover, Bill Edwards, W. N Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Manner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J.

Hays, F.,Jr. Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F. Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G.
Y Johnson, P. Johnson, W.Rud.
Y Johnston, J. Jones, B. Jones, Herb
Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh. R.
Kemp. R. Y Keyton. J.W.
Kilgore, T.M. Knight. N.G. Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J. (Bill) Lendermari, M.
Linder, J. Y Logan, H. YLong, W.K.

Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. YMann.C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B.
Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G.
Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. YNix, K. Y Noble, Bill
Oldham, L. Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainev, H. Y Ralston, E. Ramsey, T. Randall. W.C. Y Reaves, H.L.

Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C.
Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewev Y Russell, J.
Scott, A. Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. N Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Stemberg, C. Y Stone. R. Y Swann, D. Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Townsend, K.V. Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazev, M. Waddle. T.W. Walker, L. N Wall, V.
Ware. J.C.

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JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler. Bobby

White, J. Y Whitmire, D,

Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R.

N Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M.

Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 103, nays 9. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
Representative Argo of the 63rd stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll was called on HB 331, but had he been present would have voted "aye" thereon.
HB 406. By: Representative Carnes of the 43rd: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 67-20, relating to mechanics' and materialmen's liens, as amended, so as to clarify the recordation of such liens; to provide for notice of commencement of legal actions on claims of liens; and for other purposes.
The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Walker of the 115th, Karrh of the 106th, and Mostiler of the 71st move to amend HB 406 by deleting Section 2 of said Bill in its entirety and renumber ing Section 3 as Section 2.
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. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck. J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J.
Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. N Brav. C.A. Y Buck. T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Canty, H. Y Carlisle. J. Y Carnes. C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance. G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs. P. Y Clark. Bettv
Clark. L. Y Clifton. A.D. Y Colfman.T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell. C.H.
Connell, J. Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G. Y Daughterly. J.C. Y Davis. B. YDean, D.C.
Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D.
Dover, Bill Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Felton, D. Foster, P.W. Y Foster. R.L. Y Galer. M. Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Glover, M. Y Greene. J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham. B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Hanner. B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Havs, F.,Jr. Y Hill. B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.

Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R.
Isakson. J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson. G. Y Johnson. P. N Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones. Herb Y Kalev, M. Y Karrh. R. Y Kemp, R. YKeyton. J.W.
Kiigore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Rov Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. YLee.W.J.lBilll Y Lenderman. M. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long. W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J.
Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. N McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Monev, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E.
Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K. Y Xoble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham. B.E.
Patten, G.C.
Y Patten. R.L. Peters, R.G.
Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston. F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsev, T.
Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewev Y Russell, J.
Scott, A.
Y Scott, D.

Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C.
Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W.
Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Ware. J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobbv Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams. H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 145, nays 3.

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The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

Representative Isakson of the 20th stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll was called on HB 406, but had he been present would have voted "aye" thereon.

HB 362. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Carlisle of the 71st, Nichols of the 27th, Tuten of the 153rd, Kemp of the 139th, and Home of the 104th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the qualifications for agents of the Bureau of Investigation so as to authorize that any sworn member of the Ga. Bureau of Investigation shall be entitled to retain as part of his compensation his ser vice revolver and badge with the word "retired" affixed thereon, pursuant to regulations promulgated by the Director of the Ga. Bureau of Investigation; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Mann of the 13th moves to amend HB 362 by adding on page 2, line 1 after the word "investigation", the words: "or the Director of the Department of Natu ral Resources".
And on line 2 after the word "investigation" add: "or law enforcement officer of the Department of Natural Resources", and appropriate changes in caption.

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. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten. D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. YBeck. J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J.
Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A.
Buck.T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes. C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason. G. Y Castleberrv, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D.
Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. YColwell, C.H. Y Connell, J.

Cooper, B. Y Cox. W.E. Y Crosby, T.
Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.
Dean, B.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux. C. YDixon.H.D.
Dover, Bill Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. Evans, W.D. Y Felton. D. Y Foster. P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, I,, Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M.
Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. N Ham. B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Manner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher. C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays. F.,Jr.
Hill, B.L.

Y Holmes. Bob Y Home, F.
Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M.
Karrh. R. Y Kemp, R. YKeyton, J.W.
Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G. Y Lambert. Roy Y Lane. Dick Y Lane. W.J. Y Lee, W.J. (Bill) Y Lenderman. M. Y Under, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J.
Lucas, D.E.

Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Milford. B.
Money, J. Y Mostiler. J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray. B.
Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E.
Patten. G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson. E. Y Robinson, C.
Ross. Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.

Rush, Dewev Y Russell. J.
Scott, A. Y Scott, D.
Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R.
Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. YToles. E.B.
Townsend, K.V. Y Triplet!. Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle. T.W. Y Walker, L. YWall, V.
Ware. J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler. Bobbv Y White, J,
Y Whitmire. D. Y Williams, H.L.

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Y Williams, R.

Y Williamson, G.

Y Wilson, J.M.

YWood.J.

Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 149, nays 1.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.
Representative Karrh of the 106th stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll was called on HB 362, but had he been present would have voted "aye" thereon.
The Speaker announced the House in recess until 1:30 o'clock, P.M., this day.
The Speaker called the House to order.
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 516. 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.
The following amendments were read and adopted:
Representative White of the 132nd moves to amend HB 516 by changing on line 26 the number "75" to the number "50".
Representatives Connell of the 87th, Collins of the 144th, and Castleberry of the lllth move to amend HB 516 by adding the following paragraph on page 3 after line 25:
No rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to the provisions of this Act shall have the force of law unless they are approved by a joint committee composed of three members of the standing committee of the House of Representatives to which such Act was referred to be appointed by the Chairman of such committee and three members of the standing committee of the Senate to which such Act was referred to be appointed by the Chairman of such committee. In order for such rules and regulations to have the force of law, it shall be necessary that not less than four members of the joint committee affirmatively approve such rules and regulations. At least two of such four members must be Senators and at least two of such four members must be Representa tives. A report showing the action of the joint committee and signed by all the members approving such rules and regulations shall be filed with the Clerk of the House of Representatives and with the Secretary of the Senate. Such report shall be included in the Journal of the House of Representatives and the Journal of the Senate. Such approved rules and regulations shall expire at the end of the next regular session of the General Assembly following the action of the joint committee unless the report of the committee is ratified by a resolution of the General Assembly at such session.
Representative Castleberry of the lllth moves to amend HB 516 by adding on page 1, line 15 after the word "Clubs", the following: "with the approval of the County or City governing authority, where private club is located".
An amendment, offered by Representative Stone of the 138th, was read and lost.

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The following amendment was read:

Representative Adams of the 79th moves to amend HB 516 as follows:

By adding in the title on line 9 of page 1, immediately preceding the words "to repeal", the following:

"to provide for a referendum;".

By striking Section 6 on page 3 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof two new Sections to be designated Section 6 and Section 6A to read as follows:

"Section 6. After the approval of this Act by the Governor, or after it otherwise becomes law, it shall be the duty of the judge of the probate court or board of elections of each county of this State in which the sale of alcoholic beverages is prohibited to issue the call for an election for the purpose of submitting the question of this Act becoming effective in each such county to the voters of each such county. The judge of the probate court or board of elections shall set the date of such election for the date of the general election in November, 1978. The judge of the probate court or board of elections shall issue the call for such election at least 30 days but not more than 45 days prior to the date thereof. The judge of the probate court or board of elections shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof, in the official organ of the respective counties. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words:

( ) YES ( ) NO

Shall the County of (insert name of county) be exempt from the provi sions of the Act authorizing the licensure and regulation of the sale of alcoholic beverages in bona fide private clubs?'"

The voters of each county desiring to vote in favor of exempting said county from the provisions of said Act shall vote 'Yes', and those voters of each county desiring to vote against exemption from the provisions of said Act shall vote 'No'. In each county in which more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for such exemption, such Act shall not be applicable. In each county in which more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are not for such exemption, such Act shall be of full force and effect. The expense of such election shall be borne by each county. It shall be the duty of the judge of the probate court or board of elections to hold and conduct such election in each county. Such election 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 or board of elections of each county to canvass the returns and declare and certify the result of the election within each county, and to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State.

Section 6A. This Act shall be effective for the purpose of holding the referendum election provided for by Section 6 of this Act upon the approval of this Act by the Governor or upon its otherwise becoming law, but for all other purposes this Act shall be effective on January 1, 1979."

On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson. W. N Argo, B. NAuten, D.
Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe NBaugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M.
N Beckham, B. N Benefield, J.

Birdsong, K. N Bishop, S. N Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A. N Buck, T.B.
Burmss, A.L. Burton, J. Y Butler, D. N Canty, H.
Y Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C.

N Carrell, B. N Cason, G. N Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. N Childs, P,
Clark, Betty Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D.
YColeman.T. Collins, M.

Y Colwell, C.H. N Conncll, J. N Cooper, B. N Cox. W.E. N Crosby, T. Y Culpe'pper, B. N Daniel, G, N Daugherty, J.C N Davis, B."
N Dean. D.C. Dent, R.A.

N Dcveaux. C. N Dixon, H.D.
Dover, Bill Edwards, W. N Elliott, E.H. N Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. N Foster. P.W.

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N Foster, R.L.
N Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. Greene, J. Greer. J.W. Y Ham, B. N Hamilton. Mrs.G. N Hanner, B, Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. N Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F. Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.,Jr. NHill, B.L. N Holmes, Bob N Horne, F. N Horton, G.T. N Housley, E. Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Hutchinson, R,S.

Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. N Isakson, J. N Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. N Johnson, P, Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. N Jones, Herb
Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G.
Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. N Lee, W.J.lBilll N Lenderman, M. N Linder. J. Y Logan, H.
Long. W.K.

N Looper, M.
N Lord. J.
N Lucas, D.E. N Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.
McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. N McKinney, J.E.
Milford, B. N Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. N Nichols, M. N Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham. L.
Owens, R.D. Parham, B.E. Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L. N Peters, R.G. Phillips, L.L.

Y Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R.
Y Pilewicz, G. N Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. N Ralston, E. N Ramsey, T.
Randall.W.C. N Reaves, H.L.
Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. N Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Scott, A. N Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. N Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Steinberg, C.
Stone, R. N Swann, D. N Taggart, T.

N Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T.
Y Toles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R.
N Tucker, R.M. N Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. N Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L.
Y Wall, V. Ware, J.C.
Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby
White, J.
N Whitmire, D. N Williams, H.L. N Williams, R. N Williamson, G.
N Wilson, J.M.
Y Wood, J. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 57, nays 88. The amendment was lost.
The following amendment was read:
Representative Lane of the 81st moves to amend HB 516 by adding after the word "only" on line 20, page 1, the following:
"provided, however, in any county or municipality in which the sale of alcoholic bev erages of the kind to be sold in the private club is prohibited by law, the Commissioner of Revenue shall not be authorized to issue any such alcoholic beverage license until a referendum is held in said county or municipality and a majority of the voters voting in said referendum approve the issuance of alcoholic beverage licenses to private clubs;
and by amending the caption of the Bill by adding after the word "State" on line 4, page 1, the following:
"to provide for a referendum for approval before issuance of license".
On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

NT Adams. G. Y Adams. Marvin Y Anderson. W. X Argo. B. Y Auten. D.
Bargeron. E X Battle. Joe Y Baugh. W.E. Y Beck. J.M. X Beckham. B. X Benefield. J.
Birdsong. K. N Bishop, S. N Bolster, P. Y Brav, C.A. N Buck. T.B. Y Burruss, A.L.
Burton, J. Y Butler, D. Y Cantv, H. Y Carlisle. J.

N Carnes, C. X Carrell, B. N Cason. G. N Castlcberry. D. Y Chance. G. Y Childers, E.M. N Childs, P.
Clark, Betty Clark, L. Y Clifton. A.D. Y Coleman.T. Collins. M. Y Colwell, C.H. NConnell.J. X Cooper, B. X Cox. W.E. X Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. X Daniel, G. N Daugherty, J.C.

N Davis. B. N Dean, D.C.
Dent, R. A. X Deveaux. C. N Dixon, H.D. Y Dover. Bill
Edwards, W. N Elliott. E.H. N Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. X Foster. R.L. N Galer, M. Y Gamrnage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.

N Hamilton, Mrs.G. N Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr, Y Harris, J.F. N Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.,Jr. N Hill, B.L. N Holmes, Bob Y Horne, F.
Horton, G.T. N Housley. E. Y Howell, M. X Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. N Irvin. R. N Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D.

Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. X Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. N Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb
Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp. R. Y Keyton, J.W. X Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, X.G.
Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. N Lee, W.J.(Bill) N Lenderman, M. N Linder, J.

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Y Logan, H.
N Long, W.K.
Y Looper, M.
Y Lord, J.
N Lucas, D.E.
Y Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.
McCollum, H. McDonald, L. N McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. N Money, J.
Y Mostiler, J.L.
Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B.

Y Nessmith, P.E. N Nichols, M. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L.
Owens, R.D. Parham, B.E. Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L. Y Peters, E.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G.
N Pinkston, F.C.
Y Rainey, H.

N Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T.
Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E.
Y Robinson, C.
N Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Scott, A. N Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B.
N Smyre, C.
N Snow, Wayne,Jr.

N Steinberg, C. Stone, K.
N Swann, D. N Taggart, T. N Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
N Townsend, K.V.
Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. JN Tucker, R.M.
Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R.
Y Vaughn, C.R.
N Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W.

Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby
White, J. Y Whitmire, D. N Williams, H.L. N Williams, R. N Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 78, nays 75. The amendment was adopted.

Representative Linder of the 44th moved that the House reconsider its action in adopting the Lane amendment to HB 516.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G.
N Adams, Marvin N Anderson, W.
Y Argo, B.
Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E.
N Beck, J.M.
N Beckham, B.
Y Benefield, J.
Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. N Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B.
N Burruss, A.L.
Burton, J.
N Butler, D. N Canty, H.
N Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P.
Clark, Betty Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. N Coleman, T. Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T.
N Culpepper, B. N Daniel, G. N Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B. N Dean, D.C.
Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D.
N Dover, Bill
Edwards, W.
Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D.
Y Felton, D.
N Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A.
N Glanton, Tom Glover, M.
N Greene, J.
N Greer, J.W. N Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Y Hanner, B. N Harris, B.B.,Sr. N Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. N Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L. N Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.

Y Horton, G.T.
Y Housley, E.
N Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. N Isakson, J. N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben N Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. N Jones, Herb
Kaley, M.
N Karrh, R. N Kemp, R. N Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M.
N Knight, N.G. Lambert, Roy
N Lane, Dick
N Lane, W.J.
Y Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Y Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. N Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
N Looper, M. N Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E.
N Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. McDonald, L.
Y McKinney, J.E. N Milford, B. N Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. N Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. N Nix, K. N Noble, Bill N Oldham, L.
Owens, R.D. N Parham, B.E.
Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L.
N Peters, E.G. N Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. N Pilewicz, G. N Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E.
N Ramsey, T.
Y Randall, W.C. Reaves, H.L.
Y Richardson, E. N Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B.
N Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey
Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A.
Y Scott, D.

N Sizemore, E. N Smith, V.B.
Y Smyre, C.
Y Snow, Wayne,Jr.
N Steinberg, C. Stone, R.
N Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom N Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. N Tuten, J. N Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. N Veazey, M. N Waddle, T.W.
N Walker, L.
N Wall, V. Ware, J.C.
N Watson, R.H.,Jr. N Wheeler, Bobby
White, J. N Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G.
Y Wilson, J.M.
Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 71, nays 87. The motion was lost.
Representative Holmes of the 39th stated that he had inadvertantly voted "nay" on the motion to reconsider the adoption of the Lane amendment, but intended to vote "aye" thereon.

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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 viva voce roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. N Adams, Marvin N Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. N Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. N Benefield, J.
Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. N Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B. N Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. N Butler, D. N Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty
Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. N Coleman, T. N Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. N Crosby, T. N Culpepper, B. N Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, B. Y Dean, D.C. N Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill
Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. N Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. N Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Banner, B. N Harris, B.B.,Sr. N Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.

Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. N Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben N Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P.
N Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. N Jones, B. N Jones, Herb
Kaley, M. N Karrh, H. Y Kemp, R. N Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. N Knight, N.G.
Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. N Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. N Logan, H. N Long, W.K. N Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. N Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. N McDonald, L.
Y McKinney, J.E. N Milford, B. N Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B.
N Nessmith, P.E.
Y Nichols, M.
Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill N Oldham, L. N Owens, R.D. N Parham, B.E.
Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.
N Peters, R.G. N Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. N Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C.
N Rainey, H.
Y Ralston, E.
N Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L.
Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. N Ross, Ben B. N Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey N Russell, J.
Y Scott, A.
Y Scott, D.

N Sizemore, E. N Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Steinberg, C. N Stone, R. Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom N Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. N Tuten, J. N Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. N Veazey, M. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. N Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. N Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 85, nays 82. The Bill, as amended, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.
Representative Patten of the 146th stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll was called on HB 516, but had he been present would have voted "nay" thereon.
By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the House was withdrawn from the Committee on State of Republic and referred to the Committee on State Institutions and Property:
HB 808. By: Representative Childs of the 51st: A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Board of Pardons and Paroles and providing for the appointment, terms of office, compensation and powers and duties of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles, as amended; 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 of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

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HB 457. By: Representatives McDonald of the 12th, Castleberry of the lllth, and Jack son, Whitmire and Wood of the 9th: A BILL to amend Code Section 68B-307 relating to the authority of the Department of Public Safety to suspend or revoke licenses and establishing a point system, so as to change the number of points assessed for certain traffic offenses; and for other purposes.
The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representative McDonald of the 12th moves to amend HB 457 by striking line 4, page 2, Section C in its entirety.

The following amendment was read:

Representative Butler of the 56th moves to amend HB 457 by changing on page 1, line 24, "3 points" to "4 points"; and by changing on page 1, line 26, "4 points" to "5 points".

On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adams, G. N Adams, Marvin N Anderson, W.
N Argo, B. N Auten, D. N Bargeron, E.
Y Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B.
N Benefield, J. Birdsong, K.
N Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. N Bray, C.A. N Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L.
Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C. N Carrell, B. N Cason, G.
N Castleberry, D. Chance, G.
N Childers, E.M.
N Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty
Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. N Coleman, T. N Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J. Cooper, B.

N Cox, W.E. N Crosby, T. N Culpepper, B. N Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, B. Dean, B.C.
N Dent, R.A.
N Deveaux, C. N Dixon, H.D.
Dover, Bill
Edwards, W. N Elliott, E.H.
Evans, W.D. N Felton, D.
N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. N Galer, M.
N Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.
Glanton, Tom Glover, M. N Greene, J. N Greer, J.W.
N Ham, B. N Hamilton, Mrs.G. N Hanner, B.
Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F. Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.,Jr. NHill.B.L.
Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.

Horton, G.T. N Housley, E. N Howell, M.
N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, E.S. N Irvin, J.
Irvin, R. N Isakson, J.
N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben
Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. N Johnson, W.Rud. N Johnston, J. N Jones, B. N Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. N Karrh, R. N Kemp, R.
Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M.
Knight, N.G. Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J.
N Lee, W.J. (Bill) N Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J.
N Logan, H. N Long, W.K. N Looper, M. Y Lord, J. N Lucas, D.E. N Mann, C.C.
Y Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, D.R.

N McCollum, H. N McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. N Milford, B. N Money, J.
Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G.
N Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E.
Nichols, M. N Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill
Y Oldham, L. N Owens, R.D. N Parham, B.E.
Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.
N Peters, R.G. N Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T.
N Phillips, W.R. N Pilewicz, G.
Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H. N Ralston, E.
Ramsey, T. N Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L.
Richardson, E. N Robinson, C. N Ross, Ben B. N Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Scott, A. N Scott, D.

N Sizemore, E. N Smith, V.B. N Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Steinberg, C. N Stone, R. N Swann, D.
Taggart, T. N Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom N Truluck, R. N Tucker, R.M. N Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R.
Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. N Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. N Wheeler, Bobby
Y White, J. N Whitmire, D. N Williams, H.L. N Williams, R. N Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 30, nays 112. The amendment was lost.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to, as amended.
On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

1024

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin
Y Anderson, W.
Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D.
Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J.
Birdsong, K.
Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty
Clark,L. Y Clifton, A.D.
Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B.
Y Daniel, G. Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, B. Dean, B.C.
Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Edwards, W. Y Elliot!, E.H.
Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.
Glanton, Tom Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Banner, B. Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.

Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M.
Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J.
Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben
Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M.
Knight, N.G. Lambert, Roy Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. YLong, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G.
Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill N Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E.
Patten, G.C. Y Patten, H.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E.
Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L.
Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Y Hoss, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A. Y Scott, D.

Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D.
Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W.
Y Tolbert, T. Toles, E.B.
Y Townsend, K.V.
Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J.
Y Twiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R.
Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. N Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M.
Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 146, nays 3. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.
HB 486. By: Representatives Kemp of the 139th, Greene of the 138th, Nichols of the 27th, Pilewicz of the 41st, and Lenderman of the 53rd: A BILL to provide that no elected county or municipal official shall be eligible to serve as a member of the General Assembly; and for other purposes.
The following amendment was read:

Representative McCollum of the 134th moves to amend HB 486 by adding: "Elected officials must resign before qualifying."

On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adams, G. N Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D.
Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. N Benefield, J.
Birdsong, K. N Bishop, S. N Bolster, P.

Bray, C.A. Buck, T.B. N Burruss, A.L. Burton, J. Butler, D. N Canty, H.
Y Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C.
Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G.
Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. N Childs, P.

N Clark, Betty Clark, L.
N Clifton, A.D. Coleman, T. Collins, M.
N Colwell, C.H.
Connel!, J. N Cooper, B.
Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. N Culpepper, B. N Daniel, G. N Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.

Dean, D.C. Dent, R.A. N Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. N Galer, M.
N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A.

N Glanton, Tom Glover, M.
N Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. N Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Banner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. N Harris, J.F. N Harrison, C.
Hatcher, C.F.

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N Hawkins, J.
Y Hays, F.,Jr.
Y Hill, B.L. N Holmes, Bob Y Home, F. N Horton, G.T. N Housley, E. Y Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. N Isakson, J. N Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben N Johnson, G. N Johnson, P. N Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. N Jones, B. N Jones, Herb N Kaley, M.

N Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R.
N Keyton, J.W, Kilgore, T.M.
N Knight, N.G. N Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. NLee, W.J.(Bill)
Lenderman, M. Linder, J. Y Logan, H. N Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. N Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. Mann, C.C. Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. McDonald, L. McKinney, J.E.

Milford, B.
Money, J.
Y Mostiler, J.L. Mullinax, E.G.
N Murray, B. N Nessmith, P.E.
Nichols, M. N Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. N Parham, B.E.
Patten, G.C. Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. N Pilewicz, G. Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E.

Y Ramsey, T.
Randall, W.C.
N Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. N Ross, Ben B. N Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A. N Scott, D. N Sizemore, E. N Smith, V.B. N Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. N Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D.
Taggart, T. Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. YToles, E.B.

Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom
Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. N Tuten, J.
Twiggs, R.
N Vaughn, C.R. N Veazey, M. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Ware, J.C.
Y Watson, R.H.Jr. N Wheeler, Bobby
White, J. Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. N Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M.
N Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 55, nays 81. The amendment was lost.
The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representative Lucas of the 102nd moves to amend HB 486 by adding a new section which reads as follows:
"No person who is elected to hold a city office shall be eligible to hold a county office, and that no person who is elected to a county office shall hold a city office."
And by renumbering Section 2 as Section 3.
An amendment, offered by Representatives Felton of the 22nd and Irvin of the 10th, was read and lost.
The following amendment was read:
Representative Phillips of the 59th moves to amend HB 486 by adding at the end of line 34: "or Board of Education member."
On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adams, G. N Adams, Marvin N Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. N Auten, D.
Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M.
Beckham, B. Benefield, J. Birdsong, K. N Bishop, S. N Bolster, P. N Bray, C.A. Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.

N Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. N Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. N Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. N Clark, Betty
Clark, L. M Clifton, A.D. N Coleman, T. N Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J. N Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T.

N Culpepper, B. Daniel, G.
N Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.
Dean, D.C. Dent, R.A. N Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Edwards, W. N Elliott, E.H. N Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. N Galer, M. N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A. N Glanton, Tom

Glover, M. N Greene, J. N Greer, J.W.
N Ham, B. N Hamilton, Mrs.G. N Hanner, B.
Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. N Harris, J.F. N Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr.
Hill, B.L. N Holmes, Bob N Home, F. N Horton, G.T. N Housley, E. N Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted

N Hutchinson, R.S. Irvin, J.
Y Irvin, R.
N Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben N Johnson, G. N Johnson, P. N Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb N Kaley, M. N Karrh, R.
N Kemp, R. N Keyton, J.W.

1026

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Kilgore, T.M.
N Knight, N.G.
N Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. N Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Lenderman, M. N Linder, J. N Logan, H. N Long, W.K.
N Looper, M.
N Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E.
N Mann, C.C. Marcus, S.J.
Y Matthews, D.R. N McCollum, H.

N McDonald, L.
N McKinney, J.E.
Milford, B. Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L. Mullinax, E.G. N Murray, B. N Nessmith, P.E. N Nichols, M. NNix, K. N Noble, Bill N Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. N Parham, B.E. Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L. N Peters, R.G.

N Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R.
N Pilewicz, G.
Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. N Ramsey, T.
Randall, W.C.
N Reaves, H.L.
Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C.
Ross, Ben B.
Rowland, J.R. Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A.

N Scott, D.
N Sizemore, E. N Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D.
Taggart, T. Thompson, A.W.
Y Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom
Truluck, R. N Tucker, R.M.
N Tuten, J.

Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. N Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W.
N Walker, L.
Y Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby
White, J.
Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L.
Y Williams, R.
Y Williamson, G.
N Wilson, J.M.
N Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 44, nays 96. The amendment was lost.
Representative Kemp of the 139th moved that the House reconsider its action in adopting the Lucas amendment.
On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. N Adams, Marvin
Y Anderson, W.
Y Argo, B. N Auten, D.
Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M.
Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J.
Birdsong, K.
N Bishop, S.
Y Bolster, P.
Y Bray, C.A. Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L.
Y Burton, J.
N Butler, D.
Y Canty, H.
N Carlisle, J.
Y Carnes, C.
Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G.
Y Castleberry, D.
Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. N Clark, Betty
Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. Y Colling, M. N Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J.
N Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B.
Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, B.
Dean, D.C.
N Dent, R.A. N Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D.
N Dover, Bill
Edwards, W.
N Elliott, E.H.
Y Evans, W.D.
Y Felton, D.
Y Foster, P.W.
Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. Y Greene, J.
N Greer, J.W.
Y Ham, B.
Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Y Hanner, B.
Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Y Harris, J.F.
N Harrison, C.
Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.,Jr.
Hill, B.L. N Holmes, Bob N Home, F.

Y Horton, G.T. N Housley, E.
Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J.
N Irvin, R.
N Isakson, J.
N Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud.
N Johnston, J. N Jones, B. N Jones, Herb
Kaley, M. N Karrh, R.
Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W.
Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M.
N Linder, J.
Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
Y Looper, M.
Y Lord, J.
N Lucas, D.E. N Mann, C.C.
Marcus, S.J.
Y Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. McDonald, L.
N McKinney, J.E.
Milford, B.
Money, J.
N Mostiler, J.L. Mullinax, E.G.
N Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K.
Noble, Bill Oldham, L.
N Owens, R.D.
Y Parham, B.E.
Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. N Peters, R.G. N Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R.
Y Pilewicz, G.
N Pinkston, F.C.
N Rainey, H.
N Ralston, E.
Y Ramsey, T. N Randall, W.C.
Y Reaves, H.L.
N Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. N Scott, A. N Scott, D.

N Sizemore, E.
Y Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C.
N Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Steinberg, C.
Y Stone, R.
N Swann, D. Taggart, T.
N Thompson, A.W.
N Tolbert, T. Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom
Truluck, R.
Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J.
Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M.
Y Waddle, T.W.
Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Y Wheeler, Bobby White, J.
N Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L.
Y Williams, R. N Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 88, nays 52. The motion prevailed and the House reconsidered its action in adopting the Lucas amendment.
The Lucas amendment was again read.

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1027

On the re-adoption of the Lucas amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adams, G. N Adams, Marvin N Anderson, W. N Argo, B. N Auten, D. N Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. N Benefield, J.
Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. N Bolster, P. N Bray, C.A.
Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. Y Butler, D. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C. N Carrell, B. N Cason, G. N Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. N Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. N Coleman, T. N Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H. Connell, J. N Cooper, B.

N Cox, W.E. N Crosby, T.
N Culpepper, B. Daniel, G. Daugherty, J.C.
N Davis, B. Dean, D.C.
N Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. N Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. N Evans, W.D.
Felton, D. N Foster, P.W.
N Foster, R.L. N Galer, M. N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A. N Glanton, Tom
Glover, M.
N Greene, J.
N Greer, J.W.
N Ham, B. N Hamilton, Mrs.G.
N Hanner, B. N Harris, B.B.,Sr. N Harris, J.F.
N Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F. N Hawkins, J.
N Hays, F.,Jr.
Y Hill, B.L.
Y Holmes, Bob
Y Home, F.

N Horton, G.T. N Housley, E. N Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J.
Y Irvin, R.
N Isakson, J.
Y Jackson, J.D.
Jessup, Ben
N Johnson, G.
N Johnson, P.
N Johnson, W.Rud.
Y Johnston, J.
N Jones, B.
Y Jones, Herb
Kaley, M.
Y Karrh, R. N Kemp, R. N Keyton, J.W.
Kilgore, T.M. N Knight, N.G. N Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. N Lee, W.J.(Bill)
N Lenderman, M.
Y Linder, J.
N Logan, H.
N Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. N Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. N Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, D.R.

N McCollum, H. N McDonald, L.
Y McKinney, J.E. Milford, B.
Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L.
Mullinax, E.G. N Murray, B. N Nessmith, P.E. N Nichols, M. NNix, K.
N Noble, Bill N Oldham, L.
N Owens, R.D.
N Parham, B.E.
Patten, G.C.
N Patten, R.L.
Y Peters, R.G. N Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G.
Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H.
Y Ralston, E.
N Ramsey, T.
Y Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. N Ross, Ben B. N Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey N Russell, J.
Y Scott, A. Y Scott, D.

Y Sizemore, E. N Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R.
Y Swann, D. Taggart, T.
Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V.
Y Triplett, Tom
Truluck, R.
N Tucker, R.M. N Tuten, J. N Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. N Veazey, M. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. N Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr.
N Wheeler, Bobby White, J.
Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L.
N Williams, R. Y Williamson, G.
N Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the re-adoption of the Lucas amendment, the ayes were 41, nays 111. The amendment was lost.

Representative Lucas of the 102nd moved that HB 486 be tabled.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adams, G. N Adams, Marvin N Anderson, W.
N Argo, B.
Y Auten, D.
N Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B.
N Benefield, J.
Birdsong, K.
Y Bishop, S.
N Bolster, P. N Bray, C.A.
Buck, T.B. N Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. N Butler, D. N Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C. N Carrell, B. N Cason, G.
N Castleberry, D.

N Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. N Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty
Clark, L.
N Clifton, A.D.
N Coleman, T.
N Collins, M.
N Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J.
N Cooper, B.
N Cox, W.E.
N Crosby, T.
N Culpepper, B. N Daniel, G. N Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, B.
Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. N Deveaux, C. N Dixon, H.D.
N Dover, Bill
Edwards, W.
N Elliott, E.H. N Evans, W.D.

N Felton, D. N Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A. N Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. N Greene, J. N Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. N Hamilton, Mrs.G.
N Hanner, B.
N Harris, B.B.,Sr.
N Harris, J.F.
N Harrison, C.
N Hatcher, C.F. N Hawkins, J.
N Hays, F.,Jr. N Hill, B.L. N Holmes, Bob N Home, F.
N Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. N Howell, M.

N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J.
N Irvin, R.
N Isakson, J.
N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben N Johnson, G.
N Johnson, P.
N Johnson, W.Rud.
N Johnston, J.
N Jones, B.
N Jones, Herb
Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. N Kemp, R.
N Keyton, J.W. Kilgore, T.M.
N Knight, N.G. N Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. N Lee, W.J.(Bill) N Lenderman, M.
N Linder, J.

N Logan, H.
N Long, W.K. N Looper, M.
N Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E.
N Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J.
N Matthews, D.R. N McCollum, H. N McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Milford, B.
Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L.
Mullinax, E.G. N Murray, B.
Nessmith, P.E. N Nichols, M.
N Nix, K. N Noble, Bill
N Oldham, L.
N Owens, R.D. N Parham, B.E.

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JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L. N Peters, E.G. N Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. N Pilewicz, G. N Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H. N Ralston, E. N Ramsey, T.

Y Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. N Robinson, C.
Ross, Ben B. N Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. Y Scott, A. N Scott, D.
Y Sizemore, E.

N Smith, V.B. Smyre, C.
N Snow, Wayne,Jr. N Steinberg, C. N Stone, R. N Swann, D.
Taggart, T. Thompson, A.W.
N Tolbert, T. N Tales, E.B.
N Townsend, K.V.

Y Triplett, Tom Truluck, R.
N Tucker, R.M. N Tuten, J. N Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R.
N Veazey, M. N Waddle, T.W.
N Walker, L. N Wall, V.
Ware, J.C.

N Watson, R.H.,Jr. N Wheeler, Bobby
White, J. N Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. N Williams, R. N Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 17, nays 136. The motion 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:

Adams, G. N Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. N Bargeron, E.
Y Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M.
Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J.
Birdsong, K. N Bishop, S. N Bolster, P. N Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L.
Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Y Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. N Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty
Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. N Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J. N Cooper, B.

N Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. N Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.
Dean, D.C. N Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill
Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. N Galer, M. N Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. N Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. N Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W.
Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Banner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. N Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.

Y Horton, G.T. N Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
N Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R N Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben N Johnson, G. N Johnson, P. N Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb
Kaley, M. N Karrh, R.
Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W.
Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J.
Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J.
Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. N Lucas, D.E. N Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

N McCollum, H. N McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. N Milford, B.
Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L.
Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B.
Nessmith, P.E.
Y Nichols, M. N Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill N Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. N Parham, B.E.
Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E.
Y Robinson, C. Ross, Ben B.
Y Rowland, J.R. Rush, Dewey
Y Russell, J. N Scott, A. Y Scott, D.

N Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D.
Taggart, T. Thompson, A.W.
Y Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J.
Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Y Wheeler, Bobby White, J.
Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L.
Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M.
Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 108, nays 45. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
By unanimous consent, the Rules of the House 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 839. By: Representatives Dent of the 85th, and Connell of the 87th: A BILL to amend the charter of the City of Augusta, as amended, so as to provide that the Mayor may not succeed himself after completing a third consecutive term in office; and for other purposes.

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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 530. By: Representatives Scott of the 37th, and Nichols of the 27th: A BILL to amend Code Section 26-2905, relating to furnishing weapons to minors, so as to pro vide that it shall be a felony for any person to knowingly sell or furnish any pistol to any person who is less than 21 years of age; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read:
Representatives Phillips of the 120th, Scott of the 37th, and Nichols of the 27th move to amend HB 530 by adding the following at the end of line 58, page 2:
Nothing contained within this Code Section shall be construed to prohibit the furnish ing of a pistol or knife to any person under twenty-one years of age, if:
1. such underaged person is a peace officer, warden, jailer, prison guard, member of the armed forces of this State or of the United States, an investigator employed by and assigned to a district attorney's office, or is employed in fulfilling defense con tracts for the government of the United States or any agency thereof when possession of the weapon is necessary for purposes of manufacturing, transporting, installing or testing such weapon under the requirements of such contract; or
2. the person furnishing such weapon is a member of the immediate family of the underaged person; or
3. the weapon is furnished for use by the underaged person for hunting or sport shooting purposes, or the weapon is furnished for use in activities of organized gun clubs or in marksmanship training programs under adult supervision.

The following amendment to the Phillips et al amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Ham of the 80th moves to amend the Phillips et al amendment to HB 530 by adding after the word "weapon" in paragraphs 2 and 3 the words "or fire arms".

The Phillips et al amendment, as amended, was adopted.

An amendment, offered by Representative Canty of the 38th, was read and lost.

The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representative Childers of the 15th moves to amend HB 530 by striking the words "or knife" on line 25, page 1.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to, as amended.
On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adams, G. N Adams, Marvin N Anderson, W. NArgo, B.
N Auten, D.

N Bargeron, E. ^j Ra ttlp Trw
narae, doe NBaugh, W.E.
N Beck, J.M.

Y Beckham, B.
N Benefield, J. Birdsong, K.
Y Bishop, S.

Y Bolster, P.
Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B. N Burruss, A.L.

N Burton, J.
N Butler, D. Y Canty, H.

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JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

N Carlisle, J.
Y Carnes, C. N Carrell, B. N Cason, G. N Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty
Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D.
N Coleman, T.
N Collins, M.
Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J. N Cooper, B.
N Cox, W.E.
Crosby, T. Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. N Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. N Evans, W.D.
Y Felton, D. N Foster, P.W.

N Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M.
N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A.
Glanton, Tom Glover, M. N Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.F. N Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F.
Hawkins, J. Hays, F.,Jr.
Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob N Home, F. Y Horton, G.T.
N Housley, E.
Y Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted
Y Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R.
N Isakson, J.
N Jackson, J.D. Jessup, Ben
N Johnson, G.
Y Johnson, P.

N Johnson, W.Rud. N Johnston, J. N Jones, B. N Jones, Herb
Kaley, M. N Karrh, R.
Kemp, R. N Keyton, J.W.
Kilgore, T.M. Knight, N.G.
Y Lambert, Roy
Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill)
N Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. N Logan, H. N Long, W.K. N Looper, M. N Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. N Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J.
N Matthews, D.R.
N McCollum, H.
N McDonald, L.
N McKinney, J.E.
N Milford, B.
Money, J.
N Mostiler, J.L.
Y Mullinax, E.G.
Murray, B.

N Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. N Nix, K. N Noble, Bill N Oldham, L.
Owens, R.D. N Parham, B.E. N Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L.
N Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L.
N Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. N Pilewicz, G.
N Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H. N Ralston, E. N Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E.
Y Robinson, C.
N Ross, Ben B. N Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A.
Y Scott, D.
Sizemore, E. N Smith, V.B.
Y Smyre, C.
N Snow, Wayne,Jr.

Y Steinberg, C. N Stone, R.
Y Swann, D. Taggart, T.
Y Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. N Twiggs, R.
Vaughn, C.R. N Veazey, M.
N Waddle, T.W. Walker, L.
Y Wall, V. Ware, J.C.
N Watson, R.H.,Jr. N Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. N Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. N Williams, R. Y Williamson, G.
N Wilson, J.M.
N Wood, J. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 51, nays 95.
The Bill, as amended, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.
Representatives Lane of the 40th, Hays of the 1st, and Owens of the 77th stated that they had been called from the floor of the House when the roll was called on HB 530, as amended, but had they been present would have voted "nay" thereon.

By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the House was withdrawn from the Committee on Ways and Means and referred to the Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs:
HB 604. By: Representatives Patten of the 146th, Bargeron of the 83rd, Irvin of the 23rd, Nix, Isakson and Harrison of the 20th, and Housley of the 21st: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 84-14, relating to real estate brokers and salesmen, as amended, so as to provide for certain taxes upon real estate brokers; and for other purposes.

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 562. By: Representatives Davis of the 99th, Home of the 104th, Rowland of the 119th, Pilewicz of the 41st, Ralston of the 7th, and Pinkston of the 100th: A BILL to amend Code Section 26-1601 relating to the crime of burglary, so as to pro vide for periods of mandatory imprisonment upon second and third convictions of said offense; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

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Representatives Ham of the 80th and Pinkston of the 100th move to amend HB 562 b"Ay "s;triking the word "the" on line 20 of page 1 and inserting in lieu thereof the word
and by adding after the word "burglary" on lines 21 and 23 of page 1 the following: "occurring after the first conviction".

An amendment, offered by Representative Wall of the 61st, 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. Adams, Marvin
Y Anderson, W. Argo, B.
Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E.
Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M.
Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J.
Birdsong, K. N Bishop, S. N Bolster, P.
Bray, C.A. Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D. Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. N Childs, P. N Clark, Betty Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. N Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. N Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom
Glover, M.
Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. N Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C.
Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. N Hill, B.L. N Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.

Horton, G.T. N Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J.
Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R.
Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M.
Knight, N.G. Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J.
Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C.
Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B.
Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K.
Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.
Y Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C.
Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. N Scott, A. N Scott, D.

Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. N Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D. N Taggart, T. N Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. N Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R.
Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby
White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 131, nays 17.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.
HB 702. By: Representatives Wood, Whitmire and Jackson of the 9th, Gignilliat of the 122nd, Hays of the 1st, and Owens of the 77th: A BILL to amend an Act creat ing the Georgia Higher Education Assistance Authority, as amended, so as to authorize and direct the Authority to establish and administer a program of student loans to eligible members of the Ga. National Guard; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E.
Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J.
Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. N Butler, D.
Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty
Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T.
Y Culpepper, B.
Y Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, B.
Y Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A.
Y Deveaux, C.
Y Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill
Edwards, W.
Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M.
Y Gammage, L.
Y Gignilliat, A.
Y Glanton, Tom
Glover, M.
Y Greene, J.
Y Greer, J.W.
Y Ham, B.
Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C.
Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.

Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E.
Y Howell, M.
Y Hudson, Ted
Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Y Irvin, J.
Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben
Y Johnson, G.
Y Johnson, P.
Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B.
Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R.
Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M.
Knight, N.G.
Y Lambert, Roy
Y Lane, Dick
Y Lane, W.J.
Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E.
Y Milford, B.
Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G.
Y Murray, B.
Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K.
Y Noble, Bill
Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G.
Pinkston, F.C.
Y Rainey, H.
Y Ralston, E.
Y Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L.
Y Richardson, E.
Y Robinson, C.
Y Ross, Ben B.
Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey
Y Russell, J.
Y Scott, A. .
Scott, D.

Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C.
Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D.
Taggart, T.
Y Thompson, A.W. Tolbert, T.
Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom
Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J.
Y Twiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R.
Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 156, nays 1. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HR 115-513. By: Representatives Patten of the 146th, Murphy of the 18th, Adams of the 79th, and others:

A RESOLUTION
Creating the Constitutional Amendment Advertising Study Committee; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Article XII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Georgia Constitution of 1976 provides for the manner in which the Citizens of this State are to be made aware of proposed amendments to the Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the said paragraph provides that proposed general amendments to the Constitution shall be published in full once each week for three consecutive weeks immediately preceding the date of the election at which the proposed amendment is to be submitted in one newspaper of general circulation in each Congressional District of the State; and
WHEREAS, the said paragraph further provides that proposed amendments which are not general shall be published in the same manner as general amendments in one newspaper of general circulation in each county in which the directly affected political subdivision or subdivisions are located; and
WHEREAS, it is vitally important for the Citizens of this State to be well informed as to the nature of proposed amendments to our State's basic legal document; and

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WHEREAS, it is also particularly important to provide for the responsible and effi cient expenditure of public funds in providing such notice and information; and
WHEREAS, several proposals have recently been made for revision of the Constitu tion to provide for a wider distribution and readership of such notices and information by increasing the numbers of newspapers in which the notices are advertised while actu ally printing only a summary of the amendment, with full copies of the amendment avail able in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court in each county; and
WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that a study committee of the General Assembly be formed to review the entire range of problems, and their solutions, with respect to advertisement of proposed Constitutional amendments.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that there is hereby created the Constitutional Amendment Advertising 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 Speaker of the House shall appoint a chairman from the membership of the commit tee and the President of the Senate shall appoint a vice-chairman from the membership of the committee. The committee shall study the entire range of problems, and their solu tions, with respect to advertisement of proposed Constitutional amendments.
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 1978 regular session of the General Assembly, 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 roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J.
Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Canty, H Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.
Carrell, B. Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty

Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.
Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D.
Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Garnmage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom
Glover, M.

Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Y Hanner, B.
Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Y Harris, J.F.
Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr.
Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob
Y Home, F. Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E.
Y Howell, M.
Y Hudson, Ted
Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Y Irvin, J.
Y Irvin, R.
Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D.
Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G.
Y Johnson, P.
Y Johnson, W.Rud.
Y Johnston, J.
Y Jones, B.

Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R.
Y Kemp, R.
Y Keyton, J.W.
Y Kilgore, T.M.
Y Knight, N.G.
Lambert, Roy
Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J.
Y Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Y Lenderman, M.
Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
Y Looper, M.
Y Lord, J.
Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B.

Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M.
Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill
Y Oldham, L.
Y Owens, R.D.
Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C.
Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C.
Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J.

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Y Scott, A. Scott, D.
Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. YSmyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr.
Steinberg, C.

Y Stone, R. YSwaim, D.
Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V.

Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R.
Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. YVaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M.

Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L.
Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J.

Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L.
Y Williams, R.
Y Williamson, G.
Y Wilson, J.M.
Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 158, nays 0. The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.
The following Resolution of the House was again read, and adopted:
HR 171. By: Representatives Twiggs of the 4th and Colwell of the 4th: A RESOLUTION inviting Mrs. Patricia Hammond to address the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
The following Resolution of the House was read and referred to the Committee on Rules.
HR 214. By: Representative Lee of the 72nd: A RESOLUTION amending the Rules of the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 218. By: Representatives Logan of the 62nd, Russell of the 64th, and Argo of the 63rd: A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Hubert Lee "Monkey Wrench" Edwards; and for other purposes.
HR 219. By: Representative Edwards of the 110th: A RESOLUTION wishing Miss Hallie Ward Edwards a happy birthday; and for other purposes.
HR 220. By: Representatives Logan of the 62nd, Russell of the 64; and Argo of the 63rd: A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Robert D. Hamilton; and for other purposes.
HR 221. By: Representatives Johnson of the 66th and Glanton of the 66th: A RESOLU TION commending the members of Carroll County 4-H Club, Carroll County 4-H Club leaders and Carroll County Extension Agents; and for other purposes.
HR 222. By: Representatives Tolbert of the 56th, Richardson of the 52nd, Linder of the 44th, Johnston of the 56th, Butler of the 56th, and others: A RESOLUTION requesting the Board of Commissioners of DeKalb County to roll back the ad valorem tax millage rate in certain years when the tax digest increases in excess of a certain amount; and for other purposes.
HR 223. By: Representatives Tolbert of the 56th, Richardson of the 52nd, Linder of the 44th, Noble of the 48th, Childs of the 51st, and others: A RESOLUTION requesting the Board of Commissioners of DeKalb County to explore certain alternative methods of taxation so as to provide relief for ad valorem taxpayers; and for other purposes.

HR 224. By: Representatives Nessmith of the 82nd, Lane of the 81st, Clifton of the 107th, Johnson of the 74th, Matthews of the 145th, and others: A RESOLUTION urging the Governor to designate March 21, 1977, as Georgia Agriculture Day; and for other purposes.

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HR 225. By: Representatives Gignilliat of the 122nd, Battle of the 124th, Hill of the 127th, Jones of the 126th, Scott of the 123rd, and others: A RESOLUTION urging the construction of a new government dredge for the Port of Savannah; and for other purposes.

HR 226. By: Representatives Cooper of the 19th, Wilson of the 19th, Housley of the 21st, Nix of the 20th, and Isakson of the 20th: A RESOLUTION encouraging and requesting certain retail commercial establishments to conserve energy; and for other purposes.

HR 227. By: Representative Toles of the 16th: A RESOLUTION calling on the federal government to make federal funds available to all providers under the Medicaid program who have acted in good faith; and for other purposes.

HR 228. By: Representatives White of the 132nd, Carnes of the 43rd, Phillips of the 91st, Clark of the 13th, and Chance of the 129th: A RESOLUTION urging the local boards of education in this State to take appropriate action against coaches of athletic teams who violate certain rules; and for other purposes.

Representative Hamilton of the 31st 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 15, 1977

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 Charles Boleyn, Pastor of the Oak Grove United Methodist Church, Atlanta, Georgia.
Representative Milford of the 13th, 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 the committees:
HB 832. By: Representatives Irvin of the 23rd, Phillips of the 59th, Auten of the 154th, Burton of the 47th, Felton of the 22nd, Noble of the 48th, Beckham of the 89th, Tolbert of the 56th, and others: A BILL to amend Code Title 47, relating to the General Assembly, as amended, so as to provide for a new Code Chapter 47-10A to regulate and require disclosure of certain actions by lobbyists and registered agents; to provide for a declaration of policy; to provide for a defini tion; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.
HB 833. By: Representative Butler of the 56th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 61-4, relating to distress warrants, as amended, so as to authorize justices of the peace to issue distress warrants; to provide procedures for handling distress warrants in justices' courts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 834. By: Representative Hanner of the 130th: A BILL to create and establish a Small

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Claims Court in and for Randolph 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.

HB 835. By: Representatives Colwell and Twiggs of the 4th: A BILL to amend an Act providing a salary for the Sheriff of Union County in lieu of the fee system of compensation, as amended, so as to change the compensation of the Sheriff; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 836. By: Representatives Colwell and Twiggs of the 4th: A BILL to create the Georgia State Board of Real Estate Appraisers; to provide for a short title ("Act Creat ing the Georgia State Board of Real Estate Appraisers"); to provide for a declaration of purpose; to provide for definitions; to provide for the appoint ment, terms, oath, removal, compensation, duties, qualifications and vacancies of members of the Board; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry.

HR 215-836. By: Representative Colwell of the 4th: A RESOLUTION compensating Mr. Robert L. Abies; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HR 216-836. By: Representative Jones of the 78th: A RESOLUTION compensating Emma Lois Bridges; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HB 837. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Marcus of the 26th: A BILL to amend Code Title 24A, the Juvenile Court Code of Ga., so as to provide an alternative means of securing hospitalization for mentally ill and mentally retarded children; to provide for legislative purpose; to provide for emergency admissions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

HB 838. By: Representatives Johnson, Lee, Benefield and Wood of the 72nd: A BILL to amend an Act providing for a supplement to the salaries of the judges of the Superior Court of Clayton Judicial Circuit, as amended, so as to change the county supplement to the State salary of said judges; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HR 217-838. By: Representatives Snow of the 1st, Murphy of the 18th, Walker of the 115th, Thompson of the 93rd, and Karrh of the 106th: A RESOLUTION creat ing the Code Revision Commission; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 840. By: Representatives Pinkston of the 100th, Home of the 104th, Randall of the 101st, Davis of the 99th, and Lucas of the 102nd: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Civil Court of Bibb County approved March 3, 1955, as amended, so as to provide for additional circumstances under which a judge pro tempore may be appointed; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 841. By: Representatives Foster and Williams of the 6th, and Ramsey of the 3rd: A BILL to amend an Act amending, revising, superseding and consolidating the laws pertaining to the governing authority of Whitfield County and creat ing a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Whitfield County, so as to change 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.

HB 842. By: Representative Culpepper of the 98th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Crawford County upon an annual salary, as amended, so as to change the compensation provisions relating to the sheriff; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 843. By: Representative Culpepper of the 98th: A'BILL to amend an Act placing the Clerk of the Superior Court of Crawford County upon an annual salary, as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation of said clerk; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 844. By: Representative Culpepper of the 98th: A BILL to amend an Act abolishing the fee system of compensation for the Tax Commissioner of Crawford County and providing in lieu thereof an annual salary, as amended, so as to change the compensation provisions relating to the tax commissioner; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 845. By: Representatives Gignilliat of the 122nd, Buck of the 95th, Jones of the 126th, Cason of the 96th, Connell of the 87th, and Battle of the 124th: A BILL to amend the Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act, 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 846. By: Representatives Butler, Johnston and Tolbert of the 56th: A BILL to amend Code Section 47-101 relating to the districts of the House of Representatives, as amended, so as to provide for three new districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Legislative & Congressional Reapportionment.

HB 847. By: Representative Hanner of the 130th: A BILL to amend an Act incorporating the Town of Parrott in Terrell County, as amended, so as to change the date of elections in said Town; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 848. By: Representative Greer of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act known as the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965, as amended, so as to provide that the Chairman of the Board of the Directors of the Authority shall receive compensation of $7,000 per year for the performance of duties

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as chairman in addition to compensation as a regular Board member, beginning as of Jan. 1, 1977; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HB 849. By: Representatives Beckham of the 89th, Truluck of the 86th, Auten of the 154th, Snow of the 1st, Matthews of the 145th, Lane of the 81st, Nessmith of the 82nd, and Swann of the 90th: A BILL to restrict the display of material depicting nudity or sexual conduct within business establishments offering such material for sale; to provide for penalties; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 850. By: Representatives Battle of the 124th, Triplett of the 128th, Hill of the 127th, Scott of the 123rd, Jones of the 126th, Taggart of the 125th, Gignilliat of the 122nd, and Chance of the 129th: A BILL to amend an Act to provide for the compensation of the tax commissioner of all counties of this State having a population of not less than 180,000 nor more than 190,000 according to the U.S. Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census, so as to change the compensation of the tax commissioner in each such county; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 851. By: Representative White of the 132nd: A BILL to amend an Act governing membership in labor organizations, as amended, so as to provide that employ ers and labor organizations may enter into collective bargaining agreements authorizing the establishment and collection of a service or representation charge to employees covered by such agreements; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industrial Relations.

HB 852. 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 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 Industry.

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:

HB 856. By: Representatives Lane of the 81st, and Nessmith of the 82nd: A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of Bulloch County, as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation of clerical assistants; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 857. By. Representatives Lane of the 81st, and Nessmith of the 82nd: A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Court of Screven County, as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation of the judge and solicitor of said court; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

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HB 865. By: Representatives Lane of the 81st, and Nessmith of the 82nd: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Bulloch County upon an annual salary, as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation of the Sheriff and his deputies; to provide an effective date; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 868. By: Representative Crosby of the 150th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Clerk of the Superior Court of Atkinson County upon an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation, as amended, so as to change the compen sation of said officer; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 869. By: Representative Crosby of the 150th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Clinch County, as amended, so as to change the salary of the Chairman and the other members of the Board; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 870. By: Representative Crosby of the 150th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Atkinson County upon an annual salary, as amended, so as to change the compensation of the sheriff of said county; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 871. By: Representative Crosby of the 150th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Clinch County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation, as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to the sal aries of the deputy sheriffs and the part-time deputy sheriff; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 872. By: Representative Crosby of the 150th: A BILL to amend an Act consolidating the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Clinch County into the office of Tax Commissioner of Clinch 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.

HR 230-872. By: Representative Rainey of the 135th: A RESOLUTION designating a por tion of U. S. Highway 280 as the Jimmy Carter Highway; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on Highways.

HR 231-872. By: Representatives Ware of the 68th, and Mullinax of the 69th: A RESO LUTION designating the John C. Barrow Bridge; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Highways.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate were read the second time:

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HB 810 HB 811 HB 812 HB 813 HB 814 HB 815 HB 816 HB 817 HB 818 HB 819 HB 820 HB 821 HB 822 HB 823 HR 208-823 HB 824 HB 825 HB 826

HR 211-826 HR 212-826 HB 827 HB 828 HB 829 HB 830 HB 831 HB 839 SB 45 SR 65 SB 87 SB 98 SB 101 SB 213 SB 214 SB 215 SB 216

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR Tuesday, February 15, 1977

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Rules has met and fixed the calendar for House consideration today, as enumerated below:
HB 64 School Employee's Retirement System, Persons Eligible HB 95 Motor Vehicle, Odometer Readings Changed HB 214 Teachers' Retirement System, Death Benefits HB 328 Alcoholic: Public Places - Treatment HB 501 State Ethics Commission: Change Name HB 502 Department of Medical Assistance: Administer HB 513 Real Estate Brokers, Payment to Heirs HB 591 Property, Abandoned, Utility Deposits & Refunds HB 611 State Owned Books, Surplus, Disposition HB 629 Marta/Property: Bidding Requirements HB 631 Absentee Voting: Challenge Ballots HB 678 Financial Institutions; National Banks: Multiple Deposits
SB 104 Gwinnett: Additional Judge
These measures may be called in any order you may so desire.
Respectfully submitted,
Lee of the 72nd Chairman

Representative Ross of the 76th District, Chairman of the Committee on Education, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Education has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

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HB 133 Do Not Pass HB 306 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 605 Do Pass, as Amended

Respectfully submitted, Ross of the 76th Chairman

Representative Jessup of the 117th District, Chairman of the Committee on Motor Vehicles, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Motor Vehicles has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 512 Do Pass HB 265 Do Pass HB 333 Do Not Pass HB 600 Do Pass, as Amended

HB 601 Do Not Pass HB 625 Do Pass SB 198 Do Pass SB 199 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Jessup of the 117th Chairman

Representative Adams of the 36th District, Chairman of the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legislation 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 765 Do Pass HB 766 Do Pass HB 768 Do Pass HB 772 Do Pass HB 774 Do Pass HB 775 Do Pass HB 782 Do Pass HB 783 Do Pass HB 784 Do Pass HB 789 Do Pass
HB 796 Do Pass

HB 797 Do Pass HB 798 Do Pass HB 799 Do Pass HB 800 Do Pass HB 801 Do Pass SB 222 Do Pass SB 223 Do Pass SB 225 Do Pass SB 226 Do Pass SB 227 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th Chairman

Representative Rainey of the 135th District, Chairman of the Committee on Game, Fish & Recreation, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Game, Fish & Recreation has had under consideration the follow ing Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

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HB 792 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Rainey of the 135th Chairman

Representative Lane of the 81st District, Chairman of the Committee on Highways, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Highways has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 724 Do Pass SB 97 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Lane of the 81st Chairman

Representative Pinkston of the 100th District, Chairman of the Committee on Banks & Banking, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Banks & Banking has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the follow ing recommendations:
HB 757 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Pinkston of the 100th Chairman

Representative Snow of the 1st District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 771 Do Pass HB 261 Do Pass SB 19 Do Pass HB 479 Do Not Pass HB 656 Do Pass

HB 511 Do Not Pass HB 322 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 256 Do Pass, by Substitute SB 158 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Snow of the 1st Chairman

Representative Reaves of the 147th District, Chairman of the Committee on Natural Resources, submitted the following report:

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Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Natural Resources has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 740 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Reaves of the 147th Chairman

Representative Thompson of the 93rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Special Judiciary has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the follow ing recommendations:

HB 152 Do Pass HB 123 Do Pass, as Amended HB 352 Do Pass HB 744 Do Pass, as Amended

HB 558 Do Pass HB 743 Do Pass HB 707 Do Not Pass

Respectfully submitted, Scott of the 37th Secretary

By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 610. By: Representative Vaughn of the 57th: A BILL to create a Board of Commis sioners for Rockdale County; to provide for the membership of said Board; to provide for the election, qualification, terms, powers, compensation and duties of the chairman and other members of said Board; and for other purposes.

The following substitute, offered by Representative Vaughn of the 57th was read and adopted:

A BILL
To create a Board of Commissioners for Rockdale County; to provide for the member ship of said Board; to provide for the election, qualification, terms, powers, compensation and duties of the chairman and other members of said Board; to provide for other matters relative to said Board of Commissioners and relative to the government of Rockdale County by said Board; to provide for all matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for a referendum; to provide for effective dates; to repeal specific Acts; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Board of Commissioners Created. There is hereby created in and for the County of Rockdale a Board of Commissioners to be elected and organized as hereinafter set forth, which Board of Commissioners, also to be known as the "Commission", shall constitute the governing authority of said county and shall exercise the powers, duties and responsibilities herein vested in and imposed upon said officers.
Section 2. Composition of Board, (a) The Commission established herein shall con-

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sist of three members, of which one member shall be known as chairman and two mem bers shall be known as Commissioners. The chairman and two Commissioners shall be elected by a majority vote of the voters of the entire county voting at the elections pro vided for hereinafter. Positions on the Board shall be chairman and Commissioner Posts 1 and 2, and all candidates for membership on the Board shall designate the position for which they are offering.
(b) The chairman shall be a citizen of this State who has attained the age of 30 years and who has been a resident of Rockdale County for not less than two years next preceding his election, and shall hold no other elective public office. The chairman shall be a full voting member of the Board.
(c) Members of the Commission, other than the chairman, shall be citizens of this State who have attained the age of 25 years and who have been residents of Rockdale County for not less than two years next preceding their election, and shall hold no other elective public office.
Section 3. Election and Term of Commission Members. The first members of the Board of Commissioners created hereunder shall be as follows: The individual serving as sole Commissioner of Rockdale County upon approval of this Act shall serve as chair man of the Board until January 1, 1981; and the chairman thereafter shall be elected for a four (4) year term in the general election held for members of the General Assembly in 1980, and said term shall commence on January 1, 1981. The Commissioner from Post 1 shall be elected to serve until January 1, 1981, and thereafter shall be elected for a four (4) year term in the general election held for members of the General Assembly in 1980 and said term shall commence on January 1, 1981. The Commissioner from Post 2 shall be elected to serve until January 1, 1979, and thereafter shall be elected for a four (4) year term in the general election held for members of the General Assembly in 1978 and said term shall commence on January 1, 1979. Thereafter, all successors shall be elected at the general election immediately preceding the expiration of terms of office and shall take office on the first day of January immediately following their election for terms of four (4) years and until their successors are elected and qualified. The first election for Commission Post 1 and Commission Post 2 shall be called not less than fifteen (15) days nor more than thirty (30) days after approval of this Act in the referendum provided for in Section 25. It shall be the duty of the Judge of the Probate Court of Rockdale County to issue the call for said special election and he shall set the date of such election for a date not less than thirty (30) nor more than sixty (60) days after the date of the issuance of the call. The judge of the probate court shall set the date for opening and closing for candidates to qualify for said positions. Qualification by candidate shall be nonpartisan. Each candidate shall pay a qualification fee of $150.00 to the judge of the probate court at time of qualifying which shall be deposited to the county treasury to assist in defraying expenses of said election. It shall be the duty of the judge of the probate court to hold and conduct said election. He shall hold said election under the same laws and rules and regulations as govern special elections and Code Title 34, known as the "General Election Code", as amended.
Section 4. Restrictions on Qualifying for Other Office. Neither the chairman nor any Commissioner shall be qualified to offer for election to any position on the Board other than the one in which he is serving without first resigning from the position in which he at that time is serving.
Section 5. Election Returns; Vacancies. Except as set forth in Section 3, all elections for members of the Board of Commissioners created by this Act shall be held and con ducted in accordance with the provisions of Code Title 34, known as the "Georgia Election Code", as now or hereafter amended. In the event of a vacancy in the office of chairman or a Commissioner whose unexpired term exceeds 180 days, it shall be the duty of the Judge of the Probate Court of Rockdale County to call a special election for the filling of such vacancy, which election shall be governed by the provisions of said "Georgia Elec tion Code" relative to special elections for the filling of vacancies. Such special election shall be held within 60 days of the date of the creation of the vacancy. In the event such unexpired term does not exceed 180 days, it shall be the duty of the remaining

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members of the Commission to fill vacancies by appointment. All persons elected or appointed to fill vacancies pursuant to the provisions of this Section shall serve for the remainder of the unexpired term of any such office.
Section 6. Recall of Chairman or Commissioners. The chairman or any Commissioner shall be subject to a recall election at any time after six months of his term has expired. The petition for any such recall election must be signed by a number of the qualified registered voters of said county equal to 35% of the total number of voters who voted in the immediately preceding general election and shall be filed in the office of the judge of the probate court of said county. No such petition shall be filed with said judge of the probate court, however, unless there is attached thereto a certificate executed by the registrar or deputy registrar having charge of voters' registration cards in Rockdale County certifying that the names appearing on said petition have been verified by comparison with the list of qualified registered voters maintained by him, and that the names appearing thereon constitute not less a number of qualified registered voters equal to 35% of the total number of voters who voted in the immediately preceding general election. Such certificate shall be furnished by said registrar or deputy registrar within 30 days from the date such petition is presented to him for certification. When such certi fied petition has been so filed with said judge of the probate court, it shall be his duty to issue the call for an election to be held not less than 30 days nor more than 45 days from the date of filing such petition with him, and to fix the date thereof, and cause notice thereof to be published in the county gazette at least twice before each such elec tion. The ballots or voting machines employed in such election shall state the name of the officer whose recall has been petitioned, the office which he holds, and the dates of the beginning and termination of his official term and shall be prepared so as to enable voters in such election to vote on the question of the recall of such officer. Said judge of the probate court shall forthwith publish the results of such election, and if a majority of those voting in such election have voted in favor of recall, the office in question shall be vacated from the date of such publication, and the officer so recalled shall not be eligible to election or appointment to the unexpired term. If a majority of those voting in such election vote against recall, the official shall retain his office. Vacancies created by a recall election shall be filled in the same manner as herein provided for the filling of other vacancies. No officer subject to the provisions of this Section shall be subject to more than one recall election during a term of office.
Section 7. Oath and Bond. Before entering upon the discharge of their duties, the chairman and Commissioners shall subscribe an oath before the judge of the probate court of said county for the true and faithful performance of their duties and that they are not the holders of any public funds unaccounted for. In addition, the chairman shall fur ther give a satisfactory surety bond to be judged by said judge of the probate court of the county and payable to the judge of the probate court or his successor in office and filed in the office of the judge of the probate court, in the sum of $50,000.00, conditioned upon the faithful performance of the duties of the office. Each Commissioner shall give like bond in the sum of $10,000.00. The costs of said bonds shall be paid out of the county treasury.
Section 8. Compensation, (a) Commissioners, other than the chairman, shall be paid as their entire compensation for services as same, the sum of $3,600.00 per annum, pay able monthly, to be paid out of the county treasury upon warrants drawn upon the county treasury. The chairman shall receive as his entire compensation for services as same the sum of $19,500.00 per annum, payable monthly, also to be paid out of the county treasury upon warrants drawn upon the county treasury. Except as otherwise provided by subsec tion (b) hereof, the salary so fixed shall constitute the entire compensation from all public sources to which said chairman or either Commissioner shall be entitled. The chairman and other Commissioners shall not be entitled to any further compensation for serving on any other boards or authorities by virtue of their office.
(b) The Board of Commissioners shall be authorized to provide the chairman with a county-owned automobile which the chairman may use in carrying out his official duties, and county funds may be expended for the operation and maintenance of said

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automobile. The Board of Commissioners may provide by ordinance or resolution for the reimbursement from county funds of actual and necessary expenses incurred by the chairman and other Commissioners in carrying out their official duties.
Section 9. Meetings. The Commission shall hold regular meetings on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at the county seat at 2:00 p.m. on the second Tuesday and 7:00 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday, which meetings shall be open to the public, and may hold such additional meetings as shall be necessary when called by the chairman or any two Commissioners, provided all members of the Commission shall have been noti fied at least one day in advance of such special meeting. No official action shall be taken by the Commission except in a meeting which is open to the public. Any two Commission ers or the chairman and any one Commissioner shall constitute a quorum, but no official action shall be taken except upon the affirmative vote of at least two Commissioners or one Commissioner and the chairman. The chairman shall be entitled to the same voting rights as other Commissioners on questions considered by the Commission.
Section 10. The Chairman. The chairman shall be the chief executive officer of the county government and shall generally supervise, direct and control the administration or the affairs of the county pursuant to the powers herein conferred upon him and pur suant to the adopted resolutions of the Commission in regard to matters reserved to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Commission. The chairman shall preside over meetings of the Commission. The chairman shall establish rules and regulate purchasing services for all county departments, offices and agencies. He shall be further authorized to make purchases for the county in amounts not exceeding $1,000.00.
Section 11. The Commission, (a) The Commission shall have the power and author ity to fix and establish, by appropriate resolution entered on its minutes, policies, rules and regulations governing all matters reserved to its exclusive jurisdiction, which policies, rules and regulations, when so adopted, with proper entry thereof made on the Commis sion minutes, shall be conclusive and binding on the chairman. The policies, rules and regulations so adopted by the Commission shall be carried out, executed and enforced by the chairman as chief executive officer of the county, and the Commission shall exer cise only those administrative powers which are necessarily and properly incident to its functions as a policy-making or rule-making body or which are necessary to compel enforcement of its adopted resolutions. Any action taken by said chairman which is in conflict with such adopted resolutions and which deals with matters exclusively reserved to the jurisdiction of the Commission shall be null, void and of no effect.
(b) The following powers are hereby vested in the Commission and reserved to its exclusive jurisdiction:
(1) To levy taxes. (2) To make appropriations. (3) To fix the rates of all other charges. (4) To authorize the incurring of indebtedness. (5) To order work done where the cost is to be assessed against benefited property, and to fix the basis for such assessment. (6) To authorize contracts, except purchases otherwise provided for herein, involv ing the expenditure of county funds. (7) To establish, alter or abolish public roads, private ways, bridges and ferries, according to law; provided, however, that the chairman shall have the authority to accept subdivision plats when the requirements established by the Commission for subdivisions have been met. (8) To establish, abolish, or change election precincts and militia districts accord ing to law. (9) To allow the insolvent lists for the county. (10) To accept, for the county, the provisions of any optional statute where the statute permits its acceptance by the governing authority of the county, or by the Commissioner or Board of Commissioners of the county. (11) To exercise all powers, duty and authority heretofore imposed upon or vested in the Commissioner of Rockdale County in respect to zoning and planning.

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(12) To create and change the boundaries of special taxing districts authorized by law.
(13) To fix the bonds of county officers where same are not fixed by statute. (14) To enact any ordinances or other legislation the county may be given author ity to enact. (15) To determine the priority of capital improvements. (16) To call elections for the voting of bonds. (17) To exercise all of the power and authority heretofore vested by law in the Commissioner of Rockdale County, together with the power and authority which may hereafter be delegated by law to the governing authority of the county, by whatever name designated, except such authority or power given to the chairman by the provi sions of this Act. (18) To make purchases of not less than $1,000.00 nor more than $5,000.00 which, in the discretion of its members, are deemed necessary for the operation of the county. (19) To make purchases in amounts over $5,000.00, provided, however, that for any purchases in such amounts, advertisements for bids shall be first published for two (2) consecutive weeks in the official organ of Rockdale County. Formal, sealed bids, after said advertising has been published, must be obtained on all purchases of $5,000.00 or more. The purchase shall be made from the lowest responsible bidder, taking into consideration the quality of the articles to be supplied and conformity with the specifications, the purposes for which said articles are required, the discount allowed for prompt payment, the transportation charges and the date or dates of delivery. Advertisement and the obtaining of formal sealed bids may be dispensed with when, in the discretion of the Commission, an emergency exists which will not permit a delay.
Section 12. Implementation of Constitutional Amendment, (a) In addition to all powers enumerated elsewhere in this Act or otherwise provided or permitted by law, the Board of Commissioners of Rockdale County, Georgia, is hereby empowered to adopt all such ordinances and regulations as it may deem advisable, not in conflict with the general laws of this State and of the United States, for the governing and policing of said county for the purpose of protecting and preserving the health, safety, welfare and morals of the citizens thereof, and for the implementation and enforcement of all duties and powers now or hereafter vested in said Board as the governing authority of Rockdale County, Georgia, within the classes of subjects and areas of regulation enumerated below and as the same may from time to time hereafter be amended, and to provide penalties for violations of such ordinances within the limits hereinafter stated:
(1) To control and regulate the operation of and running of bicycles, automobiles, motorcycles, motor scooters, buses, taxicabs, trucks, wagons and any and all kinds of vehicles operated in, upon, over and across the roads, streets, lanes, alleys, sidewalks, parks, plazas, squares and other public places in said county, outside the corporate limits of municipalities situated therein, whether such vehicles are pro pelled by hand, foot, animal, steam, electric, gasoline or other motive power; to pre scribe and fix speed limits and speed zones for all of the enumerated vehicles, to erect stop and warning signs and signals at dangerous intersections or places, at schools or other public places; to prescribe and establish lanes and directional signs, signals and markings to control the direction of flow of traffic for all such vehicles, including limitation of travel to one direction and including markings, signals and devices to control and regulate the manner of turning at intersections; to regulate and control, as well as to prohibit entirely, the parking, stopping and standing of all such vehicles on or adjacent to such streets and public places; to control to the extent not prohibited by the laws of the State of Georgia the use of county rightsof-way, easements, and property by any firm, corporation, utility, or association, including the power to grant, prohibit, or regulate, as well as the power to grant franchises for the use thereof upon such terms as the governing authority may by ordinance prescribe; to impound such vehicles involved in violations of traffic ordi nances or regulations; to restrict and limit the size and weight of all such vehicles operated on such streets and public places, to regulate and establish routes to be

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followed by trucks and other heavy or slow-moving vehicles; to regulate and control, by permits or otherwise, and to prohibit entirely the times, routes and manner of conduct of parades, motorcades and other assemblages of all such vehicles, and public address systems or other noise-making devices on such streets and public places, to regulate and control the manner of operation of all such vehicles along, over and across all such streets and ways so as to prohibit and prevent the careless and reckless operation of same in such manner as would be hazardous to persons or property; to regulate and control in any and all of the foregoing respects all travel by pedestrians and equestrians along, over and across such streets, ways and other public places; and to do any and all things to provide for the safety of persons and property using such roads, streets, lanes, alleys, sidewalks, parks, plazas, squares and other public places and of persons and property situated adjacent thereto; and any and all things necessary or incident to accomplishment of any of the foregoing powers, including the authority to require registration of the enumerated vehicles and of their owners and to prescribe standards of mechanical safety for such vehicles and qualifications of operators thereof; to provide for regulation of business licenses in all unincor porated areas. To carry out all or any of the foregoing powers, said Board is hereby empowered to adopt as county ordinances all or such portions of the Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways, approved January 11, 1954 (Ga. Laws 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 556), as now or hereafter amended, and Code Title 68A, the Uni form Rules of the Road, as now or hereafter amended, as to said Board may seem appropriate and the Superior Court of Rockdale County may punish for violations thereof by fines or imprisonment, or both, not to exceed those set forth in said Act or in this Act or in the ordinances adopting same, and said Board may adopt such other and additional ordinances and regulations, not in conflict with said Uniform Act and prescribe punishment for violation of same not to exceed the limits set forth in this Act.
(2) To adopt rules and regulations for the promotion of health and quarantine in the unincorporated areas of said county, as are authorized by law or not incon sistent with general laws or regulations of the State Department of Human Resources or the Rockdale County Board of Health, and to prescribe penalties and punishment for violations thereof, within the limits prescribed by this Act; to provide for the implementation of said health laws through the ordinances of said Board, and to fur ther promote adequate health and quarantine provisions in said county in addition to those otherwise provided by law, and to this end said Board is authorized to adopt all or any portion of the regulations of said Rockdale County Board of Health, as the same may be amended from time to time, and to prescribe additional regulations not inconsistent therewith, and to prescribe penalties and punishment, within the limits permitted by this Act, for violation of any such ordinances and regulations, which penalties and punishments may be enforced and imposed by the Superior Court of Rockdale County, or other court having jurisdiction over offenses against county ordinances. Said health and quarantine powers shall extend to and embrace the health and quarantine of animals as well as persons.
(3) To prevent dogs, horses, mules, cattle, hogs, sheep, goats, chickens and all other animals, or any one or more kinds of such animals, from running at large in the unincorporated area of said county; to prevent the keeping of any animal or animals or to regulate the manner and numbers in which they may be kept; to take up and impound any of such animals and to punish all owners or other persons keep ing animals for failure or refusal to obey any such ordinance and to fix penalties and charges to be paid for release of such impounded animals; to provide for the sale or disposition of unclaimed animals impounded; to levy and collect a tax or li cense fee upon dogs kept in said county and to provide for registration of dogs; and to do any and all things necessary to carry out the purposes of this Section for the public interest.
(4) To prescribe penalties and punishment within the provisions of this Act for the violation of zoning ordinances, building codes (including electrical, plumbing, heating, and air conditioning regulations) and all other lawful ordinances adopted by said Board pursuant to this or any other law in force in said county.

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(5) To provide ordinances for the preservation and protection of county property and equipment and the administration and use of county facilities, such as parks, playgrounds and swimming pools, by the public, and to prescribe penalties and pun ishment for violations thereof.
(6) To prescribe fire safety regulations in the Rockdale County fire districts not inconsistent with general law, relating to both fire prevention and detection and to fire fighting, and to prescribe penalties and punishment for violation thereof.
(7) To prohibit or regulate and control the erection and maintenance of signs, bill boards, trees, shrubs, fences, buildings and any and all other structures or obstruc tions upon or adjacent to the rights-of-way of streets and roads within the unincor porated area of said county, and to prescribe penalties and punishment for violation of such ordinances.
(8) To adopt ordinances and regulations for the prevention of idleness, loitering, vagrancy, disorderly conduct, public drunkenness and disturbing the peace in the unincorporated area of said county and to prohibit the playing of lotteries therein, and to prohibit or regulate such other conduct and activities within said area of Rockdale County which, while not constituting an offense against the general law of this State, is deemed by said Board to be detrimental and offensive to the peace, good order and dignity of Rockdale County and to the welfare and morals of the citizens thereof.
(9) To authorize the Board of Commissioners of Rockdale County 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 said county outside the incorporated limits of the municipalities therein; to license and regulate taxicabs for hire in such unin corporated areas of said county; to classify businesses and business enterprises in unincorporated areas and to assess different license fees and taxes against different classes of businesses in unincorporated areas; to license all businesses and business enterprises in such areas of interest and welfare of citizens in unincorporated areas of said county, and prescribe rules and regulations concerning same, excepting from the application of these provisions only those businesses which are subject to regula tion by the State Public Service Commission; to authorize said Board to provide that the violation of any license fee or tax prescribed from any business shall constitute a misdemeanor which, upon conviction, shall be punishable as for a misdemeanor, as defined by the laws of the State of Georgia.
(10) To provide ordinances for the protection of county rights-of-way, including, but not limited to, prohibiting the dumping of trash, debris, or litter thereon, the cutting of ditches, drains or excavations, on said road rights-of-way; to prescribe pen alties and punishment within the provisions of this Act for the violation of such ordi nances.
(11) To provide ordinances for minimum housing for the health and safety of the public in areas not providing same; the power to require that abandoned or unsafe structures be repaired, demolished, or removed, including the removal of abandoned, junk automobiles or other property which shall become a safety or health hazard.
(12) To provide rules and regulations governing quasi-public services, such as garbage collections, wrecker service, ambulance service, taxicabs, or other public conveyance, and other activities that concern the public welfare and safety, including the power to operate and maintain such agencies for the welfare and safety of Rockdale County in unincorporated areas.
(13) To provide for a declaration of a state of emergency and prescribe and initiate emergency powers for the protection of persons and property. (b) All persons, firms, associations, utilities, and corporations, whether public or private, shall be subject to the terms of said ordinances of Rockdale County within its jurisdiction unless expressly excluded herein and the Board of Commissioners shall have the power to enforce such ordinances by civil action, or injunction, or as otherwise pro vided herein.
(c) The Board of Commissioners of Rockdale County is hereby authorized to adopt
ordinances prescribing penalties or punishment for violation of any and all ordinances
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this Section or the provisions of any other law, and to prescribe minimum and maximum penalties or punishment for violation of same so that such violation shall constitute a misdemeanor which, upon conviction, shall be punishable as for a misdemeanor, unless such ordinance shall provide for a lesser penalty.
(d) The Board of Commissioners of Rockdale County is hereby vested with all powers necessary and incident to the accomplishment and enforcement of any of the foregoing powers and duties.
Section 13. Reports of Officers. The Commission shall be empowered to require of all county officers to make reports on the general or specific conduct of the financial affairs of their respective offices.
Section 14. Appointment of County Officials and Employees. Subject to the qualifica tions and limitations set out in this Act, the chairman shall have the exclusive power and authority to appoint, remove and fix the compensation of, within budgetary provisions and in accordance with civil service and merit system laws of Rockdale County which may now be in force or subsequently adopted, all employees and officials of the county, except as to: (a) Boards or positions created by State statute, and (b) elected officers and employees under their supervision and control. Such appointments or removal shall be subject to approval by the Commission in the case of the executive assistant and the county attorney. The fixing of compensation shall in every case be subject to approval by the Commission. It is specifically provided that the elected county officials shall have the sole authority to appoint the personnel within their respective offices subject to civil service and merit system laws of Rockdale County which may now be in force or subse quently adopted, and fix their compensation.
Section 15. Appointment to Statutory Positions. The appointment and removal of, and the compensation to be paid to persons filling offices and positions created by State statute, where not otherwise prescribed by such statute, shall be made and fixed by the chairman, subject to the approval of the compensation therefor by the Commission, within budgetary provisions.
Section 16. Departments, (a) The internal organization of the county government hereby established subordinate to and as administrative instrumentalities of the Commis sion shall be divided into the following departments:
(1) Finance. (2) Water and sewer. (3) Public works. (4) Public safety. (5) Fire. (6) Parks and recreation. (7) Law. (8) Buildings and inspections. (9) Zoning and planning. (b) Additional departments may be created, or any two or more departments may be consolidated, from time to time, by a majority of the Commission, except that the Department of Finance shall be maintained at all times as a separate and distinct department.
Section 17. Department of Finance, (a) The Department of Finance shall be under the supervision and control of the executive assistant. The executive assistant shall be appointed by the chairman of the Board of Commissioners and confirmed by the Commis sion and shall be directly responsible to them. His compensation shall be fixed by the Commission.
(b) The Department of Finance shall, pursuant to the resolutions adopted by the Commission and instructions given by the chairman, perform the following functions:
(1) Keep and maintain accurate records reflecting the financial affairs of the county.
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(3) Make quarterly allotments of monies appropriated and budgeted to each department, office or agency of the county entitled to receive same.
(4) Maintain current accounts over the collection and deposit of monies due the county from taxes and other sources.
(5) Examine all claims against the county and make recommendations as to payment.
(6) Maintain budgetary control accounts showing encumbrances for obligations entered into, liquidation of such encumbrances, unencumbered balances of allot ments, unexpended balances of allotments, and all unallotted balances of appropria tions.
(7) Maintain proprietary accounts of the current assets and of the liabilities of all county funds.
(8) Prepare and issue quarterly financial reports of the operations of all county funds.
(9) Maintain property control records of all county property, including equipment and stores, and supervise stores.
(10) Publish an itemized list of all warrants and checks issued for each immediate preceding three (3) months' period within thirty (30) days following each such period, commencing January 1, 1978. The itemized list shall be posted on the bulletin board of the Rockdale County Courthouse and maintain thereon for at least thirty (30) days.
(11) Plan and prepare for meeting the financial needs of the county, project finan cial requirements, recommend a means of financing those requirements and advise the chairman and Commission on financial matters.
(12) Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the chairman or the Com mission or both.
Section 18. Records; Minutes. The executive assistant shall be ex officio clerk of the Commission and chairman, and shall keep a proper and accurate book of minutes wherein shall appear all the acts, orders and proceedings of the Commission, in chronol ogical order, and a similar book of minutes wherein shall appear, in chronological order, all acts, orders and proceedings of the chairman. The minute books of the chairman and Commission shall be open to public inspection at all times during the regular office hours, and certified copies of any entries therein shall be furnished by the said clerk to any person requesting same upon payment of a reasonable fee, to be paid into the county treasury as other funds, to be assessed by the Commis n in an amount sufficient to defray the cost of preparing same.
Section 19. Budget: Elected Officials. Each elected official who operates a county fund shall submit an annual budget to the Board of Commissioners on or before April 1, of each year beginning in 1978. Said budget will constitute a part of the budget submit ted by the chairman governing expenditures of all county funds to the Commission as prescribed in Section 20 of this Act; provided, however, said budget submitted by an elected official shall not be reduced or increased prior to submission to the Board of Commissioners. The budget of an elected official shall not be reduced below the amount of the immediate prior year without the approval of the elected official. The elected offi cial is herein defined as sheriff, judge of the probate court, clerk of superior court, tax commissioner, coroner. Prior to formal adoption of the Board of Commissioners and implementation of said budget, each elected official shall continue to receive those funds for operation of said elected official's office from the county treasury as each elected offi cial is now receiving or was receiving during the year 1977.
Section 20. Budget and Appropriations. The chairman shall submit annually to the Commission, not later than June 1, beginning in 1978, a proposed budget governing expenditures of all county funds, including capital outlay and public works projects, for the following year. The Commission shall thereafter hold a public hearing on the budget, giving notice thereof at least ten (10) days in advance by publication of such notice and of the proposed budget in the official organ of Rockdale County and by posting same at the courthouse door. The budget shall then be reviewed and adopted or amended by the Commission at the first regular meeting in August of the year to which it applies,

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which budget, when so adopted or amended by the Commission, shall constitute the Commission's appropriation of all funds for such year. The budget so adopted may be revised during the year only by formal action of the Commission in a regular meeting and no increase shall be made therein without provision also being made for financing same. The proposed budget submitted by the chairman shall be accompanied by a report containing information and data relating to the financial affairs of the county pertinent to arriving at and establishing the annual budget. A copy of the budget, as amended, shall be transmitted by the chairman to the grand jury of the Superior Court of Rockdale County within ten days from the time such budget or amendment thereof is adopted by the Commission.
Section 21. Expenditures by Allotments. No expenditures of county funds shall be made except in accordance with the county budget, or amendments thereto, adopted by the Commission. The chairman shall enforce compliance with this provision by all departments of county government, including those for elected officers, and to this end shall, through the executive assistant and the Department of Finance, institute a system of quarterly allotments of all monies appropriated and budgeted.
Section 22. Audits. The Commission shall on or before July 31 annually employ a certified public accountant for the making of an annual continuous audit of county finances and financial records. The accountant so employed shall be paid out of county funds and shall perform a complete audit of the financial records of the county for the ensuing year, pointing out any irregularities found to exist, and reporting the results of such audit to the Commission at least semiannually. Each semiannual and annual report submitted to the Commission shall be filed with the Department of Finance and be made available to public inspection as other records in such office. The Commission shall cause to be published in the official organ of Rockdale County and posted at the courthouse door a statement of the financial condition of the county as of December 31 and June 30 of each year. Said accountant shall transmit to the grand jury of the Superior Court of Rockdale County a copy of each semiannual and annual report furnished by him to the Commission.
Section 23. Agreement of Candidates. It shall be unlawful for any candidate, either for the office of chairman or Commissioner, or for nomination to either of such offices, to enter into any agreement or understanding with any person as to the disposal of any work or appointment which is or shall be under the control of the chairman or Commis sion, and any person so offending shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and on conviction shall be punished as prescribed in the Code of Georgia.
Section 24. Officials not to be Interested in Contracts. Neither the chairman nor any member of the Commission nor other county officer empowered to use public or county funds for the purchase of goods, property, or services of any kind for public or county purposes shall be financially interested, directly or indirectly, in any contract to which the county is a party, either as principal, surety or otherwise; nor shall such officer, his partner, agent, servant, or employee of a firm of which he is a member or by whom he is employed purchase from or sell to the county any real or personal property, goods, or services. Any contracts made in violation of any of the foregoing provisions shall be void, and the officer so offending shall be removed from office upon proper proceedings instituted by any taxpayer in said county in accordance with the provisions of Section 23-1714 of the Code of Georgia of 1933.
Section 25. Referendum. Not less than 15 nor more than 30 days after the date of the approval of this Act by the Governor, or after it otherwise becomes law, it shall be the duty of the Judge of the Probate Court of Rockdale County to issue the call for an election for the purpose of submitting this Act to the voters of said county for approval or rejection. The judge of the probate court 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 judge of the probate court 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 Rockdale County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words:

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"( ) YES Shall the Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Rockdale County be approved?"
( ) NO All persons desiring to vote in favor of the Act shall vote "Yes", and those persons desiring to vote for rejection of the Act shall vote "No". If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for approval of the Act, it shall become of full force and effect, otherwise it shall be void and of no force and effect. The expense of such election shall be borne by Rockdale County. It shall be the duty of the judge of the probate court to hold and conduct such election. He shall hold such election 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.
Section 26. Effective Date. This Act, when approved and ratified by the voters of Rockdale County in the referendum provided for in Section 25 of this Act, shall become effective on the first day of the month immediately following the election of Commission ers for Post 1 and Post 2, except that the provisions herein contained necessary for the purpose of electing Commissioners in Post 1 and Post 2 shall become effective immedi ately upon approval of this Act in the referendum provided for in Section 25.
Section 27. Specific Repealer. An Act creating the Office of Commissioner of Rockdale County, approved February 18, 1941 (Ga. Laws 1941, p. 952), as amended, is hereby repealed in its entirety.
Section 28. Repealer. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to, by substitute.
On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 115, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.
SB 158. By: Senator Reynolds of the 48th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Gwinnett Judicial Circuit and providing for its powers, duties and jurisdiction and the officers thereof, approved Feb. 12, 1960, and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 115, nays 1.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
Representative Wall of the 61st requested that he be recorded as having voted "nay" on the passage of SB 158.
HB 765. By: Representatives Peters of the 2nd, and Ramsey of the 3rd: A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of Commissioner of Catoosa County, as amended, so as to provide for hospitalization insurance for certain county elected offi cials; to provide for the cost of such insurance; 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 115, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 766. By: Representatives Peters of the 2nd, and Ramsey of the 3rd: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Judge of the Probate Court and Clerk of the Superior Court of Catoosa County on an annual salary in lieu of fees, as amended, so as to increase the salary of the clerk of the superior court; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 115, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 768. By: Representatives Peters of the 2nd, and Ramsey of the 3rd: A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of Commissioner of Catoosa County, as amended, so as to change the compensation and travel expense allowance of the commis sioner; 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 115, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 772. By: Representative Ham of the 80th: A BILL to amend an Act to provide for the addition of two members to the Board of Education of Monroe County, so as to permit a single grand jury to fill more than one vacancy on 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 115, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 774. By: Representatives Buck of the 95th, Cason of the 96th, Bishop of the 94th, Galer of the 97th, Thompson of the 93rd, Smyre of the 92nd, and Phillips of the 91st: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Muscogee County School Dis trict, as amended, so as to change the maximum amount for which the Super intendent of the Board of Education may make contracts; 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 115, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 775. By: Representatives Rowland of the 119th, and Coleman of the 118th: A BILL to amend an Act to create the City of Dublin and County of Laurens Develop ment Authority, as amended, so as to add additional members to the authority; to provide for appointment and 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 115, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 782. By: Representative Rainey of the 135th: A BILL to provide a new Charter for the City of Unadilla in the County of Dooly; to provide for the corporate powers of said City; to provide for the governing authority; to provide for the adminis trative affairs of said City; to provide for a municipal court; to provide for 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 115, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 783. By: Representative Phillips of the 120th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing a new charter for the Town of Higgston, as amended, so as to change the term of office of the mayor and 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 115, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 784. By: Representative Phillips of the 120th: A BILL to amend an Act abolishing the offices of Tax Collector and Tax Receiver of Wheeler County and creating the office of Tax Commissioner of Wheeler County, as amended, so as to place the Tax Commissioner of Wheeler County on an annual salary in lieu of all fees, commissions, costs, fines, emoluments, and perquisites received by the tax commissioner; 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 115, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 789. By: Representatives Peters of the 2nd, and Ramsey of the 3rd: A BILL to provide for the fiscal administration of the office of the Sheriff of Catoosa County; to provide for an annual budget; to provide for an annual salary for the sheriff; to provide for a fiscal year; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 115, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 796. By: Representatives Buck of the 95th, Thompson of the 93rd, Cason of the 96th, Galer of the 97th, Smyre of the 92nd, Phillips of the 91st, and Bishop of the 94th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the State Court of Muscogee County, as amended, so as to change the compensation of the Judge of the State Court, the solicitor of the State Court and the second Assistant Solicitor of the State 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 115, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 797. By: Representatives Buck of the 95th, Thompson of the 93rd, Cason of the 96th, Galer of the 97th, Smyre of the 92nd, Phillips of the 91st, and Bishop of the 94th: 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 thereof a municipal court in and for the City of Columbus and County of Muscogee, as amended, so as to change the compensation of the judge, clerk and marshal 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 115, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 798. By: Representatives Buck of the 95th, Thompson of the 93rd, Cason of the 96th, Galer of the 97th, Smyre of the 92nd, Phillips of the 91st, and Bishop of the 94th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the salary of the Judge of the Probate Court of Muscogee County, as amended, 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 115, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 799. By: Representatives Buck of the 95th, Thompson of the 93rd, Cason of the 96th, Galer of the 97th, Smyre of the 92nd, Phillips of the 91st, and Bishop of the 94th: A BILL to amend an Act abolishing the offices of the Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Muscogee County and creating the office of tax commissioner of said county, 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 115, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 800. By: Representatives Buck of the 95th, Thompson of the 93rd, Cason of the 96th, Galer of the 97th, Smyre of the 92nd, Phillips of the 91st, and Bishop of the

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94th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing a salary for the Clerk of the Supe rior Court of Muscogee County, as amended, so as to change the salary of the clerk of the superior 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 115, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 801. By: Representatives Buck of the 95th, Thompson of the 93rd, Cason of the 96th, Galer of the 97th, Smyre of the 92nd, Phillips of the 91st, and Bishop of the 94th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the salary of the Sheriff of Muscogee County, as amended, so as to change the salary of the sheriff; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 115, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 222. By: Senator Doss of the 52nd: A BILL to amend an Act placing the District Attorney of the Rome Judicial Circuit on an annual salary, so as to change the compensation provisions relating to the Assistant District Attorney to con form to State standards; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 115, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 223. By: Senator Doss of the 52nd: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Rome, approved August 19, 1918, so as to provide for annual salaries of the members of the board of education; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 115, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 225. By: Senator Reynolds of the 48th: A BILL to amend an Act consolidating the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Gwinnett County into the office of tax commissioner, so as to change the provisions relative 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 115, nays 1.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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SB 226. By: Senator Reynolds of the 48th: A BILL to amend an Act placing certain desig nated officers of Gwinnett County on a salary basis of compensation, so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation of the Sheriff, Clerk of the Superior Court, and Judge of the Probate Court of Gwinnett 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 115, nays 1.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 227. By: Senator Reynolds of the 48th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Gwinnett County, approved Jan. 31, 1968, so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Gwinnett 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 115, nays 1.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the Senate and House:

SB 111. By: Senator Stephens of the 36th: A BILL to abolish the position of Special Assis tant to the Solicitor General of the Criminal Court of Fulton County, now the State Court of Fulton County; to provide that the number of Assistant Solic itors of the Criminal Court of Fulton County, now the State Court of Fulton County, be increased to a total of nine; and for other purposes.

HB 271. By: Representatives Coleman of the 118th, and Rowland of the 119th: A BILL to provide a new Charter for the City of Dudley, Georgia, in the County of Laurens; to provide for the incorporation and powers of such city; to provide for the governing authority; to provide for the executive branch of the city government; and for other purposes.

HB 525. By: Representatives Beck of the 148th, Patten of the 149th, and Reaves of the 147th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Small Claims Court for Lowndes County, approved April 18, 1967, so as to change the jurisdiction of said court; to change the method of appointment of the judge; to change the fees charged in said court; to provide for additional fees; and for other purposes.

HB 539. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Carrell of the 75th: A BILL to amend an Act placing certain of the county officers of Morgan County on an annual salary, so as to change the provisions thereof relative to the compen sation of the assistants of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Morgan County; and for other purposes.

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HB 556. By: Representative Rowland of the 119th: A BILL to amend an Act consolidating the offices of tax receiver and tax collector of Laurens County into the office of tax commissioner of Laurens County so as to change the compensation of the tax commissioner; and for other purposes.

HB 555. By: Representative Rowland of the 119th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Judge of the Probate Court of Laurens County on an annual salary in lieu of fees so as to change the compensation of the Judge of the Probate Court; and for other purposes.

HB 557. By: Representative Rowland of the 119th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Court of Laurens County so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation of the judge and solicitor; and for other purposes.

HB 560. By: Representative Bray of the 70th: A BILL to abolish the present mode of compensating the Clerk of the Superior Court of Talbot County, known as the fee system; to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary; and for other purposes.

HB 561. By: Representative Bray of the 70th: A BILL to amend an Act incorporating the City of Warm Springs, approved December 20, 1893, as amended, so as to change the compensation of the Mayor and Council; and for other purposes.

HB 563. By: Representative Sizemore of the 136th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing a State Court of Worth County so as to change the salary of the judge and the solicitor of said court; and for other purposes.

HB 569. 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, as amended, so as to increase the compen sation of the Judge of the Probate Court of Upson County; and for other pur poses.

HB 570. By: Representative Adams of the 79th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the compensation of the Sheriff of Upson County and providing for said salary to be in lieu of the fee system of compensation, so as to increase the annual salary of the Sheriff of Upson County; and for other purposes.
HB 573. By: Representatives Hatcher of the 131st, McCollum of the 134th, Hutchinson of the 133rd, and White of the 132nd: A BILL to create the Albany-Dougherty Inner City Authority; to establish said Authority as a public body corporate and politic and as an instrumentality of the State of Georgia; to provide for the membership of the Authority and the terms of its members; and for other purposes.
HB 577. By: Representative Ham of the 80th: A BILL to amend an Act to abolish the present method of compensating the Sheriff of Monroe County so as to provide for a budget for the sheriff; to provide for arbitration concerning budget dis putes; and for other purposes.
The Senate has passed as Amended by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the House:
HB 547. By: Representatives Foster and Wheeler of the 152nd, and Stone and Greene

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of the 138th: A BILL to provide for a cost-of-living increase in compensation for the Sheriff, the Judge of the Probate Court, the Clerk of the Superior Court, the Tax Commissioner, the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners, and the members of the Board of Commissioners of Brantley County; and for other purposes.

The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolu tions of the Senate and House:

SR 77. By: Senator Banks of the 17th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that if the City of Barnesville and County of Lamar Development Authority is dissolved for any reason, title to all property held by the Authority shall be conveyed to Lamar County and the City of Barnesville subject to certain conditions; and for other purposes.

HR 133-570. By: Representatives Clark, Milford and Mann of the 13th, and Russell of the 64th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to change the membership of the Oconee County Industrial Development Authority; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

The Senate has passed by Substitute by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the House:

HB 583. By: Representatives Horton of the 43rd, Murphy of the 18th, McDonald of the 12th, Watson of the 114th, Glanton of the 66th, Bolster of the 30th, Harrison
of the 20th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Civil Defense Act of 1951", as amended, so as to further define certain terms; to provide the Governor with certain additional emergency powers; to provide for a limitation of liability; to provide for an effective date; and for other purposes.

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the Senate and House:

SB 25. By: Senators Tate of the 38th, Foster of the 50th, Kidd of the 25th, Duncan of the 30th, Johnson of the 34th and others: A BILL to amend an Act providing for sick leave for teachers in the public schools in this State, approved Decem ber 10, 1953, 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 29. By: Senators Tate of the 38th, Foster of the 50th, Kidd of the 25th, Lester of the 23rd, McGill of the 24th and Greene of the 26th: A BILL to provide jury leave for persons employed as teachers in the public schools of this State; to provide for payment of compensation during any period of such leave; and for other purposes.

SB 102. By: Senators Summers of the 53rd, Lester of the 23rd, Tate of the 38th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System of Georgia, approved Mar. 19, 1943, so as to provide for the retirement of members with less than 10 years of creditable service under certain circumstances; and for other purposes.

SB 134. By: Senators Traylor of the 3rd, Hudgins of the 15th, Wessels of the 2nd, and

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others: A BILL to provide for a cohesive statewide emergency telephone number system; to provide a short title; to provide for legislative intent; to define certain terms; to provide for a statewide plan; to provide for regional systems; and for other purposes.

SB 145. By: Senators Banks of the 17th and Barnes of the 33rd: A BILL to amend Chapter 24-29 of the Code of Georgia, as amended, relating to District Attorneys so as to revise and bring up to date said Code Chapter by codifying certain Acts of the General Assembly; to strike Section 24-2904, relating to the salary and fees of the District Attorneys; and for other purposes.

SB 193. By: Senators Sutton of the 9th, Shapard of the 28th and Barnes of the 33rd: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 79A-10 relating to drugs and cosmetics, so as to provide for the advertisement of drugs, devices and cosmetics; and for other purposes.

SB 197. By: Senators Banks of the 17th and Barnes of the 33rd: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways", approved January 11, 1954, so as to extend jurisdiction of courts of municipalities to try violations of section 126D of such Acts; and for other purposes.

SB 235. By: Senators Howard of the 42nd and Stumbaugh of the 55th: A BILL 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 242. By: Senator Reynolds of the 48th: A BILL to amend an Act approved April 18, 1973 known as the Georgia Code of Public Transportation, so as to revise the definition of "self-liquidating"; to provide for other matters; to provide for effective date; and for other purposes.

SB 224. By: Senators Holloway of the 12th, Riley of the 1st, and Starr of the 44th: A BILL to amend Code Title 47, relating to the General Assembly, so as to regu late and require disclosure of certain actions by lobbyists and registered agents; to provide for a declaration of policy; to provide for definitions; to require cer tain persons and entities to file annual reports; and for other purposes.

SB 245. By: Senator Reynolds of the 48th: A BILL to amend an Act approved April 18, 1973 known as the Georgia Code of Public Transportation, so as to designate the Department of Transportation as the State Agency to offer rail service con tinuation payments under certain circumstances; and for other purposes.

HB 185. By: Representatives Collins of the 144th, Veazey of the 146th, Patten of the 149th, and Matthews of the 145th: A BILL to amend an Act regulating the sale of leaf tobacco, so as to require any person, firm or corporation purchasing flue-cured leaf tobacco from producers other than at auction sales to obtain from the Commissioner of Agriculture a nonauction tobacco dealer's license; and for other purposes.

The Senate has agreed to House amendments to the following Bill of the Senate:

SB 18. By: Senators Shapard of the 28th, Howard of the 42nd, Banks of the 17th, Duncan of the 30th and Hudson of the 35th: A BILL to comprehensively revise the adoption laws of this State; to provide for jurisdiction and venue in adoption

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proceedings to define who may adopt children; to require surrender or termina tion of parental rights prior to adoption except in certain cases; 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 25. By: Senators Tate of the 38th, Foster of the 50th, Kidd of the 25th, Duncan of the 30th, Johnson of the 34th and others: A BILL to amend an Act providing for sick leave for teachers in the public schools in this State, approved Decem ber 10, 1953, 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 29. By: Senators Tate of the 38th, Foster of the 50th, Kidd of the 25th, Lester of the 23rd, McGill of the 24th and Greene of the 26th: A BILL to provide jury leave for persons employed as teachers in the public schools of this State; to provide for payment of compensation during any period of such leave; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

SR 77. By: Senator Banks of the 17th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that if the City of Barnesville and County of Lamar Development Authority is dissolved for any reason, title to all property held by the Authority shall be conveyed to Lamar County and the City of Barnesville subject to certain conditions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

SB 102. By: Senators Summers of the 53rd, Lester of the 23rd, Tate of the 38th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System of Georgia, approved Mar. 19, 1943, so as to provide for the retirement of members with less than 10 years of creditable service under certain circumstances; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

SB 111. By: Senator Stephens of the 36th: A BILL to abolish the position of Special Assis tant to the Solicitor General of the Criminal Court of Fulton County, now the State Court of Fulton County; to provide that the number of Assistant Solic itors of the Criminal Court of Fulton County, now the State Court of Fulton County, be increased to a total of nine; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

SB 134. By: Senators Traylor of the 3rd, Hudgins of the 15th, Wessels of the 2nd, and others: A BILL to provide for a cohesive statewide emergency telephone number system; to provide a short title; to provide for legislative intent; to define certain terms; to provide for a statewide plan; to provide for regional systems; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry.

SB 145. By: Senators Banks of the 17th and Barnes of the 33rd: A BILL to amend Chapter

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24-29 of the Code of Georgia, as amended, relating to District Attorneys so as to revise and bring up to date said Code Chapter by codifying certain Acts of the General Assembly; to strike Section 24-2904, relating to the salary and fees of the District Attorneys; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 193. By: Senators Sutton of the 9th, Shapard of the 28th and Barnes of the 33rd: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 79A-10 relating to drugs and cosmetics, so as to provide for the advertisement of drugs, devices and cosmetics; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 197. By: Senators Banks of the 17th and Barnes of the 33rd: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways", approved January 11, 1954, so as to extend jurisdiction of courts of municipalities to try violations of section 126D of such Acts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

SB 224. By: Senators Holloway of the 12th, Riley of the 1st, and Starr of the 44th: A BILL to amend Code Title 47, relating to the General Assembly, so as to regu late and require disclosure of certain actions by lobbyists and registered agents; to provide for a declaration of policy; to provide for definitions; to require cer tain persons and entities to file annual reports; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.

SB 235. By: Senators Howard of the 42nd and Stumbaugh of the 55th; A BILL 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 Special Judiciary.

SB 242. By: Senator Reynolds of the 48th: A BILL to amend an Act approved April 18, 1973 known as the Georgia Code of Public Transportation, so as to revise the definition of "self-liquidating"; to provide for other matters; to provide for effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Highways.

SB 245. By: Senator Reynolds of the 48th: A BILL to amend an Act approved April 18, 1973 known as the Georgia Code of Public Transportation, so as to designate the Department of Transportation as the State Agency to offer rail service con tinuation payments under certain circumstances; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Highways.

By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the House was withdrawn from the Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs and referred to the Committee on Temperance:

HB 776. By: Representatives Smyre of the 92nd, Bishop of the 94th, Thompson of the 93rd, Cason of the 96th, and Galer of the 97th: A BILL to provide that in each consolidated government of this State within the limits of which the sale

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of alcoholic beverages, distilled spirits, malt beverages and wines is lawfully authorized, such sales for consumption on the premises shall be authorized during certain hours; and for other purposes.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

SB 104. By: Senator Reynolds of the 48th: A BILL to add one additional judge of the superior courts of the Gwinnett Judicial Circuit of Ga.; 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; and for other purposes.

The report 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 631. By: Representatives Tolbert, Butler and Johnston of the 56th, Linder of the 44th, Irvin of the 23rd, Lord of the 105th, Tucker of the 73rd, Lane of the 40th, Adams of the 36th, and others: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 34-14 relating to absentee voting, as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to the challenge of absentee ballots; to delete certain provisions relative to the chal lenge of absentee ballots; and for other purposes.

The report 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 64. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, McDonald of the 12th, Adams of the 79th, Hudson of the 137th, Harris of the 60th, Rush of the 121st, Pinkston of the 100th, Dover of the llth, Irvin of the 10th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Public School Employees' Retirement System so as to authorize certain persons to be employed as public school employees, to become members and to establish prior service credits under the Retirement System; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin
Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E.
Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E.
Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J.
Birdsong, K.
Y Bishop, S.

Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J.
Y Butler, D. Y Canty, H.
Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G.
Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G.

Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty
Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D.
Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M.
Y Colwell, C.H. Connell, J.
Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T.
Culpepper, B.

Y Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.
Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Edwards, W. Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W.

Y Foster, R.L.
Y Galer, M.
Y G-ammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.
Glanton, Tom Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Banner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.

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Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C.
Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L.
Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.
Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B.

Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R.
Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M.
Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J.
Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.

Y McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E.
Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. YPinkston.F.C.
Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E.

Y Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A.
Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D.
Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V.

Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R.
Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L.
Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. 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.

Representative Steinberg of the 46th stated that she had been called from the floor of the House when the roll was called on HB 64, but had she been present would have voted "aye" thereon.

Representative Burton of the 47th stated that he had inadvertently voted "nay" on the passage of HB 64, but intended to vote "aye" thereon.

HB 95. By: Representatives Waddle of the 113th, Watson of the 114th, and Crosby of the 150th: A BILL to amend an Act making unlawful certain acts in connection with motor vehicle odometer readings, so as to make it unlawful for any person knowingly to bring into this State a motor vehicle which reflects a lower mile age than the motor vehicle actually has been driven due to adjustments to the odometer; and for other purposes.

The report 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 611. By: Representative Vaughn of the 57th: A BILL to amend Code Title 40, relating to the executive department, as amended, so as to provide for the disposition of State-owned surplus books and other printed material; to provide for defini tions; to provide for administration by the Secretary of 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 95, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 678. By: Representative Pinkston of the 100th: A BILL to amend Code Title 41A,

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known as the "Financial Institutions Code of Georgia", as amended, so as to include national banks located in this State for the purpose of applying Chapter 41A-38 relating to multiple deposits; and for other purposes.

The report 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 Deveaux of the 28th wished to be recorded in the Journal as voting "nay" on HB 678.

HB 214. By: Representatives Buck of the 95th, and Ross of the 76th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System so as to provide addi tional provisions relative to death benefits; and for other purposes.

The report 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 629. By: Representative Greer of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act known as the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965, so as to authorize the Board of the Directors of the Authority to waive competitive bidding requirements in the sale, lease, exchange or other disposition of real property owned by the authority as specified in 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 104, nays 1.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 328. By: Representatives Mullinax of the 69th, Banner of the 130th, Rush of the 121st, Anderson of the 8th, and Colwell of the 4th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the comprehensive treatment of alcoholism and intoxication, approved Mar. 18, 1974, as amended, so as to change the policy of the State with respect to persons found incapacitated by alcohol in public places; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

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; to provide an effective date for this Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. An Act providing for the comprehensive treatment of alcoholism and intoxication, approved March 18, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 200), as amended, is hereby

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amended by striking Section 23 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 23 to read as follows:
"Section 23. Effective Date. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 1978."
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, was agreed to, by substitute.
On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 104, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.

HB 513. By: Representatives Isakson and Nix of the 20th, and Burruss of the 21st: A BILL to amend Code Section 84-1421, relating to unfair practices under provi sions respecting real estate brokers and salesmen, as amended, so as to provide that payments to the estate or heirs of a deceased real estate broker, associate broker or real estate salesperson shall not be construed to be an unfair practice; and for other purposes.

The report 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.

HB 502. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Connell of the 87th, Lee of the 72nd, Murphy of the 18th, and Marcus of the 26th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Executive Reorganization Act of 1972" so as to provide that the Department of Medical Assistance shall administer the State Plan for Medical Assistance; and further, to provide for a short title ("Executive Reorganization Act of 1972"); to provide for certain definitions; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read:

A BILL
To amend an Act known as the "Executive Reorganization Act of 1972", approved April 6, 1972 (Ga. Laws 1972, pp. 1015, et seq.), so as to provide that the Department of Medical Assistance shall administer the State Plan for Medical Assistance; and further, to provide for a short title; to provide for certain definitions; to provide for a Department of Medical Assistance authorized to adopt and administer a State Plan, and to determine the amount, duration, scope, and terms and conditions of eligibility for and receipt of medical assistance, to establish rules and regulations, and to enter into certain reciprocal and cooperative arrangements; to provide for a Board of Medical Assistance to establish the general policy of the Department and to be composed of five persons appointed by the Governor, confirmed by the Senate, to hold various terms of office and to provide for initial and subsequent terms of office and the filling of vacancies thereof; to provide for a Commissioner of Medical Assistance appointed by the Governor; to provide for time limitations on the submission of claims for medical assistance; to provide for certain limitations on the assertion of claims against amounts payable as medical assistance; to provide for subrogation of the Department, to the extent of the value of medical assis tance paid, to the rights of recipients of medical assistance against third persons legally

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liable for certain medical expenses; to provide for certain limitations on access to records of recipients of and applicants for medical assistance; to provide for the examination of records, and the issuance and enforcement of subpoenas issued for that purpose by the Commissioner; to provide for participation by the Department in Section 1115 projects and other projects sponsored by the federal government; to provide for certain hearings and other remedies for certain persons aggrieved by actions of the Commissioner, for judicial review of final administrative actions and for the granting of judicial stays under certain conditions; to provide that the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act shall apply only to appeals from adverse administrative decisions of the Department; to provide for succession to certain rules, regulations, policies, procedures, administrative orders, and duties and rights of the Department of Human Resources; to provide a statement of legis lative intent; to provide for severability; to provide for various effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. An Act known as the "Executive Reorganization Act of 1972", approved April 6, 1972 (Ga. Laws 1972, pp. 1015, et seq.), reorganizing the executive branch of State Government, is hereby amended by adding to Section 1203, relating to the transfer of functions of the State Department of Family and Children Services, the following sen tence:
"Provided, however, notwithstanding the foregoing, the Department of Medical Assis tance shall be the single State agency for the administration of the State Plan for Medi cal Assistance.", so that Section 1203, as amended, shall read as follows:
"Section 1203. State Department of Family and Children Services - Functions Trans ferred to Department. All of the functions of the State Department of Family and Chil dren Services, created in Ga. Laws 1937, p. 355, as amended (Ga. Code Ann. Sec. 99-103), and of its units, except those functions transferred in Section 2302 of this Act, are transferred to the Department. Unless inconsistent with this Act, any reference in Georgia laws to the State Department of Family and Children Services means the Department of Human Resources. Provided, however, notwithstanding the foregoing, the Department of Medical Assistance shall be the single State agency for the adminis tration of the State Plan for Medical Assistance."
Section 2. Short Title. The short title for the following Sections of this Act shall be the "Georgia Medical Assistance Act of 1977".
Section 3. Definitions. As used herein: (a) "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Medical Assistance. (b) "Board" means the Board of Medical Assistance. (c) "Department" means the Department of Medical Assistance. (d) "State Plan" means all documentation submitted by the Commissioner, in behalf of the Department, to and for approval by the Secretary of Health, Education, and Wel fare, pursuant to Title XIX of the Federal Social Security Act of 1935, as amended (Act of July 30, 1965, Pub. Law 89-97, Stat. 343, as amended). (e) "Applicant for medical assistance" means a person who has made application for certification as being eligible, generally, to have medical assistance paid in his behalf pursuant to the terms of the State Plan and whose application has not been acted upon favorably. (f) "Recipient of medical assistance" means a person who has been certified eligible, pursuant to the terms of the State Plan, to have medical assistance paid in his behalf. (g) "Provider of Medical Assistance" means a person or institution, public or private, who possesses all licenses, permits, certificates, approvals, registrations, charters, and other forms of permission issued by entities other than the Department, which forms of permission are required by law either to render care or to receive medical assistance in which federal financial participation is available and who meets the further require ments for participation prescribed by the Department and who is enrolled, in the manner and according to the terms prescribed by the Department, to participate in the State Plan.

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(h) "Medical assistance" means payment to a provider of a part or all of the cost of certain items of medical or remedial care or service rendered by the provider to a recip ient of medical assistance, provided such items are rendered and received in accordance with such provisions of Title XIX of the Federal Social Security Act of 1935, as amended, regulations promulgated pursuant thereto by the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, all applicable laws of the State of Georgia, the State Plan and regulations of the Department which are in effect on the date on which the items are rendered.
Section 4. Department of Medical Assistance. There is hereby created the Depart ment of Medical Assistance, an agency of the State of Georgia. The Department is author ized to adopt and administer a State Plan for Medical Assistance in accordance with Title XIX of the Federal Social Security Act of 1935, as amended (Act of July 30, 1965, Pub. Law 89-97, 79 Stat. 343, as amended), provided such State Plan is administered within the appropriations made available to the Department. The Department is authorized to establish the amount, duration, scope, and terms and conditions of eligibility for and receipt of such medical assistance as it may elect to authorize pursuant to this Act. Fur ther, the Department is authorized to establish such rules and regulations as may be necessary or desirable in order to execute the State Plan and to receive the maximum amount of federal financial participation as is available .in expenditures made pursuant to the State Plan; provided, however, the Department shall establish reasonable proce dures for notice to interested parties and an opportunity to be heard prior to the adoption, amendment, or repeal of any such rule or regulation. The Department is authorized to enter into such reciprocal and cooperative arrangements with other persons and insti tutions, public and private, as it may deem necessary or desirable in order to execute the provisions of the State Plan.
Section 5. Board of Medical Assistance. There is hereby created a Board of Medical Assistance which is empowered to establish the general policy to be followed by the Department. The Board shall be composed of five (5) persons appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. The presiding officer of the Board shall be its Chairman, who shall be selected by the Board and serve as such at the pleasure of the Board. A quorum shall consist of a majority of its members.
The Governor shall designate terms of initial Board members as follows: Three members shall be appointed to terms expiring variously on the 30th day of June in the years 1977, 1978, and 1979; two members shall be appointed to terms expiring on June 30, 1980. As the terms of office set forth in the previous sentence expire, Board members shall be appointed to four-year terms of office. Vacancies in office shall be filled by the appointment of the Governor and said appointments shall be submitted to the Senate for confirmation at the next session of the General Assembly. An appointment to fill a vacancy, other than a vacancy created by the expiration of a term of office, shall be for the balance of the unexpired term of the Board member succeeded. Board members, if otherwise eligible therefor, shall receive per diem and expenses commensurate with the amounts established by Ga. Laws 1973, pp. 701, 705.
Section 6. Commissioner of Medical Assistance. There is hereby created the position of Commissioner of Medical Assistance. The Commissioner shall be the chief administra tive officer of the Department and, subject to the general policy established by the Board, he shall supervise, direct, account for, organize, plan, administer, and execute the func tions vested in the Department. The Commissioner shall be appointed by and shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor.
Section 7. Time Limitations on Claims. Claims for medical assistance must be sub mitted not more than three months after the month in which the service is rendered, and shall be in the form prescribed by the Commissioner, except that, the Commissioner may, where he finds that delay in submission of claims was caused by circumstances beyond the control of the provider, extend the period for submission of certain claims for a period not to exceed twelve (12) months after the month in which the service was rendered; Provided, however, such limitations shall not apply to claims timely filed pur suant to Title XVIII of the Federal Social Security Act of 1935, as amended, and reim-

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bursements of such claims may be authorized by the Department so long as federal finan cial participation in such reimbursements is available.
Section 8. Claims Against Medical Assistance Funds. Medical Assistance payable by virtue of this Act shall be subject to any claim, lien, or offset of the State of Georgia against the payee and to any claim of the United States of America made against the payee pursuant to a federal statute, but such monies shall not otherwise be subject to execution, levy, garnishment, or any other legal process, and no transfer or assignment of such at law or in equity, shall be enforceable against the State of Georgia, the Depart ment, or the Commissioner.
Section 9. Third-party Liability for Medical Assistance. Should medical assistance be paid in behalf of a recipient of medical assistance on account of any injury, disease, or disability for which another person is legally liable, the Department may seek reim bursement for such medical assistance from such other person. The Department shall be subrogated, but only to the extent of the reasonable value of the medical assistance paid and attributable to such injury, disease, or disability, to the rights of the recipient of medical assistance against the person so legally liable; the Commissioner may compro mise, settle and execute a release of any such claim, or waive, expressly, any such claim, in whole or in part, for the convenience of the Department. This Section is cumulative of the Department's remedies, which specifically include, but are not limited to, the use of hospital liens as provided in Ga. Laws 1953, pp. 105-108, as amended, and further, the payment of medical assistance to a hospital provider shall in no way be construed to discharge the obligation of a third party to satisfy a hospital lien.
Section 10. Access to Information, (a) The Department is directed to prescribe regula tions governing the custody, use, and preservation of the records, papers, files, and com munications of the Department relating to applicants for and recipients of medical assis tance. Except as herein otherwise provided, such regulations shall provide safeguards restricting the use or disclosure of information concerning applicants for or recipients of medical assistance to purposes directly connected with the administration of the State Plan for Medical Assistance. No person who obtains information by virtue of any such regulations shall use such information for commercial or political purposes, and any person seeking such information shall certify to the Commissioner, in writing, that the information obtained will not be used for commercial or political purposes.
(b) The Commissioner, for the purposes of investigating the nature, amount, and extent of services provided to a recipient of medical assistance or auditing information submitted to the Department concerning a provider's entitlement to an amount of medical assistance, is hereby authorized, personally or by his duly authorized representative, to examine and copy any books, papers, records (medical, business, or otherwise) or memo randa of a provider, or of any other person possessed of information relating to reimburs able costs claimed by a provider or otherwise relating to the amount of medical assistance to which a provider is entitled. The Commissioner may compel such examinations by means of subpoenas issued to require the custodian of such items to produce same for examination. A subpoena may be served by any sheriff, by his deputy or by any other person not less than 18 years of age. Proof may be shown by return of certificate indorsed on a copy of the subpoena. Subpoenas may also be served by registered or certified mail, and the return receipt shall constitute prima facie proof of service. If any person shall fail to obey a subpoena issued and served hereunder, then upon application of the Com missioner, the superior court of the county in which such custodian was required to appear may issue an order requiring such custodian to comply with the subpoena and to produce the subpoenaed documentation. Furthermore, if any provider shall fail to obey a subpoena issued and served hereunder with respect to any matter concerning a claim for medical assistance, that claim for medical assistance shall not be reimbursed by the Department and, if already reimbursed, the amount of medical assistance reimbursed shall be deducted from any amount of medical assistance which may then be or thereafter become payable to such provider.
(c) In the course of conducting investigations and audits, the Department may request from any governmental Department, Board, Commission, Bureau or Agency information

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and assistance pertinent thereto. The Department shall be entitled to have access to all such pertinent information which is within the custody of any governmental Department, Board, Commission, Bureau or Agency.
Section 11. Special Projects. The Department is authorized to enter into agreements with and submit applications to Departments and Agencies of the Government of the United States for purposes of accepting grants, receiving matching funds, and administer ing such grants and funds, for research and demonstration projects pursuant to Title XI, Section 1115 of the Social Security Act of 1935, as amended, or any other provision of federal law, without regard to the factor of state-wideness and such other factors as may be required to be waived by the terms of the federal grant.
Section 12. Appeals. (1) If an aggrieved applicant for, recipient of, or provider of medical assistance exhausts all the administrative remedies provided herein, judicial review of the Commissioner's final decision may be obtained in the same manner and under the same standards which are applicable to those contested cases which are reviewable pursuant to Section 20 of the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act, Ga. Laws 1964, pp. 338, 354, as amended by Ga. Laws 1975, pp. 404, 410; provided, however, that no other provision of the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act shall be applicable to the Department. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a stay of the Commissioner's final decision may be granted by a reviewing Court to a provider of medical assistance only on condition that such provider posts bond with the Commissioner, in favor of the State, with good and sufficient surety thereon by a surety company licensed to do business in this State, in an amount determined by the Commissioner to be sufficient to recompense the State for all medical assistance which otherwise would not be paid to the provider but for the granting of such a stay. A stay may be granted, and renewed, for time intervals up to three months, so long as bond is posted for every interval of time in which the stay is in effect. The Department is authorized to establish regulations regarding the manner in which the appeals set forth in subsection (2) shall be conducted.
(2)(a) A recipient of medical assistance aggrieved by the action or inaction of the Department as to any medical or remedial care or service which such recipient alleges should be reimbursed under the terms of the State Plan for Medical Assistance which was in effect on the date on which such care or service was rendered or is sought to be rendered, shall be entitled to a hearing upon his request therefor, in writing. A decision on any matter with respect to which a hearing is requested shall be rendered in writing by the Commissioner or his representative. Should such a decision be adverse to the recipient of medical assistance and should he desire to appeal that decision, he must file a request therefor, in writing, with the Commissioner within five days of his receipt of the hearing decision. Such a request must enumerate all factual and legal errors alleged by the recipient. The Commissioner may affirm, modify, or reverse the decision appealed from.
(b) Certain applicants for medical assistance aggrieved by action or inaction con cerning their applications for medical assistance are, in accordance with terms of the State Plan, entitled to a hearing before the Department of Human Resources. The final administrative recommendation of the Department of Human Resources after such a hearing shall become the final administrative decision of the Commis sioner unless he, within three (3) days after the recommendation, reverses or modifies the recommendation due to the misapplication of law or policy to the facts as found by the Department of Human Resources.
(c) A provider of medical assistance aggrieved by an action of the Department with respect to a denial of, or the determination of, the amount of medical assistance paid on a certain item of medical or remedial care or service rendered, by such provider, shall be entitled to a hearing, upon his request therefor, in writing. A decision shall be rendered in writing by the Commissioner or his representative. Should such a decision be adverse to the provider and should he desire to appeal that decision, he must file a request therefor, in writing, with the Commissioner within five days of his receipt of the hearing decision. Such a request must enumerate all factual and legal errors alleged by the provider. The Commissioner may affirm, modify, or reverse the decision appealed from.

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(d) A person or institution who either has been refused enrollment as a provider in the State Plan or has been terminated as a provider by the Department, shall be entitled to a hearing; Provided, however, no entitlement to a hearing before the Department shall lie for refusals or terminations based on the want of any license, permit, certificate, approval, registration, charter, or other form of permission issued by an entity other than the Department, which form of permission is required by law either to render care or to receive medical assistance in which federal financial participation is available. The final determination (subject to judicial review, if any) of such an entity denying issuance of such a form of permission shall be binding on and unreviewable by the Department.
In cases where an entitlement to a hearing before the Department pursuant to this subsection (2)(d) lies, the Department shall give written notice, of either the denial of enrollment or termination from enrollment, to the effected person or insti tution and such notice shall include the Department's reasons for denial or termina tion. Should such a person or institution desire to contest the Department's initial decision, he must give written notice of his appeal to the Commissioner within ten (10) days after the date on which the notice of denial or notice of termination was transmitted to him. A hearing shall be scheduled and commenced within twenty (20) days after the date on which the Commissioner receives the notice of appeal and the Commissioner, or his designee(s), shall render a final administrative decision as soon as practicable thereafter.
Section 13. Transfer of Records, Equipment, and Employees. The Department shall, from the effective date of this Section, assume possession and control of all records, papers, equipment, supplies, office space and all other tangible property possessed and controlled by the Department of Human Resources, as of June 30, 1977, in its administra tion of the Georgia State Plan for Medical Assistance. Further, all officers, employees, and agents of the Department of Human Resources who, on June 30, 1977, are engaged in the performance of a function or duty which shall be vested in the Department of Medical Assistance on July 1, 1977, by this Act, shall be automatically transferred to the Department of Medical Assistance. The status, position, and rights of persons so trans ferred shall not be affected by the transfer, in and of itself, and such persons shall retain, inter alia, all rights of rank or grade, rights to vacation, sick pay and leave, rights under any retirement or personnel plan, and any other rights under any law or administrative policy. Provided, however, the Department of Human Resources shall retain, in accord ance with terms of the State Plan, the functions, and all tangible things and employees relating thereto, of (1) establishing and maintaining certain standards for certain insti tutions and agencies seeking to become or remain providers and shall finally determine and certify whether such institutions and agencies meet such standards; (2) determining and certifying the eligibility of certain applicants for and recipients of medical assistance and (3) prescribing regulations to require that applicants for medical assistance be given clear and easily understandable notice that all books, papers, records and memoranda of the provider relating to the provision of medical assistance to the applicant will be made available, upon request, to the Commissioner or his representative and that, by accepting medical assistance, the applicant thereby consents to the providing of such books, papers, records and memoranda to the Commissioner or his representative.
Section 14. Rules, Regulations, Policies, Procedures, and Orders. The Department shall succeed to all rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and administrative orders of the Department of Human Resources which are in effect on June 30, 1977, and which relate to the functions transferred to the Department. Such rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and administrative orders shall remain in effect until amended, repealed, superseded, or nullified by proper authority or as otherwise provided by law.
Section 15. Rights and Duties Under Existing Transactions. The rights, privileges, entitlements, and duties of parties to contracts, leases, agreements, and other transactions entered into, before the effective date of this Section, by the Department of Human Resources and which pertain to the functions transferred to the Department by this Act, shall continue to exist and none of these rights, privileges, entitlements, and duties are

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impaired or diminished by reason t>f the transfer of the functions to the Department. In all such instances, the Department shall be substituted for the Department of Human Resources and the Department shall succeed to the rights and duties under such contracts, leases, agreements, and other transactions.
Section 16. Intention of the General Assembly. It is the intention of the General Assembly that this Act be construed consistently with the provisions of Title XIX of the Federal Social Security Act of 1935, as amended, and so as to authorize the Department, within the appropriations provided to it, to administer the State Plan in a manner so as to receive the maximum amount of federal financial participation available in expendi tures made under the State Plan.
Section 17. 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 18. Effective Dates. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval, except that Sections 1, 4, 7, 10, 12, 13, 14 and 15 shall become effective on July 1, 1977, and the administration of the Georgia State Plan for Medical Assistance shall continue to be a function of the Department of Human Resources until that date unless earlier terminated; provided, however, the Board of Medical Assistance, rather than the Board of Human Resources, shall establish for the Department of Human Resources the general policy to be followed in the administration of the Georgia State Plan for Medical Assistance, and the Commis sioner of Medical Assistance, rather than the Commissioner of Human Resources, shall be chief administrative officer for the administration of the Georgia State Plan for Medi cal Assistance from the date of approval of this Act by the Governor or its becoming law without his approval.
Section 19. Repealer. All laws and parts of law, specifically including but not limited to Section 1 of Ga. Laws 1967, p. 878, in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.
The following amendment was read:
Representative Williamson of the 45th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 502 by changing the title to include "field audits";
Add a new Section 19 to read:
"Section 19. At least one percent of the annual budget of the Department of Medical Assistance shall be spent on field audits of providers and recipients of the programs under the department's responsibility."
And renumber the remaining sections.

On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adams, G. N Adams, Marvin N Anderson, W. NArgo, B. YAuten.D. NBargeron, E.
N Battle, Joe NBaugh, W.E.

N Beck, J.M. y Beckham B N R.n fi,,ij' T
Deneuem, a. Birdsong, K. N Bishop, b.
Bolster, P. N Bray, C.A.

N Buck, T.B. N Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Canty, H. N Carlisle, J.
N Carnes, C.

N Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. N Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. N Childs, P.
Y Clark, Betty

Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. N Coleman, T. N Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H. N Connell, J.
N Cooper, B.

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NCox,W.E. Y Crosby, T. N Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G. N Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.
Dean, D.C. N Dent, R.A. N Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D.
Dover, Bill Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. N Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W.
Y Foster, R.L.
N Galer, M. N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. N Greene, J. N Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. N Hamilton, Mrs.G. N Banner, B.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. N Harris, J.F.

Y Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F. N Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.,Jr. N Hill, B.L. N Holmes, Bob Y Home, F. N Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. N Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S.
N Irvin, J.
Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G.
N Johnson, P.
N Johnson, W.Rud. N Johnston, J.
N Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. N Kemp, R. N Keyton, J.W.
Kilgore, T.M. N Knight, N.G.

N Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. N Lee, W.J. (Bill) N Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J.
N Logan, H. N Long, W.K. N Looper, M. N Lord, J.
N Lucas, D.E. NMann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, D.R.
McCollum, H.
N McDonald, L. McKinney, J.E.
N Milford, B.
N Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. N Nessmith, P.E. N Nichols, M. Y Nix, K.
Y Noble, Bill N Oldham, L. N Owens, R.D. N Parham, B.E.

N Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G. N Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R.
N Pilewicz, G. Pinkston, F.C.
N Rainey, H. N Ralston, E. N Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. N Robinson, C. N Ross, Ben B. N Rowland, J.R. N Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Scott, A.
N Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. NSmyre, C. N Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Steinberg, C. N Stone, R. Y Swann, D.
Taggart, T.

N Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. N Tucker, R.M. N Tuten, J. N Twiggs, R. N Vaughn.C.R. N Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. N Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. N Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L.
N Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 41, nays 117. The amendment was lost.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Smyre of the 92nd, Richardson of the 52nd, and Scott of the 123rd move to amend the Committee substitute to HB 502 by inserting between Sections 15 and 16, a new Section 15A to read as follows:
"Section 15A. The Department of Medical Assistance shall within three months of receiving a valid claim pay said claim. This Section shall apply to all claims submitted on and after January 1, 1978."

An amendment, offered by Representative Canty of the 38th, was read and lost.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Irvin of the 23rd moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 502 by changing the period after the word "Commissioner" on page 10, line 12, to a semi-colon and by adding the following:
"but medical assistance monies, having been paid, are subject to all such actions and process.".

An amendment, offered by Representative Nessmith of the 82nd, was read and lost.

The following amendment was read:

Representatives Rowland of the 119th and Karrh of the 106th move to amend the Committee substitute to HB 502 as follows:
By striking everything on lines 3 through 9 on page 9 and substituting in lieu thereof the following:

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"prima facie proof of service. If any provider shall fail to obey a subpoena".
By striking everything on line 16 on page 9 and substituting in lieu thereof the following:
"such provider. In addition to any other action which may be undertaken pursuant to this Act, whenever the Commissioner reasonably suspects fraud or any fraudulent act by a provider or his agent or employee with respect to any matter concerning a claim for medical assistance, and the provider or his agent or employee has failed to obey a subpoena issued and served hereunder, the Commissioner may apply to the supe rior court of the county in which the custodian of the subpoenaed documentation was required to appear for, and upon probable cause shown may be granted, an order requiring the custodian to comply with the subpoena and to produce the subpoenaed documentation."

On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin
Y Andersen, W. N Argo, B. N Auten, D. N Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. N Benefield, J.
Birdsong, K. N Bishop, S. N Bolster, P. N Bray, C.A. N Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L.
Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Y Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. N Carrell, B N Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D.
N Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. N Childs, P.
N Clark, Betty Clark, L.
N Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H. Y Connell. J. Y Cooper, B.

N Cox, W.E. N Crosby, T.
Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G.
N Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.
Dean. D.C N Dent, R.A.
N Deveaux, C. N Dixon, H.D.
Dover, Bill N Edwards, W.
Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. N Galer, M. N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom
N Glover, M. N Greene, J. N Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. N Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Banner, B.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F.
N Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. N Hill, B.L.
N Holmes, Bob N Home, F.

N Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. N Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. N Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben
Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. N Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B.
Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. N Kemp, R. N Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. N Knight, N.G. N Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. N Lee, W.J.(Bill)
N Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J.
N Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. N Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

N McCollum, H. N McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. N Nichols, M. Y Nix, K. N Noble, Bill N Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. N Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R.
Y Pilewicz, G. Pinkston, F.C.
Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T.
Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. N Robinson, C.
Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
N Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Scott, A. N Scott, D.

Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B.
N Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. N Steinberg, C. N Stone, R. Y Swann, D. N Taggart, T. N Thompson, A.W.
Y Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V.
N Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. N Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L.
Y Wall, V. Ware, J.C.
N Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. N Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M.
N Wood, J. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 79, nays 87. The amendment was lost.

Representative Karrh of the 106th moved that the House reconsider its action in failing to adopt his amendment.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W.

N Argo, B. N Auten, D.

N Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe

Y Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M.

Y Beckham, B.

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N Benefield, J. Birdsong, K.
N Bishop, S. N Bolster, P.
Bray, C.A. N Buck, T.B. N Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
N Canty, H.
N Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. N Carrell, B. N Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D.
N Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. N Childs, P.
N Clark, Betty Clark, L.
Y Clifton, A.D.
Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.
N Cox, W.E. N Crosby, T. N Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G
N Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.
Dean, D.C. N Dent, R.A.

N Deveaux, C. N Dixon, H.D.
Dover, Bill N Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W.
Y Foster, R.L. N Galer, M. N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. Y Greene, J. N Greer, J.W.
Ham, B. N Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, B.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F.
N Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. N Hill, B.L. N Holmes, Bob N Home, F. N Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E.
Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted
N Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J.

Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. N Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben
Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. N Johnson, W.Rud. N Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb
Y Kaley, M.
Y Karrh, R.
N Kemp, R
Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. N Knight, N.G. N Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick
Y Lane, W.J. N Lee, W.J.(Bill) N Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. N Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E.
Y Mann, C.C.
N Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R. N McCollum, H.
N McDonald, L. N McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B.

Y Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. N Nichols, M. Y Nix, K.
N Noble, Bill N Oldham, L.
Y Owens, R.D.
Y Parham, B.E.
N Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G.
Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. N Ralston, E.
Y Ramsey, T.
Randall, W.C.
Y Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E.
N Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. N Rush, Dewey
N Russell, J. N Scott, A. N Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B.

N Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. N Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D.
N Taggart, T. N Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. N Tuten, J.
Y Twiggs, R. NVaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M.
N Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Y Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. N Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L.
Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J.
N Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 79, nays 82. The motion was lost.

Representative Nessmith of the 82nd moved that the House reconsider its action in failing to adopt his amendment.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin
Y Anderson, W.
N Argo, B.
N Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E.
Battle, Joe
Y Baugh, W.E.
N Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. N Benefield, J.
Birdsong, K. N Bishop, S.
Y Bolster, P Y Bray, C.A. N Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D. Y Canty, H.
N Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C. N Carrell, B. N Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. N Childs, P. N Clark, Betty
Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D.

Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.
N Connell, J.
N Cooper, B.
N Cox, W.E.
N Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G. N Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, B.
Dean, D.C. N Dent, R.A.
N Deveaux, C.
N Dixon, H.D.
Dover, Bill N Edwards, W. N Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D.
Y Felton, D.
Y Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. N Galer, M. N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. Y Greene, J. N Greer, J.W. N Ham, B.

N Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, B.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. N Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F. N Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. N Hill, B.L. N Holmes, Bob N Home, F.
Horton, G.T.
Y Housley, E.
N Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted
Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Y Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. N Isakson, J.
N Jackson, J.D.
Y Jessup, Ben
Y Johnson, G.
N Johnson, P.
N Johnson, W.Rud. N Johnston, J.
Y Jones, B.
N Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M.
Y Karrh, R. N Kemp, R.

Key.ton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. N Knight, N.G. N Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. N Lee, W.J.(Bill) N Lenderman, M.
Linder, J. Logan, H. N Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J.
N Lucas, D.E.
Y Mann, C.C.
N Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R. N McCollum, H. N McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E.
N Nichols, M. N Nix, K. N Noble, Bill N Oldham, L.

Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. N Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G.
Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. N Ralston, E. N Ramsey, T.
Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L.
N Richardson, E.
N Robinson, C.
N Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Scott, A. N Scott, D.
Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. N Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr.
N Steinberg, C.
Y Stone, R.

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Y Swann, D. N Taggart, T. N Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V.

N Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M.
N Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R.
Vaughn,C.R.

Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
N Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr.

Y Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. N Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L.
N Williams, R. N Williamson, G.

N Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 70, nays 88.
The motion was lost.
The following amendment was read:
Representatives Connell of the 87th, Collins of the 144th, and Castleberry of the lllth move to amend the Committee substitute to HB 502 by adding the following paragraph on page 14 after line 25:
No rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to the provisions of this Act shall have the force of law unless they are approved by a joint committee composed of three members of the standing committee of the House of Representatives to which such Act was referred to be appointed by the Chairman of such committee and three members of the standing committee of the Senate to which such Act was referred to be appointed by the Chairman of such committee. In order for such rules and regulations to have the force of law, it shall be necessary that not less than four members of the joint committee affirmatively approve such rules and regulations. At least two of such four members must be Senators and at least two of such four members must be Representa tives. A report showing the action of the joint committee and signed by all the members approving such rules and regulations shall be filed with the Clerk of the House of Representatives and with the Secretary of the Senate. Such report shall be included in the Journal of the House of Representatives and the Journal of the Senate. Such approved rules and regulations shall expire at the end of the next regular session of the General Assembly following the action of the joint committee unless the report of the committee is ratified by a resolution of the General Assembly at such session.
On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. N Argo, B. Y Auten, D.
Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J.
Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. N Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A. N Buck, T.B. N Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D. N Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D.
Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P N Clark, Betty
Clark, L.

Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. YColwell.C.H.
Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.
Cox, W.E. N Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B.
Y Daniel, G. N Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B. N Dean, D.C.
Dent, R.A. N Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D Y Dover, Bill N Edwards, W. N Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. N Galer, M. N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A. N Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. Y Greene, J.

Y Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. N Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, B.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F.
Y Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. N Hill, B.L. N Holmes, Bob Y Home, F. N Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. N Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. N Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben N Johnson, G.
N Johnson, P. N Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb

Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R.
N Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. N Knight, N.G.
N Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. N Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. YMann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. N McDonald, L. N McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B.
Y Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. N Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E.

N Nichols, M. Y Nix, K. N Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E.
Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. N Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Scott, A. N Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E.

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Y Smith, V.B. Smyre, C.
Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, T.

N Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M.

N Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. N Wall, V.

Y Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr.
N Wheeler, Bobby N White, J.
N Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L.
Y Williams, R.

Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 106, nays 61. 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. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D Y Bargeron, E.
Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E.
Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J.
Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. YBray, C.A.
Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty
Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. YColwell, C.H.
Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H.
Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. Y Greene, J.
Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, B.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.

Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D.
Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud.
Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M.
Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C.
Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B.
Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D.
Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R G. Y Phillips, L.L.
Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R.
Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C.
Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. YRandall.W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A.
Scott, D.

Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W.
Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M.
Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 170, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute, as amended.
HB 501. By. Representatives Howell of the 140th, Lee of the 72nd, Phillips of the 120th, Lane of the 81st, Collins of the 144th, Knight of the 67th, Ware of the 68th, Greer of the 43rd, and others: A BILL to amend the Campaign and Financial Disclosure Act, as amended, so as to change the name of the State Ethics Commission to the State Campaign and Financial Disclosure Commission; to provide for investigations by said Commission; and for other purposes.

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The following Committee substitute was read:
A BILL
To amend the Campaign and Financial Disclosure Act, approved March 5, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 155), as amended, so as to further define the terms "contribution" and "campaign financing disclosure report"; to change the provisions providing with whom such reports are filed; to provide further for matters which shall be reported and filed; to eliminate the necessity to file certain reports under specified circumstances; to provide the duties of persons accepting contributions on behalf of candidates; to provide for reports concerning loans; to provide further duties of filing officers; to change the name of the State Ethics Commission to the State Campaign and Financial Disclosure Commission; to provide for investigations by said Commission; to amend the duties of said Commission; to authorize the Commission to impose a civil penalty; to provide for limitations on the authority and duties of said Commission; to provide an effective date; to provide for severability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. The Campaign and Financial Disclosure Act, approved March 5, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 155), as amended, is hereby amended by adding at the end of subsection (c) of Section 3 the following:
"The term 'contribution' shall also encompass transactions wherein a qualifying fee required of the candidate is furnished or paid by anyone other than the candidate.", so that when so amended, said subsection shall read as follows:
"(c) 'Contribution' means a gift, subscription, loan, forgiveness of debt, advance or deposit of money or anything of value conveyed or transferred for the purpose of influ encing the nomination for election or election of any person for the offices provided for in Section 2, but the term specifically shall not include the value of personal services performed by persons who serve without compensation from any sources and on a volun tary basis. 'Contribution' shall include retainer fees, fees or any other form of payment made to candidates for office or who hold office when such fees and compensation made can be reasonably construed as a campaign contribution designed to encourage or influ ence the candidate or office holder to introduce legislation which enriches the person, company, corporation or other entity which made the contribution. Introduction of such enriching legislation by the candidate subsequent to his election to office shall be prima facie evidence that the fee, compensation or retainer fee was a campaign contribution under the meaning of this Act. The term 'contribution' shall also encompass trans actions wherein a qualifying fee required of the candidate is furnished or paid by any one other than the candidate."
Section 2. Said Act is further amended by deleting subsection (g) of Section 3 and substituting in lieu thereof the following:
"(g) 'Campaign Financing Disclosure Report' means a written report filed with the Secretary ef State er office ef- the probate judge OT municipal clerk appropriate filing officer by a candidate or the Chairman or Treasurer of a campaign committee setting forth all expenditures and all contributions of $101.00 or more, including contributions and expenditures of lesser amounts when the aggregate amount thereof by or to a person is $101.00 or more in the aggregate for the calendar year in which the report is filed. All reports required in the calendar year of the election shall contain all expenditures made and contributions of $101.00 or more received by the candidate in prior years in support of the campaign in question."
Section 3. Said Act is further amended by adding at the end of Section 3 a new subsection (h) to read as follows:
"(h) 'Filing officer' means that official who is designated in Section 6 to receive Campaign Financing Disclosure Reports."
Section 4. Said Act is further amended by deleting in its entirety subsection (a) of Section 4, and substituting in lieu thereof the following:

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"(a) Except as provided in Section 7A, no contributions to bring about the nomination or election of a candidate for any office provided for in Section 2 shall be made except directly to a candidate or to his campaign committee which is organized for the purpose of bringing about the nomination or election of any such candidate, which campaign committee shall have a Chairman and a Treasurer designated by the candidate. Each candidate shall have but one campaign committee for the purpose of maintaining records as required in Section 5 herein, and the filing of reports as required in Section 6 therein. Before a campaign committee accepts any contributions, the candidate shall file the name and address of his Chairman and Treasurer with the Secretary of State.
The same person may serve as Chairman and Treasurer. No contributions shall be accepted by or on behalf of the campaign committee at a time when there is a vacancy in the office of Chairman or Treasurer thereof."
Section 5. Said Act is further amended by deleting in its entirety the first paragraph of Section 6 and substituting in lieu thereof the following:
"The Chairman or Treasurer of every campaign committee organized to bring about the nomination of a candidate for any office provided for in Section 2, except county and municipal offices and justices of the peace, shall file with the Secretary of State his original 'Campaign Financing Disclosure Reports'. AH candidates occking any office provided fer in Section 3^ except county and municipal candidatco, shall fHe H* addition
ef the candidate. A copy shall be filed with the probate judge, except where there is a full-time board of elections for the county, in which case the reports shall be filed with said board.
Candidates for county office and for justice of the peace shall file their 'Campaign Financing Disclosure Reports' with their filing officer, who shall be the probate judge in the respective county of election, except where there is a full-time board of elections for the county, in which case the reports shall be filed with said board.
Candidates for municipal office shall file their reports with the municipal clerk in the respective municipality of election or, if there is no clerk, with the chief executive office of the municipality, fe the event a candidate fe* county OF municipal office has e opposition for nomination er election, such report shall also be filed with the Soero

Section 6. Said Act is further amended by deleting in its entirety subsection (a) of Section 6, and substituting in lieu thereof the following:
"(a) The amount, name and mailing address of any person making a contribution of $101.00 or more, including the purchase of tickets for events such as dinners, luncheons, rallies and similar fund-raising events."
Section 7. Said Act is further amended by deleting in its entirety subsection (c) of Section 6, and substituting in lieu thereof the following:
"(c) T-ne name and mailing address and occupation er place ef- employment ef- ay
candidate. When a contribution consists of a loan, advance or other extension of credit, the report shall also contain the name of the lending institution or party making the advance or extension of credit and the names, mailing addresses, occupations and places of employment of all persons having any liability for repayment of the loan, advance or extension of credit, and if any such persons shall have a fiduciary relationship to the lending institution or party making the advance or extension of credit, the report shall specify it.
Such campaign financing disclosure reports shall be filed 45 days and 15 days before the primary election^ and 10 days after the primary election. Candidates in a general or special election campaign shall make such reports 45 days and 15 days prior to the general or special election and all candidates shall make a final campaign disclosure report not later than December 31 of the year in which the election occurs. All candi dates shall have a five-day grace period in filing the required reports. The mailing of said reports by United States Mail with adequate postage thereon, within the

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required filing time, shall be prima facie evidence of filing. A report or statement required to be filed by this Section shall be verified by the oath or affirmation of the person filing such report or statement taken before an officer authorized to administer oaths. After the initial report is filed hcrcundcr, it shall net be necessary in aubaoqucnt
Each report during the year in which an election occurs shall be cumulative of all prior reports and shall contain cumulative totals of required reporting of contributions and expenditures.", and by deleting in its entirety the first sentence of subsection (d) of Section 6 and substi tuting in lieu thereof the following:
"(d) In the event any candidate covered by the provisions of this Act has no opposi tion (primary or general), and receives ne contribution;] rcgardlcoo ef amount, no con tribution of $101.00 or more, said candidate shall only be required to make the initial and final report as required under the provisions of this Act."
Section 8. Said Act is further amended by deleting in its entirety Section 7A and substituting in lieu thereof the following:
spends money, or both, en and fer candidatcc Any person as defined in subsection (e) of Section 3^ which accepts contributions for or makes expenditures on behalf of candi dates, is subject to the disclosure requirements of this Act the same as a candidate.
When a contribution consists of the proceeds of a loan, advance or other extension of credit, the report shall also contain the name of the lending institution or party making the advance or extension of credit and the names, mailing addresses, occupa tions and places of employment of all persons having any liability for repayment of the loan, advance or extension of credit, and if any such persons shall have a fiduciary relationship to the lending institution or party making the advance or extension of credit, the report shall specify it."
Section 9. Said Act is further amended by deleting Section 8 in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof the following:
"Section 8. Duties of Filing Officers. It shall be the duty of the filing officer to make the campaign financing disclosure reports available for public inspection and copying during regular office hours commencing as soon as practicable after such filing. Such officials shall have the authority to charge a fee for copying of such reports not to exceed the actual cost thereof. The filing officer shall preserve such reports for a period of five (5) years from the date upon which they are received. Said filing officer shall notify the State Campaign and Financial Disclosure Commission in writing of:
(1) the names of all candidates and offices sought, within ten days of the close of the qualification period;
(2) within ten days after the date a report is due, the names and addresses of candi dates who have not filed required campaign disclosure reports as required by law in the election in question. The filing officer shall immediately notify the State Campaign and Financial Disclosure Commission when he shall receive any complaint against any candidate offering for any office specified in Section 2 and forward the Commission a copy of the complaint. In the event any complaint is against a county or municipal candidate, a copy of the reports filed by such candidate shall be forwarded to the Com mission along with the complaint.
The filing officer receiving original reports has the duty to inspect each report filed with him by candidates for conformity with the law, and to notify the candidate immediately if the report does not conform with the law, is unsigned, or is otherwise in technical violation of filing requirements."
Section 10. Said Act is further amended by deleting in its entirety Section 8A.
Section 11. Said Act is further amended by deleting the caption and subsection (a) of Section 9 in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof the following:
"Section 9. State Campaign and Financial Disclosure Commission, (a) There is hereby created the State Campaign and Financial Disclosure Commission."

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Section 12. Said Act is further amended by deleting in their entirety paragraphs (5), (7) and (18) of subsection (f) of Section 9.
Section 13. Said Act is further amended by deleting paragraph (11) of subsection (f) of Section 9 in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof the following:
"(11) to make investigations, subject to the limitations contained in Section 9A of this Act, with respect to the statements and reports filed under the provisions of this Act, and with respect to alleged failure to file any statements or reports required under the provisions of this Act, and, upon receipt of the written complaint by of any person, verified under oath by the person making same, with respect to an alleged violation of any part of this Act;".
Section 14. Said Act is further amended by deleting paragraph (12) of subsection (f) of Section 9 in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof the following:
"(12) to conduct a preliminary investigation, subject to the limitations contained in Section 9A of this Act, of the merits of a written complaint, verified under oath by the person making same, when Jjy any person who believes that a violation of this Act has occurred has filed a complaint, and if no reasonable grounds to believe that a violation has occurred, the complaint shall be dismissed, subject to being reopened upon discovery of additional evidence or relevant material. If the Commission deter mines that there are such reasonable grounds, it shall give notice by summoning the persons believed to have committed the violation to a hearing. The hearing shall be conducted in all respects in accordance with the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act, as amended. The complainant shall be given an acknowledgment and status report within ten days of registering said complaint and shall be given an estimate of the time required to complete said investigation. The Commission may file a complaint charging violations of this Act, and any person aggrieved by the final decision of the Commission is entitled to judicial review in accordance with the provisions of the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act, as amended;".
Section 15. Said Act is further amended by adding a new subparagraph (iii) to para graph (15) of subsection (f) of Section 9 which shall read as follows:
"(iii) to order the payment of civil penalties not to exceed $100.00 for each failure to file a report required by this Act."
Section 16. Said Act is further amended by deleting paragraph (19) of subsection (f) of Section 9 in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof the following:
"(19) to report to the General Assembly and the Governor at the close of each fiscal year concerning the action taken during that time, the names, salaries and duties of all individuals employed and the funds disbursed, and to make such further report on the matters within its jurisdiction and auch recommendations for further loginlation as may appear desirable."
Section 17. Said Act is further amended by adding between Sections 9 and 10 a new Section 9A which shall read as follows:
"Section 9A. Limitations on Commission Authority and Duties, (a) The authority of the Commission to act in relation to the subject matters covered by this Act shall not be construed to extend to any ancillary matters not specifically enumerated herein. The Commission shall have no authority to investigate alleged violations of the Georgia Election Code or the Georgia Municipal Election Code.
(b) The Commission shall not initiate any investigation or inquiry into any matter under its jurisdiction based upon the complaint of any person unless that person shall reduce the same to writing and verify the same under oath, the falsification of which shall be punishable as false swearing under Ga. Code Section 26-2402."
Section 18. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.
Section 19. In the event any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this

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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 20. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

An amendment, offered by Representative Childers of the 15th, was read and lost.

An amendment, offered by Representative Lane of the 40th, was read and lost.

An amendment, offered by Representative Butler of the 56th, was read and ruled out of order by the Speaker.
The following amendment was read:

Representatives Carrell of the 75th, Lane of the 81st, and Nessmith of the 82nd move to amend the Committee substitute to HB 501 by striking on page 6, lines 3, 4, and 5, beginning with "shall make reports 45 days and 15 days prior to the general or spe cial election and all candidates" and further by removing any reference to reports other than Dec. 31.
On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. N Auten, D.
Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M.
N Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J.
Birdsong, K. N Bishop, S. N Bolster, P. N Bray, C.A.
Buck, T.B. N Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. N Butler, D.
Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle,,).
NCarnes, C. Y Carrell, B. N Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. N Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty
Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. YColwell, C.H. N Connell, J. N Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T.
Culpepper, B. N Daniel, G. N Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.
Dean, D.C.
Dent, R.A. N Deveaus, C. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. N Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. N Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A. N Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. Y Greene, J.
N Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. N Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Banner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Y Harris. J.F. N Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F.
N Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L. N Holmes, Bob N Home, F.

N Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. N Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. N Isakson, J. N Jackson, J.D.
Y Jessup, Ben N Johnson, G. N Johnson, P. N Johnson, W.Rud.
Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B.
N Jones, Herb N Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R.
N Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. N Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Lenderman, M. N Linder, J. N Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J.
Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C.
N Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

N McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. N Milford, B. Y Money, J.
N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. N Murray, B.
Y Nessmith, P.E. N Nichols, M. NNix, K. N Noble, Bill N Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G. N Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R. N Pilewicz, G. N Pinkston, F.C.
Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. N Randall, W.C.
Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. N Robinson, C. N Ross, Ben B. N Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. Y Scott, A. N Scott, D.

N Sizemore, E. N Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. N Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. N Swann, D. Y Taggart, T.
Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T.
Y Toles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom
Y Truluck, R. N Tucker, R.M.
N Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M.
Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. Y Wall, V. N Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. N Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. N Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R.
Williamson, G. Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J. N Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 76, nays 83.

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The amendment was lost.
Representative Truluck of the 86th stated that he had inadvertently voted "aye" but intended to vote "nay" on the adoption of the Carrell et al amendment to the Committee substitute to HB 501.

The following amendment was read:

Representative Irvin of the 23rd moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 501 by adding on page 9, line 12, following the word "and," the words "upon matters within its knowledge or", and by adding on page 11, line 13, at the end of the sentence the following language: "Nothing contained in this Section 9A shall be construed to prohibit the Commission from initiating an inquiry or investigation into matters within its jurisdiction based on matters within its knowledge.".

On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adams, G. N Adams, Marvin N Anderson, W. N Argo, B. Y Auten, D. N Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M.
Y Beckham, B. N Benefield, J.
Birdsong, K. N Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P.
N Bray, C.A. Buck, T.B.
N Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D. N Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.
N Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. N Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. N Childers, E.M.
N Childs, P. N Clark, Betty
Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D.
N Coleman, T. N Collins, M.
N Colwell, C.H. N Connell, J. N Cooper, B.

N Cox, W.E. N Crosby, T.
Culpepper, B. N Daniel, G. N Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, B.
Dean, D.C. N Dent, R.A. N Deveaux, C. N Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill N Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. N Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M.
N Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. N Greene, J.
Greer, J.W.
N Ham, B. N Hamilton, Mrs.G.
N Hanner, B. N Harris, B.B,Sr. N Harris, J.F.
Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.,Jr.
N Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob
N Home, F.

N Horton, G.T. N Housley, E. Y Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. N Jackson, J.D.
N Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. N Johnson, W.Rud. N Johnston, J.
N Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb N Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. N Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M.
N Knight, N.G. N Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. N Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Lenderman, M.
Y Linder, J. N Logan, H.
Long, W.K. N Looper, M.
Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E.
N Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. N McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. N Milford, B. Y Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B.
N Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill N Oldham, L. N Owens, R.D. N Parham, B.E. N Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L.
N Peters, R.G. N Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G.
N Pinkston, F.C.
N Rainey, H. N Ralston, E. N Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L.
Richardson, E.
Y Robinson, C. N Ross, Ben B. N Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Scott, A.
Y Scott, D.

N Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Steinberg, C. N Stone, R. N Swann, D. N Taggart, T.
N Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. N Tales, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom
Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J.
Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. N Veazey, M.
Waddle, T.W.
Y Walker, L. N Wall, V. N Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. N Wheeler, Bobby N White, J.
N Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L.
N Williams, R.
Y Williamson, G. Wilson, J.M.
N Wood, J. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 57, nays 104. The amendment was lost.
The following amendment was read:
Representatives Steinberg of the 46th and Holmes of the 39th move to amend the Committee substitute to HB 501 by adding after the word "candidate." on line 9, of page 7, the following sentence:
"All persons, as defined in subsection (e) of Section 3, shall report to the Secretary

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of State, in accordance with the filing schedule provided in this Act, all contributions made to candidates or campaign committees, except that a bona fide business entity shall not be required to report contributions made from its treasury stock or profits to candidates or campaign committees when such contributions in the aggregate do not exceed $1,000.00 in any calendar year.".

On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Adams, G. N Adams, Marvin N Anderson, W.
Argo, B. N Auten, D. N Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E.
N Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. N Benefield, J.
Birdsong, K. N Bishop, S.
N Bolster, P. N Bray, C.A.
Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J.
N Butler, D.
N Canty, H.
N Carlisle, J. NCarnes, C.
N Carrell, B. N Cason, G. N Castleberry, D. N Chance, G.
N Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty
Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. N Coleman, T.
Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. N Connell, J. N Cooper, B.

N Cox, W.E. N Crosby, T.
Culpepper, B. N Daniel, G. N Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, B.
Dean, B.C. N Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C.
N Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill N Edwards, W. N Elliott, E.H. N Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M.
N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A.
N Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. N Greene, J. N Greer, J.W.
N Ham, B. Hamilton, Mrs.G.
N Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. N Harris, J.F. N Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J.
N Hays, F.,Jr. N Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob N Home, F.

N Horton, G.T. N Housley, E.
Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R.
N Isakson, J.
N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben
N Johnson, G.
N Johnson, P. N Johnson, W.Rud.
N Johnston, J. N Jones, B. N Jones, Herb N Kaley, M. N Karrh, R. N Kemp, R. N Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. N Knight, N.G. N Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick
N Lane, W.J. N Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M. N Linder, J.
Y Logan, H.
Long, W.K.
N Looper, M.
Y Lord, J. N Lucas, D.E.
N Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, D.R.

N McCollum, H. N McDonald, L. N McKinney, J.E. N Milford, B. N Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. N Murray, B. N Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K.
Noble, Bill
N Oldham, L.
N Owens, R.D.
N Parham, B.E.
N Patten, G.C.
Y Patten, R.L. N Peters, R.G. N Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R.
N Pilewicz, G. N Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H.
N Ralston, E. N Ramsey, T. N Randall, W.C.
N Reaves, H.L.
N Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C.
N Ross, Ben B. N Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. N Scott, A.
Y Scott, D.

N Sizemore, E. N Smith, V.B. N Smyre, C.
N Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Steinberg, C. N Stone, R. N Swann, D. N Taggart, T. N Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom N Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M.
N Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. N Veazey, M.
Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
N Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. N Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. N Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. N Williams, R.
N Williamson, G. Wilson, J.M.
N Wood, J. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 29, nays 131. The amendment was lost.
The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representative Hatcher of the 131st moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 501 as follows:
By inserting, following the word "oath" on line 13 of page 9, on line 22 of page 9 and on line 11 of page 11, the following:
"to the best information, knowledge and belief".
The following amendment was read:

Representative Beckham of the 89th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 501 by adding a new Section 20 to read as follows:
"No person shall serve as a member of the 'State Campaign and Financial Disclosure Commission' while holding an official position in a political party.";

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And by renumbering all succeeding paragraphs.

On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W.
Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E.
Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. N Benefield, J.
Birdsong, K. N Bishop, S. N Bolster, P. NBray.C.A.
Buck, T.B. N Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D. Y Canty, H.
Carlisle, J. N Games, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. N Castleberry, D.
N Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. N Childs, P.
Clark, Betty Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. N Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. N Connell, J. N Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. N Crosby, T.
Culpepper, B. N Daniel, G.
N Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.
Dean, D.C. Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. N Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill N Edwards, W.
Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. N Galer, M.
N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A.
N Glanton, Tom Glover, M.
N Greene, J. N Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
N Hamilton, Mrs.G. N Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F. N Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.,Jr. N Hill, B.L. N Holmes, Bob Y Horne, F.

N Horton, G.T. N Housley, E. N Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R.
Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben N Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. N Johnson, W.Rud.
Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb N Kaley, M. N Karrh, R.
Y Kemp, R. N Keyton, J.W.
Kilgore, T.M. N Knight, N.G. N Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J.
N Lee, W.J.(Bill) N Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. N Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. N Lucas, D.E. N Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

N McCollum, H. N McDonald, L. N McKinney, J.E. N Milford, B. Y Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. N Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. N Nichols, M. Y Nix, K.
Noble, Bill N Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. N Patten, G.C.
N Patten, R.L. N Peters, R.G. N Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. NPinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. N Ramsey, T. N Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. N Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Scott, A. N Scott, D.

N Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B.
N Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. N Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D.
N Taggart, T. N Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B.
N Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. N Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R.
N Veazey, M. Waddle, T.W.
Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. N Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. N Wheeler, Bobby
White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G.
Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 71, nays 89. The amendment was lost.

Representative Argo of the 63rd moved that the House reconsider its action in failing to adopt the Carrell et al amendment.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin N Anderson, W.
Y Argo, B. N Auten, D.
N Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J.
Birdsong, K. N Bishop, S. N Bolster, P. N Bray, C.A.
Buck, T.B. N Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. N Butler, D.
Canty, H.

Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. N Cason, G.
Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty
Clark, L.
Y Clifton, A.D.
Y Coleman, T. N Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. N Connell, J. N Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T.
Culpepper, B.

N Daniel, G. N Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B. N Dean, D.C. N Dent, R.A.
N Deveaux, C . Y Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. N Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. N Felton, D.
Y Foster, P.W.
Y Foster, R.L. N Galer, M. Y Gammage, L.
N Gignilliat, A. N Glanton, Tom
Glover, M.

Y Greene, J. N Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. N Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. N Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F. N Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L.
N Holmes, Bob
N Horne, F.
N Horton, G.T.
Y Housley, E.
N Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.

Y Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. N Isakson, J. N Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben
N Johnson, G. N Johnson, P. N Johnson, W.Rud.
N Johnston, J. Y Jones, B.
N Jones, Herb N Kaley, M.
N Karrh, R. N Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M.
Y Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy

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N Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. N Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lendennan, M. N Linder, J. N Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. N Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R. N McCollum, H. N McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. N Milford, B.

N Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B.
Y Nessmith, P.E. N Nichols, M. N Nix, K. N Noble, Bill N Oldham, L.
Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. N Peters, E.G.
N Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R.

Pilewicz, G. N Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E.
Y Ramsey, T. N Randall, W.C.
Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. N Robinson, C.
Y Ross, Ben B. N Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A. N Scott, D. N Sizemore, E. N Smith, V.B.

Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. N Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. N Swann, D. Y Taggart, T.
N Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T.
Y Toles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom N Truluck, R. N Tucker, R.M. N Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M.

Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
N Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. N Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. N Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L.
Y Williams, R. N Williamson, G.
Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 75, nays 91. The motion was lost.

Due to mechanical failure, the vote of Representative Pilewicz of the 41st was not recorded on the motion to reconsider the failure of the House to adopt the Carrell et al amendment. He wished to be recorded as voting "nay" thereon.

Representative Tolbert of the 56th stated that he had inadvertently voted "aye" on the motion to reconsider the failure of the House to adopt the Carrell et al amendment, but he intended to vote "nay" thereon.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Bray of the 70th District moves to amend the Committee Substitute to HB 501 as follows:
By deleting Section 2 of said bill in its entirety and by substituting in lieu thereof the following:
"Section 2. Said Act is further amended by deleting subsection (g) of Section 3 and substituting in lieu thereof the following:
'(g) "Campaign financing disclosure written report" means a report filed with the Secretary ef State er office ef- tfee probate judge er municipal clerk appropriate filing officer by a candidate or the Chairman or Treasurer of a campaign committee setting forth all expenditures and all contributions of $101.00 or more, including contributions and expenditures of lesser amounts when the aggregate amount thereof by or to a person is $101.00 or more in the aggregate for the calendar year in which the report if filed. The first report required in the calendar year of the election shall contain all such expenditures made and all such contributions received by the candidate in prior years in support of the campaign in question.'"
And by deleting Section 7 of said bill in its entirety and by substituting in lieu thereof the following:
"Section 7. Said Act is further amended by deleting in its entirety subsection (c) of Section 6 and substituting in lieu thereof the following:
'(c) T-fee names and mailing address and occupation er place ef employment ef- any
candidate. When a contribution consists of a loan, advance or other extension of credit, the report shall also contain the name of the lending institution or party making the advance or extension of credit and the names, mailing addresses, occupations and places of employment of all persons having any liability for repayment of the loan, advance

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or extension of credit, and if any such persons shall have a fiduciary relationship to the lending institution or party making the advance or extension of credit, the report shall specify it.
Such campaign financing disclosure reports shall be filed 45 days and 15 days before the primary election, and 16 days after the primary election. Candidates in a general or special election campaign shall make such reports 45 days and 15 days prior to the general or special election and all candidates shall make a final campaign disclosure report not later than December 31 of the year in which the election occurs. All candi dates shall have a five-day grace period in filing the required reports. The mailing of said reports by United States Mail with adequate postage thereon, within the required filing time, shall be prima facie evidence of filing. A report or statement required to be filed by this Section shall be verified by the oath or affirmation of the person filing such report or statement taken before an officer authorized to administer oaths. After the initial report is filed hcrcundcr, it shall net be necessary in oubooquont reports te list contributions ad expenditures which were listed in previous reports. Each report required in the calendar year of the election shall contain cumulative totals of all contributions, which have been received, and all expenditures, which have been made, in support of the campaign in question and which are required, or previously have been required, to be reported.',
and by deleting in its entirety the first sentence of subsection (d) of Section 6 and substituting in lieu thereof the following:
'(d) In the event any candidate covered by the provisions of this Act has no opposition (primary or general), and receives RO contributions regardless ef amount, no contribu tion of $101.00 or more, said candidate shall only be required to make the initial and final report as required under the provisions of this Act.'"

The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representatives Connell of the 87th, Collins of the 144th, and Castleberry of the lllth move to amend the Committee substitute to HB 501 by adding the following paragraph on page 11 after line 13:
No rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to the provisions of this Act shall have the force of law unless they are approved by a joint committee composed of three members of the standing committee of the House of Representatives to which such Act was referred to be appointed by the Chairman of such committee and three members of the standing committee of the Senate to which such Act was referred to be appointed by the Chairman of such committee. In order for such rules and regulations to have the force of law, it shall be necessary that not less than four members of the joint committee affirmatively approve such rules and regulations. At least two of such four members must be Senators and at least two of such four members must be Representa tives. A report showing the action of the joint committee and signed by all the members approving such rules and regulations shall be filed with the Clerk of the House of Representatives and with the Secretary of the Senate. Such report shall be included in the Journal of the House of Representatives and the Journal of the Senate. Such approved rules and regulations shall expire at the end of the next regular session of the General Assembly following the action of the joint committee unless the report of the committee is ratified by a resolution of the General Assembly at such session.

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. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. N Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E.
Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E.
Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J.
Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. N Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty
Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M.
Y Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J.
Y Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T.
Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, B. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H.
Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D.
Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M.
Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. N Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. YHam, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Banner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C.
Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob
Y Home, F.

Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted
Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D.
Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud.
N Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb
Kaley, M. N Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M.
N Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J.
N Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E.
Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L.
Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.
Y Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C.
Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C.
Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A. Y Scott, D.

N Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W.
Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V.
Triplett, Tom
Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R.
Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M.
Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby
White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G.
Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 154, nays 10.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute, as amended.

Representative Burruss of the 21st stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll was called on HB 501, by substitute, as amended, but had he been present would have voted "aye" thereon.

HB 591. By: Representative Knight of the 67th: 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.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Knight of the 67th moves to amend HB 591 by deleting Section 5, page 8, in its entirety and by renumbering the remaining sections accordingly.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to, as amended.
On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adams, G. Adams, Marvin
N Anderson, W.

N Argo, B. Y Auten, D.
Bargeron, E.

Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M.

Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J.
Birdsong, K.

Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P.

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Y Bray, C.A. Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L.
N Burton, J.
Y Butler, D. N Canty, H.
Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.
Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. N Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty
Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. N Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J.
Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. N Crosby, T.
Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C. Davis, B. N Dean, D.C. Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. N Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill

Edwards, W. Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. N Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. N Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C.
Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.,Jr.
Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.
Horton, G.T.
N Housley, E. Y Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. N Isakson, J.

N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. N Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. N Johnston, J. N Jones, B.
Jones, Herb Kaley, M. N Karrh, R. N Kemp, R. N Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G.
Y Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J.
N Logan, H. N Long, W.K. N Looper, M. N Lord, J.
N Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C.
Y Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, D.R. N McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B.
N Money, J.

N Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. N Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. N Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill N Oldham, L. N Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E.
Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G. N Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. N Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H.
N Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T.
Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. N Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A. Y Scott, D. N Sizemore, E.
N Smith, V.B.

Y Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. N Swann, D.
Taggart, T. Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T.
N Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom N Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J.
N Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. N Veazey, M.
Waddle, T.W.
N Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. N Wheeler, Bobby
White, J. N Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. N Williams, R.
Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 76, nays 68.
The Bill, as amended, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.

Representative Knight of the 67th gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the House reconsider its action in failing to give the requisite constitutional majority to HB 591, as amended.

Representative Vaughn of the 57th moved that the house do now adjourn until 10 o'clock, tomorrow morning and the motion prevailed.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia Wednesday, February 16, 1977

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. Adams, Marvin
Anderson, W. Argo, B.
Auten, D. Bargeron, E. Battle, Joe Baugh, W.E.
Beck, J.M. Beckham, B. Benefield, J.
Bishop, S. Bolster, P. Bray, C.A. Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. Burton, J. Butler, D. Canty, H. Carnes, C. Carrell, B. Cason, G. Castleberry, D. Chance, G. Childers, E.M. Childs, P. Clark, Betty Clifton, A.D. Coleman, T. Collins, M. Colwell, C.H. Connell, J. Cooper, B.

Cox, W.E. Crosby, T.
Culpepper, B. Daniel, G.
Davis, B. Dent, R.A. Deveaux, C. Dixon. H.D. Dover, Bill Edwards, W. Elliott, E.H. Evans, W.D. Felton, D. Foster, P.W. Foster, R.L.
Galer, M. Gammage, L. Gignilliat, A. Glanton, Tom Greene, J. Ham, B.
Hanner, B. Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C. Hatcher, C.F. Hawkins, J. Hays, F.,Jr.
Hill, B.L. Holmes, Bob Home, F. Housley, E. Howell, M.

Hudson, Ted Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. Irvin, R.
Isakson, J. Jackson, J.D. Jessup, Ben Johnson, G. Johnson, P. Johnson, W.Rud. Johnston, J.
Jones, B. Jones, Herb Kaley, M. Karrh, R.
Kemp, R. Keyton, J.W. Kilgore, T.M. Knight, N.G. Lane, Dick Lane, W.J.
Lee, W.J.(Bill) Lenderman, M. Linder, J. Logan, H. Long, W.K. Looper, M. Lord, J. Lucas, D.E. Mann, C.C. Marcus, S.J. Matthews, D.R. McCollum, H.

McDonald, L. McKinney, J.E.
Milford, B.
Money, J. Mostiler, J.L.
Mullinax, E.G. Nessmith, P.E. Nichols, M. Nix, K. Noble, Bill Oldham, L. Owens, R.D.
Parham, B.E. Patten, G.C.
Patten, R.L. Peters, R.G. Phillips, L.L. Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R. Pilewicz, G.
Rainey, H. Ralston, E. Ramsey, T. Randall, W.C. Reaves, H.L.
Richardson, E. Robinson, C. Ross, Ben B. Rowland, J.R.
Russell, J. Scott, A. Scott, D. Sizemore, E.

Smith. V.B. Smyre, C. -
Snow, Wayne.Jr.
Steinberg, C.
Stone, R.
Swann, D.
Taggart, T.
Thompson, A.W.
Tolbert, T.
Toles, E.B.
Townsend. K.V. Triplett, Tom
Truluck, R.
Tucker, R.M.
Tuten, J. Twiggs, R. Veazey, M. Waddle, T.W. Walker, L. Wall, V. Ware, J.C. Watson, R.H.,Jr. Wheeler, Bobby White, J. Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Williams, R. Williamson, G. Wilson, J.M. Wood, J. Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

Prayer was offered by Archbishop Thomas A. Donnellan, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Atlanta, Georgia.
Representative Milford of the 13th, 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 Resolutions of the House were intro duced, read the first time and referred to the committees:

HB 853. By: Representative Clifton of the 107th: A BILL to create and establish a Small Claims Court in and for Candler 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.

HB 854. By: Representative Clifton of the 107th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Metier, as amended, so as to change the time for holding municipal elections; to change the terms of office of the Mayor and Councilmen; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 855. By: Representative Hudson of the 137th: A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to amend an Act to incorporate the City of Fitzgerald and establishing a new charter therefor, and the several Acts amendatory thereof, and for other purposes.", as amended, so as to change the provision relative to the maximum rate of taxation for the operation of the public schools; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 858. By: Representative Sizemore of the 136th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act", as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to calculating the allotment of instruction units; to provide a time line for implementation of the change; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

HB 859. By: Representative Hatcher of the 131st: A BILL to repeal an Act to provide for the compensation of the board of education in counties having a population of not less than 4,540 and not more than 4,550 according to the U.S. Decennial Census of 1960 or any future such census; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 860. By: Representative Scott of the 37th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act", so as to require the State Board of Education to prescribe a course of study in black American and Georgia history and the contributions of black men and women to the develop ment of Georgia and the nation; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

HB 861. By: Representatives Rush of the 121st, and Clifton of the 107th: A BILL to amend an Act abolishing the fee system of compensating the clerk of the Supe rior Court of Tattnall County and providing in lieu thereof an annual salary, as amended, so as to change the compensation of said Clerk; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

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HB 862. By: Representatives Rush of the 121st, and Clifton of the 107th: A BILL to amend an Act abolishing the fee system of compensating the Sheriff of Tattnall County and providing in lieu thereof an annual salary, as amended, so as to change the compensation of the sheriff; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 863. By: Representative Reaves of the 147th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Board of County Commissioners for Brooks County, as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to the election of the members of said Board; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HR 229-863. By: Representative Adams of the 79th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide a homestead exemption of $10,000.00 from all Upson County ad valorem taxes, including ad valorem taxes for the Upson County school district, for residents of Upson County who are disabled and who have a net income not exceeding $10,000.00 for the immediately preceding taxable year; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 864. By: Representatives Hatcher of the 131st, Hutchinson of the 133rd, McCollum of the 134th, and White of the 132nd: A BILL to amend an Act placing certain of the county officers of Dougherty County upon an annual salary, as amended, so as to authorize the governing authority of Dougherty County to provide for a supplement to the salary of the Sheriff, the Judge of the Probate Court, and the Clerk of the Superior Court of Dougherty County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 866. By: Representatives Harrison, Isakson and Nix of the 20th, Housley and Burruss of the 21st, Cooper, Wilson and Kaley of the 19th, and Watson of the 114th: A BILL to provide minimum pay grades for those enforcement officers of the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax Division of the Department of Revenue who are under the State Merit System; to provide for other matters relative thereto; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 867. By: Representatives Ham of the 80th, Murphy of the 18th, Thompson of the 93rd, Walker of the 115th, and Snow of the 1st: A BILL to amend an Act comprehensively revising appellate and other posttrial procedures, as amended, so as to provide the circumstances and the procedures for the granting of bail in criminal cases; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 873. By: Representative Carries of the 43rd: A BILL to require that all tracts of land transferred within each county of this State having a population of not less than 400,000 according to the 1970 U.S. Decennial Census, or any future such census, shall be surveyed and shall be described by the plane coordinates of the Ga. Coordinate System, as defined by an Act approved Mar. 6, 1945; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

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HB 874. By: Representative Gammage of the 17th: A BILL to require the installation of metallic strips or tracers on all nonmetal underground utilities; to authorize the Public Service Commission to promulgate rules and regulations; to provide for penalties; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HB 875. By: Representatives Lucas of the 102nd, Davis of the 99th, Home of the 104th, Randall of the 101st, Dean of the 29th, Smyre of the 92nd, and Hill of the 127th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 89-1, relating to eligibility and qual ifications to hold public office, as amended, so as to provide that no person who holds any elective municipal office shall be eligible to hold office as the governing authority or as a member of the governing authority of any county; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 876. By: Representatives Foster and Williams of the 6th, and Walker of the 115th: A BILL to amend Code Title 67, relating to mortgages, conveyances to secure debt, and liens, as amended, by striking in its entirety Code Chapter 67-24, relating to liens on personal property, and providing in lieu thereof a new Code Chapter 67-24, so as to provide judicial supervision, notice and hearing prior to certain foreclosures; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 877. By: Representatives Mostiler and Carlisle of the 71st: A BILL to repeal an Act 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 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.

HB 878. By: Representative Connell of the 87th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for a third Judge for the Augusta Judicial Circuit of Georgia so as to provide for a court reporter; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 879. By: Representative Connell of the 87th: A BILL to amend an Act relating to the appointment of certain assistant solicitors-general (now district attorneys), investigators and stenographer-clerks in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 135,000 and not more than 140,000 according to the U.S. Census of 1960 or any future such census, as amended, so as to change the number of assistant district attorneys, investigators and stenographerclerks authorized in such counties; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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 888. By: Representative Kemp of the 139th: A BILL to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Hinesville, as amended, so as to change the name of the mayor's court; to provide that the mayor pro tem may serve as the recorder; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 889. By: Representative Kemp of the 139th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the compensation of the Sheriff and Clerk of the Superior Court of Liberty County, so as to provide for the employment of a lieutenant and criminal investigator in the sheriff's office; to provide for longevity increases for certain personnel of the sheriff's office; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 890. By: Representative Kemp of the 139th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Small Claims Court for Liberty County, so as to change the jurisdiction of said court; to change certain costs; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate were read the second time:

HB 832 HB 833 HB 834 HB 835 HB 836 HR 215-836 HR 216-836 HB 837 HB 838 HR 217-838 HB 840 HB 841 HB 842 HB 843 HB 844 HB 845 HB 846 HB 847 HB 848 HB 849 HB 850 HB 851 HB 852

HB 856 HB 857 HB 865 HB 868 HB 869 HB 870 HB 871 HB 872 HR 230-872 HR 231-872 SB 25 SB 29 SR 77 SB 102 SB 111 SB 134 SB 145 SB 193 SB 197 SB 224 SB 235 SB 242 SB 245

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR Wednesday, February 16, 1977

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Rules has met and fixed the calendar for House consideration today, as enumerated below:

HB 169
HB 183 HB 243 HB 300

Civil Practice, Actions Common Question of Law (Rec.)
State Buildings, Term Vending Stand Superior Court Judges Retirement, Contributions Malt Beverages: Wholesale Dealers; Collection Fee

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HB 360

Superior Court Judges' Secretary: Salaries

HB 446 Cable Television Services, Avoid Payment

HB 450

Medical & Pharmacy Examiners Boards: Aliens-License

HB 452

Deaf & Blind Interpreters: Adm. & Judicial Proceedings

HB 572

Dougherty Judicial Circuit, Investigators

HB 585

Board of Exam, of Utility Contractors, Create

HB 596

Peace Officers Standards & Training, Examination

HB 607

APEG, Provide for Kindergarten Program

HB 627

Grand & Traverse Jurors, Selection

HB 628

Taxation of Net Income, Conform with IRS

HB 792

Game & Fish, Completely Revise Laws

HR 135-588 Select Committee on Constitution Revision

SB 55

Hearsay Evidence, Medical Diagnosis

These measures may be called in any order you may so desire.

Respectfully submitted,

Is/Lee of the 72nd Chairman

Representative Ware of the 68th District, Chairman of the Committee on Insurance, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Insurance has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 394 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 581 Do Pass, by Substitute SB 159 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, Ware of the 68th Chairman

Representative Snow of the 1st District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 767 Do Pass HB 752 Do Pass, as Amended HB 750 Do Pass HB 751 Do Pass, as Amended
Respectfully submitted, Snow of the 1st Chairman

Representative Buck of the 95th District, Chairman of the Committee on Retirement, submitted the following report:

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Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Retirement has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 304 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Buck of the 95th Chairman

Representative Lee of the 72nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Rules, sub mitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Rules has had under consideration the following Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HR 214 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Lee of the 72nd Chairman

Representative Thompson of the 93rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Special Judiciary has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the follow ing recommendations:

HB 78 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, Thompson of the 93rd Chairman

Representative Colwell of the 4th District, Chairman of the Committee on State Insti tutions & 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 the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 247 HB 442 HB 503 HB 786 HR 96-458

Do Pass Do Pass, as Amended Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HR 113-477 Do Pass

HR 157-654 Do Pass

HR 191-727 Do Pass

SR 37

Do Pass

SR 59

Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Colwell of the 4th Chairman

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Representative Adams of the 36th District, Chairman of the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legislation 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 recommenda tions:

HB 810 HB 815 HB 816 HB 818 HB 821 HB 825

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 828

Do Pass

HB 829

Do Pass

HB 830

Do Pass

SB 201

Do Pass

HR 182-714 Do Pass, as Amended

Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th Chairman

Representative Dixon of the 151st District, Chairman of the Committee on Temper ance, submitted 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 776 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Dixon of the 151st Chairman
Representative 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 the same back to the House with the follow ing recommendations:
HB 339 Do Pass HB 355 Do Pass HB 507 Do Pass HB 827 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Phillips of the 120th Vice-Chairman
Representative Collins of the 144th District, Chairman of the Committee on Ways & Means, submitted the following report:

1100 Mr. Speaker:

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Your Committee on Ways & 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 548 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 549 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 550 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, Collins of the 144th Chairman

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolution of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 810. By: Representative Hudson of the 137th: A BILL to create and establish a Small Claims Court in and for Ben Hill County; to prescribe the jurisdiction of said court; to prescribe the pleadings and practices in said court; to provide for the appointment, duties, powers, qualifications and substitutions 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 815. By: Representatives Foster and Wheeler of the 152nd, and Stone and Greene of the 138th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the State Court of Pierce County, formerly the City Court of Blackshear, as amended, so as to change the compensation of the Judge and Solicitor of the State Court of Pierce 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 816. By: Representatives Foster of the 152nd, and Stone and Greene of the 138th and Wheeler of the 152nd: A BILL to abolish the present mode of compensating the Clerk of the Superior Court, the Judge of the Probate Court, and the Tax Commissioner of Brantley County, so as to change certain provisions relative to the personnel of the clerk of the superior court; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 818. By: Representative Lord of the 105th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the

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Sheriff of Washington County upon an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation, as amended, so as to change the compensation of the sheriff; and for other purposes.

The report 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 821. By: Representative Lambert of the 112th: A BILL to provide for a board of elec tions in each county in this State having a population of not less than 9,000 nor more than 9,200, 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.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 825. By: Representatives Mullinax of the 69th, and Ware of the 68th: A BILL to create and establish the Troup County Airport Authority; to provide a title for such Act ("Troup County Airport Authority Act"); to declare the need for such Authority; to declare the public purpose of the Authority; to provide for members of the Authority and their terms; and for other purposes.

The report 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 828. By: Representative Edwards of the 110th: A BILL to provide a new Charter for the City of Buena Vista in the County of Marion; to provide for the corpo rate powers of said City; to provide for the governing authority; to provide for the administrative affairs of said City; to provide for a municipal court; to provide for 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 829. By: Representative Edwards of the 110th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the County of Marion, as amended, so as to provide that the County Commissioners of Marion County, Ga., shall be able to pay up to the amount charged for legal advertisements on publication of an itemized statement; 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, th,e ayes were 110, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 830. By: Representative Edwards of the 110th: A BILL to amend an Act consolidating the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Taylor County, so as to change the compensation of the tax commissioner; to change the compensation of the secretary 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.

SB 201. By: Senators Riley of the 1st and Wessels of the 2nd: A BILL to amend an Act abolishing the office of County Treasurer in and for the County of Chatham, approved Mar. 24, 1933 (Ga. Laws 1933, p. 438), so as to grant and transfer the former duties of the county treasurer to the Finance Director of Chatham 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 182-714. By: Representatives Johnson and Glanton of the 66th:

A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to provide for a homestead exemp tion for residents of the City of Bowden in an amount to be fixed by the governing author ity of the city at not more than $2,000.00 from all City of Bowden ad valorem taxes; 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:
"Any other provisions of this Constitution to the contrary notwithstanding, the gov erning authority of the City of Bowden is hereby authorized to grant an exemption from all city ad valorem taxes in an amount to be fixed by the governing authority at not more than $2,000.00 on a homestead owned and occupied by a resident of the city as a residence and homestead, and only so long as actually occupied by the owner primarily as such. The value of the residence in excess of the amount so exempted shall remain subject to taxation. Any such resident shall not receive the benefits of such homestead exemption unless he or his agent provides the governing authority of the city, or a person designated by the governing authority, with an affidavit stating that he is a resident and that such property is his homestead and residence and contain ing such additional information as will enable the governing authority to make a determination as to whether such person is entitled to such exemption. The governing authority shall provide the necessary forms for such purpose. After any such person has filed the proper affidavit and has been allowed the exemption provided herein, it shall not be necessary that he make application and file said affidavit thereafter for

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any subsequent year, and the said exemption shall continue to be allowed to such person. It shall be the duty of such person to notify the governing authority in the event he becomes ineligible for any reason for the exemption provided in this para graph. The homestead exemption provided for herein shall not be granted nor the amount fixed within the limits prescribed herein for any year until the governing authority of the city provides by ordinance for the granting of such exemption and the amount thereof. The governing authority of the city may provide by ordinance for the proper administration of this exemption."

Section 2. The above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of
Georgia of 1976. 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 a homestead exemption for residents of the City of Bowden in an amount to be fixed by the governing authority of the city at not more than $2,000.00 from all City of Bowden ad valorem taxes?"

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 following amendment was read and adopted:

The Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs moves to amend HR 182-714, as follows:
By striking, wherever the same shall appear, the following: "Bowden", and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "Bowdon".

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. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W.
Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D.
Y Bargeron, E.
Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M.
Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J.
Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A.
Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J.

Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G.
Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty
Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T.
Y Collins, M.
YColwell.C.H. Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C.

Davis, B. Y Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A.
Y Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M.
Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W.
YHam, B.

Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Hanner, B.
Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J.
Hays, F.,Jr.
Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.
Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, E.S.
Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J.
Y Jackson, J.D.

Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J.
Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R.
Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick
Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J.
Y Logan, H.

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Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. YMann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H.
McDonald, L. McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Murray, B. Nessmith, P.E.

Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L.
Owens, R.D
Y Parham, B.E. Patten, G.C.
Y Patten, R.L. Peters, R.G.
Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G.
Y Pinkston, F.C. Rainey, H.
Y Ralston, E.

Y Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L.
Richardson, E.
Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J.
Y Scott, A. Y Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E.
Y Smith, V.B. YSmyre, C.
Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Steinberg, C.

Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T.
Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom
Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J.
Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R.
Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L.

Y Wall, V. Ware, J.C.
Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J.
Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M.
Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, as amended, the ayes were 155, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted, as amended.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the Senate and House:

SB 79. By: Senator Hudgins of the 15th: 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 provide that it shall be unlawful for any person to use trapping devices commonly known as "steel traps", "steel jaw traps" or "leg-hold traps" for the purpose of capturing animals except under certain circumstances; and for other purposes.

SB 165. By: Senators Robinson of the 27th and Kennedy of the 4th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Special Adult Offender Act of 1975", approved April 24, 1975, so as to change the effective date of said Act; and for other purposes.

SB 166. By: Senator Kennedy of the 4th: A BILL to amend an Act known as "The Uniform Act to Secure the Attendance of Witnesses From Without the State", so as to provide that when a jurisdiction requests that a prisoner confined in a penal institution in this State be required to testify in a criminal proceeding in the requesting jurisdiction, the requesting jurisdiction may be required to perform the physical transfer of the prisoner to and from the requesting jurisdiction; and for other purposes.
SB 174. By: Senator Banks of the 17th: A BILL to amend Code Section 68A-902.1, relating to the chemical tests of a person's blood, breath, urine or other bodily sub stances, so as to provide that physicians, registered nurses, or other qualified persons shall incur no civil or criminal liability as a result of the proper obtain ing of blood specimens for the purpose of determining the alcoholic content thereof when requested in writing by a law enforcement officer to administer such test; and for other purposes.

SB 248. By: Senator Bell of the 5th: A BILL to amend Code Section 26-2904, relating to licenses to carry pistols or revolvers, so as to change the provisions relative to the requirements for applications for such licenses; and for other purposes.

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HB 23. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Carlisle and Mostiler of the 71st: A BILL to provide for the regulation of the quality of water in Georgia's public water systems which are used to provide the public with piped water for human consumption; to designate the Division of Environmental Protection of the Department of Natural Resources as the State agency to administer the provi sions of this Act; to provide for the enforcement of drinking water rules and regulations; and for other purposes.

HB 75. By: Representative McDonald of the 12th: 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 or on behalf of the Department or State; to provide for defraying the costs thereof; and for other purposes.

HB 130. By: Representatives Butler, Johnston and Tolbert of the 56th, Auten of the 154th, Cox of the 141st, Burton of the 47th, Hawkins of the 50th, Lane of the 40th, Carnes of the 43rd, and others: A BILL to amend Code Section 24-1601, relat ing to fees for justices of the peace, so as to provide a fee for applications for arrest and search warrants; to repeal the fees provided for issuing arrest and search warrants; and for other purposes.

HB 143. By: Representatives Butler, Johnston and Tolbert of the 56th, Auten of the 154th, Cox of the 141st, Burton of the 47th, Hawkins of the 50th, Lane of the 40th, Carnes of the 43rd, Patten of the 146th, and Williamson of the 45th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the manner in which justices of the peace and notaries public ex officio justices of the peace shall be compensated in criminal cases, so as to provide for compensation in criminal cases where application has been made for the issuance of an arrest or search warrant; and for other purposes.

HB 499. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Carlisle of the 71st: A BILL to establish a Department of Community Affairs and provide its powers, duties and functions; to create the Board of Community Affairs and provide its func tions, composition and operation; to create the office of Commissioner of Community Affairs; and for other purposes.

The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolu tion of the Senate:

SR 68. By: Senators Johnson of the 34th, Shapard of the 28th, Evans of the 37th, Coverdell of the 40th, Foster of the 50th, and others: A RESOLUTION creating the Georgia Tax Revision Study Commission; and for other purposes.

The Senate has passed as Amended by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the House:

HB 293. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Carlisle of the 71st: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Water Quality Control Act", approved March 11, 1964, as amended, so as to amend the policy declared; to require the establishment or revision of permissible limits of surface water usage; 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:

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SR 68. By: Senators Johnson of the 34th, Shapard of the 28th, Evans of the 37th, Coverdell of the 40th, Foster of the 50th, and others: A RESOLUTION creating the Georgia Tax Revision Study Commission; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

SB 79. By: Senator Hudgins of the 15th: 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 provide that it shall be unlawful for any person to use trapping devices commonly known as "steel traps", "steel jaw traps" or "leg-hold traps" for the purpose of capturing animals except under certain circumstances; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Game, Fish & Recreation.

SB 165. By: Senators Robinson of the 27th and Kennedy of the 4th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Special Adult Offender Act of 1975", approved April 24, 1975, so as to change the effective date of said Act; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 166. By: Senator Kennedy of the 4th: A BILL to amend an Act known as "The Uniform Act to Secure the Attendance of Witnesses From Without the State", so as to provide that when a jurisdiction requests that a prisoner confined in a penal institution in this State be required to testify in a criminal proceeding in the requesting jurisdiction, the requesting jurisdiction may be required to perform the physical transfer of the prisoner to and from the requesting jurisdiction; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 174. By: Senator Banks of the 17th: A BILL to amend Code Section 68A-902.1, relating to the chemical tests of a person's blood, breath, urine or other bodily sub stances, so as to provide that physicians, registered nurses, or other qualified persons shall incur no civil or criminal liability as a result of the proper obtain ing of blood specimens for the purpose of determining the alcoholic content thereof when requested in writing by a law enforcement officer to administer such test; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 248. By: Senator Bell of the 5th: A BILL to amend Code Section 26-2904, relating to licenses to carry pistols or revolvers, so as to change the provisions relative to the requirements for applications for such licenses; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

Representative Knight of the 67th moved that the House reconsider its action in fail ing to give the requisite constitutional majority to the following Bill of the House:

HB 591. By: Representative Knight of the 67th: 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.

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On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. Adams, Marvin
Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B.
Y Auten, D. Bargeron, E.
N Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E.
Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J.
Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A.
Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Canty, H.
Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.
Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty
Clark, L.
Clifton, A.D.
Coleman, T. Collins, M. Colwell, C.H.
Y Connell, J.
Y Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B Y Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.
Dean, B.C. Y Dent, R.A.
Y Deveaux, C. Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D.
Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A.
Glanton, Tom Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Banner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C.
Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J.
Hays, F.,Jr. Hill, B.L.
Y Holmes, Bob Y Horne, F.

Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted
Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Y Irvin, J.
N Irvin, R.
Y Isakson, J. N Jackson, J.D.
Jessup, Ben
Johnson, G.
Y Johnson, P.
Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. V Jones, B. N Jones, Herb
Kaley, M. N Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. N Keyton, J.W.
Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick
Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Y Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J.
Y Logan, H.
N Long, W.K. Looper, M.
Lord, J.
Y Lucas, D.E. YMann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

N McCollum, H. McDonald, L.
Y McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G.
Murray, B. Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. N Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. N Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L. Peters, R.G. Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. YPinkston, F.C. Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. YRandall.W.C. Y Reaves, H.L.
Richardson, E.
Y Robinson, C. Ross, Ben B. Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey
Russell, J. Y Scott, A.
Scott, D.

N Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. YSmyre, C.
Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. N Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T.
Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V.
N Triplett, Tom N Truluck, R.
Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J.
Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L.
Y Wall, V. Ware, J.C.
Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby
White, J. N Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R.
Williamson, G. Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. N Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 106, nays 20. The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent, the following Resolution of the House was withdrawn from the Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs and referred to the Committee on Ways and Means:
HR 183-714. By: Representative Johnson of the 66th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for a homestead exemption for residents of any city in an amount to be fixed by the governing authority of the city at not more than $2,000.00 from all city ad valorem taxes; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Resolution of the House, having been favorably reported by the Committee on Rules, was read:
HR 214. BY Representative Lee of the 72nd:

A RESOLUTION
Amending 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 are hereby amended by striking Rule 113 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Rule 113, to read as follows:

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"Rule 113. Any bill or resolution which is reconsidered shall take its place in numer ical order on the general calendar and shall include any substitute and all amendments which were a part of such bill or resolution when the action of the House which is being reconsidered was taken."

On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W.
Y Argo, B. \ Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E.
Y Beck, J.M Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J.
Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P.
Y Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L.
Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Canty, H Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty
Clark, L Y Clifton, A.D.
Coleman, T.
Y Collins, M, YColwell, C.H.
Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B

Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T.
Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G. YDaugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.
Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A.
Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. Y Greene, J.
Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Y Banner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr.
Hill, B.L.
Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.

Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M.
Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D.
Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J.
Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H.
Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M.
Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. YMann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G.
Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L.
Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey
Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A.
Scott, D.

Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C.
Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D.
Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom
Y Truluck, R. Tucker, R.M.
Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R.
Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L.
Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M.
Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 159, nays 0. The Resolution was adopted.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 232. By: Representatives Patten of the 149th, Beck of the 148th, Reaves of the 147th, and Murphy of the 18th: A RESOLUTION commending Radio Station WJEM; and for other purposes.
HR 233. By: Representatives Patten of the 149th, Beck of the 148th, Reaves of the 147th, and Murphy of the 18th: A RESOLUTION commending Radio Station WGOV; and for other purposes.
HR 234. By: Representatives Patten of the 149th, Beck of the 148th, Reaves of the 147th, and Murphy of the 18th: A RESOLUTION commending Radio Station WVLD; and for other purposes.
HR 235. By: Representatives Whitmire of the 9th, Wood of the 9th, Jackson of the 9th, Argo of the 63rd, Russell of the 64th, and others: A RESOLUTION commending Mike "Moon Pie" Wilson; and for other purposes.

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HR 236. By: Representatives Nix of the 20th, Cooper of the 19th, Kaley of the 19th, Isakson of the 20th, Harrison of the 20th, and others: A RESOLUTION relative to the excessive violence on television; and for other purposes.

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 183. By: Representatives Cox of the 141st, Lord of the 105th, Bargeron of the 83rd, Hutchinson of the 133rd, Childs of the 51st, Long of the 142nd, and Keyton of the 143rd: A BILL to amend an Act authorizing the operation of vending facilities in State buildings by blind or otherwise seriously disabled persons so as to change the term "vending stand" to "vending facility"; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read:

A BILL
To amend an Act authorizing the operation of vending facilities in State buildings by blind or otherwise seriously disabled persons, approved February 13, 1956 (Ga. Laws 1956, p. 52), as amended by an Act approved April 28, 1969 (Ga. Laws 1969, p. 944), so as to change the term "vending stand" to "vending facility"; to define certain other terms; to establish certain requirements for State buildings; to provide for assignment of vending machine income; 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. An Act authorizing the operation of vending facilities in State buildings by blind or otherwise seriously disabled persons, approved February 13, 1956 (Ga. Laws 1956, p. 52), as amended by an Act approved April 28, 1969 (Ga. Laws 1969, p. 944), is hereby amended by striking Sections 1, 2 and 3 in their entirety and inserting new Sections 1, 2, 3 and 3A to read as follows:
"Section 1. In authorizing vending facilities on any State property, priority shall be given to the blind or otherwise seriously disabled persons who are licensed by the Divi sion of Vocational Rehabilitation of the State Department of Human Resources. The purpose of providing these vending facilities on State property to the blind or otherwise seriously disabled is to enlarge their economic opportunities by providing remunerative employment and stimulating them to greater efforts in striving to make themselves self-supporting.
Section 2. As used in this Act, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (a) The term 'State property' means any building, land or other real property owned, leased or occupied by any department, commission, board, bureau, agency, public corpo ration or other instrumentality of the State of Georgia, including, but not limited to, the Georgia Building Authority, and any other real property in which the State of Georgia has a legal or beneficial interest. Provided, however, the term 'State property' shall not include any property, real or personal, owned or leased or otherwise under the jurisdiction of the Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority, the Legislative Services Committee, the Board of Regents of the University System, the State Building Authority (University), the Georgia Building Authority (Markets), and any county or independent school system of this State. Provided, further, that the term 'State property' shall not include any State Farmers' Markets or any property, real or personal, owned or leased or otherwise under the jurisdiction of the Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority, the Jekyll Island State Park Authority, the Stone Mountain Memorial Association, and any State park, historic site or recreational facility under the jurisdiction of the Department of Natural Resources.

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(b) The term 'vending facility" means automatic vending machines, concessions, snack bars, cart service, shelters, counters and such other appropriate facilities and equipment as may be necessary for the sale of articles or services by licensed blind or otherwise seriously disabled persons, as prescribed by rules and regulations adopted by the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation of the State Department of Human Resources.
Section 3. After the effective date of this Act, no department, agency or instrumental ity of the State of Georgia shall undertake to acquire by ownership, rent, lease, or to otherwise occupy, in whole or in part, any building unless after consultation with the Director of the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, it is determined that (a) such building includes a satisfactory site or sites for the location and operation of a vending facility by a blind or seriously disabled person, or (b) if a building is to be constructed, substantially altered or renovated, or in the case of a building that is already occupied on such date by such department, agency or instrumentality is to be substantially altered or renovated for use by such department, agency or instrumentality, the design for such construction, substantial alteration or renovation includes a satisfactory site or sites for the location and operation of a vending facility by a blind or seriously dis abled person.
Each such department, agency or instrumentality shall provide notice to the Director, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, of its plans for occupation, acquisition, renovation or relocation of a building adequate to permit the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation to determine whether such building includes a satisfactory site or sites for a vending facility.
The provisions of this Section shall not apply when the Director of the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation determines that the number of people using the property is or will be insufficient to support a vending facility.
For the purpose of this Section, the term 'satisfactory site' means an area determined by the Director of the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation to have sufficient space, electrical and plumbing outlets and such other facilities as prescribed for the location and operation of a vending facility.
No charge shall be made to the State licensing agency for the use of State-furnished space and for utilities required to operate vending facilities and vending machines.
Section 3A. After the effective date of this Act, 100 percent of all income from vend ing machines or products sold on State property which are in direct competition with a blind or seriously disabled vending facility shall accrue to the State licensing agency which shall disburse such income in accordance with the rules and regulations of the agency. 'Direct competition', as used in this Section, means the presence and operation of vending machines or vending facility on the same premises as a vending facility operated by a blind or seriously disabled licensee, which vends articles or services of a type that attracts customers who would otherwise patronize the vending facility.
The on-site official responsible for the State property where such vending facility is operated by a blind or seriously disabled licensee shall be responsible for the collec tion of and accounting for income from vending machines on State property under his control and shall otherwise ensure compliance with the provisions of this Section."
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 amendments were read and adopted:

Representative Cox of the 141st moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 183 as follows:
By inserting on line 18 of page 2, after the following: "the Georgia Building Authority (Markets),", the following:

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"Department of Transportation facilities not located at No. 2 Capitol Square, Atlanta, Georgia,".
By inserting on line 21 of page 2, after the following: "property shall not include", the following: "institutions under the jurisdiction of the State Board of Education,".
By inserting on line 30 of page 3, after the following: "facility.", the following: "Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Section, a department, agency or instrumentality may place limitations on the location or operation in such building of a vending facility for blind or seriously disabled vendors, based on written findings that such location or operation would adversely affect the interests of the State of Georgia, provided such findings are submitted to the Governor for a determination as to whether such limitations are warranted, which determination shall be final and bind ing on all parties involved, and written notification of which determination shall be transmitted by the Governor to such parties."

Representative Evans of the 84th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 183 by inserting after the word "(University)" and before the word "the" on line 18, page 2, the following:
"State Building Authority (Schools)".

Representative Cox of the 141st moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 183 on page 4, line 13, by adding after the words "of all" the word "not".

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 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute, as amended.

The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate substitute thereto:

HB 583. By: Representatives Horton of the 43rd, Murphy of the 18th, McDonald of the 12th, Watson of the 114th, Glanton of the 66th, Bolster of the 30th, Harrison of the 20th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Civil Defense Act of 1951", as amended, so as to further define certain terms; to provide the Governor with certain additional emergency powers; to provide for a limitation of liability; to provide for an effective date; and for other purposes.

The following Senate substitute was read:

A BILL
To amend an Act known as the "Georgia Civil Defense Act of 1951", approved Febru ary 19, 1951 (Ga. Laws 1951, p. 224), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 15, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 74), so as to further define certain terms; to provide the Governor with certain additional emergency powers; to provide for a limitation of liabil-

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ity; to provide certain limitations on the Governor's authority; to provide for an effective date and an expiration date; to provide for severability; 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 Civil Defense Act of 1951", approved February 19, 1951 (Ga. Laws 1951, p. 224), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 15, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 74), is hereby amended by striking Section 3, relating to definitions, in its entirety and substituting a new Section 3 to read as follows:
"Section 3. Definitions, (a) The term 'civil defense' means the preparation for the carrying out of all emergency functions, other than functions for which military forces are primarily responsible, to prevent, minimize, and repair injury and damage resulting from emergencies, energy emergencies, or disasters, or the imminent threat thereof, of man-made or natural origin, caused by enemy attack, sabotage, civil disturbance, fire, flood, earthquake, wind, storm, wave action, oil spill, or other water contamination requiring emergency action to avert danger or damage, epidemic, air contamination, blight, drought, infestation, explosion, riot, or other hostile action, or other causes. These functions include, without limitation, fire fighting services, police services, medi cal and health services, rescue, engineering, warning services, communications, defense from radiological, chemical and other special weapons, evacuation of persons from stricken areas, emergency welfare services, emergency transportation, plant protection, temporary restoration of public utility services, and other functions related to civilian protection, together with all other activities necessary or incidental to the preparation for and carrying out of the foregoing functions.
(b) 'Energy emergency' means a condition of danger to the health, safety, welfare, or economic well-being of the citizens of the State of Georgia arising out of a present or threatened shortage of usable energy resources occurring within or without the State of Georgia, substantially affecting the health, safety, or welfare of the citizens of this State.
(c) 'Energy resources' includes all forms of energy or power including, without limitation, oil, gasoline, and other petroleum products; natural or synthetic gas, elec tricity in all forms and from all sources; and other fuels of any description, except wood.
(d) 'State of emergency' means the condition declared by the Governor when, in his judgment, the threat of actual occurrence of a disaster or emergency or energy emer gency in any part of the State is of sufficient severity and magnitude to warrant extraordinary assistance by the State to supplement the efforts and available resources of the several localities and relief organizations in preventing or alleviating the damage, loss, hardship, or suffering threatened or caused thereby and is so declared by him."
Section 2. Said Act is further amended by adding at the end of Section 7, relating to emergency powers, the following language:
"(6) To issue orders, rules and regulations providing for: (a) the degree to which public buildings, commercial and industrial establish
ments, and private homes and residences may be heated or cooled, regardless of energy resource used.
(b) The hours and days during which all State-owned facilities or offices may or are required to remain open.
(c) The hours and days which all county or municipally owned facilities or offices may or are required to remain open.
(d) The hours and days which all schools, universities and educational institutions within the State may or are required to remain open; provided, however, nothing contained herein shall operate to limit the total number of days which an educational institution is required by law to remain open.
(e) The hours and days which all commercial establishments for the entertain ment or amusement of the general public may or are required to remain open.
(f) The hours and days which all other commercial or industrial establishments not essential to the public's health, safety or welfare may or are required to remain open.

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(7) To issue orders, rules and regulations amending or suspending any or all restric tions or penalties regarding transportation of energy resources.
(8) To establish and implement regional programs and agreements for the purposes of coordinating any energy reserve programs and actions of the State with those of the Federal Government and of other states and localities.
(9) To allocate, except where by law this authority is granted to the Public Service Commission, any energy resource in such manner as deemed proper in order to protect the public health, safety or welfare, including for such purposes, the power and author ity to alter, amend, suspend or terminate any existing rate, schedule, contract, rule or regulation affecting such energy resource, and to prescribe new or further rates, schedules, contracts, rules or regulations affecting such energy resource. Provided that in the event such rates, schedules, contracts, rules, or regulations are altered, amended, or prescribed by the Governor, they shall be just and reasonable.
(10) To establish a three-member hardship committee, comprised of the Chairman of the Public Service Commission or his designee, and two members appointed by the Governor, which would permit exceptions, when life or property critical to the public health, safety or welfare is jeopardized because of any orders, rules or regulations issued under subsections (c)(6), (c)(7) or (c)(9) above.
(11) To provide for the imposition of a civil penalty not to exceed $100 for each viola tion by an occupant of a private home or residence and not to exceed $5,000 for any other violation, and the methods and conditions of its collection, for failure to comply with the orders, rules or regulations promulgated by the Governor pursuant to this Section.
(12) If the Governor declares a state of emergency solely because of an energy emer gency, he shall not have the authority to:
(i) Seize, take for temporary use or condemn property other than energy resources as authorized by Section 7(c)(2) of this Act; or
(ii) Sell, lend, give or distribute property other than energy resources as author ized by Section 7(c)(3) of this Act; or
(iii) Commandeer or utilize property other than energy resources as authorized by Section 7(c)(5)(d) of this Act."
Section 3. Said Act is further amended by adding at the end of Section 7, relating to emergency powers, the following language:
"(d) Any individual, partnership, association or corporation who acts in accordance with an order, rule or regulation entered by the Governor pursuant to the authority granted herein will not be held liable to any other individual, partnership, association or corporation by reason thereof in any action at law or in equity."
Section 4. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval, and shall expire, and is hereby repealed, as of April 1,1978.
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. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Representative Horton of the 43rd moved that the House disagree to the Senate sub stitute to HB 583.

The motion prevailed.

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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 450. By: Representatives Baugh of the 108th, and Parham of the 109th: A BILL to amend an Act prohibiting the State Board of Medical Examiners and the State Board of Pharmacy Examiners from issuing a license to practice medicine or pharmacy in this State to any person who was not born or naturalized in the United States or who is not a citizen of the United States; 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 104, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 243. By: Representative Buck of the 95th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Superior Court Judges Retirement System (Ga. Laws 1976, p. 586), so as to provide for the use and disposition of the employer's contributions paid to the Board of Trustees on behalf of members withdrawing from the Retirement System; 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 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 446. By: Representatives Whitmire, Wood and Jackson of the 9th: A BILL to amend an Act providing that it shall be unlawful for any person to avoid or attempt to avoid the payment for telecommunication services, so as to include cable television services (CATV) within the provisions of the Act; 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 101, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 596. By: Representatives Coleman of the 118th, Twiggs of the 4th, Hanner of the 130th, Foster of the 152nd, Parham of the 109th, Jessup of the 117th, Randall of the 101st, Veazey of the 146th, and Milford of the 13th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Act", as amended, so as to provide for the development, adoption, modification and administration of examinations for peace officer candidates employed by law enforcement units of this State; and for other purposes.

The following Committee amendment was read and adopted:

The State of Republic Committee moves to amend HB 596 as follows:
By striking from Section 3 the words "a pre-employment examination", and inserting in lieu thereof the words "an academy entrance examination".

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, as amended, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 91, nays 3.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

Pursuant to HR 111, Coach Vince Dooley appeared upon the floor of the House and addressed the House.

The Speaker Pro Tern assumed the Chair.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills and Resolution of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 360. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Vaughn of the 57th, Wilson of the 19th, Hatcher of the 131st, Harris of the 8th, Connell of the 87th, and Collins of the 144th: A BILL to amend an Act fixing the salaries of the judges of the superior courts, so as to change the compensation provisions relating to secretaries of the judges of the superior courts and district attorneys; and for other purposes.

The following substitute, offered by Representatives Murphy of the 18th and Hatcher of the 131st, was read and adopted:

A BILL
To amend an Act fixing the salaries of the judges of the superior courts, approved March 7, 1957 (Ga. Laws 1957, p. 273), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 25, 1975 (Ga. Laws 1975, p. 1506), so as to change the compensation provisions relating to secretaries of the judges of the superior courts and district attorneys; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. An Act fixing the salaries of the judges of the superior courts, approved March 7, 1957 (Ga. Laws 1957, p. 273), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 25, 1975 (Ga. Laws 1975, p. 1506), is hereby amended by striking Section IB in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section IB, to read as follows:
"Section IB. Each superior court judge is hereby authorized to employ a secretary. Each secretary so employed shall be an employee of the judicial branch of State government and shall be in the unclassified service of the State Merit System of Per sonnel Administration. Said secretary shall be compensated in an amount to be set by the superior court judge commensurate with industry salaries in the community for similar work. An amount not to exceed $7,300.00 $8,400 per annum for the salary of the secretary as herein provided and fixed shall be paid in equal monthly installments from State funds appropriated or otherwise made available for the oper ation of the superior courts. Effective July 1 1978, the maximum figure hereinbefore provided for such secretaries' salaries which are to be paid from State funds shall be increased in the same manner, effective on the same date, as may be appropriated for any across-the-board increase for members of the classified service of the State Merit System of Personnel Administration. Secretaries employed hereunder shall possess such qualifications as shall be determined by the judge employing said secretary and shall serve at the pleasure of said judge. Said secretary shall perform such duties and services

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as shall be prescribed by the judge. In addition to the salary paid as herein prescribed, any employer's contribution required by the Act of Congress, approved August 14,1935, 49 Stat. 620, known as the 'Social Security Act', as the same may now or hereafter be amended, or by any regulations or requirements issued pursuant thereto, shall also be paid from funds appropriated or otherwise made available for the operation of the superior courts."
Section 2. Said Act is further amended by striking Section 1C in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 1C, to read as follows:
"Section 1C. Each district attorney is hereby authorized to employ a secretary. Each secretary so employed shall be an employee of the judicial branch of State government and shall be in the unclassified service of the State Merit System of Personnel Adminis tration. Said secretary shall be compensated in an amount to be set by the district attorney commensurate with industry salaries in the community for similar work. An amount not to exceed $7,200.00 $8,400 per annum for the salary of the secretary as herein provided and fixed shall be paid in equal monthly installments from State funds appropriated or otherwise made available for the operation of the superior courts. Effec tive July 1^ 1978, the maximum figure hereinbefore provided for such secretaries' sal aries which are to be paid from State funds shall be increased in the same manner, effective on the same date, as may be appropriated for any across-the-board increase for members of the classified service of the State Merit System of Personnel Adminis tration. Secretaries employed hereunder shall possess such qualifications as shall be determined by the district attorney employing said secretary and shall serve at the pleasure of said district attorney. Said secretary shall perform such duties and services as shall be prescribed by the district attorney. In addition to the salary paid as herein prescribed, any employer's contribution required by the Act of Congress, approved August 14, 1935, 49 Stat. 620, known as the 'Social Security Act', as the same may now or hereafter be amended, or by any regulations or requirements issued pursuant thereto, shall also be paid from funds appropriated or otherwise made available for the operation of the superior courts."
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 99, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.

HR 135-588. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Murphy of the 18th, Lee of the 72nd, Connell of the 87th, Howell of the 140th and Carlisle of the 71st:

A RESOLUTION
Creating the "Select Committee on Constitutional Revision"; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, at the November, 1976, general election, the people of Georgia ratified a new Constitution which became effective on January 1, 1977, and which primarily con sists of an editorial revision of the 1945 Constitution and its amendments; and
WHEREAS, the new Constitution was presented to the people on the premise that once the "editorial" revision was accomplished, substantive revision would be immediately forthcoming; and
WHEREAS, the Governor, after consultation with leaders in the other branches of government, declared in his State of the State address that substantive revision on an Article-by-Article basis would be started immediately with a goal of completing revision of all Articles within the next six years.

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that there is hereby created the "Select Committee on Constitutional Revision". The Committee shall be composed of nine members as follows:
The Governor; The Lieutenant Governor; The Speaker of the House of Representatives; The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court;
The Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals; The Attorney General; The Chairman of the Judiciary Committee of the Senate; The Chairman of the Judiciary Committee of the House of Representatives; and A trial judge appointed by the Judicial Council.
The "Select Committee on Constitutional Revision", hereinafter called the Commit tee, shall act as the overall policy committee in directing and coordinating a continuing study and revision of the Constitution. The Committee shall provide direction and guid ance for such study and revision but shall appoint individual study committees for the revision of the various Articles of the Constitution. The Committee shall decide which Articles of the Constitution shall be studied and revised and the general election at which such Articles shall be submitted. The Committee shall appoint study committees composed of public officials and citizens who have expertise or a particular interest in the subject matter of the individual Articles to be studied and revised. The Committee shall period ically review the progress of the study committees and establish a time for the completion of the revision of each Article.
The Committee shall meet within 45 days after this Resolution becomes law for the purpose of organizing, electing a chairman and such other officers as it deems advisable, fixing a quorum, adopting procedures for its operation, and attending to such other mat ters as it deems advisable. The date, time and place of such first meeting shall be set by the Governor.
The Committee is authorized to obtain suitable quarters for the use of the- Committee, the study committees and the staff. The Committee is authorized to employ legal, profes sional, clerical, and other personnel and fix the compensation therefor as shall be deemed necessary to provide sufficient staff support for it and the study committees. The Commit tee is authorized to provide for the recording and publication of all or part of its proceed ings and of all or part of the proceedings of the study committees. The Committee may authorize the study committees to hold hearings at such times and places and in such manner as shall be deemed advisable. The Committee is authorized to procure materials, supplies, books, furnishings and equipment for carrying out the purposes of this Resolu tion.
Members of the General Assembly on the Committee shall receive the allowances authorized by law for members of interim legislative committees. The other members of the Committee shall receive no compensation or allowances for their services but shall be reimbursed for their expenses incurred in carrying out their duties, and such reim bursement shall come from the same funds from which they are otherwise compensated. The members of the study committees shall receive the allowances authorized for legis lative members of interim legislative committees. The provisions of any other law to the contrary notwithstanding, such allowances shall be paid from funds provided for the Legislative Branch of Government, and the payment and receipt of such allowances shall not be in violation of any law. Except as provided above relative to certain members of the Committee, all expenditures authorized herein and all funds which are necessary to effectuate the purposes of this Resolution shall come from the funds provided for the Legislative Branch of Government.
After a study committee has completed the revision of an Article, it shall submit the revised Article to the Committee. A copy of such revised Article shall be furnished to each member of the General Assembly and to such other persons as the Committee shall determine.

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This Resolution shall stand repealed at the end of June 30, 1982, and the Committee and all study committees shall stand abolished at that time.

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. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B.
Auten, D. Bargeron, E.
Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M.
Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J.
Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P.
Y Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty
Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M.
Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J.
Y Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G.
Y Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, B. Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W.
Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D.
Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.
Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.
Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr.
Hill, B.L.
Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.

Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted
Y Hutchinson, R.S. Irvin, J.
Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben
Johnson, G.
Y Johnson, P.
Y Johnson, W.Rud. Johnston, J.
Y Jones, B.
Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M.
Y Karrh, R.
Y Kemp, R.
Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H.
Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E.
YMann, C.C.
Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B.
Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G.
Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E.
Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, E.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E.
Y Robinson, C.
Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey
Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A.
Scott, D.

Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr.
Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T.
Y Toles, E.B. Townsend, K.V.
Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M.
Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L.
Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 152, nays 0. The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.
HB 452. By: Representatives Toles of the 16th, Oldham of the 14th, Gammage of the 17th, and Childers of the 15th: A BILL to provide for the use of deaf and blind sign language interpreters in certain administrative and judicial proceedings, agency service and educational settings; to provide for notice and need of proof of disability; and for other purposes.
The following amendment was read and adopted:
The Committee on Human Relations and Aging moves to amend HB 452 as follows: By deleting in their entirety lines 30 through 34 of page 2.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, as amended, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W.
Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E.
Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E.
Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B.
Benefield, J. Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L.
Y Burton, J.
Y Butler, D. Canty, H.
Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G.
Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty
Clark, L Y Clifton, A.D.
Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J.
Y Cooper, B.

YCox,W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.
Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D.
Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W.
Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L.
Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr.
Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.

Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M.
Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D.
Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R.
Keyton, J.W. Kilgore, T.M.
Y Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy
Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J.
Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M.
Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H.
Long, W.K.
Y Looper, M. Lord, J.
Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J.
Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G.
Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Nichols, M. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C.
Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A.
Scott, D.

\ Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D.
Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R.
Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R.
Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W.
Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.Jr.
Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M.
Wood, J.
Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 150, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

By unanimous consent, HB 452, as amended, was ordered immediately transmitted to the Senate.

HB 572. By: Representatives Hatcher of the 131st, McCollum of the 134th, Hutchinson of the 133rd, and White of the 132nd: A BILL to create a new judicial circuit for the State of Georgia, to be known as the Dougherty Judicial Circuit, approved May 22, 1964, as amended, so as to provide certain authority for and duties of investigators appointed by, and serving at the direction of, the District Attorney of the circuit; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W.
Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E.
Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, WE. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B.
Benefield, J.

Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P.
Y Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L.
Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.

Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G.
Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P.
Y Clark, Betty Clark, L.
Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T.
Collins, M.

Colwell, C.H. Connell, J.
Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B.
Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.
Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A.

Y Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D.
Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D.
Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W.
Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M.

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Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J.
Greer, J.W.
Y Ham, B. Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Y Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J.
Y Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F. Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M.
Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R.

Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B.
Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R.
Y Kemp, R.
Y Keyton, J.W.
V Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G.
Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J.
Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J.

Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B.
Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G.
Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E.
Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill
Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C.
Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R.

Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L.
Richardson, E.
Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J.
Y Scott, A. Y Scott, D.
Y Sizemore, E.
Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R.
Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W.
Y Tolbert, T.

Y Toles, E.B. Townsend, K.V.
Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M.
Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L.
Y Wall, V.
Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby
Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M.
Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 153, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The Speaker assumed the Chair.

The Speaker announced the House in recess until 1:30 o'clock, P.M., this day.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 197"

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The Speaker Pro Tern called the House to order.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate insists on its Substitute to the following Bill of the House:
HB 583. By: Representatives Horton of the 43rd, Murphy of the 18th, McDonald of the 12th, Watson of the 114th, Glanton of the 66th, Bolster of the 30th, Harrison of the 20th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Civil Defense Act of 1951", as amended, so as to further define certain terms; to provide the Governor with certain additional emergency powers; to provide for a limitation of liability; to provide for an effective date; 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 628. By: Representative Castleberry of the lllth: A BILL to amend Section 92-3108 of the Code of Georgia, defining terms of the Code relating to the taxation of net income, as amended, so as to conform their meanings to the meanings such terms have in the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1954 in force and effect on Jan. 1, 1977; and for other purposes.
The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representatives Connell of the 87th, Collins of the 144th, and Castleberry of the lllth move to amend HB 628 by adding the following paragraph on page 2 after line 26:
No rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to the provisions of this Act shall have the force of law unless they are approved by a joint committee composed of three members of the standing committee of the House of Representatives to which such Act was referred to be appointed by the Chairman of such committee and three members of the standing committee of the Senate to which such Act was referred to be appointed by the Chairman of such committee. In order for such rules and regulations to have the force of law, it shall be necessary that not less than four members of the joint committee affirmatively approve such rules and regulations. At least two of such four members must be Senators and at least two of such four members must be Representa tives. A report showing the action of the joint committee and signed by all the members approving such rules and regulations shall be filed with the Clerk of the House of Representatives and with the Secretary of the Senate. Such report shall be included in the Journal of the House of Representatives and the Journal of the Senate. Such approved rules and regulations shall expire at the end of the next regular session of the General Assembly following the action of the joint committee unless the report of the committee is ratified by a resolution of the General Assembly at such session.
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 101, nays 4.

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The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

HB 585. By: Representatives Edwards of the 110th, Ham of the 80th, Pinkston of the 100th, Home of the 104th, Hatcher of the 131st, Buck of the 95th, Stone of the 138th, Hutchinson of the 133rd, and others: A BILL to provide for the regu lation of utility contractors; to create the State Board of Examiners of Utility Contractors; to provide a short title ("Utility Contractors Licensing Act"); to
provide for a declaration of purpose; to provide definitions; to provide for the membership of said Board; and for other purposes.

The following amendments were read and adopted:

Representative Williamson of the 45th moves to amend HB 585 by deleting Section 7 (b) in its entirety and by renumbering the remaining subsections accordingly;
And by deleting in Section 7 (c) "after January 1, 1978" and by inserting in lieu thereof "after the effective date".

Representatives Scott of the 123rd and Hill of the 127th move to amend HB 585 by striking the amount "$75,000.00" on page 2, line 29, and by inserting in lieu thereof the amount "$125,000.00".

Representatives White of the 132nd and Hill of the 127th move to amend HB 585 by inserting in lieu of the word "ten" the word "twenty" on line 12, page 8.

An amendment, offered by Representative Lane of the 40th, was read and ruled out of order.

The following amendments were read and adopted:

Representative Hawkins of the 50th moves to amend HB 585 as follows:
On page 3, line 7, change the word "three" to the word "two";
On page 3, line 8, between the words "contractors" and "one", add the words "one member representative of consumers of utility contractors' services".

Representatives Connellof the 87th, Collins of the 144th, and Castleberry of the lllth move to amend HB 585 by adding a new paragraph on page 13 to be numbered Section 17 and renumbering other section as 18, so as Section 19 will read as follows:
No rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to the provisions of this Act shall have the force of law unless they are approved by a joint committee composed of three members of the standing committee of the House of Representatives to which such Act was referred to be appointed by the Chairman of such committee and three members of the standing committee of the Senate to which such Act was referred to be appointed by the Chairman of such committee. In order for such rules and regulations to have the force of law, it shall be necessary that not less than four members of the joint committee affirmatively approve such rules and regulations. At least two of such four members must be Senators and at least two of such four members must be Representa tives. A report showing the action of the joint committee and signed by all the members approving such rules and regulations shall be filed with the Clerk of the House of Representatives and with the Secretary of the Senate. Such report shall be included in the Journal of the House of Representatives and the Journal of the Senate. Such approved rules and regulations shall expire at the end of the next regular session of

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the General Assembly following the action of the joint committee unless the report of the committee is ratified by a resolution of the General Assembly at such session.

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. N Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. N Argo, B.
N Auten, D. N Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M.
N Beckham, B.
N Benefield, J.
Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. N Bolster, P. N Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J.
N Butler, D.
N Canty, H. Carlisle, J.
N Carnes, C.
Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. N Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. N Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty
Clark, L.
N Clifton, A.D.
N Coleman, T. N Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. N Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.
N Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. N Deveaux, C.
Y Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. N Elliott, E.H. N Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. N Foster, P.W.
Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L.
Y Gignilliat, A.
Y Glanton, Tom
N Glover, M. N Greene, J. N Greer, J.W.
Y Ham, B. N Hamilton, Mrs.G. N Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C.
Y Hatcher, C.F.
N Hawkins, J.
N Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L.
N Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.

N Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E.
Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben
N Johnson, G.
N Johnson, P. N Johnson, W.Rud.
Y Johnston, J, N Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb N Kaley, M. N Karrh, R. N Kemp, R. N Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. N Knight, N.G. N Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. N Lee, W.J.(Bill) N Lenderman, M. N Linder, J.
N Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. N Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. N Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B.
N Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G.
Murray, B. N Nessmith, RE.
N Nichols, M. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill N Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. N Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G. Phillips, L.L.
N Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R.
N Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H.
N Ralston, E. N Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C.
Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C.
N Ross, Ben B. N Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey
Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A. Y Scott, D.

N Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Steinberg, C.
Y Stone, R. N Swann, D.
Taggart, T.
Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T.
N Toles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom
N Truluck, R. N Tucker, R.M. N Tuten, J. N Twiggs, R.
Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M.
Y Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. Y Wall, V. N Ware, J.C.
Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. N Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L.
Williams, R. Y Williamson, G.
Y Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 72, nays 87.
The Bill, as amended, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.
Representative Burruss of the 21st gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the House reconsider its action in failing to give the requisite constitutional majority to HB 585, as amended.
HB 607. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Ross of the 76th, Knight of the 67th, Felton of the 22nd, Clark of the 13th, Sizemore of the 136th, Marcus of the 26th, Phillips of the 120th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act", as amended, so as to provide for a kindergarten program; to provide authority to the State Board of Education concerning the kindergarten program; and for other purposes.
The following amendments were read and adopted:
Representatives Lambert of the 112th and Knight of the 67th move to amend HB 607 as follows:

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By striking from line 18 on page 2 the following:
"explicitly".
By striking from lines 23 through 26 on page 2 the following:
"local funds, federal funds, private donations, savings in State funds realized by transporting kindergarten students on a full-day basis, or any combination of these sources.",
and inserting in lieu of such striken language the following:
"any other available funds."

Representatives Knight of the 67th, Colwell of the 4th, Carrell of the 75th, and Twiggs of the 4th move to amend HB 607 as follows:
By inserting at the end of quoted Section 7 of Section 1 a new subsection (f) to read as follows:
"(f) Each isolated school shall receive at least one additional instructional unit. The instructional unit provided for herein shall be in addition to instructional units allotted under Section 25A of this Act relative to isolated schools."

Representative Kilgore of the 65th moves to amend HB 607 by adding on line 24, page 1, after word "basis", the following sentence:
"Nothing in this Act shall be considered to require any school system to participate in a state-supported kindergarten program.".

The following amendment was read:

Representative Harris of the 8th moves to amend HB 607 as follows: By striking everything on lines 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 on page 2, and substituting in lieu thereof the following: "therefor.". By inserting on line 5 of page 1, after the word, "program", the following: "subject to appropriations therefor".

The following amendment to the Harris amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Carrell of the 75th moves to amend the Harris amendment to HB 607 by adding after the word "thereof", the following:
"Provided, however, the General Assembly shall provide full funding for state wide kindergarten at the earliest possible date."

On the adoption of the Harris amendment, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin
YAnderson.W. YArgo, B. YAuten, D. Y Bargeron, E.

Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E.
Y Beck, J.M. YBeckham.B. N Benefield, J.
Birdsong, K.

N Bishop, S. N Bolster, P.
YBray.C.A. NBuck.T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J.

N Butler, D. N Canty, H.
N Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B.
Cason, G.

Y Castleberry, D. y Chance G
,,, ,,,.,. ' ,,,, N Childers, E.M. N Childs, P. N Clark, Betty

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Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D.
Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H.
Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.
Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T.
Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.
N Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. N Deveaux, C.
Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W.
N Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. N Felton, D.
Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L.
N Galer, M.
Y Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A. N Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. N Greene, J.

N Greer, J.W. YHam,B. N Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, B. N Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C.
Hatcher, C.F.
N Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L.
N Holmes, Bob
N Home, F. N Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. N Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. N Jackson, J.D.
Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G.
N Johnson, P. N Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. N Jones, B. N Jones, Herb
Kaley, M.

Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. N Knight, N.G.
N Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick
Y Lane, W.J. N Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Lenderman, M. N Linder, J.
N Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. N Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J.
Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E.
Y Milford, B.
Y Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L.
Y Mullinax, E.G. Murray, B.
Y Nessmith, P.E. N Nichols, M. Y Nix, K.

Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D.
Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C.
Patten, R.L. Peters, R.G.
Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T.
Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. N Pinkston, F.C.
Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. N Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L.
N Richardson, E.
N Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J.
N Scott, A. N Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E.
Smith, V.B. Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. N Steinberg, C.

Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, T.
Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T.
Y Toles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom
Y Truluck, R. N Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J.
Y Twiggs, R.
N Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. N Wall, V.
Y Ware, J.C.
Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. N Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. N Williams, R. N Williamson, G.
Y Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Harris amendment, as amended, the ayes were 92, nays 65. The Harris amendment, as amended, was adopted.

An amendment, offered by Representative Nix of the 20th, was read and withdrawn.

The following amendment was read:

Representative Harrison of the 20th moves to amend HB 607 as follows:
By inserting in the title in line 8 on page 1 between the word and semicolon "program;" and the word "to" the following:
"to provide for certain limitations on the implementation of the kindergarten program within certain school systems;".
By adding at the end of quoted Section 7 of Section 1 a new subsection (f) to read as follows:
"(f) The State Board of Education shall assess annually the capital outlay needs for the implementation of the kindergarten program, and if the capital outlay funds necessary for such implementation in any school system are not appropriated or other wise made available by the General Assembly, the kindergarten program shall not be implemented within that school system."

On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. N Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. N Argo, B.
Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M.

YBeckham, B. Y Benefield, J.
Birdsong, K. N Bishop, S.
N Bolster, P. N Bray, C.A. N Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L.
N Burton, J.

Y Butler, D. N Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C. N Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D.
Y Chance, G. N Childers, E.M.

N Childs, P. N Clark, Betty
Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T.
Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J.
Y Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. N Culpepper, B.
Y Daniel, G. Daugherty, J.C.
N Davis, B.

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N Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A.
N Deveaux, C.
Y Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill
Y Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. N Evans, W.D. N Felton, D.
Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L.
N Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom N Glover, M.
N Greene, J. N Greer, J.W.
N Ham, B. N Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Banner, B. N Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Y Harris, J.F.
Y Harrison, C. Hatcher, C.F.
N Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr.

N Hill, B.L. N Holmes, Bob
N Home, F.
N Horton, G.T.
Y Housley, E.
N Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. N Irvin, R.
Y Isakson, J. N Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. N Johnson, P. N Johnson, W.Rud.
Y Johnston, J. N Jones, B. N Jones, Herb
Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R.
Kemp, R.
Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. N Knight, N.G. N Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick

Y Lane, W.J. N Lee, W.J.(Bill)
N Lenderman, M.
N Linder, J.
N Logan, H. N Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. N Lucas, D.E.
Y Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, D.R.
Y McCollum, H. McDonald, L. McKinney, J.E.
Y Milford, B.
Y Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G.
Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. N Nichols, M.
Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E.

N Patten, G.C. Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G.
Phillips, L.L.
N Phillips, R.T.
Y Phillips, W.R. N Pilewicz, G. N Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H.
Y Ralston, E. N Ramsey, T. N Randall, W.C.
Y Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. N Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B.
N Rowland, J.R. Rush, Dewey
N Russell, J. N Scott, A. N Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E.
Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr.
N Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R.

Y Swann, D. N Taggart, T. N Thompson, A.W.
Y Tolbert, T.
Y Toles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R.
N Tucker, R.M. N Tuten, J.
Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M.
Y Waddle, T.W.
N Walker, L. N Wall, V. N Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. N Wheeler, Bobby
White, J.
N Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L.
N Williams, R.
N Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M.
N Wood, J. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 73, nays 85. The amendment was lost.

The following amendment was read:

Representatives Foster of the 6th and Castleberry of the lllth move to amend HB 607 by adding a comma on page 2, line 5, after the word "appropriations", and by adding the following: "with school systems with the lowest tax base per pupil being the first systems to have kindergarten implemented.".

On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Andersen, W. N Argo, B. N Auten, D.
Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M.
Y Beckham, B. N Benefield, J.
Birdsong, K. N Bishop, S. N Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A. N Buck, T.B.
Y Burruss, A.L.
N Burton, J. N Butler, D. N Canty, H. N Carlisle, J.
N Carnes, C. N Carrell, B. N Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. N Chflders, E.M. N Childs, P. N Clark, Betty
Clark, L.

N Clifton, A.D. N Coleman, T.
Y Collins, M.
Colwell, C.H.
Y Connell, J.
N Cooper, B.
Y Cox, W.E.
N Crosby, T.
Y Culpepper, B.
N Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C.
N Davis, B.
N Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A. N Deveaux, C. N Dixon, H.D N Dover, Bill
Edwards, W. N Elliott, E.H. N Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. N Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A. N Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. Y Greene, J.

N Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. N Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Banner, B. N Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. N Harrison, C.
Hatcher, C.F. N Hawkins, J.
Y Hays, F.,Jr. N Hill, B.L. N Holmes, Bob N Home, F. N Horton, G.T. N Housley, E.
N Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. N Isakson, J. N Jackson, J.D.
N Jessup, Ben N Johnson, G. N Johnson, P. N Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. N Jones, B.
N Jones, Herb

Kaley, M. Y Karrh, H. N Kemp, E. Y Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. N Knight, N.G. N Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, WJ.
N Lee, W.J.(BiH) Y Lenderraan, M.
N Linder, J. N Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J.
N Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L.
Mullinax, E.G. Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E.

N Nichols, M. N Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. N Patten, G.C.
Patten, R.L. Peters, R.G. Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T.
Y Phillips, W.R. N Pilewicz, G. N Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H.
Y Ralston, E. Ramsey, T.
N Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. N Robinson, C. N Ross, Ben B. N Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Scott, A. N Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E.

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N Smith, V.B. Smyre, C.
N Snow, Wayne.Jr. N Steinberg, C: Y Stone, R.
N Swann, D. N Taggart, T.

N Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R.
N Tucker, R.M.

Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R.
Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. N Wall, V.

Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby
Y White, J. N Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R.

N Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J.
N Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 61, nays 97. The amendment was lost.
An amendment, offered by Representatives Stone and Greene of the 138th, was read and lost.
Representative Lambert of the 112th moves that the House reconsider its action in adopting the Harris amendment, as amended.
The Harris amendment, as amended, was again read.
On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adams, G. N Adams, Marvin N Anderson, W.
Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. N Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J.
Birdsong, K. N Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. N Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B. N Burruss, A.L.
Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Y Canty, H.
Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. N Carrell, B. N Cason, G. N Castleberry, D.
N Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty
Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D.
N Coleman, T.
N Collins, M. Colwell, C.H.
N Connell, J. N Cooper, B.

N Cox, W.E. N Crosby, T. N Culpepper, B. N Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, B. Y Dean, D.C. N Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C.
N Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill
N Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D.
Y Felton, D.
N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L.
Galer, M.
N Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. N Glanton, Tom
Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. N Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. N Harris, J.F. N Harrison, C.
Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.,Jr.
Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.

Y Horton, G.T. N Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. N Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben
N Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. N Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb
N Kaley, M. N Karrh, R. N Kemp, R. N Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick
N Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) N Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H.
N Long, W.K. N Looper, M. N Lord, J.
Y Lucas, D.E. N Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, D.R.

N McCollum, H. N McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. N Milford, B. N Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G.
Murray, B. N Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. N Nix, K.
N Noble, Bill N Oldham, L. N Owens, R.D.
N Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C.
Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G. Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. N Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H. N Ralston, E. N Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. N Ross, Ben B. N Rowland, J.R. Rush, Dewey
Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A. Y Scott, D.

N Sizemore, E. N Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne.Jr. N Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. N Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W.
Y Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B.
Y Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom N Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M.
N Tuten, J. N Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. N Veazey, M. N Waddle, T.W.
N Walker, L. Y Wall, V. N Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the motion by Representative Lambert to reconsider the Harris amendment, as amended, the ayes were 73, nays 89.
The motion was lost.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to, as amended.
On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin
Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe
Y Baugh, W.E.
Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J.
Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P.
Bray, C.A.
Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J.
Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B.
Y Cason, G.
Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P.
Y Clark, Betty Clark, L.
Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.
Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B.
Y Daniel, G. Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, B.
Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A. Deveaux, C.
Y Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D.
Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W.
Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.
Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J.
Y Greer, J.W.
Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Banner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F.
Y Harrison, C. Hatcher, C.F.
Y Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.

Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M.
Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D.
Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J.
Y Jones, B.
Y Jones, Herb
Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R.
Y Keyton, J.W.
Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick
Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J.
Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M.
Y Lord, J.
Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. N Milford, B. Y Money, J.
Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G.
Murray, B.
Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K.
Y Noble, Bill Oldham, L.
Y Owens, R.D.
Y Parham, B.E.
Y Patten, G.C. Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G. Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, K.T. Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C.
Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C.
Y Reaves, H.L.
Y Richardson, E.
Y Robinson, C.
Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey
Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A. Y Scott, D.

Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Steinberg, C.
Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, T.
Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R.
Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R.
Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W.
Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C.
Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G.
Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 159, nays 3.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.
HB 300. By: Representative Carnes of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide for license and excise taxes upon the business of dealing in malt beverages ..."; so as to provide that no excise or any other taxes shall be due to the State of Georgia, or to any local political subdivision thereof, including counties and municipalities, from any licensed wholesale dealer or brewer, on any malt beverages which shall have been rendered unfit for consumption by reason of breakage, or spoilage, or damage to the package; and for other pur poses.
The following Committee substitute was read:
A BILL
To amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide for license and excise taxes upon the business of dealing in malt beverages; to allocate funds derived from such taxes; to pro vide 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.", approved March 23, 1935 (Ga. Laws 1935, p. 73), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 30, 1937 (Ga. Laws 1937, p. 148), an Act approved December 13, 1937 (Ga. Laws 1937-38, Ex. Sess., p. 173), an Act approved March 24, 1939 (Ga.'Laws 1939, p. 101), an Act approved July 30, 1949 (Ga. Laws 1949, Ex. Sess., p. 5), an Act approved February 20, 1951 (Ga. Laws 1951, p. 356), an Act approved June 22, 1955 (Ga. Laws 1955, Ex. Sess., p. 23), and an Act approved January 30, 1964 (Ga. Laws 1964, p. 60), so as to authorize the Revenue Commissioner to issue refunds or credits for malt beverage taxes

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paid by wholesalers under certain conditions; to provide an effective date; to repeal con flicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. An Act entitled "An Act to provide for license and excise taxes upon the business of dealing in malt beverages; to allocate funds derived from such taxes; to pro vide 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.", approved March 23, 1935 (Ga. Laws 1935, p. 73), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 30, 1937 (Ga. Laws 1937, p. 148), an Act approved December 13, 1937 (Ga. Laws 1937-38, Ex. Sess., p. 173), an Act approved March 24, 1939 (Ga. Laws 1939, p. 101), an Act approved July 30, 1949 (Ga. Laws 1949, Ex. Sess., p. 5), an Act approved February 20, 1951 (Ga. Laws 1951, p. 356), an Act approved June 22, 1955 (Ga. Laws 1955, Ex. Sess., p. 23), and an Act approved January 30, 1964 (Ga. Laws 1964, p. 60), is hereby amended by adding to the second sentence in Section 5 of said Act, the following:
"And provided further, the State Revenue Commissioner may issue refunds or credits for malt beverage taxes paid by or due from the wholesaler, under regulations promul gated by the Commissioner, when it can be shown to the Commissioner's satisfaction that any of the following events have occurred:
(a) Malt beverages have been received by the wholesaler through an error in shipment and such malt beverages are returned to the shipper prior to any sale by the wholesaler in Georgia.
(b) Malt beverages, ordered by the wholesaler, have been destroyed in transit prior to entry into the wholesaler's warehouse or storage area.
(c) Malt beverages have been received by the wholesaler, which are unfit for con sumption upon receipt and such malt beverages are returned to the shipper or destroyed prior to any sale by the wholesaler in Georgia.
(d) Refund or credit for malt beverages which have been damaged after receipt by the wholesaler shall not exceed 2,500 cases per year per wholesaler.
(e) Malt beverages destroyed while in the possession of a Georgia wholesaler by act of God, such as fire, flood, lightning, wind or other natural calamity.", so that when so amended the second sentence of Section 5 shall read as follows:
"Provided, there shall be no excise tax on sales of malt beverages sold to persons outside this State, for resale or consumption outside of this State, nor upon sales of malt beverages sold to stores or canteens located on United States military posts or reservations and provided further, the State Revenue Commissioner may issue refunds or credits for malt beverage taxes paid by or due from the wholesaler, under regulations promulgated by the Commissioner, when it can be shown to the Commissioner's satis faction that any of the following events have occurred:
(a) Malt beverages have been received by the wholesaler through an error in shipment and such malt beverages are returned to the shipper prior to any sale by the wholesaler in Georgia.
(b) Malt beverages, ordered by the wholesaler, have been destroyed in transit prior to entry into the wholesaler's warehouse or storage area.
(c) Malt beverages have been received by the wholesaler, which are unfit for con sumption upon receipt and such malt beverages are returned to the shipper or destroyed prior to any sale by the wholesaler in Georgia.
(d) Refund or credit for malt beverages which have been damaged after receipt by the wholesaler shall not exceed 2,500 cases per year per wholesaler.
(e) Malt beverages destroyed while in the possession of a Georgia wholesaler by act of God, such as fire, flood, lightning, wind or other national calamity."
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:

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Representative Lambert of the 112th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 300 by striking subsection (d) of Section 1 on page 2 and by renumbering the section thereafter; and
By striking subsection (d) on page 3 and by renumbering the section thereafter.

On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Andersen, W.
Y Argo, B. N Auten, D.
N Bargeron, E.
Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E.
Y Beck, J.M. Beckham, B.
Y Benefield, J. Birdsong, K.
N Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L.
Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. N Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Clark, Betty Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D.
N Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. N Cooper, B.

N Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B.
N Daniel, G. Daugherty, J.C.
N Davis, B. N Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W.
Y Elliott, E.H. N Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L.
N Galer, M. Y Gammage, L.
Gignilliat, A. N Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. N Greene, J. N Greer, J.W.
Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Y Banner, B. N Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F.
N Hawkins, J.
Y Hays, F.,Jr. Hill, B.L.
N Holmes, Bob N Home, F.

Y Horton, G.T. N Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted
Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. N Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D.
N Jessup, Ben
Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P.
Y Johnson, W.Rud.
N Johnston, J.
N Jones, B. N Jones, Herb N Kaley, M. N Karrh, R.
Kemp, R. N Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M.
Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Lenderman, M. N Linder, J.
Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. N Looper, M.
Lord, J. N Lucas, D.E. NMann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. McDonald, L.
Y McKinney, J.E. Milford, B.
Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G.
Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. N Nichols, M. N Nix, K.
Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L.
Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. N Patten, G.C.
Patten, R.L. Peters, R.G. Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. N Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H. N Ralston, E. N Ramsey, T. Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. N Ross, Ben B.
N Rowland, J.R. Rush, Dewey
Y Russell, J.
Scott, A. Scott, D.

N Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C.
Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. N Steinberg, C. N Stone, R. N Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W.
Y Tolbert, T. Toles, E.B.
Y Townsend, K.V.
Y Triplett, Tom YTruluck.R. N Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J.
Y Twiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R.
Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. N Wheeler, Bobby N White, J.
Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. N Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 80, nays 60. The amendment was adopted.
The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representatives Connell of the 87th, Collins of the 144th, and Castleberry of the lllth move to amend the Committee substitute to HB 300 by adding the following paragraph on page 3, after line 14:
No rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to the provisions of this Act shall have the force of law unless they are approved by a joint committee composed of three members of the standing committee of the House of Representatives to which such Act was referred to be appointed by the Chairman of such committee and three members of the standing committee of the Senate to which such Act was referred to be appointed by the Chairman of such committee. In order for such rules and regulations to have the force of law, it shall be necessary that not less than four members of the joint committee affirmatively approve such rules and regulations. At least two of such four members must be Senators and at least two of such four members must be Representa tives. A report showing the action of the joint committee and signed by all the members

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approving such rules and regulations shall be filed with the Clerk of the House of Representatives and with the Secretary of the Senate. Such report shall be included in the Journal of the House of Representatives and the Journal of the Senate. Such approved rules and regulations shall expire at the end of the next regular session of the General Assembly following the action of the joint committee unless the report of the committee is ratified by a resolution of the General Assembly at such session.

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 108, nays 5.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute, as amended.

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 583. By: Representatives Horton of the 43rd, Murphy of the 18th, McDonald of the 12th, Watson of the 114th, Glanton of the 66th, Bolster of the 30th, Harrison of the 20th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Civil Defense Act of 1951", as amended, so as to further define certain terms; to provide the Governor with certain additional emergency powers; to provide for a limitation of liability; to provide for an effective date; and for other purposes.

Representative Horton of the 43rd moved that the House insist on its position in disagreeing to the Senate substitute to HB 583 and that the Speaker appoint a Committee of Conference on the part of the House to confer with a like committee on the part of the Senate.

The motion prevailed and the Speaker appointed as a Committee of Conference on the part of the House, the following members:
Representative Horton of the 43rd, Lambert of the 112th, and McDonald of the 12th.

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 169. By: Representatives Snow of the 1st, Walker of the 115th, Karrh of the 106th, Tucker of the 73rd, Bray of the 70th, Taggart of the 125th, Culpepper of the 98th, and Kaley of the 19th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Civil Practice Act" 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 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. Y Adams, Marvin YAnderson, W. YArgo, B. YAuten, D. N Bargeron, E.

Battle, Joe NBaugh.W.E.
Beck, J.M. YBeckham, B. Y Benefield, J.
Birdsong, K.

Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J.

Y Butler, D. Canty, H.
Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G.

Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.

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Childs, P.
Clark, Betty
Clark, L.
Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T.
Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T.
Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G.
Daugherty.J.C. Davis, B. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill Edwards, W.
Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D.
N Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M.
Y Gammage, L. Gignilliat, A. Glanton, Tom

Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J.
Y Greer, J.W.
YHam.B.
Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Banner, B.
Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C.
Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L.
N Holmes, Bob N Home, F.
Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E.
Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Igakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben
Johnson, G.
N Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. N Johnston, J.
N Jones, B.

Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M.
Y Karrh, R.
Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M.
Knight, N.G. Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Y Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J.
Y Logan, H. Long, W.K. Looper, M.
Lord, J. N Lucas, D.E.
Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J.
Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H.
McDonald, L.
Y McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G.
Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E.

Y Nichols, M. YNix,K.
Y Noble, Bill
Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E.
Y Patten, G.C. Patten, R.L.
Y Peters, R.G. Phillips, L.L.
Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R.
Y Pilewicz, G. N Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H.
N Ralston, E. N Ramsey, T. N Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E.
Y Robinson, C. N Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J.
Scott, A. Y Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E.
Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C.

Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D.
Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y To'.bert, T.
Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. N Twiggs, R.
Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M.
Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R.
Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 127, nays 17.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
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 627. By: Representatives Holmes of the 39th, and Bolster of the 30th: A BILL to amend Code Section 59-106 relating to the revision of jury lists and the selec tion of grand and traverse jurors, as amended, so as to provide a maximum number of jurors to be selected for eligibility to serve as grand jurors in any county utilizing a plan for the selection of persons to serve as jurors by mechan ical or electronic means; and for other purposes.
The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representative Foster of the 6th moves to amend HB 627 by adding after the word "section" on line 26, page 1, the following:
"of at least 50%"; and by changing the first sentence beginning on line 13, page 2, to read as follows: "After selecting the citizens to serve as jurors, the jury commissioners shall select from the jury list not less than 10% nor more than 40% of the most experienced, intelli gent and upright citizens of the whole number to serve as grand jurors,";
and by adding after the word "means" on line 9, page 1, the following:
"to provide for a minimum percentage of the whole number of-registered voters as jurors; to provide for a minimum and a maximum of the whole number of the selected jurors to serve as grand jurors;".
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 109, nays 1.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

HB 792. By: Representatives Rainey of the 135th, Peters of the 2nd, Twiggs of the 4th, Gammage of the 17th, Housley of the 21st, Mullinax of the 69th, Hays of the 1st, Jackson of the 9th, and others: A BILL to enact the Game and Fish Code, Title 45; to completely and comprehensively revise and supersede the laws of this State relating to game and fish; to provide definitions, powers and duties relating to game and fish; to provide a short title ("Game and Fish Code"); to provide for consent to certain federal laws, rules, regulations and acquisi tions; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representatives Connell of the 87th, Collins of the 144th, and Castleberry of the lllth move to amend HB 792 by adding a new paragraph on page 174 to be numbered Section 6, and renumbering other Sections as 7 and 8, so that Section 6 will read as follows:
No rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to the provisions of this Act shall have the force of law unless they are approved by a joint committee composed of three members of the standing committee of the House of Representatives to which such Act was referred to be appointed by the Chairman of such committee and three members of the standing committee of the Senate to which such Act was referred to be appointed by the Chairman of such committee. In order for such rules and regulations to have the force of law, it shall be necessary that not less than four members of the joint committee affirmatively approve such rules and regulations. At least two of such four members must be Senators and at least two of such four members must be Representa tives. A report showing the action of the joint committee and signed by all the members approving such rules and regulations shall be filed with the Clerk of the House of Representatives and with the Secretary of the Senate. Such report shall be included in the Journal of the House of Representatives and the Journal of the Senate. Such approved rules and regulations shall expire at the end of the next regular session of the General Assembly following the action of the joint committee unless the report of the committee is ratified by a resolution of the General Assembly at such session.

An amendment, offered by Representative Davis of the 99th, was read and lost.

An amendment, offered by Representative Carrell of the 75th, 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 106, nays 1.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

SB 55. By: Senator Barnes of the 33rd: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 38-3, relating to heresay 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.

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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.

The following Resolution of the House was read and adopted:

HR 240. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Buck of the 95th, Connell of the 87th and others:

A RESOLUTION
Calling a Joint Session of the House of Representatives and the Senate for the pur pose of hearing a message from the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the members of this General Assembly are vitally interested in the state of, and the problems confronting, the Judiciary of this State; and
WHEREAS, it is important for the General Assembly to hear directly from the prin cipal officer of the Judiciary concerning these matters; and
WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that the distinguished Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, the Honorable H. E. Nichols, be invited to address a Joint Session of the House of Representatives and the Senate concerning the state of the Judiciary.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, the Honorable H. E. Nichols, is hereby invited to address a Joint Session of the House of Representatives and the Senate at 12 o'clock noon, February 21, 1977, 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 a.m. on the aforesaid date for the purpose of hearing an address from the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, the Honorable H. E. Nichols.
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 the Honorable Chief Justice of the Supreme Court to the Hall of the House of Representatives.

By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the House was withdrawn from the Committee on Ways and Means and referred to the Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs:

HB 820. By: Representatives Logan of the 62nd, Russell of the 64th, and Argo of the 63rd: A BILL to amend Code Section 92-4101 relating to limits on municipal taxes as enacted by an Act limiting and regulating the assessment and collec tion of taxes by municipal authorities in this State, as amended; and for other
purposes.

Representative Jessup of the 117th moved that the house do now adjourn until 10 o'clock, tomorrow morning and the motion prevailed.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia Thursday, February 17,1977

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 Dr. Jessee H. Warwick, Pastor, Elizabeth Lee United Methodist Church, Chicamauga, Georgia.
Representative Milford of the 13th, 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 the committees:
HB 880. By: Representative Clifton of the 107th: A BILL to repeal and replace the Char ter of the Town of Hardwicke in the County of Bryan; to create a new Charter for said town; to prescribe the corporate limits of said town; to provide for the government of said town; to enumerate the corporate powers of the town; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.
HB 881. By: Representative Wheeler of the 152nd: A BILL t6 amend Code Section 29-420 relating to method of recording land titles, as amended, so as to prohibit the recording, under certain circumstances, of certain deeds, mortgages and other instruments which refer to a plat of survey; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.
HB 882. By: Representatives Watson of the 114th, and Waddle of the 113th: A BILL to amend an Act incorporating the City of Warner Robins, as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee'on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 883. By: Representatives Veazey and Patten of the 146th, Mann and Milford of the 13th, Patten of the 149th, Long of the 142nd, Greene and Stone of the 138th, Pilewicz of the 41st, and others: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Unem ployment Compensation Law", as amended (now Employment Security Law), so as to change from one year to four years after the occurrence of fraud for a penalty to be placed upon such individual; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industrial Relations.

HB 884. By: Representative Reaves of the 147th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the County Court of Echols County, as amended, so as to change the minimum and maximum amounts allowed to the judge of said court; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 885. By: Representatives Milford and Mann of the 13th: A BILL to create a new charter for the Town of Bowersville in the County of Hart; to provide for incorporation; to provide for corporate boundaries; to provide for specific and general powers and the construction and exercise thereof; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 886. By: Representative Reaves of the 147th: A BILL to provide for a supplement to the compensation of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Echols County; to authorize the governing authority of Echols County to increase the amount of such supplement; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 887. By: Representative Reaves of the 147th: A BILL to provide for a supplement to the compensation of the Judge of the Probate Court of Echols County; to authorize the governing authority of Echols County to increase the amount of such supplement; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 891. By: Representative Taggart of the 125th: A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide for License and Excise Taxes upon the Business of Dealing in Malt Beverages; to Allocate Funds Derived from such Taxes; to provide for the enforcement of this Act; to repeal laws in conflict with this Act; and to provide for the holding of an election to ratify or reject this Act; and for other purposes".
Referred to the Committee on Temperance.

HB 892. By: Representative Taggart of the 125th: A BILL to amend an Act known as "The Revenue Tax Act to Legalize and Control Alcoholic Beverages and Liquor", as amended, so as to provide that every county or municipality where the sale of distilled spirits or alcoholic beverages is authorized by law may through proper resolution or ordinance, authorize the issuance of licenses to sell distilled spirits or alcoholic beverages for beverage purposes by the drink for consumption only on the premises; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Temperance.

HB 893. By: Representatives Carlisle and Mostiler of the 71st, and Johnson, Benefield, Wood and Lee of the 72nd: A BILL to amend an Act reincorporating the City of Fayetteville in the County of Fayette, as amended, so as to change the provi sions relative to the jurisdiction of the recorder's court of said city; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 894. By: Representative McKinney of the 35th: A BILL to amend an Act reincorporating the City of Atlanta in the Counties of Fulton and DeKalb, creating a new charter for such City and for other purposes, as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to the membership and composition of the Council; to provide for financial statements; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 895. By: Representatives Taggart of the 125th,'Gignilliat of the 122nd, Battle of the 124th, Scott of the 123rd, Triplett of the 128th, and Hill of the 127th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Court of Chatham County approved Dec. 18, 1819, as amended, so as to authorize the Judge of the Probate Court of Chatham County to preside as judge pro hac vice in the State Court of Chatham County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 896. By: Representatives Looper and Anderson of the 8th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Dawson County upon an annual salary, as amended, so as to change the compensation of the sheriff; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 897. By: Representatives Looper and Anderson of the 8th: A BILL to provide for an elected Board of Education of Dawson County; to provide for the numbering of positions on the Board; to provide for the election of the members of said Board; to provide for filling vacancies on the Board; to provide for a Chairman of the Board; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 898. By: Representatives Logan of the 62nd, Argo of the 63rd, and Russell of the 64th: A BILL to create a public corporation to be known as Downtown Athens Development Authority, pursuant to an amendment to the Constitution as contained in Ga. Laws 1975, p. 1698, and amended by the Ga. Laws 1976, p. 1912; to provide for the powers, duties, and responsibilities of said Authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HR 237-898. By: Representative Walker of the 115th: A RESOLUTION amending Resolu tion No. 62 (H.R. No. 113-434) of the General Assembly of Georgia, so as to reduce from nine to eight the number of State Properties Commission members whose affirmative vote is required to approve all contracts and contract amendments, sales, leases, exchanges and other dispositions of certain Stateowned real property, or any lease thereof, or any interest or estate therein, or any portion of said State-owned real property; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HB 899. By: Representatives Hatcher of the 131st, and Evans of the 84th: A BILL to amend Code Section 67-717, relating to default judgments in proceedings to foreclose mortgages on personalty, added by an Act approved April 24, 1975, so as to authorize the entry of a default judgment for either party under certain circumstances; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 900. By: Representatives Taggart of the 125th, Gignilliat of the 122nd, Battle of the 124th, Scott of the 123rd, Triplett of the 128th, and Hill of the 127th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Court of Chatham County, as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to costs and deposits in the State Court of Chatham County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 901. By: Representatives Cooper, Kaley and Wilson of the 19th, Burruss and Housley of the 21st, and Nix, Harrison and Isakson of the 20th: A BILL to reincorporate the City of Marietta in Cobb County; to create a new charter for said city; to provide for the powers, rights and duties of said city; to repeal certain provi sions of an Act creating a new Charter for the City of Marietta, in the County of Cobb, as amended; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 902. By: Representative McDonald of the 12th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Electrical Contractors Act" so as to establish two classes of licenses; to authorize and direct the Board to prepare separate examinations for each class of licenses; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry.

HB 903. By: Representatives Gignilliat of the 122nd, Battle of the 124th, Scott of the 123rd, and Hill of the 127th: A BILL to amend the several Acts relating to and incorporating the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, so as to extend the corporate limits of the City of Savannah; to provide for a refer endum; to provide for severability; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 904. By: Representatives Crosby of the 150th, Dixon of the 151st, Foster and Wheeler of the 152nd, and Rainey of the 135th: A BILL to amend an Act providing that the owner of a beehive shall have the right to destroy bears under certain conditions so as to change the provisions relative to protective devices for bee hives and notice to the Department of Natural Resources; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on Game, Fish & Recreation.

HB 905. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Knight of the 67th, Carlisle of the 71st, Gammage of the 17th, Kilgore of the 65th, Harrison of the 20th, Glanton of the 66th, and Vaughn of the 57th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act", as amended, so as to provide for a state policy concerning public school facilities; to provide definitions; to require certain inventories; to provide for a local facilities plan; to provide for

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a comprehensive survey; to provide for financing for capital facility improve ments; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

HR 238-905. By: Representative Lee of the 72nd: A RESOLUTION proposing an amend ment to the Constitution so as to provide that the General Assembly shall be authorized to provide by law for the regulation of lobbying; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.

HB 906. By: Representatives Taggart of the 125th, and Hill of the 127th: A BILL to amend Code Section 26-2701 relating to definitions relative to gambling and related offenses, as amended, so as to redefine the terms "bet" and "gambling device"; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 907. By: Representative Reaves of the 147th: A BILL to provide for the compensation of the county clerk in all counties of this State having a population of 2,000 or less, according to the U.S. Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census; to provide for payment from county funds; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 908. By: Representative Reaves of the 147th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Quitman, as amended, so as to change the salary of the members and chairman of the board of commissioners; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HR 239-908. By: Representatives Butler, Tolbert and Johnston of the 56th, Lenderman of the 53rd, Childs of the 51st, Richardson of the 52nd, Linder of the 44th, Noble of the 48th, and others: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to increase the maximum dollar amount for civil cases over which the justices of the peace in DeKalb County shall have jurisdiction from two hundred dollars to five hundred dollars; 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.

HB 909. By: Representative Hutchinson of the 133rd: A BILL to amend an Act providing procedures for the return of mobile homes for taxation, determining the appli cable rates therefor, and collecting the ad valorem tax imposed thereon to as to provide for the impounding of mobile homes which violate the provisions of said Act under certain circumstances; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 910. By: Representatives Hutchinson of the 133rd, Smith of the 42nd, Williamson of the 45th, and Coleman of the 118th: A BILL to amend an Act classifying motor vehicles as a separate and distinct class of tangible property for ad valorem taxation purposes, as amended, so as to change certain of the methods and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee, on Ways & Means.

HB 911. By: Representatives Carlisle and Mostiler of the 71st, and Benefield, Johnson, Wood and Lee of the 72nd: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Board of Com missioners for Fayette County so as to redesignate the members of the board elected from the county at large as the members from Road Districts No. 4 and No. 5; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

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 927. By: Representatives Smyre of the 92nd, Thompson of the 93rd, Cason of the 96th, Bishop of the 94th, and Galer of the 97th: A BILL to provide that in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 165,000 and not more than 185,000 according to the U.S. Decennial Census of 1970, or any such future census, wherein the sale of alcoholic beverages, distilled spirits, malt beverages and wines is lawfully authorized, such sales for consumption on the premises shall be authorized during certain hours; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 928. By: Representatives Hawkins of the 50th, Marcus of the 26th, Noble of the 48th, McCollum of the 134th, Richardson of the 52nd, and Patten of the 146th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Executive Reorganization Act of 1972", as amended, so as to provide that the full Board of Natural Resources shall, upon application of an aggrieved party or upon its own motion, review any decision of the Administrative Review Committee regarding actions of the Director of the Environmental Protection Division of the Dept. of Natural Resources; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate were read the second time:

HB 853 HB 854 HB 855 HB 858 HB 859 HB 860 HB 861 HB 862 HB 863 HR 229-863 HB 864 HB 866 HB 867 HB 873 HB 874

HB 875 HB 876 HB 877 HB 878 HB 879 HB 888 HB 889 HB 890 SR 68 SB 79 SB 165 SB 166 SB 174 SB 248

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

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HOUSE RULES CALENDAR

Thursday, February 17, 1977

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Rules has met and fixed the calendar for House consideration today, as enumerated below:

HB 152 HB 157 HB 209 HB 240 HB 263 HB 317 HB 451 HB 542 HB 543 HB 546 HB 581 HB 594 HB 630 HB 751 HB 757 HB 771

Public Documents, Crime of Stealing Driver's Licenses, Expiration and Renewal School Employees' Retirement System, Retirement Benefits Recreational Vehicle Marine Equipment Taxes, Tangible Property, Collection Drivers License Revoked, Limit Driving Permit Medical Practitioners: Board & Licenses Property Transactions: Interest Distress Warrants, Mobile Homes Water Closets/Showers: Construction Requirements Insurance Settlements, Contractual Benefits Peace Officers Standards & Training, Certification Marta/Bonds: Security/Public Deposits Commercial Gambling, Felony, Punishment Georgia Development Authority, Borrower, Capital Notes Pleadings, Continuances, General Assembly Members

HR 96-458 Convey Property, Thomas County HR 113-477 Convey Property, Miller County HR 157-654 Convey Property, Irwin County HR 191 -727 Convey Property, Bibb County

SR 37

Convey Property, Gwinnett County

These measures may be called in any order you may so desire.

Respectfully submitted,

/s/Lee of the 72nd Chairman

Representative Dent of the 85th District, Chairman of the Committee on Human Relations & Aging, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Human Relations & Aging 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 620 Do Pass HB 741 Do Pass HB 812 Do Pass

HB 813 Do Pass SB 81 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Dent of the 85th Chairman

Representative Mullinax of the 69th District, Chairman of the Committee on Indus trial Relations, submitted the following report:

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Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Industrial Relations 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 79 Do Not Pass HB 235 Do Not Pass HB 236 Do Not Pass

Respectfully submitted, Mullinax of the 69th Chairman

Representative Snow of the 1st District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

SB 145 Do Pass HB 188 Do Pass, as Amended

Respectfully submitted, Snow of the 1st Chairman

Representative Reaves of the 147th District, Chairman of the Committee on Natural Resources, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Natural Resources has had under consideration the following Bill of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

SB 103 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Reaves of the 147th Chairman

Representative Lee of the 72nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Rules, sub mitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Rules has had under consideration the following Bill of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

SB 14 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, Lee of the 72nd Chairman

Representative Colwell of the 4th District, Chairman of the Committee on State Insti tutions & Property, submitted the following report:

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Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on State Institutions & Property has had under consideration the following Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HR 194-774 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Colwell of the 4th Chairman

Representative Howell of the 140th District, Chairman of the Committee on State of Republic, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on State of Republic has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 498 Do Pass, by Substitute SB 45 Do Pass HB 770 Do Pass HB 791 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Howell of the 140th Chairman

Representative Adams of the 36th District, Chairman of the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs has had under consider ation 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 46 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 729 Do Pass HB 604 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th Chairman

Representative Adams of the 36th District, Chairman of the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legislation 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 recommenda tions:

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HB 834 Do Pass HB 835 Do Pass HB 838 Do Pass HB 840 Do Pass HB 841 Do Pass, as Amended HB 842 Do Pass HB 843 Do Pass HB 844 Do Pass HB 847 Do Pass HB 850 Do Pass HB 856 Do Pass

HB 857 Do Pass HB 865 Do Pass HB 868 Do Pass HB 869 Do Pass HB 870 Do Pass HB 871 Do Pass HB 872 Do Pass SB 171 Do Pass SB 176 Do Pass, by Substitute SR 77 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th Chairman

Representative 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 of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the follow ing recommendations:
HB 536 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, Collins of the 144th 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 841. By: Representatives Foster and Williams of the 6th, and Ramsey of the 3rd: A BILL to amend an Act amending, revising, superseding and consolidating the laws pertaining to the governing authority of Whitfield County and creat ing a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Whitfield County, so as to change the compensation of the chairman and members of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes.
The following amendment was read and adopted:
The Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs mu ves to amend HB 841 as follows:
By striking from Section 1, beginning on line 20 of page 1, the following:
"Members of the board herein created shall be paid, as their entire compensation for services the sum of $200.00 per month, except the chairman who shall receive $250.00 per month, payable monthly, out of the treasury of said county.",
and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"Members of the board herein created, except the chairman, shall be paid, as their entire compensation for services, a sum of not more than $200.00 per month, the exact amount to be determined by said board of commissioners. The chairman of said board shall be paid as his entire compensation for services a sum of not more than $250.00 per month, the exact amount to be determined by said board of commissioners. The compensation provided for herein shall be paid from county funds."

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, as amended, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 120, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

HB 834. By: Representative Hanner of the 130th: A BILL to create and establish a Small Claims Court in and for Randolph County; to prescribe the jurisdiction of said court; to prescribe the pleading and practice in said court; and for other pur poses.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 120, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 835. By: Representatives Colwell and Twiggs of the 4th: A BILL to amend an Act providing a salary for the Sheriff of Union County in lieu of the fee system of compensation, as amended, so as to change the compensation of the Sheriff; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 120, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 838. By: Representatives Johnson, Lee, Benefield and Wood of the 72nd: A BILL to amend an Act providing for a supplement to the salaries of the judges of the Superior Court of Clayton Judicial Circuit, as amended, so as to change the county supplement to the State salary of said judges; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 120, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 840. By: Representatives Pinkston of the 100th, Home of the 104th, Randall of the 101st, Davis of the 99th, and Lucas of the 102nd: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Civil Court of Bibb County approved March 3, 1955, as amended, so as to provide for additional circumstances under which a judge pro tempore may be appointed; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 120, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 842. By: Representative Culpepper of the 98th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Crawford" County upon an annual salary, as amended, so as to change the compensation provisions relating to the sheriff; 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 120, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 843. By: Representative Culpepper of the 98th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Clerk of the Superior Court of Crawford County upon an annual salary, as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to 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 120, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 844. By: Representative Culpepper of the 98th: A BILL to amend an Act abolishing the fee system of compensation for the Tax Commissioner of Crawford County and providing in lieu thereof an annual salary, as amended, so as to change the compensation provisions relating to 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 120, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 847. By: Representative Hanner of the 130th: A BILL to amend an Act incorporating the Town of Parrott in Terrell County, as amended, so as to change the date of elections in said Town; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 120, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 850. By: Representatives Battle of the 124th, Triplett of the 128th, Hill of the 127th, Scott of the 123rd, Jones of the 126th, Taggart of the 125th, Gignilliat of the 122nd, and Chance of the 129th: A BILL to amend an Act to provide for the compensation of the tax commissioner of all counties of this State having a population of not less than 180,000 nor more than 190,000 according to the U.S. Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census, so as to change the compensation of the tax commissioner in each such county; and for other pur poses.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 120, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 856. By: Representatives Lane of the 81st, and Nessmith of the 82nd: A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of Bulloch County, as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation of clerical assistants; 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 120, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 857. By: Representatives Lane of the 81st, and Nessmith of the 82nd: A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Court of Screven County, as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation of the judge and solicitor 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 120, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 865. By: Representatives Lane of the 81st, and Nessmith of the 82nd: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Bulloch County upon an annual salary, as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation of the Sheriff and his deputies; to provide an effective date; 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 120, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 868. By: Representative Crosby of the 150th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Clerk of the Superior Court of Atkinson County upon an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation, as amended, so as to change the compen sation 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 120, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 869. By: Representative Crosby of the 150th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Clinch County, as amended, so as to change the

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salary of the Chairman and the other 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 120, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 870. By: Representative Crosby of the 150th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Atkinson County upon an annual salary, as amended, so as to change the compensation of the sheriff of said 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 120, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 871. By: Representative Crosby of the 150th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Clinch County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation, as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to the sal aries of the deputy sheriffs and the part-time deputy sheriff; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 120, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 872. By: Representative Crosby of the 150th: A BILL to amend an Act consolidating
the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Clinch County into the office of Tax Commissioner of Clinch County, so as to change the compensation of the tax commissioner; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 120, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 171. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Judge of the Probate Court of Baldwin County upon an annual salary in lieu of the
fee system of compensation, so as to change the provisions relating to 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 120, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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SB 176. By: Senator Shapard of the 28th: A BILL to amend an Act consolidating the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Spalding County, so as to change the salary of the Tax Commissioner of Spalding County, which salary shall be paid in addition to the additional annual compensation of $150.00 for each four-year term or part thereof completed by such officer; and for other pur poses.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL
To amend an Act consolidating the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Spalding County, approved February 16, 1950 (Ga. Laws 1950, p. 2583), as amended, par ticularly by an Act approved February 28, 1966 (Ga. Laws 1966, p. 2659), and an Act approved April 5, 1971 (Ga. Laws 1971, p. 3110), so as to change the compensation of the Tax Commissioner of Spalding County; to provide for payment thereof; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; 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 consolidating the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Spalding County, approved February 16, 1950 (Ga. Laws 1950, p. 2583), as amended, par ticularly by an Act approved February 28, 1966 (Ga. Laws 1966, p. 2659), and an Act approved April 5, 1971 (Ga. Laws 1971, p. 3110), is hereby amended by striking Section 3 thereof in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Section 3, to read as fol lows:
"Section 3. (a) The Tax Commissioner of Spalding County shall be paid a salary at the rate of $15,840.00 per annum, which shall be in addition to the sum authorized in subsection (c).
(b) Said salary shall be apportioned and payable for the remainder of the current year 1977 at said annual rate and shall be payable for all subsequent years at said annual rate from the funds of Spalding County and shall be payable, as accrued, in equal monthly installments, on the last day of each month.
(c) In addition to the aforesaid salary said officer shall be entitled to an annual sum of $150.00 for each four-year term or part of such term which he or she has com pleted, which such additional compensation shall be paid at said annual rate from the funds of Spalding County and shall be payable, as accrued, in equal monthly installments, on the last day of each month.
(d) Said salary and said additional compensation, as hereinbefore provided, shall be in full payment of all services rendered by said officer and said salary and compen sation shall be all-inclusive and said officer shall not receive any other compensation for services performed and said salary and compensation shall be in lieu of all fees, commissions, costs, fines, emoluments and perquisites of whatever kind, expressly including those commissions allowed by an Act relating to the commissions on taxes collected in excess of a certain percentage of the taxes due according to the net tax digest, approved January 17, 1938 (Ga. Laws 1937-38 Ex. Sess., p. 297), as amended, and those commissions allowed by an Act providing for the registration of motor vehi cles and the issuance of motor vehicle license plates by the tax collectors or tax commis sioners of the various counties and the commissions, fees or compensation paid such registration agents therefor, approved March 9, 1955 (Ga. Laws 1955, p. 659), as amended; and all such fees, commissions, costs, fines, forfeitures, allowances, penalties, funds, monies, emoluments and perquisites of whatever kind which shall be allowed said tax commissioner after the last day of February, 1966, excepting the aforesaid salary and additional compensation accruing to said officer, shall be and become the property of Spalding County, Georgia, and said county is hereby subrogated to all rights, claims and liens of said officer for same. The procedure now in force or as may hereafter be provided for by law as to the collection by said tax commissioner of all

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such fees, commissions, costs, fines, forfeitures, allowances, penalties, funds, monies, emoluments and perquisites of whatever kind, shall be followed and performed by said officer, but as herein provided all such monies so collected by said tax commissioner shall be collected for the use of Spalding County and shall be accounted for by the tax commissioner to the Board of Commissioners of Spalding County and paid, at least quarterly, each year, into the county treasury of Spalding County by said tax commis sioner.
(e) The Board of Commissioners of Spalding County shall furnish said tax commis sioner with all necessary office space, supplies, equipment and clerical help to suffi ciently perform the duties of said office and shall pay from the funds of Spalding County the costs and expenses therefor and all other costs and expenses as may here after be approved by the Board of Commissioners of Spalding County, Georgia, in connection with the operation of the office of such tax commissioner, provided, however, the tax commissioner shall, in his or her discretion, have the sole authority to hire or discharge any personnel employed or used in connection with the operation of said office.
(f) If such tax commissioner shall be designated as an agent of the State Revenue Department for the purpose of accepting applications for the registration of motor vehi cles and issuance of license plates under the provisions of the pertinent laws of Georgia, the Board of Commissioners of Spalding County shall furnish to said tax commissioner, as such agent, such additional clerical help as needed to adequately perform the duties of such agent, all as provided by law, and the expenses therefor shall be paid out of the funds of Spalding County by the board of commissioners of said county."
Section 2. This Act shall become effective on the first day of the month following the month in which it is approved by the Governor or in which it becomes law without his approval.
Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by sub stitute, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 120, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.

SR 77. By: Senator Banks of the 17th:

A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to provide that, if the City of Barnesville and County of Lamar Development Authority is dissolved for any reason, title to all property held by the Authority shall be conveyed to Lamar County and the City of Barnesville subject to certain conditions; 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. An amendment to Article VII, Section V, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945 which was proposed by Ga. Laws 1964, Ex. Sess., p. 224 and which was continued in effect pursuant to the provisions of the Constitution of Georgia of 1976, is hereby amended by striking from said Paragraph I the following:
"K. Should said 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 dissolu tion, shall be conveyed to Lamar County subject to any mortgages, liens, leases or other encumbrances outstanding against or in respect to said property. No private interest shall exist in the property of said Authority. The Authority shall hold title only for the benefit of the public.",

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and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"K. Should said 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 dissolu tion, shall be conveyed to Lamar County and the City of Barnesville in the same propor tion as their respective contributions to the Authority, subject to any mortgages, liens, leases or other encumbrances outstanding against or in respect to said property. No private interest shall exist in the property of said Authority. The Authority shall hold title only for the benefit of the public."

Section 2. The above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of
Georgia of 1976. 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, if the City of Barnesville and County of Lamar Development Authority is dissolved for any reason, title to all property held by the Authority shall be con veyed to Lamar County and the City of Barnesville in the same propor tion as their respective contributions to the 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.

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. Adams, Marvin
Y Anderson, W.
Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E.
Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J.
Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A.
Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L.
Burton, J.
Y Butler, D. Canty, H.
Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B.
Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D.
Coleman, T.
Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B.
Daniel, G. Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B. Dean, B.C. Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W.
Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.

Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. Y Irvin, E. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R.
Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J.
Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. McDonald, L.
Y McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B.
Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C.
Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T.
Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L.
Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A. Y Scott, D.

Y Sizemore, E. Smith, V.B.
Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R.
Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M.
Waddle, T.W. Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby White, J.
Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L.
Y Williams, R. Williamson, G.
Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

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On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 146, 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 House and Senate:
HB 159. By: Representatives Richardson of the 52nd, Hawkins of the 50th, Childs of the 51st, Robinson of the 58th, Clark of the 55th, Lenderman of the 53rd, Steinberg of the 46th, Burton of the 47th, and others: A BILL to amend Code Section 92-4101, relating to limitation on cities' right of taxation, as amended, so as to include the City of Decatur as one of the cities and towns to which the prohibition of said Code Section does not apply; and for other purposes.
HB 493. By: Representatives Foster and Wheeler of the 152nd: A BILL to amend Code Section 92-4101, relating to the millage limitation imposed upon municipal corporations, as amended, so as to exempt the City of Woodbine therefrom; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
HB 609. By: Representatives Hatcher of the 131st, McCollum of the 134th, Hutchinson of the 133rd, and White of the 132nd: A BILL to authorize the governing authority of Dougherty County to provide for a supplement to the salary of the District Attorney and each Assistant District Attorney of the Dougherty Judicial Circuit; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
HB 621. By: Representatives Richardson of the 52nd, Childs of the 51st, Hawkins of the 50th, Burton of the 47th, Robinson of the 58th, Butler and Johnston of the 56th, Noble of the 48th, and others: A BILL to create the Avondale Estates Development Authority; to provide for the appointment of the members of the Authority; to create the Avondale Estates District; to provide for the powers of the Authority; to authorize the Authority to issue revenue bonds; and for other purposes.
HB 48. By: Representatives Wall of the 61st, and Harris of the 60th: A BILL to amend Code Section 74-111, relating to reports of child abuse by physicians, treating personnel, institutions and others, as amended, so as to require day care'per sonnel to make reports of suspected child abuse; and for other purposes.
HB 210. By: Representatives Carnes of the 43rd, Lane of the 40th, Hudson of the 137th, Irvin of the 23rd, Childs of the 51st, Glover of the 32nd, and Adams of the 36th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the sale of certain abandoned motor vehicles, as amended, which Act has been codified as Code Chapter 68-23, so as to change certain provisions relative to the definition, removal, sale, notice and proceeds of sale of abandoned motor vehicles; and for other purposes.
HB 227. By: Representative Adams of the 36th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Residential Finance Authority Act," so as to change certain defini-

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tions; to delete the authority of ex officio members of the Authority to delegate certain powers to their deputies; and for other purposes.

SB 275. By: Senator McGill of the 24th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Washington, as amended, so as to change the penalty provisions relating to the violation of ordinances and resolutions; and for other purposes.

SB 255. By: Senator Stumbaugh of the 55th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Litter Control Law", approved March 20, 1970, so as to change the penalty for littering; and for other purposes.

HB 349. By: Representative Lane of the 81st: A BILL to amend an Act approved April 18, 1973 known as the Georgia Code of Public Transportation, as amended, so as to define "Urban area" for purposes of the control of outdoor advertising; and for other purposes.

HB 350. By: Representative Lane of the 81st: A BILL to amend an Act approved April 18, 1973, known as the Ga. Code of Public Transportation, as amended, so as to provide the definition of construction to include striping, re-striping, and safety modifications; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

The Senate has passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the House:

HB 268. By: Representatives Parham of the 109th, Cooper of the 19th, and Baugh of the 108th: A BILL to amend Code Title 79A, relating to pharmacists, pharmacy and drugs, as amended, so as to change the names of the "chief drug inspector", the "assistant inspectors" and the "drug inspector's office"; and for other pur poses.

The Senate has passed, by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the House:

HB 77. By: Representative McDonald of the 12th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Act", so as to provide that the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council shall be assigned to the Dept. of Public Safety; to provide for funding in connection therewith; and for other purposes.

The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolu tions of the Senate and House:

SR 83. By: Senator Paulk of the 13th: A RESOLUTION requiring the salvage of recyclable paper in the Capitol Complex and providing for the implementation of a salvage program; and for other purposes.

HR 8-58. By: Representatives Glover of the 32nd, Adams of the 36th, Carnes, Horton and Greer of the 43rd, Felton of the 22nd, Pilewicz of the 41st, McKinney of the 35th, and Nichols of the 27th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide the circumstances under which the author ity and obligation of the governing authorities of counties which have wholly or partly within their boundaries a city of not less than 200,000 population to levy a tax for educational purposes not to exceed 1 '/2 mills on all property located within the county, upon request of the boards of education of such coun ties shall be terminated; and for other purposes.

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HR 10-58. By: Representatives Adams of the 36th, Carries, Horton and Greer of the 43rd, Felton of the 22nd, Pilewicz of the 41st, McKinney of the 35th, Glover of the 32nd, and Nichols of the 27th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution to create within Fulton County the Fulton County Industrial District; and for other purposes.

HR 51-242. By: Representative Smith of the 42nd: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide a homestead exemption from city ad valorem taxation to resident homeowners in the City of Union City who are 65 years of age or older with an annual income of six thousand dollars or less in an amount of four thousand dollars; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

SR 27. By: Senators Barnes of the 33rd, Shapard of the 28th, Turner of the 8th, Duncan of the 30th, and Hudson of the 35th: A RESOLUTION creating the Services for the Aged Study Committee; and for other purposes.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the committees:

SR 27. By: Senators Barnes of the 33rd, Shapard of the 28th, Turner of the 8th, Duncan of the 30th, and Hudson of the 35th: A RESOLUTION creating the Services for the Aged Study Committee; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Human Relations & Aging.

SR 83. By: Senator Paulk of the 13th: A RESOLUTION requiring the salvage of recyclable paper in the Capitol Complex and providing for the implementation of a salvage program; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry.

SB 255. By: Senator Stumbaugh of the 55th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Litter Control Law", approved March 20, 1970, so as to change the penalty for littering; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

SB 275. By: Senator McGill of the 24th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Washington, as amended, so as to change the penalty provisions relating to the violation of ordinances and resolutions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

Representative Edwards of the 110th moved that the House reconsider its action in failing to give the requisite constitutional majority to the following Bill of the House:
HB 585. By: Representatives Edwards of the 110th, Ham of the 80th, Pinkston of the 100th, Home of the 104th, Hatcher of the 131st, Buck of the 95th, Stone of the 138th, Hutchinson of the 133rd, and others: A BILL to provide for the regu lation of utility contractors; to create the State Board of Examiners of Utility Contractors; to provide a short title ("Utility Contractors Licensing Act"); to provide for a declaration of purpose; to provide definitions; to provide for the membership of said Board; and for other purposes.

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On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Adams, G. N Adams, Marvin
Y Anderson, W. N Argo, B. N Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E.
Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M.
Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K.
Y Bishop, S. N Bolster, P.
N Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L.
Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J.
Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B.
N Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. N Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D.
Coleman, T. Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H. Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. Crosby, T.
Y Culpepper, B. Daniel, G. Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, B. Dean, D.C. Dent, R.A.
N Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W.
Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. N Foster, P.W.
Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M.
Y Gammage, L. Gignilliat, A.
Y Glanton, Tom Glover, M.
Y Greene, J. Greer, J.W.
Y Ham, B. Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Y Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. N Hawkins, J. Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L.
N Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.

Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E.
Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. N Jones, B.
Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M.
Karrh, R. Kemp, R.
N Keyton, J.W. Kilgore, T.M. Knight, N.G. Lambert, Roy Lane, Dick
N Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Lenderman, M. N Linder, J. N Logan, H.
Long, W.K. Y Looper, M.
Lord, J.
Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C.
N Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. N Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. N Nessmith, P.E. N Nichols, M. Y Nix, K.
Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D.
Y Parham, B.E. Patten, G.C.
N Patten, R.L. Peters, R.G. Phillips, L.L. Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R.
N Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C.
Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E.
N Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E.
Y Robinson, C. N Ross, Ben B.
N Rowland, J.R. Rush, Dewey
N Russell, J.
Y Scott, A. N Scott, D.

N Sizemore, E Smith, V.B.
Y Smyre, C. Snow, Wayne.Jr.
Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R.
Swann, D. Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom
Y Truluck, R. Tucker, R.M.
N Tuten, J. N Twiggs, R.
Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M.
Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. N Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L.
Williams, R. N Williamson, G.
Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 77, nays 44. The motion prevailed.

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 152. By: Representative Howell of the 140th: A BILL to amend Code Section 89-9903, relating to the crime of stealing, altering, etc., of public documents, so as to change the provisions to provide a determination of proof of intent to commit such crimes; and for other purposes.
The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representative Hill of the 127th moves to amend HB 152 by striking the words "or employee" and the words "or employees" wherever they appear, including in the caption.
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. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D.

Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M.

Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K.
Y Bishop, S.

Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L.

Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.

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Y Carrell, B.
Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T.
Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.
Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W.
Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L.

Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L.
Y Gignilliat, A. Glanton, Tom
Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Banner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.
Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.
Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P.

Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J.
Y Jones, B.
Y Jones, Herb Kaley, M.
Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R.
Keyton.J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy
Y Lane. Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M.
Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H.
Long, W.K.
Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C.
Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G.

Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E.
Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K.
Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C.
Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A.
Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B.

Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D.
Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T.
Y Toles, E.B. Townsend, K.V.
Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M.
Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G.
Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 153, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

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 157. By: Representative Edwards of the 110th: A BILL to amend Code Section 68B-213, relating to expiration and renewal of driver's licenses, so as to provide that certain driver's licenses shall not be required to be surrendered upon expiration or renewal; to provide for cancellation of such licenses 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 roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E.
Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J.
Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S.
Bolster, P.
Y Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L.
Y Burton, J.
Y Butler, D.

Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P.
Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L.
Y Clifton, A.D. Coleman, T. Collins, M.
Y Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J.
Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T.

Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.
Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A.
Y Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W.
Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D.
Y Felton, D. Y Footer, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.
Glanton, Tom

Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F.
Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.
Hawkins, J.
Y Hays, F.,Jr. Hill, B.L.
Y Holmes, Bob
Y Home, F. Horton, G.T.
Housley, E. Y Howell, M.
Y Hudson, Ted

Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P.
Y Johnson, W.Rud.
Y Johnston, J.
Y Jones, B.
Y Jones, Herb
Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R.
Keyton.J.W. Kilgore, T.M.

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Y Knight, N.G.
Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Lenderman, M.
Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H.
Long, W.K.
Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C.
Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.

Y McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L.
Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B.
Y Nessmith, P.E. Nichols, M.
Y Nix, K. Noble, Bill
Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D.
Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C.
Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G.
Phillips, L.L.

Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T.
Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A.
Y Scott, D.

Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplet!, Tom Y Truluck, R.
Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R.

Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby
White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R.
Y Williamson, G. Wilson, J.M.
Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speakei

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 146, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
Pursuant to HR 199, previously adopted by the House, Mrs. Patricia Hammond, Georgia's 1977 Teacher of the Year, 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 Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 209. By: Representatives Buck of the 95th, Toles of the 16th, Dover of the llth, Stone of the 138th, Adams of the 79th, Russell of the 64th, Cooper of the 19th, Lee of the 72nd, Twiggs of the 4th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Public School Employees Retirement System, approved April 30, 1969 (Ga. Laws 1969, p. 998), as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to retirement benefits; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL
To amend an Act creating the Public School Employees Retirement System, approved April 30, 1969 (Ga. Laws 1969, p. 998), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 18, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 1197), so as to change the provisions relating to retire ment benefits; to provide that the retirement benefits shall apply to retired members and members who retire in the future; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. An Act creating the Public School Employees Retirement System, approved April 30, 1969 (Ga. Laws 1969, p. 998), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 18, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 1197), is hereby amended by striking from subsection (b) of Section 7 of said Act the following:
"$5.00", and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"$6.00", and by adding a new sentence at the end thereof, to read as follows:
"The retirement benefit provided under the provisions of this subsection shall be payable to those members who have already retired under the provisions of this Act as well as those members who retire in the future.", so that when so amended, subsection (b) of Section 7 shall read as follows:
"(b) Upon retirement on his normal retirement date, a member shall receive a monthly retirement benefit under which payment shall commence on his normal

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retirement date and shall be payable on the first day of each month thereafter during his lifetime. The amount of each monthly retirement payment shall be $5.00 $6.00 multiplied by the number of the member's years of creditable service. The retirement benefit provided under the provisions of this subsection shall be payable to those mem bers who have already retired under the provisions of this Act as well as those members who retire in the future."
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 95, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.

HB 240. By: Representatives Richardson of the 52nd, and Mann of the 13th: A BILL to regulate and license persons who manufacture, distribute and sell recrea tional vehicles and marine equipment; to provide the necessary procedures connected therewith; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

The Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs moves to amend HB 240 as follows:
Line 29, Page 6: Delete the words "to each manufacturer".
Line 33, Page 7 and Line 1, Page 8: Delete the words "stolen motor vehicle" and insert in lieu thereof "recreational vehicle or marine equipment".
Lines 15 and 16, Page 8: Delete the words "motor vehicle, equipment or machinery" and insert in lieu thereof the words "recreational vehicle or marine equipment".
Line 33, Page 8: Delete the words "motor vehicle" and insert in lieu thereof the words "recreational vehicle and marine equipment".
Lines 3 and 4, Page 11: Delete the words "motor vehicle, equipment or machinery" and insert in lieu thereof the words "recreational vehicle or marine equipment".
Line 32, Page 11: Delete the comma following the word "vehicles" and delete the word "machinery".
Line 5, Page 3: Delete the word "and" and insert in lieu thereof the word "or".
Line 10, Page 3: Delete the word "and" and insert in lieu thereof the word "or".
Line 16, Page 3: Delete the word "and" and insert in lieu thereof the word "or".
Line 23, Page 3: Delete the word "and" and insert in lieu thereof the word "or".
Line 29, Page 3: Delete the word "and" and insert in lieu thereof the word "or".
Line 8, Page 4: Delete the word "and" and insert in lieu thereof the word "or".
Line 29, Page 7: Delete the word "and" and insert in lieu thereof the word "or".
Line 29, Page 8: Delete the word "and" and insert in lieu thereof the word "or".
After Line 18, Page 4: Insert new paragraph: (o) "Just cause" shall mean any cause for termination as listed in Section 8 of this act."

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Line 15, Page 9: Delete the word "due" and insert in lieu thereof the word "just".

The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representative Richardson of the 52nd moves to amend HB 240 by deleting all of (6), page 11.
The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representatives Connell of the 87th, Collins of the 144th, and Castleberry of the lllth move to amend HB 240 by adding the following paragraph on page 14, after line 2:
No rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to the provisions of this Act shall have the force of law unless they are approved by a joint committee composed of three members of the standing committee of the House of Representatives to which such Act was referred to be appointed by the Chairman of such committee and three members of the standing committee of the Senate to which such Act was referred to be appointed by the Chairman of such committee. In order for such rules and regulations to have the force of law, it shall be necessary that not less than four members of the joint committee affirmatively approve such rules and regulations. At least two of such four members must be Senators and at least two of such four members must be Representa tives. A report showing the action of the joint committee and signed by all the members approving such rules and regulations shall be filed with the Clerk of the House of Representatives and with the Secretary of the Senate. Such report shall be included in the Journal of the House of Representatives and the Journal of the Senate. Such approved rules and regulations shall expire at the end of the next regular session of the General Assembly following the action of the joint committee unless the report of the committee is ratified by a resolution of the General Assembly at such session.

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 12.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.
HB 630. By: Representative Greer of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act known as "The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965", as amended, so as to authorize the bonds of the Authority to be used as security for all public deposits; and for other purposes.

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. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. YAuten, D. YBargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe YBaugh, W.E. YBeck.J.M. Y Beckham, B.
Y Benefield, J.

Y Birdsong, K. y Bishop S
Bolster P v R ,,' ,' ,, S ,' ^ n Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Canty, H.
Y Carlisle, J.

Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B.
Y Cason . &
Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P.
Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L.
Y Clifton, A.D.

Y Coleman, T. Collins, M.
Y Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T.
Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G.
Y Daugherty, J.C.

Y Davis, B. Y Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A.
Y Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Edwards, W.
Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D.

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Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M.
Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M.
Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Y Hanner, B.
Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C.
Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L.
Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.
Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted

Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Y Irvin, J.
Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D.
Y Jessup, Ben
Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud.
Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R.
Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M.
Knight, N.G.
Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H.
Y Long, W.K.

Y Looper, M.
Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C.
Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E.
Y Milford, B.
Y Money, J.
Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G.
Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E.
Nichols, M. Y Nix, K.
Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L.
Y Owens, R.D.
Y Parham, B.E. Patten, G.C. Patten, R.L. Peters, R.G. Phillips, L.L. Phillips, R.T.

Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C.
Rainey, H.
Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T.
Randall, W.C.
Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C.
Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A. Y Scott, D.
Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T.

Y Toles, E.B. Townsend, K.V.
Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R.
Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Wheeler, Bobby
White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 149, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 771. By: Representative Ham of the 80th: A BILL to amend Code Section 81-1402 relating to granting continuances for attendance on the General Assembly by party or counsel, so as to authorize continuances following any session adjourned sine die; 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 92, nays 6.
The Bill, having received the requisite cconstitutional majority, was passed.

HB 317. By: Representatives Hanner of the 130th, Long of the 142nd, Coleman of the 118th, Gammage of the 17th, Sizemore of the 136th, Russell of the 64th, Beck of the 148th, Hudson of the 137th, and others: A BILL to amend Code Section 68B-311, relating to limited driving permits for first offenders so as to provide that a person whose driver's license has been revoked may obtain a limited driving permit under certain conditions; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

The House Motor Vehicles Committee moves to amend HB 317 as follows: Page 1, line 23 change the word "ten" to the word "five".

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, as amended, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E.
Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S.
Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L.
Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J.
Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L.
Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M.
Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B.
Y Daniel, G. Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, B.
Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M.
Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.
Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J.
Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Banner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L.
Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.

Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M.
Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J.
Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J.
Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J.
Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R.
Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M.
Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C.
Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L.
Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K.
Noble, Bill
Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G.
Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R.
Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C.
Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C.
Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A. Y Scott, D.

Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr.
Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom
Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J.
Y Twiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R.
Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L.
Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G.
Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 153, nays 1.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.
HB 543. By: Representatives Patten and Veazey of the 146th, Hudson of the 137th, Culpepper of the 98th, Karrh of the 106th, Ham of the 80th, Keyton of the 143rd, Reaves of the 147th, and others: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 61-4, relating to distress warrants, as amended, so as to provide that mobile homes shall be included within the goods and property of tenants subject to distress warrant proceedings; and for other purposes.
The report 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.
HB 451. By: Representatives Baugh of the 108th, and Parham of the 109th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 84-9, relating to medical practitioners, as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to the personnel of the board; to change the provisions relative to the internship requirements for licensure; to change certain provisions relative to the licenses issued by 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 96, nays 0.

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The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 542. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Evans of the 84th, Buck of the 95th, Patten of the 149th, Triplett of the 128th, Toles of the 16th, Nix of the 20th, Beck of the 148th, and others: A BILL to amend Code Section 57-101.1, relating to the maximum rate of interest which may be charged on certain transactions involving real property, as amended, so as to change the maximum permissible rate of interest on certain transactions involving real property; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read:

Representative Ham of the 80th moves to amend HB 542 by adding between lines 18 and 19 on page 2 the following:
"Provided, however, any lender who lends money under this Act shall not require the person, firm or corporation borrowing money to use the services of any particular attorney or to buy insurance from a particular insurance agent in connection with said loan.".

On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adams, G. N Adams, Marvin N Anderson, W.
N Argo, B.
Y Auten, D.
Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe
Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. N Benefield, J.
N Birdsong, K. N Bishop, S.
Y Bolster, P. N Bray, C.A. N Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Canty, H.
Y Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C. N Carrell, B. N Cason, G.
Castleberry, D. N Chance, G.
Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P.
N Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D.
N Coleman, T.
Y Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H. N Connell, J.
Y Cooper, B.

N Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. N Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B. N Dean, D.C.
Dent, R.A.
Deveaux, C. N Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill N Edwards, W. N Elliott, E.H. N Evans, W.D.
Y Felton, D.
N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. N Galer, M. N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A. N Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J.
N Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. N Banner, B.
N Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.F.
Y Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F. N Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L.
Y Holmes, Bob
Y Home, F.

N Horton, G.T.
N Housley, E. N Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S.
Y Irvin, J.
N Irvin, R. N Isakson, J. N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben
N Johnson, G.
N Johnson, P.
N Johnson, W.Rud.
Johnston, J. Y Jones, B.
Jones, Herb Kaley, M. N Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. N Knight, N.G.
N Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. N Lee, W.J.(Bill)
N Lenderman, M.
Y Linder, J.
N Logan, H.
N Long, W.K. Looper, M.
Y Lord, J. N Lucas, D.E.
Y Mann, C.C.
N Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, D.R.

N McCollum, H. N McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. N Milford, B. N Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L.
Mullinax, E.G. Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. N Nichols, M.
N Nix, K.
Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L.
Owens, R.D. Parham, B.E. N Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L. Peters, R.G. Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. N Pilewicz, G. Pinkston, F.C. Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E.
N Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L.
Richardson, E.
N Robinson, C.
N Ross, Ben B.
N Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey
N Russell, J.
N Scott, A.
Y Scott, D.

Y Sizemore, E. N Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne,Jr. N Steinberg, C.
Stone, R. N Swann, D. N Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. N Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. N Veazey, M. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. N Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. N Williams, R. Y Williamson, G.
Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 49, nays 98. The amendment was lost.
The following amendment was read and adopted:

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Representative Johnson of the 72nd moves to amend HB 542 as follows:
By striking Section 2 on page 4 in its entirety and inserting 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 shall remain in effect for a period of two years therefrom, at which time the provisions of this Act shall no longer be effective and the provisions of law which were in existence prior to the effective date of this Act shall become and remain effective."

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. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W.
Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe
Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B.
Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B.
Y Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carries, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G.
Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty N Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. N Collins. M. Y Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. N Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. N Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.
Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. N Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D.
N Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H.
Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D.
Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. N Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. N Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Banner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. N Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L. N Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.

Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R.
Y Isakson, J. N Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B.
Jones, Herb Kaley, M.
Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R.
Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. N Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J.
Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. N Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. YMann, C.C.
Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. N McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. N Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K.
Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G. Phillips, L.L.
Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Rnkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J.
Y Scott, A. N Scott, D.

N Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. N Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M.
N Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L.
Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M.
N Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 136, nays 29.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

HB 751. By: Representatives Burruss of the 21st, and Elliott of the 49th: A BILL to amend Code Section 26-2703 relating to commercial gambling, as amended by an Act approved March 10, 1970, so as to provide that commercial gambling shall be a felony; to provide punishment for said crime; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

The Committee on Judiciary moves to amend HB 751 as follows:

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By adding the following words after the word gambling on line 18 "shall be punished as a felony, 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 ayes were 109, nays 1.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

HB 581. By: Representatives Ware of the 68th, Lambert of the 112th, Taggart of the 125th, Vaughn of the 57th, Buck of the 95th, Castleberry of the lllth, and Wood of the 9th: A BILL to amend an Act relating to the prohibition of certain settlements with injured persons approved Feb. 20, 1976, so as to provide that the prohibitions set forth in said Act do not apply to an individual acting on behalf of an insurer which has issued a policy of insurance providing benefits to the injured party when settling a claim for the contractual benefits afforded by said contract; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read:

A BILL
To amend an Act relating to the prohibition of certain settlements with injured per sons approved February 20, 1976 (Ga. Laws 1976, p. 202), so as to provide that the pro hibitions set forth in said Act shall not apply under certain circumstances; to repeal con flicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. An Act relating to the prohibition of certain settlements with injured per sons approved February 20, 1976 (Ga. Laws 1976, p. 202), is hereby amended by adding subsection (c) to Section 1 to read as follows:
"(c) The prohibitions set forth in this Act shall not apply to situations in which a person insured under a policy requests or makes application for benefits under such policy in regard to the following:
(1) a claim that does not relate to or arise from the injury for which that person is confined to the hospital or sanitarium;
(2) a claim for benefits payable without regard to fault which such person is entitled to receive in accordance with the requirements of the Georgia Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations Act, as amended; provided, however, that any statement or statements taken by the insurance company in accordance with this subsection shall not be used against the insured by its insurance company in any action arising out of the motor vehicle accident giving rise to the claim for such benefits in which the insured and its insurance company are adverse parties."
Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Murphy of the 18th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 581 as follows:
By striking everything on lines 26 and 27 on page 1 and on lines 1, 2 and 3 on page 2 and substituting in lieu thereof the following:
"against the insured by its insurance company or any other party in any action aris ing out of the motor vehicle accident giving rise to the claim for such benefits.".

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An amendment, offered by Representative White of the 132nd, was read and lost.

The following amendment was read:

Representative Hatcher of the 131st moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 581 by deleting subsection (c) (1) on page 1, line 16, in its entirety; and by renum bering the subsequent sections accordingly.

On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. N Auten, D.
Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E.
Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S.
Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A. N Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. N Carries, C. Y Carrell, B. N Cason, G. N Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L.
Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.

Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H.
Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.

Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted
Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J.
N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. N Johnston, J. Y Jones, B.
Jones, Herb Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. N Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M. Y Under, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. N McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. N Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G.
Murray, B. N Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L.
Y Owens, R.D. N Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G. Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H.
Y Ralston, E. Ramsey, T.
Y Randall, W.C.
Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A.
Scott, D.

Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D. N Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. Triplett, Tom
Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M.
Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R.
Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. N Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. N Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 129, nays 23. The amendment was adopted.

Representative Carnes of the 43rd stated that he inadvertently voted "nay" on the adoption of the Hatcher amendment but intended to vote "aye" thereon.

Representative Ware of the 68th moved that HB 581 be recommitted to the Commit tee on Insurance for further study.

The motion was ruled out of order.

Representative Ware of the 68th moved that the House reconsider its action in order ing the previous question.

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The motion was lost.

Representative Ware of the 68th moved that HB 581 be tabled.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E.
Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. N Birdsong, K. N Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B. N Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. N Butler, D.
Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. N Clark, Betty N Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. N Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. N Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. N Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, B. N Dean, B.C.
N Dent, R.A. N Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill N Edwards, W. N Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. N Galer, M. N Gammage, L.
Gignilliat, A.
N Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. N Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, B. N Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.F. N Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.,Jr. N Hill, B.L. N Holmes, Bob N Home, F.

Horton, G.T. N Housley, E. Y Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. N Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben N Johnson, G. N Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. N Johnston, J. N Jones, B.
Jones, Herb N Kaley, M. N Karrh, R.
Kemp, R. Keyton, J.W. Kilgore, T.M. N Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J. (Bill) Y Lenderman, M. N Linder, J. Y Logan. H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. N Lord, J. N Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. N McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. N Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G.
Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. N Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill N Oldham, L. N Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. N Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G. Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. N Ralston, E. Ramsey, T. N Randall, W.C.
N Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. N Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J.
N Scott, A. Scott, D.

N Sizemore, E. N Smith, V.B. N Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Steinberg, C. N Stone, R.
Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. N Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. N Tucker, R.M. N Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. N Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. N Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. N Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M.
Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Sneaker

On the motion, the ayes were 72, nays 81. The motion 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:

N Adams, G. N Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. N Argo, B. N Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E.
Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. N Benefield, J. N Birdsong, K. N Bishop, S. N Bolster, P. N Bray, C.A.

Y Buck, T.B. N Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. N Butler, D.
Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C. N Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. N Clark, Betty N Clark, L.

N Clifton, A.D. N Coleman, T.
Y Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H. N Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E.
N Crosby, T. N Culpepper, B.
N Daniel, G. Daugherty, J.C.
N Davis, B. N Dean, D.C. N Dent, R.A. N Deveaux, C.

N Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill N Edwards, W. N Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. N Galer, M. N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A. N Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. N Greene, J. N Greer, J.W.

N Ham, B. N Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Y Hanner, B. N Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.F. N Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F. N Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.,Jr. N Hill, B.L. N Holmes, Bob N Home, F.

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Horton, G.T.
N Housley, E.
N Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. N Isakson, J. N Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben N Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. N Johnson, W.Rud. N Johnston, J. N Jones, B.
Jones, Herb Kaley, M. N Karrh, R. N Kemp, R. N Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M.

N Knight, N.G.
Y Lambert, Roy
N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. N Lee, W.J.(Bill) N Lenderman, M. N Linder, J.
N Logan, H. N Long, W.K. N Looper, M. N Lord, J.
N Lucas, D.E. N Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, D.R.
N McCollum, H. N McDonald, L. N McKinney, J.E. N Milford, B. N Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L.

N Mullinax, E.G. Murray, B.
N Nessmith, P.E. N Nichols, M. N Nix, K. N Noble, Bill N Oldham, L. N Owens, R.D. N Parham, B.E. N Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G. Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R. N Pilewicz, G. N Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H. N Ralston, E. N Ramsey, T. N Randall, W.C.

N Reaves, H.L.
N Richardson, E.
N Robinson, C. Ross, Ben B.
N Rowland, J.R. Rush, Dewey
N Russell, J. N Scott, A.
Scott, D. N Sizemore, E. N Smith, V.B. N Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne.Jr. N Steinberg, C. N Stone, R. N Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. N Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V.

Y Triplett, Tom N Truluck, R. N Tucker, R.M. N Tuten, J. N Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. N Veazey, M. N Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. N Wall, V. N Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. N Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. N Williams, R. N Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M.
N Wood, J. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 18, nays 143.
The Bill, by substitute, as amended, having failed to receive the requisite constitu tional majority, was lost.

The Speaker announced the House in recess until 2:30 o'clock, this afternoon.

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AFTERNOON SESSION

The Speaker called the House to order.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 242. By: Representative Connell of the 87th: A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Wing of the Civil Air Patrol; and for other purposes.
HR 243. By: Representatives Robinson of the 58th, Vaughn of the 57th, Steinberg of the 46th, Lenderman of the 53rd, Williams of the 54th, and others: A RESOLU TION commending Officer John Thomas Brandon; and for other purposes.
HR 244. By: Representatives Johnson of the 72nd, Lee of the 72nd, Wood of the 72nd, and Benefield of the 72nd: A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Fran Clark, Ms. Lisa Garrett, Mr. Dean Young, Mr. Keith Hathaway and Mr. Robert Mergens; and for other purposes.
HR 245. By: Representatives Cooper and Kaley of the 19th, Nix, Isakson and Harrison of the 20th, and others: A RESOLUTION expressing regrets at the passing of Mr. Grady M. Housley; and for other purposes.
HR 246. By: Representatives Whitmire, Wood and Jackson of the 9th: A RESOLUTION commending the North Hall Senior Chorus; and for other purposes.
HR 247. By: Representatives Oldham of the 14th, Toles of the 16th, and Childers of the 15th: A RESOLUTION commending Sgt. Stanley Button; and for other pur poses.
HR 248. By: Representatives Oldham of the 14th, Childers of the 15th, and Toles of the 16th: A RESOLUTION commending Deputy Buddy Ely; and for other purposes.
HR 249. By: Representatives Toles of the 16th, Childers of the 15th, and Oldham of the 14th: A RESOLUTION commending Patrolman Stahlet Brumit; and for other purposes.
HR 250. By: Representatives Childers of the 15th, Oldham of the 14th, and Toles of the 16th: A RESOLUTION commending Robert C. Gaw; and for other purposes.
HR 251. By: Representatives Toles of the 16th, Childers of the 15th, and Oldham of the 14th: A RESOLUTION commending Ross Collett; and for other purposes.
HR 252. By: Representatives Toles of the 16th, Childers of the 15th, and Oldham of the 14th: A RESOLUTION commending Sgt. Nathaniel McClinic; and for other purposes.
HR 253. By: Representatives Childers of the 15th, Oldham of the 14th, and Toles of the 16th: A RESOLUTION commending Trooper Meryl W. Marable; and for other purposes.
HR 254. By: Representatives Childers of the 15th, Oldham of the 14th, and Toles of the 16th: A RESOLUTION commending Sgt. Lonnie Adcock; and for other pur poses.

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HR 255. By: Representatives Daniel of the 88th, Swann of the 90th, Dent of the 85th, Connell of the 87th, and Evans of the 84th: A RESOLUTION urging the cre ation of a committee to study the reorganization of the Richmond County Board of Commissioners; and for other purposes.

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 583. By: Representatives Horton of the 43rd, Murphy of the 18th, McDonald of the 12th, Watson of the 114th, Glanton of the 66th, Bolster of the 30th, Harrison of the 20th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Civil Defense Act of 1951", as amended, so as to further define certain terms; to provide the Governor with certain additional emergency powers; to provide for a limitation of liability; to provide for an effective date; and for other purposes.

The President has appointed on the part of the Senate the following Senators: Starr of the 44th, Tysinger of the 41st, and Thompson of the 32nd.

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:

HB 757. By: Representatives Culpepper of the 98th, and Matthews of the 145th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Georgia Development Authority, as amended, so as to provide that the Authority may require a borrower to subscribe and pay for capital notes or other securities of the Authority as a condition prece dent for providing or securing or obtaining a loan; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 91, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HR 96-458. By: Representatives Keyton of the 143rd, and Long of the 142nd: A RESOLU TION authorizing the conveyance of certain real property located in Thomas County, Georgia, to the Board of Commissioners of Thomas 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 93, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 113-477. By: Representative Howell of the 140th: A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain real property located in Miller County, Georgia, to the Board of Commissioners of Miller 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 95, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 157-654. 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 Georgia Division, United Daughters of the Confederacy; 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 3.
The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 191-727. By: Representatives Home of the 104th, Pinkston of the 100th, Birdsong of the 103rd, Davis of the 99th, Lucas of the 102nd, and Randall of the 101st: A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain State-owned real prop erty located within Bibb County to Bibb 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 100, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

SR 37. By: Senator Reynolds of the 48th: A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain real property located in Gwinnett County, Georgia, to the Gwinnett Livestock and Fair Association, 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 92, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HB 594. By: Representatives Harris of the 8th, Twiggs of the 4th, Hanner of the 130th, Foster of the 152nd, Parham of the 109th, Jessup of the 117th, Randall of the 101st, and others: A BILL to amend the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Act, as amended, so as to change certain of the qualifications for the certification of peace officers; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Lane of the 81st moves to amend HB 594 by adding after the word "skills" on line 15, the following:
"in the training and handling of police dogs".

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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 ayes were 94, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

HB 263. By: Representatives Beckham of the 89th, and Truluck of the 86th: 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, approved Mar. 26, 1975; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

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, approved March 26, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 972); to provide for the provisions of said Act to apply to taxpayers who make annual tax returns to the State Revenue Commissioner; to provide for the collection of installments prior to an assessment being made for the tax year for which said installments are being collected; to provide that any installment shall bear interest as now provided by law from the due date of said such installments; 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 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, approved March 26, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 972), is hereby amended by striking Section 5 of said Act, which reads as follows:
"Section 5. Taxes not paid when due under any installment authorized pursuant to this Act shall bear interest at the rate provided by law for unpaid ad valorem taxes. Any taxes not paid in full by December 20th of any year shall be subject to such pen alties and interest as are now provided by law.", and substituting in lieu thereof the following:
"Section 5. The provisions herein shall apply to all persons or companies required to make annual tax returns under the laws of the State of Georgia of all their property in this State to the State Revenue Commissioner.
The governing authority of any county or of any municipal corporation is hereby authorized to collect taxes in accordance with the formula and installment provisions herein notwithstanding the fact that no assessment has been placed on the subject tan gible property for the tax year for which said installments are being collected.
Taxes not paid when due under any installment authorized pursuant to this Act shall bear interest at the rate provided by law for unpaid ad valorem taxes from the due date of any such installment. Any taxes not paid in full by December 20th of any year shall be subject to such penalties and interest as are now provided by law."
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 ayes were 108, nays 2.

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The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.

HB 546. By: Representatives Carlisle and Mostiler of the 71st, Nichols of the 27th, Horton of the 43rd, Glanton of the 66th, McDonald of the 12th, Marcus of the 26th, Knight of the 67th, and others: A BILL to provide that no building shall be constructed within this State after a certain date which employs water closets or shower heads which exceed a certain rate in the use of water; and for other purposes.

The following amendments were read and adopted:

The Committee on Health and Ecology moves to amend HB 546 as follows:
(1) By striking on line 12 of page 1, the following: "January", an"dJusulyb"s.tituting in lieu thereof, the following:
("2J)anuBayrys"tr,iking on line 21 of page 1' , the following: an"dJusulyb"s.tituting in lieu thereof, the following:
(3) By adding in Section 3(c) following line 20 of page 2, the following: "(3) When such system is a well or gravity flow from a spring and is owned privately by an individual for use in such individual's personal residence."
(4) By striking on line 31 of page 2, the following: "January", an"dJusulyb"s.tituting in lieu thereof, the following:

Representative Carlisle of the 71st moves to amend HB 546 by adding between the word "minute" and the period on line 19, page 1, the following:
"at sixty pounds per square inch of pressure."

Representative Walker of the 115th moves to amend HB 546 by adding after the word "annually" on line 26, page 2, the following:
"for five consecutive years";
And by adding after the word "of" on line 26, page 2, the words "all known".

Representatives Johnson of the 74th and Butler of the 56th move to amend HB 546 by adding on line 27, page 2, between the words "of" and "water" the following words:
"brands of".

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. Y Adams, Marvin

Y Andersen, W.

Y Argo, B.

Y Auten, D.

N Bargeron, E.

Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. N Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S.
Y Bolster, P.
N Bray, C.A.
Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Games, C. Y Carrell, B.
N Cason, G. N Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty N Clark, L.
Y Clifton, A.D.
Coleman, T.
N Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J. Cooper, B.
N Cox, W.E.
N Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G
Daugherty, J.C.

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Y Davis, B. Y Dean, D.C. N Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. N Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Edwards, W. Elliott, E.H.
Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D.
N Foster, P.W.
N Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. N Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.
Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M.
Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.,Jr.
Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob
N Home, F.
Y Horton, G.T. N Housley, E. N Howell, M.
N Hudson, Ted

Y Hutchinson, R.S. Irvin, J.
Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P.
N Johnson, W.Rud.
N Johnston, J.
N Jones, B.
Y Jones, Herb
Kaley, M.
N Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. N Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick
N Lane, W.J.
N Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Lenderman, M. Linder, J. Y Logan, H. N Long, W.K.
Y Looper, M.
N Lord, J. N Lucas, D.E.
N Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E.

N Milford, B. N Money, J.
Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G.
Murray, B.
Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill YOldham, L.
Owens, R D.
Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G. Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G.
Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H. N Ralston, E.
N Ramsey, T.
Y Randall, W.C.
N Reaves, H.L.
Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. N Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.H
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. N Scott, A. Y Scott, D.
N Sizemore, E.
N Smith, V.B.

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Y Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. N Tucker, R.M.
Tuten, J. Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. N Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. N Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D Williams, H.L. N Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes- were 97, nays 53.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.
Representative Milford of the 13th gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the House reconsider its action in giving the requisite constitutional majority to HB 546, as amended.
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.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia Friday, February 18,1977

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 9:30 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 Lester J. Coe, retired United Methodist minister, Lawrenceville, Georgia.
Representative Milford of the 13th, 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 the committees:
HB 912. By: Representative Burton of the 47th: A BILL to amend Code Section 41A-3101 relating to powers of a credit union, so as to strike therefrom the prohibition against having deposits subject to check; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Banks & Banking.
HB 913. By: Representatives Truluck of the 86th, Owens of the 77th, Reaves of the 147th, Milford of the 13th, Matthews of the 145th, Dent of the 85th, Burruss and Housley of the 21st, and others: A BILL to provide that it shall be unlawful to display X-rated movies at any outdoor or drive-in theater; to provide for penalties; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry.
HB 914. By: Representatives Phillips of the 59th, Waddle of the 113th, Wood and Jackson of the 9th, Beckham of the 89th, Harris of the 60th, Swann of the 90th, Lam bert of the 112th, and others: A BILL to provide for dam safety; to provide a short title ("Dam Safety Law of 1977"); to provide a declaration of purpose;

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to define certain terms; to provide for classification of dams; to require certain permits for construction and maintenance of dams; to provide for applications; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.

HB 915. By: Representative Coleman of the 118th: A BILL to fix the salary of certain county officers in each county in this State having a population of not less than 15,300 and not more than 15,800 according to the U.S. Decennial Census of 1970, or any future such census; to authorize certain county officers of such counties to employ personnel and to set the salaries for such personnel; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 916. By: Representatives Twiggs and Colwell of the 4th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Towns County on an annual salary, as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation of the sheriff and depu ties; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB. 917. By: Representatives Isakson and Harrison of the 20th, Glanton of the 66th, Waddle of the 113th, Watson of the 114th, Bargeron of the 83rd, Burruss of the 21st, Daniel of the 88th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Ga. Residential Finance Authority Act," as amended, so as to provide for additional legislative findings and declarations of public necessity; to change certain definitions; to add certain definitions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Banks & Banking.

HB 918. By: Representative Birdsong of the 103rd: A BILL to amend an Act establishing a new charter for the City of Jeffersonville, as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to the composition and election of the members of the city council; to provide for election districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 919. By: Representative Birdsong of the 103rd: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the County of Twiggs, as amended, so as to change the compensation of the chairman and the commis sioners of said board; to change the provisions relating to meetings; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 920. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Carlisle of the 71st: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 88-19, relating to regulation of hospitals and insti tutions, as amended, so as to provide definitions and certain terms used in this Act; for issuance by the State Health Planning and Development Agency of a Certificate of Need before health care facilities or health services shall be constructed, expanded, or substantially changed, to provide for an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

HR 241-920. By: Representative Phillips of the 91st: A RESOLUTION to amend a resolu tion declaring the Athletic Associations of the University of Georgia and the

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Georgia Institute of Technology to be corporations, so as to provide for the audit of the accounts of Athletic Associations by the State Auditor; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on University System of Georgia.

HB 921. By: Representative Mann of the 13th: A BILL to provide that the Savannah River from Hartwell Dam to a point ten miles downstream shall not be desig nated as trout waters by the Game and Fish Division of the Department of Natural Resources; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Game, Fish & Recreation.

HB 922. By: Representative Murray of the 116th: A BILL to provide a new Charter for the City of Leslie in the County of Sumter; to provide for the governing author ity; to provide for the administrative affairs of said City; to provide for a municipal court; to provide for elections; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 923. By: Representative Murray of the 116th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Plains, in the County of Sumter, so as to provide for a Municipal Court in lieu of the Mayor's Court; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 924. By: Representative Carnes of the 43rd: A BILL to amend Section 26-1704 of the Criminal Code of Ga., relating to bad checks, so as to strike therefrom subsection (d) which subsection gives to the prosecuting authority of the court with jurisdiction over a violation of subsection (c) of Section 26-1704 of the Criminal Code of Ga., making it a felony to make, draw, utter or deliver a bad check, draft or order on a bank of another state the right to seek extra dition for criminal prosecution of any person, not within this State, who flees the State to avoid prosecution; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 925. By: Representatives Toles of the 16th, Greer of the 43rd, and Oldham of the 14th: A BILL to provide that employers shall not cause their employees to labor more than six days in seven; to provide for exceptions; to provide for penalties; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Human Relations & Aging.

HB 926. By: Representative Edwards of the 110th: A BILL to amend an Act to authorize the withholding of portions of the salary or compensation of employees of the State, counties, municipalities, or any political subdivision thereof for certain purposes, so as to permit- such withholding for purposes of permitting employees to make certain charitable contributions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 929. By: Representatives Kemp of the 139th, Bargeron of the 83rd, and Mann of the 13th: A BILL to amend Code Section 56-1313 relating to confidential treatment by the Commissioner of certain information secured incident to the administration of certain provisions of the Georgia Insurance Code, so as to clarify exceptions to the prohibited disclosure of such information; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

HB 930. By: Representative Smyre of the 92nd: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act", as amended, so as to provide for a reduction in the number of days required for a school year for the 1976-77 fiscal school year; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

HB 931. By: Representative Rainey of the 135th: A BILL to provide that a conservation 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 conditions; to provide an effective date; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on Game, Fish & Recreation.

HB 932. By: Representatives Irvin of the 23rd, and Harris and Anderson of the 8th: A BILL to amend an Act incorporating the City of Mountain Park, as amended, so as to provide for the power of condemnation and for certain other powers; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 933. By: Representatives Taggart of the 125th, Scott of the 123rd, Battle of the 124th, Gignilliat of the 122nd, Triplett of the 128th, and Jones of the 126th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Court of Chatham County, as amended, so as to provide for the filling of vacancies in the office of Judge of the State Court of Chatham County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 934. By: Representative Reaves of the 147th: A BILL to repeal an Act to provide a supplementary salary payable from county funds for clerks of the superior court in counties having a population of not more than 2,000 according to the U.S. Decennial Census of 1960 or any future such census; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 935. By: Representative Reaves of the 147th: A BILL to repeal an Act to authorize the governing authority in counties having a population of less than 3,000 according to the U.S. census of 1950 or any future census, to supplement the compensation of the clerk of the superior court; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 936. By: Representative Reaves of the 147th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 26-15, relating to criminal damage to property, as amended, so as to provide that it shall be unlawful to cut, harvest, remove or eradicate any plant life or to remove any animal life from any private land without the consent of the owner or person having lawful possession thereof; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.

HB 937. By: Representative Buck of the 95th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act", as amended, so

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as to exempt from the tax certain transactions between persons with common ownership; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 938. By: Representatives Hutchinson of the 133rd, Smith of the 42nd, Williamson of the 45th, and Coleman of the 118th: 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 licensing of certain vehicles; to provide for an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 939. By: Representative Rainey of the 135th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Small Claims Court in Dooly County so as to change the jurisdiction of said court; to change the provisions relative to costs and fees; to provide for the appointment of bailiffs and their powers and duties; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HR 256-939. By: Representatives Taggart of the 125th, Rainey of the 135th, Triplett of the 128th, Chance of the 129th, Jones of the 126th, Battle of the 124th, Kemp of the 139th, and Foster of the 152nd: A RESOLUTION creating the Bait Shrimping and Commercial Fishing Study Committee; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Game, Fish & Recreation.

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 969. By: Representatives Snow of the 1st, Walker of the 115th, Karrh of the 106th, Carnes of the 43rd, Culpepper of the 98th, Evans of the 84th, Hatcher of the 131st, Knight of the 67th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act providing for condemnation proceedings before a special master and for other purposes, so as to provide that the special master shall determine whether any additional damages, including attorney fees and all reasonable and necessary expenses of litigation, should be due condemnee under the Constitution, and, if so, to determine the amount of said additional damages; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 970. By: Representatives White of the 132nd, Ross of the 76th, Bishop of the 94th, Galer of the 97th, Scott of the 123rd, Burruss of the 21st, Hill of the 127th, Smyre of the 92nd, and others: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Ade quate Program for Education in Georgia Act", as amended, so as to provide for allotments for certain teachers in the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1977, based on a certain index schedule; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

HB 971. By: Representatives Phillips of the 91st, Birdsong of the 103rd, Stone of the 138th, Patten of the 146th, Johnson of the 66th, and Isakson of the 20th: A BILL to amend an Act implementing the requirements of the Federal Inter governmental Cooperation Act of 1968, as amended, so as to provide certain additional authority for each Area Planning and Development Commission; to provide for other matters relative thereto; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

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HB 972. By: Representative Johnson of the 74th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new judicial circuit for the State of Georgia to be known as the Alcovy Judicial Circuit so as to provide an expense allowance for the judge and district attorney of said circuit; to provide for investigators for said district attorney; to specifi cally repeal certain laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate were read the second time:

HB 880 HB 881 HB 882 HB 883 HB 884 HB 885 HB 886 HB 887 HB 891 HB 892 HB 893 HB 894 HB 895 HB 896 HB 897 HB 898 HR 237-898 HB 899 HB 900

HB 901 HB 902 HB 903 HB 904 HB 905 HR 238-905 HB 906 HB 907 HB 908 HR 239-908 HB 909 HB 910 HB 911 HB 927 HB 928 SR 27 SR 83 SB 255 SB 275

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR Friday, February 18, 1977

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Rules has met and fixed the calendar for House consideration today, as enumerated below:

HB 261

Divorce, Custody, Child Support

HB 339

County Tax Assessors, Minimum Age

HB 498

Sheriffs, Qualifications

HB 503

State Properties Comm., Membership Quorum

HB 586

Local Boards of Education, Educational Workshops

HR 137-609 School System Consolidated, Majority Voters

SB 14 SB 23 SB 45 SB 135

Executive Agencies, Legislative Overview Teachers' Retirement System, Post Retirement Benefits St. Personnel Bd., Prohibit Statewide Classification Department of Public Safety, Headquarters Staff

These measures may be called in any order you may so desire.

Respectfully submitted, /s/Lee of the 72nd Chairman

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Representative Matthews of the 145th District, Chairman of the Committee on Agri culture & Consumer Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 537 Do Pass, as Amended SB 195 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Matthews of the 145th Chairman

Representative Pinkston of the 100th District, Chairman of the Committee on Banks & Banking, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Banks & Banking has had under consideration the 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 48 Do Pass SB 200 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Pinkston of the 100th Chairman

Representative Marcus of the 26th District, Chairman of the Committee on Health & Ecology, submitted ihs following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Health & Ecology 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 692 Do Pass HB 663 Do Pass SB 99 Do Pass SB 163 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Marcus of the 26th Chairman

Representative Lane of the 81st District, Chairman of the Committee on Highways, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on Highways has had under consideration the following Resolution

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of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the follow ing recommendations:
HR 231-872 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Lane of the 81st Chairman

Representative Jessup of the 117th District, Chairman of the Committee on Motor Vehicles, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Motor Vehicles has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 696 Do Pass SB 197 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Jessup of the 117th Chairman

Representative Reaves of the 147th District, Chairman of the Committee on Natural Resources, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Natural Resources has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 928 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Reaves of the 147th Chairman

Representative Lee of the 72nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Rules, sub mitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Rules has had under consideration the following Resolutions of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HR 192-727 Do Not Pass HR 238-905 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Lee of the 72nd Chairman
Representative Howell of the 140th District, Chairman of the Committee on State of Republic, submitted the following report:

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Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on State of Republic 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 695 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, Howell of the 140th Chairman

Representative Adams of the 36th District, Chairman of the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs has had under consider ation 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 4 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 279 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 232 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th Chairman

Representative Adams of the 36th District, Chairman of the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - 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 43 HB 777 HB 778 HB 779 HB 780 HB 781 HB 853 HB 854 HB 855 HB 859

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 861

Do Pass

HB 862

Do Pass

HB 863

Do Pass

HB 864

Do Pass

HB 877

Do Pass

HB 888 Do Pass

HB 889

Do Pass

HB 890

Do Pass

HR 229-863 Do Pass

HB 839

Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th Chairman

Representative Dixon of the 151st District, Chairman of the Committee on Temper ance, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on Temperance has had under consideration the following Bills of

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the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 746 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 761 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Dixon of the 151st Chairman

Representative Gignilliat of the 122nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Uni versity 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 House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 759 Do Pass HB 760 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Logan of the 62nd Secretary

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolution of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 43. By: Representatives Glover of the 32nd, and Egan of the 25th: A BILL to create a board of tax assessors in all counties of this State having therein the greater part of a municipality with a population of more than 300,000 according to the U.S. decennial census of 1970 or any future such census; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL
To create a board of tax assessors in all counties of this State having therein the greater part of a municipality with a population of more than 300,000 according to the United States decennial census of 1970 or any future such census; to provide for the qual ifications and appointment of the members of said board; to provide for the powers and duties of said board; to provide for fixing the value and for the assessment of all taxable property located within the territorial limits of such county and such municipality; to provide for the review of assessments made by the board of tax assessors created by this Act; to provide for procedures, requirements and other matters relative to the foregoing; to repeal a specific Act and abolish a heretofore existing joint board of tax assessors created by said Act; to provide for certain authority; 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. Definitions. As used in this Act, unless the context clearly requires other wise, the following words or terms shall have the following meanings:
(a) "County" shall mean any county of this State having within its boundaries all or the greater portion of a municipality having a population of more than 300,000 accord ing to the United States decennial census of 1970 or any future such census.

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(b) "County governing authority" means the board of commissioners of a county as defined by subsection (a) above.
(c) "City" means the largest municipality located wholly or partly within a county as defined by subsection (a) above.
(d) "City governing authority" means the city council of a city as defined by subsec
tion (c) above. (e) "Board" means a Board of Tax Assessors created by Section 2 of this Act.
Section 2. Board created, (a) There is hereby created a Board of Tax Assessors to be composed of a Chief Tax Assessor and two Assistant Tax Assessors.
(b) The first members of the Board created by subsection (a) of this Section shall take office on July 1, 1977, for terms of four years each and until their successors are appointed and qualified. The first members of the Board shall be appointed in accordance with the following procedures:
(1) Within 30 days after the administrative effective date of this Act, as defined by Section 17 of this Act, the county governing authority, by resolution duly adopted by said governing authority, shall nominate at least one but not more than three qualified persons for each position on the Board. The nominees for Chief Tax Assessor shall be residents of the county or persons who, if appointed, will become residents of the county within not more than six months of taking office. The nominees for one of the Assistant Tax Assessor positions shall be residents of the city or persons who, if appointed, will become residents of the city within not more than six months of taking office; and the nominees for the other Assistant Tax Assessor position shall be residents of the county outside the city or persons who, if appointed, will become residents of the county outside the city within six months of taking office. Within such time limitation, the names of the nominee or nominees for each such position shall be submitted, in writing, to the city governing authority. After receiving the names of the nominee or nominees for each such position, the city governing author ity, by resolution duly adopted by said governing authority, shall confirm one nomi nee for each position on the Board or said governing authority may reject the nominee or nominees for any one or more positions on the Board. If the city governing author ity adopts a resolution confirming a nominee, such resolution must be adopted within eight days after receiving the names of the nominee or nominees from the county governing authority. The confirming resolution shall be immediately transmitted by the clerk of the city governing authority to the mayor of the city for his approval or veto. The mayor of the city shall have up to and including the twelfth day after the submission of the names of the nominee or nominees from the county governing authority to the city governing authority to exercise his power of approval or veto. The failure of the mayor to take any action on the resolution of the city governing authority within such time limitation shall have the effect of ratifying such resolu tion, and such resolution shall be effective to confirm the nomination. If the mayor vetoes such resolution, the confirmation of the nominee shall stand rejected, unless, by not later than the fifteenth day following the submission of the names of the nominee or nominees from the county governing authority to the city governing authority, the city governing authority, by a two-thirds vote of its total membership overrides the mayor's veto, in which event the resolution shall stand adopted. In the event any nominee for any position on the Board is confirmed in the manner hereinabove provided, then the person so confirmed shall be appointed to the Board and shall take office at the time hereinabove specified or at the time or times otherwise specified by this Section. In the event the city governing authority fails to take any action to confirm or reject the nominee or nominees for a position on the Board within fifteen days after the submission of the names of such nominee or nominees from the county governing authority to the city governing authority, then such failure shall constitute a waiver by the city governing authority of its right to confirm or reject a nominee for that position on the Board, and from the nominee or nominees submitted by the county governing authority to the city governing authority for such position on the Board, the county governing authority shall make the appointment to the Board for such position.

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(2) In the event one or more positions on the Board is not filled pursuant to the procedures and requirements set forth in paragraph (1) above, then the same proce dures and requirements shall be repeated until all positions on the Board are filled, except that the county governing authority shall submit the names of the nominee or nominees, which shall not be the same persons as any previously submitted, for each position on the Board to the city governing authority within fifteen days after the action was taken rejecting the previous nominee or nominees for that position on the Board. (c) In the event all positions on the Board have not been filled by July 1, 1977, pur suant to the provisions of subsection (b) of this Section, then any one or two members of the Board who have been appointed by such date shall constitute the Board of Tax Assessors for all purposes under this Act until all positions on the Board have been filled. In the event the Chief Tax Assessor is not appointed by such date, then the county gov erning authority shall designate a member of the Board who has been appointed by such date as acting Chief Tax Assessor until the Chief Tax Assessor is appointed. The initial terms of office of any of the first members of the Board who are not appointed until after July 1, 1977, shall expire four years after such date. (d) Successors to the first members of the Board and subsequent successors shall be appointed for terms of four years and until their successors are appointed and qualified in accordance with the same procedures and requirements set forth in subsection (b) of this Section, except that the county governing authority shall submit the first names of the nominee or nominees for each position on the Board at least sixty days but not more than ninety days prior to the expiration of the term of office. (e) In the event the first nominee or nominees for the appointment of successors under subsection (d) above are rejected, then the procedures and requirements set forth in para graph (2) of subsection (b) of this Section shall be applicable until all such successors are appointed. (f) Any member of the Board may be removed from office by the county governing authority during his term of office only for cause after reasonable notice and an oppor tunity for a hearing before said county governing authority. (g) In the event of a vacancy in the office of any member of the Board by the loss of required residency or by death, resignation, removal from office or for any other reason, such vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired term pursuant to the procedures set forth in subsections (d) and (e) of this Section, except that the name of the nominee or nominees to fill such vacancy shall be first submitted by the county governing authority to the city governing authority within thirty days after the date of such vacancy. A vacancy on the Board shall not impair the powers of the Board under this Act, and the remaining member or members of the Board shall be authorized to exercise the powers provided by this Act for the Board until any such vacancy is filled as provided herein.
Section 3. Qualifications, (a) Any person acting as or appointed to the Board as Chief Tax Assessor shall meet the following qualifications:
(1) He shall be a resident of the county or shall become a resident of the county within not more than six months following the date of taking office.
(2) He shall not hold at the time of taking office and shall not have held during the two years immediately preceding the date of taking office any elective office of the county or the city.
(3) He shall not be more than 67 years of age. If any Chief Tax Assessor reaches age 68 during his term of office, a vacancy in his office shall thereby be created as of his 68th birthday, and such vacancy shall be filled in the manner prescribed by subsection (g) of Section 2 of this Act.
(4) He shall be a graduate of an accredited college or university with a four-year degree or its equivalent.
(5) He shall have at least five years of experience in property appraisal in at least three of the following six categories:
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(D) Agricultural property. (E) Special purpose properties. (F) Personal property. (6) He shall possess knowledge of the methods and techniques used in developing real estate records and evaluating tax values of the materials and methods used in residential, commercial and industrial building construction; of the techniques neces sary for organizing, planning and directing a large staff of subordinate personnel; and ability to train, organize and supervise the activities of said subordinate per sonnel; and to plan an appraisal covering all types of real and personal property. (7) He shall have successfully completed at least the elementary and advanced courses of the American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers or the Society of Real Estate Appraisers or the International Association of Assessing Officers or equivalent courses offered by other accredited professional groups, colleges or universities. (8) He shall have successfully completed the Assessors Certification Course No. I and the Assessors Qualification Examination, which are prepared and administered by the State Revenue Commissioner, and shall meet the requirements of an Appraiser IV pursuant to the Act creating, providing and requiring a comprehensive, uniform Statewide system for gathering information to be used as the basis for more uniform taxation within this State, approved April 6, 1972 (Ga. Laws 1972, p. 1104), as now or hereafter amended. (b) The persons appointed to the Board as Assistant Tax Assessors shall meet the following qualifications: (1) Both of such appointees shall have successfully completed the Assessors Certifi cation Course No. I and the Assessors Qualification Examination, which are prepared and administered by the State Revenue Commissioner. (2) One of such appointees shall possess knowledge of real property appraisal and shall meet the requirements for an Appraiser IV pursuant to the Act creating, provid ing and requiring a comprehensive, uniform Statewide system for gathering informa tion to be used as the basis for more uniform taxation within this State, approved April 6, 1972 (Ga. Laws 1972, p. 1104), as now or hereafter amended. (3) One of such appointees shall possess knowledge of personal property appraisal and shall meet the requirements for an Appraiser IV pursuant to the Act cited in paragraph (2) above. (4) One of said appointees shall be a resident of the city or shall become a resident of the city within not more than six months following the date of taking office, and one of said appointees shall be a resident of the county outside the city or shall become a resident of the county outside the city within not more than six months following the date of taking office.
Section 4. Full time. All members of the Board shall devote full time to the duties of their office and shall hold no other elective or appointive public office or position of public employment while serving on the Board.
Section 5. Compensation, (a) The compensation of the Chief Tax Assessor shall be fixed by the county governing authority, and when so fixed shall be paid in equal monthly installments from the funds of the county.
(b) The compensation of the Assistant Tax Assessors who are members of the Board of Tax Assessors shall be fixed by the county governing authority, but the Chief Tax Assessor shall be authorized to make recommendations to said governing authority rela tive to the compensation of said Assistant Tax Assessors. The compensation of said Assis tant Tax Assessors shall be paid in equal monthly installments from the funds of the county.
Section 6. Organization. The Board shall adopt rules for the transaction of its busi ness and, at its organizational meeting, the Chief Tax Assessor shall designate one of the other members of the Board as Deputy Assessor to perform the duties of Chief Tax Assessor in the absence of said Chief Tax Assessor. The Chief Tax Assessor shall have the authority to change the member designated as Deputy Assessor at will and within his sole discretion. The Chief Tax Assessor or, in his absence, the Deputy Assessor, shall

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preside at meetings of the Board and shall serve as chairman of the Board. The Assistant Tax Assessor who is not designated as Deputy Assessor, as provided herein, shall serve as secretary to the Board.
Section 7. Disclosure, conflicts of interests, (a) No person shall serve as a member of the Board until he has fully disclosed to the public any interest he has in any real property, either in his own name or in his name and that of any other persons or persons, or in the name of his spouse, children or any member of his immediate family or any interest in any real property in the name of any private corporation in which he owns more than 15% of the outstanding capital stock in such corporation, when any of such real property is located within the county or the city.
(b) The disclosure required by subsection (a) of this Section shall be submitted to the county governing authority on or before the date a member of the Board takes office, and such disclosure shall also be made within five days after the completion of any real estate transaction in which the member is involved which would require such disclosure under the provisions of subsection (a) of this Section. Such disclosure shall be in the form of a written report which shall include the member's affidavit that the information con tained in the report is true and correct. A copy of each such disclosure report shall be submitted by the member to the clerk of the superior court. Such report submitted to the county governing authority and the copy thereof submitted to the clerk of the superior court shall be public records available for inspection by the public during normal working hours. The failure to submit a disclosure report within the time limitation provided herein for such submission shall be grounds for the removal of the member from the Board under subsection (f) of Section 2 of this Act, and any vacancy thereby created shall be filled in the manner prescribed by subsection (g) of Section 2 of this Act.
(c) No member of the Board shall take part in the decisions of the Board in deter mining value or assessment on any real property which is shown on the member's disclo sure reports required by subsection (b) of this Section. It shall be the duty of a member to withdraw from any such deliberations with regard to determining the value or assess ment of any such real property and to notify the county governing authority that he is disqualified to act in determining the value or assessment of such property. The failure to disqualify himself as provided herein shall be grounds for the removal of such member from the Board under subsection (f) of Section 2 of this Act. In the event one or two members of the Board are disqualified to determine the value or assessment of any parcel of real property as provided herein, the remaining member or members of the Board may act to determine the value and assessment of such property which shall be valid as if made by the full Board.
Section 8. Powers and duties; limitations, (a) It shall be the function and duty of the Board to fix the value of all taxable property located within the territorial boundaries of both the city and the county for all State, county, city, school or other tax purposes. The Board shall perform all those duties relating to the assessment of property as may be appropriate and necessary. In addition to any powers and duties provided by this Act, the Board shall have all the powers and duties of county boards of tax assessors as speci fied in Code Chapter 92-69, relating to county boards of tax assessors, as said Code Chapter exists on January 1, 1977.
(b) In carrying out its duties as prescribed by subsection (a) of this Section, the Board shall annually fix an assessment on each parcel of taxable real property and on taxable personal property located within the territorial boundaries of both the city and the county. As soon as practicable after such assessments have been fixed, a notice of assessment shall be mailed to the taxpayer of record.
(c) When the value of taxable property within the county has been determined by the Board, the Board shall furnish such information to the governing authorities of the municipalities located wholly or partially within the county as provided by Code Section 92-4002, relative to counties providing information to municipalities concerning the value of property as determined by counties, as said Code Section exists on January 1, 1977.
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the submission, in such form or on such forms as may be prescribed by the Board, of such information as may be required for the purpose of ascertaining the correct assess ment to be fixed on a piece of real or personal property.
(e) The Board shall value and assess property for taxation in accordance with the provisions of Code Section 92-5701, relative to the return of property at its fair market value; Code Section 92-5702, relative to the meaning of fair market value; and Code Section 92-5703, relative to the return of property at fair market value and assessment at 40 percent thereof, as said Code Sections exist on January 1, 1977.
(f) Nothing in this Act shall be construed to apply to corporations and persons now required by law to return their property to the State Revenue Commissioner for ad valorem taxation.
Section 9. Duties of Chief Tax Assessor; Funding, (a) In addition to his duties as a member of the Board in determining the value and assessment of taxable real and personal property within the city and the county, the Chief Tax Assessor shall serve as the chief administrator of the Board and shall have the authority to establish and admin ister the procedures, methods and functions of the office of the Board. The Chief Tax Assessor shall be directly responsible to the county governing authority for the efficient and effective operation of the office of the Board. The two Assistant Tax Assessors who serve as members of the Board shall serve equally with the Chief Tax Assessor when sitting as members of the Board in determining the value and assessment of taxable real and personal property within the city and the county. Except when sitting as members of the Board for such purposes, said Assistant Tax Assessors shall be subject to the super vision and direction of the Chief Tax Assessor in carrying out their official duties.
(b) Subject to budgetary requirements provided for by subsection (c) of this Section and the personnel requirements of Section 12 of this Act, the Chief Tax Assessor shall have the responsibility of employing the necessary personnel to carry out the provisions of this Act. All personnel except members of the Board of Tax Assessors shall be subject to the requirements of any merit system of personnel administration that may now or hereafter be established for employees of the county, and all of such personnel shall be employees of the county.
(c) Except for the initial budget of the Board provided for by Section 13 of this Act, during the time specified within the budgetary cycle of the county, the Chief Tax Assessor shall submit to the county and city governing authorities a budget setting forth in such detail as required by county budgeting procedures the anticipated expenses of the Board, which shall include expenses incurred for the review of assessments provided for by Section 10 of this Act, for the ensuing fiscal year. Subject to the approval of said budget by the county and city governing authorities, the county governing authority shall appro priate or otherwise make available the funds necessary to operate the office of the Board in accordance with said budget. When necessary, the budget may be amended from time to time, subject to approval by both the county and city governing authorities, upon the request therefor by the Chief Tax Assessor. The funds necessary to pay for the operation of the Board shall come from county funds, but the city shall partially reimburse the county for the cost of the operation of the Board in accordance with the requirements of subsection (d) of this Section.
(d) Of the total cost for the operation of the Board for each fiscal year as reflected in the budgets prepared and approved pursuant to subsection (c) above, the city governing authority shall reimburse the county governing authority 4/7ths of such cost. The pay ment or payments for such reimbursement shall be made at such time or times during the fiscal year covered by the budget as shall be mutually agreed upon by the county and city governing authorities.
Section 10. Review of_ assessments. The review of assessments of the Board of Tax Assessors created by this Act shall be in conformity with an Act comprehensively revising, superseding and modernizing procedures for a review of assessments made by county boards of tax assessors, approved April 6, 1972 (Ga. Laws 1972, p. 1094; Code Section 92-6912), as said Act and Code Section exist on January 1, 1977. It is specifically provided that the review of assessments provided for herein shall apply to both county and city

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taxpayers, including those city taxpayers whose taxable property lies inside the city but outside the boundaries of the county. Any county board of equalization created or estab lished pursuant to the authority of this Section is hereby vested with the authority to review the assessment of any city taxpayer, and all city taxpayers shall be deemed to be county taxpayers for the purpose of the review of assessments pursuant to the law hereinabove incorporated by reference.
Section 11. Legal services. The county and city attorneys are hereby authorized and directed to provide legal services on behalf of the Board of Tax Assessors. The county and city attorney or either of them shall have the authority to represent the Board of Tax Assessors in all litigated matters, except that in the event a conflict of interest arises in the representation of the Board of Tax Assessors by the county or city attorney or both of them or their staff, then the county or city attorney or both of them, in consulta tion with the Chief Tax Assessor, shall be authorized to employ or retain outside counsel to represent the Board of Tax Assessors.
Section 12. Transition; employees, (a) Unless such employment is rejected by any such employee, all city employees of the heretofore existing joint city-county board of tax assessors, who are employed on the effective date of this Act, are hereby transferred to and made county employees of the Board of Tax Assessors created by this Act as of the effective date of this Act, and on such date, said employees shall become subject to the merit system of personnel administration for county employees and shall enjoy all the rights and privileges of county employees.
(b) Any such employee who is a member of a city retirement or pension system shall have the right to transfer from the retirement or pension fund of the city to the retire ment or pension fund of the county credit for all years of service which may have accrued to him while in the service of the city, in accordance with the provisions of an Act provid ing for the protection of pension rights of employees of certain cities and counties, approved March 31, 1972 (Ga. Laws 1972, p. 3277).
(c) On and after the effective date of this Act, all employees of the Board of Tax Assessors created by this Act shall be county employees and their compensation shall be paid from county funds.
Section 13. Transition budget. The funds for the operation of the Board of Tax Asses sors created by this Act for the period beginning July 1, 1977, and ending December 31, 1977, shall be in accordance with the budget for such period for the heretofore existing joint city-county board of tax assessors as provided for by Section 15 of the Act repealed by Section 14 of this Act, and only for the purpose of the continuation of such budget, the Act repealed by Section 14 of this Act shall be continued in force until January 1, 1978.
Section 14. Specific Act repealed. An Act entitled: "An Act to create a joint citycounty board of tax assessors in all counties having within its borders all or the greater part of the population of 300,000 or more according to the 1950 or any future United States census, and to define its powers and duties; to create a board of tax appeals and equalization and to define its powers and duties; to provide for the expenses of said boards to be paid by the county and the city; to provide that this Act shall not extend to property which under the general laws of the State must be returned to the State Revenue Com missioner; to require the county to furnish necessary office space; to repeal conflicting laws, and for other purposes.", approved February 15, 1952 (Ga. Laws 1952, p. 2825), as amended, is hereby repealed in its entirety, except for the purposes of Section 13 of this Act, and the joint city-county board of tax assessors created by said Act is hereby abolished effective July 1, 1977.
Section 15. Authority. This Act is enacted pursuant to the authority of an amend ment to the Constitution of 1945 (continued in force and effect by Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph II of the Constitution of the State of Georgia of 1976) authorizing the Gen eral Assembly to provide for the assessment of property in counties having a city located therein with a population of more than 300,000, which amendment was ratified at the

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general election held in 1952 and which is set forth in Georgia Laws 1952 at pages 591-594.
Section 16. 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 17. Effective date. This Act shall be effective only for administrative pur poses on the date this Act is approved by the Governor or on the date this Act becomes law without the approval of the Governor, and such date shall be the administrative effec tive date within the meaning of subsection (b) of Section 2 of this Act. The effective date of this Act for all purposes shall be July 1,1977.
Section 18. Conflicting laws repealed. 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 115, nays 1.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.

Representative Lane of the 40th requested that he be recorded as having voted "nay" on the passage of HB 43, by substitute.

HB 777. By: Representatives Wheeler and Foster of the 152nd: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners for Bacon County, Georgia, as amended, so as to change the compensation of the chairman of the board of commission ers; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL
To amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners for Bacon County, Georgia, approved April 2, 1963 (Ga. Laws 1963, p. 2665), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 29, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 2334), so as to change the compensation of the chairman of the board of commissioners; to provide a certain condition with respect to the compensation of the chairman; to change the rate of reimbursement of the chair man and members of the board for mileage; 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 creating a Board of Commissioners for Bacon County, Georgia, approved April 2, 1963 (Ga. Laws 1963, p. 2665), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 29, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 2334), is hereby amended by striking Section 5 thereof in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Section 5, to read as fol lows:
"Section 5. Compensation: The compensation of the chairman of the board shall be not less than $10,000.00 per annum, the exact amount to be determined by the unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Commissioners of Bacon County, to

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be paid in equal monthly installments out of the funds of Bacon County; provided that, should a county manager be employed for Bacon County and the chairman's duties cease as a result thereof to be a full-time responsibility, the compensation of the chair man of the board shall be $3,600.00 per annum, to be paid in equal monthly installments out of the funds of Bacon County. The compensation of each of the other members of said board, other than the chairman, shall be not less than $1,200.00 nor more than $1,800.00 per annum, to be determined by the unanimous vote of the Board of Commissioners of Bacon County, to be paid in equal monthly installments out of the funds of Bacon County. The chairman and the other members of the board shall also be allowed mileage at the rate of 10 cents per mile to and from their homes to the county courthouse to attend regular and special meetings of the board, payable monthly out of the funds of Bacon County. In addition thereto, the chairman and the other members of the board shall be entitled to reimbursement from the county for the actual expenses incurred for them while engaged in county business, which said claim for expenses shall be accompanied by an affidavit executed by each of such members, swearing that the same is true and correct and was expended by them in pursuance of county business."
Section 2. This Act shall become effective on the first day of the month following the month in which it is approved by the Governor or in which it becomes law without his approval.
Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by sub stitute, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 115, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.

HB 778. By: Representatives Wheeler and Foster of the 152nd: A BILL to amend an Act consolidating the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Bacon County into the office of Tax Commissioner of Bacon County, so as to change the compensation provisions relating to the tax commissioner; and for other pur poses.

The following Committee substitute was read:

A BILL
To amend an Act consolidating the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Bacon County into the office of Tax Commissioner of Bacon County, approved April 10, 1968 (Ga. Laws 1968, p. 3542), as amended by an Act approved March 29, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 2492), and an Act approved March 25, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 3314), so as to change the compensation provisions relating to the tax commissioner; to provide for the compensation of personnel to assist the tax commissioner; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. An Act consolidating the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Bacon County into the office of Tax Commissioner of Bacon County, approved April 10, 1968 (Ga. Laws 1968, p. 3542), as amended by an Act approved March 29, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 2492), and an Act approved March 25, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 3314), is hereby amended by striking Section 4 thereof in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Section 4, to read as follows:

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"Section 4. (a) The tax commissioner shall receive an annual salary in the amount of not less than $12,800.00, the exact amount of such salary to be determined by a majority vote of the governing authority of Bacon County. Such compensation shall be paid in equal monthly installments from the funds of Bacon County. All fees, com missions, costs and other income collected by the tax commissioner including those commissions allowed by an Act approved March 9, 1955 (Ga. Laws 1955, p. 659), as amended, relating to the sale of motor vehicle license plates by local tax officials, not withstanding the fact that such services for which the commissions are derived may have been performed in the capacity of an agent for the State Revenue Department, and an Act relating to commissions on taxes collected in excess of a certain percentage of the taxes due according to the Tax Net Digest approved January 17, 1938 (Ga. Laws 1937-38, Ex. Sess., p. 297), as amended, shall be the property of Bacon County, and once each month shall be turned over to the fiscal authority of said county by the tax commissioner with a detailed itemized and sworn statement showing the source from which such fees, commissions, costs and other income were collected; provided, however, that in addition to the salary provided for herein, said tax commissioner shall be entitled to a commission of up to 10 percent of all taxes collected in excess of 90 percent of the total taxes due according to the Net Tax Digest, the exact percentage to be deter mined by resolution by the governing authority of Bacon County.
(b) The Tax Commissioner of Bacon County shall have the power and authority to appoint a full-time assistant tax commissioner and additional part-time or full-time clerical personnel to assist him in the performance of the duties of the office. The fulltime assistant tax commissioner shall receive an annual salary paid from the funds of Bacon County of not less than $5,000.00, the exact amount of such salary to be determined by a majority vote of the governing authority of Bacon County. The tax commissioner may recommend, from time to time, a change in the compensation of the full-time assistant tax commissioner, but the determination as to such change, or the amount thereof, shall be made by the county governing authority as provided in this Section. The assistant tax commissioner may also serve as clerk to the Bacon County tax assessors with the approval of the board of commissioners. Not less than $4,000.00 annually shall be provided from the funds of Bacon County as compensation for other personnel of the tax commissioner provided for in this subsection."
Section 2. This Act shall become effective on the first day of the month following the month in which it is approved by the Governor or in which it becomes law without his approval.
Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representatives Wheeler and Foster of the 152nd move to amend the Committee substitute to HB 778 as follows:
By striking on line 31 on page 2, the following: "$5,000.00", and substituting in lieu thereof, the following: "$6,000.00", and by striking on line 7 on page 3, the following: "$4,000.00", and substituting in lieu thereof, the following: "$3,000.00".

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 ayes were 115, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute, as amended.

HB 779. By: Representatives Wheeler and Foster of the 152nd: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Bacon County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation, as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to compensation of the sheriff, deputy cheriffs, jailer and secretary of the sheriff; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read:

A BILL
To amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Bacon County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation, approved June 30, 1964 (Ga. Laws 1964, Ex. Sess., p. 2213), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 17, 1975 (Ga. Laws 1975, p. 4294), so as to change the provisions relating to compensation of the sheriff, deputy sheriffs, jailer and secretary of the sheriff; to provide for the cost of feeding prisoners; to authorize the approval of one or more additional deputies; 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 placing the Sheriff of Bacon County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation, approved June 30, 1964 (Ga. Laws 1964, Ex. Sess., p. 2213), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 17, 1975 (Ga. Laws 1975, p. 4294), is hereby amended by striking from Section 2 thereof the following:
"$10,000.00 and not more than $12,000.00,", and substituting in lieu thereof the following:
"$13,800.00,", and by striking the following:
"$2.50 nor more than $3.50", and substituting in lieu thereof:
"$3.50", so that when so amended Section 2 shall read as follows:
"Section 2. The Sheriff of Bacon County shall receive an annual salary of not less than $13,800.00, the exact amount to be determined by the governing authority of Bacon County. The sheriff shall be paid in 12 equal installments from the funds of Bacon County. The sheriff shall also receive from county funds, for each prisoner con fined in the county jail, not less than $3.50 per day to feed said prisoners."
Section 2. Said Act is further amended by striking Section 4 thereof in its entirety, and substituting in lieu thereof a new Section 4, to read as follows:
"Section 4. The Sheriff of Bacon County shall have the sole power and authority to appoint two deputies to assist him in the performance of the duties of his office. Each such deputy shall be compensated in an amount of not less than $8,200.00 per annum, the exact amount to be determined by a majority vote of the governing author ity of Bacon County. In addition, the sheriff may request the county governing author ity to approve the employment by the sheriff of one or more additional deputies, each such deputy, if approved, to be compensated in such amount as determined by a major ity vote of the county governing authority. The sheriff shall also have the authority to appoint a secretary and a jailer. The secretary shall be compensated in the amount of not less than $5,000.00 per annum, and the jailer shall be compensated in the amount of not less than $5,000.00 per annum, the exact amount of such salaries to be deter mined by a majority vote of the governing authority of Bacon County. The sheriff may

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recommend, from time to time, the change in compensation of any employee of his office, but the determination as to such change, or the amount thereof, shall be made by the county governing authority as provided in this Section. Each deputy, the secre tary and the jailer shall be paid in 12 equal installments from the funds of Bacon County. It shall be within the sole power and authority of the sheriff during his term of office to designate and name the persons who shall be employed as deputies, secretary and jailer and to prescribe their duties and assignments and to remove or replace such deputies, secretary and jailer at will and within his sole discretion."
Section 3. This Act shall become effective on the first day of the month following the month in which it is approved by the Governor or in which it becomes law without his approval.
Section 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representatives Wheeler and Foster of the 152nd move to amend the Committee substitute to HB 779 as follows:
By striking on line 15 on page 2, the following: "$8,200.00", and substituting in lieu thereof, the following: "$8,700.00".

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 115, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute, as amended.

HB 780. By: Representatives Wheeler and Foster of the 152nd: A BILL to amend an Act to abolish the present mode of compensating the Judge of the Probate Court of Bacon County, known as the fee system, so as to change the provisions relat ing to, and the compensation of, the judge of the probate court; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL
To amend an Act to abolish the present mode of compensating the Judge of the Pro bate Court of Bacon County, known as the fee system, approved March 19, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 2190), so as to change the provisions relating to, and the compensation of, the judge of the probate court; to amend an Act authorizing the Judge of the Probate Court of Bacon County to appoint a full-time secretary, approved March 29, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 2336), as amended by an Act approved March 19, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 2190), so as to change the compensation provisions relating to said secretary; 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 to abolish the present mode of compensating the Judge of the Probate Court of Bacon County, known as the fee system, approved March 19, 1974 (Ga.

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Laws 1974, p. 2190), is hereby amended by striking Section 2 thereof in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Section 2, to read as follows:
"Section 2. (a) The Judge of the Probate Court of Bacon County shall receive an annual salary of not less than $11,800.00, the exact amount of such salary to be deter mined by a majority vote of the Board of Commissioners of Bacon County.
(b) In addition to the salary determined pursuant to the provisions of subsection (a), the Judge of the Probate Court of Bacon County shall also receive a salary of $50.00 per month for holding and conducting elections.
(c) The salary of the Judge of the Probate Court of Bacon County shall be payable in equal monthly installments from county funds."
Section 2. An Act authorizing the Judge of the Probate Court of Bacon County to appoint a full-time secretary, approved March 29, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 2336), as amended by an Act approved March 19, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 2190), is hereby amended by striking Section 1 thereof in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Section 1, to read as follows:
"Section 1. The Judge of the Probate Court of Bacon County shall have the sole power and authority to appoint a full-time secretary to assist him in the performance of the duties of his office with the approval of a majority of the governing authority of Bacon County, and such secretary shall receive such compensation as shall be agreed upon by a majority vote of the governing authority of Bacon County, but the compensation of such secretary shall not be less than $5,000.00 per annum and shall be paid on a weekly basis from the funds of Bacon County. The judge of the probate court may recommend, from time to time, a change in the compensation of his secretary, but the determination as to such change, and the amount thereof, shall be made by the county governing authority as provided in this Section."
Section 3. This Act shall become effective on the first day of the month following the month in which it is approved by the Governor or in which it becomes law without his approval.
Section 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 115, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.

HB 781. By: Representatives Wheeler and Foster of the 152nd: A BILL to amend an Act to abolish the present mode of compensating the Clerk of the Superior Court of Bacon County, known as the fee system, so as to authorize a change in the compensation of the clerk and the procedure by which such compensation is determined; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL
To amend an Act to abolish the present mode of compensating the Clerk of the Supe rior Court of Bacon County, known as the fee system, approved April 17, 1975 (Ga. Laws 1975, p. 3328), so as to authorize a change in the compensation of the clerk and the proce dure by which such compensation is determined; to authorize a change in the compen sation of the deputy clerk; to authorize the approval of a clerical assistant; 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 to abolish the present mode of compensating the Clerk of the Superior Court of Bacon County, known as the fee system, approved April 17, 1975 (Ga. Laws 1975, p. 3328), is hereby amended by striking from Section 2 thereof the following:
"$10,000.00, nor more than $13,000.00, to be fixed by the governing authority of Bacon County, plus 4% of the amount of such base salary as so fixed for each fouryear period of service served in office by said officer, beginning January 1, 1973; pro vided, however, that the annual base salary to be paid the present clerk of the superior court in office upon the effective date of this Act shall not be less than $12,000.00, payable in equal monthly installments from county funds.",
and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"$13,800.00, the exact amount to be fixed by the governing authority of Bacon County. Such salary shall be payable in equal monthly installments from county funds.",
so that when so amended Section 2 shall read as follows: "Section 2. The Clerk of the Superior Court of Bacon County shall receive an annual
base salary of not less than $13,800.00, the exact amount to be fixed by the governing authority of Bacon County. Such salary shall be payable in equal monthly installments from county funds."

Section 2. Said Act is further amended by striking from Section 3 thereof the follow ing:
"$4,200.00 nor more than $6,000.00 per annum and shall be paid on a weekly basis from the funds of Bacon County.", and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"$6,000.00 per annum. In addition, the clerk may request the county governing authority to approve the employment by the clerk of a full-time clerical assistant to assist him in the performance of the duties of his office, such clerical assistant, if approved, to receive such compensation as shall be agreed upon by a majority vote of the governing authority of Bacon County. The deputy clerk and the clerical assistant, if any, shall be paid on a weekly basis from the funds of Bacon County. The clerk may recommend, from time to time, a change in the compensation of the deputy clerk and, if any, the clerical assistant, but any such change, or the amount thereof, shall be with the discretion of the county governing authority as provided in this Section.", so that when so amended Section 3 shall read as follows:
"Section 3. The Clerk of the Superior Court of Bacon County shall have the sole power and authority to appoint a full-time deputy clerk of the superior court to assist him in the performance of the duties of his office, and such deputy clerk shall receive such compensation as shall be agreed upon by a majority vote of the governing author ity of Bacon County, but the compensation of such deputy clerk shall not be less than $6,000.00 per annum. In addition, the clerk may request the county govening authority to approve the employment by the clerk of a full-time clerical assistant to assist him in the performance of the duties of his office, such clerical assistant, if approved, to receive such compensation as shall be agreed upon by a majority vote of the governing authority of Bacon County. The deputy clerk and the clerical assistant, if any, shall be paid on a weekly basis from the funds of Bacon County. The clerk may recommend, from time to time, a change in the compensation of the deputy clerk and, if any, the clerical assistant, but any such change, or the amount thereof, shall be with the discre tion of the county governing authority as provided in this Section."

Section 3. This Act shall become effective on the first day of the month following the month in which it is approved by the Governor or in which it becomes law without his approval.

Section 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 115, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.

HB 839. By: Representatives Dent of the 85th, and Connell of the 87th: A BILL to amend the charter of the City of Augusta, as amended, so as to provide that the Mayor may not succeed himself after completing a third consecutive term in 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 115, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 853. By: Representative Clifton of the 107th: A BILL to create and establish a Small Claims Court in and for Candler County; to prescribe the jurisdiction of said court; to prescribe the pleading and practice in said court; and for other pur poses.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 115, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 854. By: Representative Clifton of the 107th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Metter, as amended, so as to change the time for holding municipal elections; to change the terms of office of the Mayor and Councilmen; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 115, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 855. By: Representative Hudson of the 137th: A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to amend an Act to incorporate the City of Fitzgerald and establishing a new charter therefor, and the several Acts amendatory thereof, and for other purposes.", as amended, so as to change the provision relative to the maximum rate of taxation for the operation of the public schools; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 115, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 859. By: Representative Hatcher of the 131st: A BILL to repeal an Act to provide for the compensation of the board of education in counties having a population of not less than 4,540 and not more than 4,550 according to the U.S. Decennial Census of 1960 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 115, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 861. By: Representatives Rush of the 121st, and Clifton of the 107th: A BILL to amend an Act abolishing the fee system of compensating the clerk of the Supe rior Court of Tattnall County and providing in lieu thereof an annual salary, as amended, 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 115, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 862. By: Representatives Rush of the 121st, and Clifton of the 107th: A BILL to amend an Act abolishing the fee system of compensating the Sheriff of Tattnall County and providing in lieu thereof an annual salary, as amended, so as to change the compensation of the sheriff; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 115, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 863. By: Representative Reaves of the 147th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Board of County Commissioners for Brooks County, as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to the election of the members of said Board; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 115, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 864. By: Representatives Hatcher of the 131st, Hutchinson of the 133rd, McCollum of the 134th, and White of the 132nd: A BILL to amend an Act placing certain of the county officers of Dougherty County upon an annual salary, as amended, so as to authorize the governing authority of Dougherty County to provide for a supplement to the salary of the Sheriff, the Judge of the Probate Court, and the Clerk of the Superior Court of Dougherty 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 115, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 877. By: Representatives Mostiler and Carlisle of the 71st: A BILL to repeal an Act 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 according to the U.S. Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 115, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 888. By: Representative Kemp of the 139th: A BILL to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Hinesville, as amended, so as to change the name of the mayor's court; to provide that the mayor pro tern may serve as 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 115, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 889. By: Representative Kemp of the 139th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the compensation of the Sheriff and Clerk of the Superior Court of Liberty County, so as to provide for the employment of a lieutenant and criminal investigator in the sheriff's office; to provide for longevity increases for certain personnel of the sheriff's office; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 115, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 890. By: Representative Kemp of the 139th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Small Claims Court for Liberty County, so as to change the jurisdiction of said court; to change certain 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 115, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HR 229-863. By: Representative Adams of the 79th:

A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide a homestead exemp tion of $10,000.00 from all Upson County ad valorem taxes, including ad valorem taxes for the Upson County school district, for residents of Upson County who are disabled

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and who have a net income not exceeding $10,000.00 for the immediately preceding tax able 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 adding at the end thereof the following paragraph:
"Any other provisions of this Constitution to the contrary notwithstanding, each resident of Upson County who is disabled is hereby granted an exemption from all Upson County ad valorem taxes, including ad valorem taxes for the Upson County school district, in the amount of $10,000.00 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, including benefits received from any retirement or pension fund when such benefits are based on contributions made thereto by such person or his spouse and including any federal old-age, survivor or disability insurance benefits, does not exceed $10,000.00 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 Upson 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, 1978."

Section 2. The above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of
Georgia of 1976. 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 a homestead exemp tion of $10,000.00 from all Upson County ad valorem taxes, including ad valorem taxes for the Upson County school district, for residents of Upson County who are disabled and who have a net income not exceed ing $10,000.00 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

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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. Y Adams, Marvin
Anderson, W.
Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D.
Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K.
Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P.
Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Y Canty, H. Carlisle, J.
Y Games, C. Y Carrell, B.
Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D.
Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L.
Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T.
Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.
Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C.
Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W.
Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M.
Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom
Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W.
Ham, B. Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Banner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.
Y Hawkins, J. Hays, F.,Jr.
Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.

Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M.
Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D.
Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B.
Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M.
Y Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M.
Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J.
Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
Y McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill
Y Oldham, L. Owens, R.D.
Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C.
Reaves, H.L. Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. Rush, Dewey
Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A.
Scott, D.

Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C.
Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D.
Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W.
Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V.
Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R.
Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R.
Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L.
Y Wall, V. Ware, J.C.
Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Wheeler, Bobby
Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M.
Y Wood, J. 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.
Representative Milford of the 13th moved that the House reconsider its action in giving the requisite constitutional majority to the following Bill of the House:
HB 546. By: Representatives Carlisle and Mostiler of the 71st, Nichols of the 27th, Horton of the 43rd, Glanton of the 66th, McDonald of the 12th, Marcus of the 26th, Knight of the 67th, and others: A BILL to provide that no building shall be constructed within this State after a certain date which employs water closets or shower heads which exceed a certain rate in the use of water; and for other purposes.
On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adams, G. N Adams, Marvin
Y Anderson, W.
N Argo, B.

N Auten, D. Bargeron, E.
N Battle, Joe
N Baugh, W.E.

Y Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B.
Y Benefield, J.
N Birdsong, K.

N Bishop, S. N Bolster, P.
Y Bray, C.A.
N Buck, T.B.

N Burruss, A.L.

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N Burton, J.
N Butler, D.
Canty, H.
N Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.
N Carrell, B. Cason, G.
Castleberry, D.
Y Chance, G.
N Childers, E.M.
N Childs, P.
N Clark, Betty
Y Clark, L.
N Clifton, A.D. Coleman, T. Collins, M.
Y Colwell, C.H. Connell, J.
Y Cooper, B. N Cox, W.E. N Crosby, T. N Culpepper, B.
N Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.
Dean, DC. N Dent, R.A. N Deveaux, C.
N Dixon, H.D
N Dover, Bill N Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H.

N Evans, W.D.
N Felton, D.
Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. N Galer, M.
Y Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A.
N Glanton, Tom N Glover, M.
Y Greene, J.
Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G.
N Banner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Y Harris, J.F.
N Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F.
N Hawkins, J.
Hays, F.,Jr. N Hill, B.L. N Holmes, Bob N Home, F.
Horton, G.T. N Houslev, E.
Howell', M. Y Hudson, Ted
Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J. N Irvin, R.
N Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D.

Y Jessup, Ben Johnson, G.
N Johnson, P.
Johnson, W.Rud.
Y Johnston, J.
Y Jones, B. Jones, Herb
N Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. N Kemp, R.
Y Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. N Knight, N.G.
Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Lenderman, M.
Y Linder, J. N Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
N Looper, M.
Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. N McDonald, L.
N McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B.
Money, J.

N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G.
N Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. N Nichols, M. N Nix, K. N Noble, Bill N Oldham, L.
Owens, R.D. N Parham, B.E. N Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G. Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G.
Y Pinkston, F.C.
Rainey, H.
Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. N Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L.
N Richardson, E.
N Robinson, C. Ross, Ben B.
Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. Y Scott, A. N Scott, D.
Y Sizemore, E.

Y Smith, V.B. Smyre, C. Snow, Wayne,Jr.
N Steinberg, C. N Stone, R. N Swann, D.
Taggart, T. Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom N Truluck, R. Tucker, R.M. N Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. N Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. N Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. N Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 56, nays 86. The motion was lost.
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: Representative Castleberry of the lllth: A BILL to provide a new Charter for the City of Preston in the County of Webster; to provide for the corporate powers of said City; to provide for the governing authority; to provide for the administrative affairs of said City; to provide for a municipal court; to provide for elections; and for other purposes.
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House and Senate:
HB 568. By: Representatives Randall of the 101st, Lucas of the 102nd, Birdsong of the 103rd, Davis of the 99th, and Pinkston of the 100th: A BILL to change certain provisions creating the Civil Service System and Board of Bibb County, so as to change the number of members of said Board; to provide for terms and appointment of said members; to provide for a quorum; and for other purposes.
HB 635. By: Representatives Johnson, Lee, Benefield and Wood 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 said officer; and for other purposes.

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HB 636. By: Representatives Johnson, Lee, Benefield and Wood 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 said officers; and for other purposes.

HB 637. By: Representatives Johnson, Lee, Benefield and Wood 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 said officer; and for other purposes.

HB 638. By: Representatives Johnson, Lee, Benefield and Wood of the 72nd: A BILL to provide for a county supplement to the State salary of the District Attorney of the Clayton Judicial Circuit; to provide the procedures connected therewith; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

HB 652. By: Representatives Mann, Milford and Clark of the 13th: A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide a board of commissioners for the County of Elbert", as amended, so as to change the compensation of the Chairman of said board of commissioners; and for other purposes.

HB 667. By: Representative Ramsey of the 3rd: A BILL to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Chatsworth, as amended, so as to redefine the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes.

HB 669. By: Representatives Snow and Hays of the 1st, Williams and Foster of the 6th, Money of the 5th, and Ramsey of the 3rd: A BILL to provide for a supplemental expense allowance for the judges of the superior courts of each judicial circuit within this State having a population of not less than 103,000 and not more than 135,000, according to the U.S. Decennial Census of 1970; and for other purposes.

HB 670. By: Representatives Snow and Hays of the 1st, Williams and Foster of the 6th, and Money of the 5th: A BILL to amend an Act abolishing the fee system of compensation for the Clerk of the Superior Court of Walker County and providing in lieu thereof an annual salary, as amended; and for other purposes.

HB 671. By: Representatives Snow and Hays of the 1st, Williams and Foster of the 6th, Money of the 5th, and Ramsey of the 3rd: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit, as amended, so as to change the compensation which may be paid to the clerk-typist of the district attorney; and for other purposes.

HB 673. By: Representatives Snow and Hays of the 1st, Foster and Williams of the 6th, and Money of the 5th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new Charter for the City of Rossville so as to change the provisions relating to the terms of office of the Mayor and Councilmen of the City of Rossville; and for other pur poses.

HB 675. By: Representatives Taggart of the 125th, Hill of the 127th, Jones of the 126th, Triplett of the 128th, Scott of the 123rd, and Chance of the 129th: A BILL to amend an Act incorporating the City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, as amended, so as to change the date of regular elections for the City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island; and for other purposes.

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HB 55. By: Representatives Long of the 142nd, Patten of the 149th, Collins of the 144th, Veazey of the 146th, and Matthews of the 145th: A BILL to amend an Act regulating the sales, operations, practices and procedures of grain dealers, so as to exempt from the licensing and bonding provisions contained therein those grain dealers already in compliance with the licensing and bonding require ments of the Georgia State Warehouse Act, as amended; and for other purposes.

HB 212. By: Representatives Mann, Clark, and Milford of the 13th, Veazey of the 146th, Pilewicz of the 41st, McCollum of the 134th, Harrison of the 20th, and Richardson of the 52nd: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 88-19, relating to regulations of hospitals and related institutions, as amended, so as to require hospitals and related institutions to submit written reports of certain personnel actions to the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners; and for other purposes.

HB 526. By: Representatives Carlisle and Mostiler of the 71st, Adams of the 79th, Jones of the 78th, and Lee, Benefield, Wood, and Johnson of the 72nd: A BILL to add one additional judge of the superior courts of the Griffin Judicial Circuit of Georgia; to provide for the appointment of the first such additional judge by the Governor; to provide for the election of successors to the judge initially appointed; to prescribe the powers of said judge; and for other purposes.

HB 677. By: Representative Rainey of the 135th: A BILL to provide a new Charter for the City of Vienna in the County of Dooly; to provide for the corporate powers of said city; to provide for the governing authority; to provide for the adminis trative affairs of said city; to provide for municipal court; to provide for elec tions; and for other purposes.

SB 147. By: Senators Russell of the 10th and Timmons of the llth: A BILL to amend Code Section 68B-311, relating to limited driving permits for first offenders, so as to change the provisions for obtaining a limited driving permit by a person whose driver's license has been revoked; and for other purposes.

SB 233. By: Senators Brantley of the 56th and Stumbaugh of the 55th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways", so as to provide that the owner of a motor vehicle shall possess a current and valid liability insurance policy stipulating at least minimum insurance coverage or be self-insured before the person operating an official inspection station shall issue a new certificate of inspection and approval; and for other purposes.

SB 254. By: Senator Stumbaugh of the 55th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the establishment of the Ga. Crime Information Center approved April 19, 1973, so as to authorize the dissemination of certain information to certain persons; and for other purposes.

HB 680. By: Representative Lord of the 105th: A BILL to amend an Act abolishing the fee system for the Sheriff of Glascock County and providing in lieu thereof an annual salary, so as to change certain provisions relating to the sheriff's furnishing an automobile and receiving compensation therefor; and for other purposes.

HB 685. By: Representative Murphy of the 18th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of County Commissioner of Haralson County, as amended, so as to change the compensation of the County Commissioner of Haralson County; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

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HB 686. By: Representative Murphy of the 18th: A BILL to amend an Act providing an annual salary for the Treasurer of Haralson County, as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to an expense account for the Treasurer of Haralson County; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

HB 690. By: Representatives Foster and Wheeler of the 152nd, and Hudson of the 137th: A BILL to amend an Act to create and establish a Small Claims Court in and for Coffee County, so as to change the jurisdictional amount of the court; to require issuance of service from said court within a specified period of time after the filing of a claim; and for other purposes.

HB 691. By: Representatives Foster and Wheeler of the 152nd, and Stone and Greene of the 138th: A BILL to provide for the election of members of the Board of Education of Pierce County; to provide the manner of electing members to the board; to provide for compensation of the members of the Board; to provide for the filling of vacancies on the Board; and for other purposes.

SB 259. By: Senators Johnson of the 34th, Doss of the 52nd, and Hudson of the 35th: A BILL to amend an Act to prohibit certain unauthorized transfers and repro ductions of recorded material, approved Feb. 27, 1975, so as to change the pen alty for violation of the provisions of the Act; and for other purposes.

SB 260. By: Senator Pearce of the 16th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 110-10, relating to dormant judgments and their revival, so as to exclude certain judgments from the application of dormancy and statute of limitations provisions; and for other purposes.

SB 272. By: Senators Johnson of the 34th, Riley of the 1st, Wessels of the 2nd, Hudson of the 35th, Evans of the 37th, and others: A BILL to create the position of Consumers' Utility Counsel; to provide for a statement of purpose and intent; to provide for definitions; to provide for the appointment and employment of the Consumers' Utility Counsel; and for other purposes.

SB 202. By: Senators Ballard of the 45th, Hill of the 29th, Stephens of the 36th, Scott of the 43rd, Pearce of the 16th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Unemployment Compensation Law", approved Mar. 29, 1937, (now Employment Security Law), so as to provide certain transitional unemployment insurance coverage reimbursable by Federal funds until regular coverage is provided; and for other purposes.

SB 283. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to change the fee of the coroner of any county of this State having a population of not less than 33,600 and not more than 34,500 according to the U.S. Decenial Census of 1970, or any future such census, for summoning an inquest on a dead body and returning an inquisition; and for other purposes.

The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolu tion of the House:

HR 240. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Buck of the 95th, Connell of the 87th, Collins of the 144th, Daugherty of the 33rd, and others: A RESOLUTION call ing a Joint Session of the House of Representatives and the Senate for the purpose of hearing a message from the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, and for other purposes.

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The Senate has passed as Amended by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the House:

HB 211. By: Representatives Wall of the 61st, Phillips of the 59th, and Harris of the 60th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 79-3, relating to residents and aliens, so as to make it unlawful for any employer to knowingly employ an alien who is not entitled to lawful residence in the United States; to provide a penalty; and for other purposes.

The Senate has passed by Substitute by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the House:

HB 410. By: Representative Lane of the 40th: A BILL to provide for the regulation and licensing of the operation of nonprofit bingo games; to define certain terms; to provide for the issuance by the State Revenue Commissioner of licenses required for the operation of nonprofit bingo games; and for other purposes.

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the Senate:

SB 138. By: Senator Barnes of the 33rd: A BILL to amend an Act providing for modifi cation of permanent alimony adjustments, approved March 9, 1955, so as to remove a limitation upon the filing of petitions; and for other purposes.

Representative Owens of the 77th was granted a leave of absence for Friday, Febru ary 18, 1977, because of illness.

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 622. By: Representatives Richardson of the 52nd, Childs of the 51st, Hawkins of the 50th, Burton of the 47th, Robinson of the 58th, Butler and Johnston of the 56th, Noble of the 48th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act incorporating the City of Avondale Estates approved Aug. 25, 1927, as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes.

The Senate has passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the House:

HB 27. By: Representatives Howell of the 140th, and Bray of the 70th: A BILL to amend Title 34 of the Code of Georgia, said Title being known as the "Georgia Election Code", so as to provide that the Secretary of State shall disseminate certain information concerning primaries and elections to candidates for federal and state office and Probate Judges; and for other purposes.

The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate amendment thereto:

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HB 659. By: Representative Castleberry of the lllth: A BILL to provide a new Charter for the City of Preston in the County of Webster; to provide for the corporate powers of said City; to provide for the governing authority; to provide for the administrative affairs of said City; to provide for a municipal court; to provide for elections; and for other purposes.

The following Senate amendment was read:

The Senate moves to amend HB 659 as follows:
By striking from line 20 of page 37 the following: "twenty-five", and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "thirty-five".

Representative Castleberry of the lllth moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment to HB 659.

On the motion, the ayes were 110, nays 0. The motion prevailed.

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 154. By: Senators Tate of the 38th, Foster of the 50th, Banks of the 17th, Eldridge of the 7th, Lester of the 23rd and others: A BILL 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.

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 261. By: Representative Buck of the 95th: A BILL to amend an Act to provide 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, so as to provide for the fixing of support to be paid by such a father, where custody of a minor child or children is awarded to the mother as a part of the divorce decree; and for other purposes.

The report 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 4.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

By unanimous consent, HB 261 was ordered immediately transmitted to the Senate.

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HB 339. By: Representative Knight of the 67th: A BILL to amend Chapter 92-69 of the Ga. Code of 1933, relating to the creation, appointment, qualifications, orga nization, meetings, staff, and duties of county tax assessors, as amended, so as to provide for minimum age qualifications for county tax assessors; and for other purposes.

The report 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 503. By: Representative Walker of the 115th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 91-1A of the Code of Georgia known as the "State Properties Control", approved February 21, 1964, as amended, especially as amended by an Act approved April 24, 1975, so as to reduce the number of members of the State Properties Commission from 11 to 10, to remove the Attorney General as a member of said State Properties Commission; to reduce the number of affirmative votes required for approval of the acquisitions of real property from seven to six; to provide for an effective date; and to repeal conflicting laws.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 95, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HR 137-609. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Knight of the 67th, Ross of the 76th, and others:

A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to change the requirements for consolidation and merger of county districts, independent school systems, or any portions or combination thereof so as to require approval by a majority of the voters voting in each district or system affected; 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 deleting from the first paragraph thereof the following:
", 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.", so that when so amended, Paragraph I shall read as follows:
"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 manage ment of an area board of education. No such consolidation or merger shall become effec tive 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. Any area school district so established shall con stitute a separate political subdivision of this State, and the school districts or school

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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."

Section 2. The above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of
the State of Georgia of 1976. 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 change the requirement for consolidation and merger of county school districts, independent school systems, or any portions or combination thereof so as to require approval by a majority of the voters voting in each district or system affected?"

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. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W.
Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E.
Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B.
Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A.
Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L.
Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T.
Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.

Cox, W.E.
Y Crosby, T.
Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G.
Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C.
Y Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W.
Y Elliott, E.H.
Y Evans, W.D.
Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M.
Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.
Glanton, Tom
Y Glover, M.
Y Greene, J. Greer, J.W.
Y Ham, B. Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob
Home, F.

Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted
Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J.
Y Irvin, R.
N Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D.
Y Jessup, Ben
Johnson, G.
Y Johnson, P.
Y Johnson, W.Rud.
Y Johnston, J.
Y Jones, B.
Y Jones, Herb
Y Kaley, M.
Karrh, R.
Y Kemp, R.
Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. McDonald, L.
Y McKinney, J.E.
Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G.
Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E.
Y Nichols, M. N Nix, K.
Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L.
Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E.
Y Patten, G.C.
Y Patten, R.L. Peters, R.G. Phillips, L.L.
Y Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R.
Y Pilewicz, G.
Pinkston, F.C.
Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T.
Randall, W.C.
Y Reaves, H.L.
Y Richardson, E.
Y Robinson, C.
Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey
Y Russell, J.
Y Scott, A.
Y Scott, D.

Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D.
Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R.
Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J.
Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R.
Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. YWood.J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 143, nays 2. The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted.
HB 498. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Carlisle of the 71st: A BILL

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to amend Code Section 24-2901 providing for the qualifications of sheriffs so as to provide for higher qualifications for sheriffs; to declare the intent of this Act; to provide the method and procedure for determination of the qualifica tions for one who offers to be elected to the office of sheriff; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read:

A BILL
To amend Code Section 24-2901 providing for the qualifications of sheriffs so as to provide for higher qualifications for sheriffs; to declare the intent of this Act; to provide the method and procedure for determination of the qualifications for one who offers to be elected to the office of sheriff; to provide for training of duly elected sheriffs; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for an effective date; to repeal con flicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. The General Assembly declares it to be in the best interest of the citizens of the State of Georgia that qualifications and standards of the office of sheriff be deter mined and set so as to improve both the capabilities and training of those persons who hold the office of sheriff. With the increase of crime continuing as a major social problem in the State of Georgia and with the understanding that the sheriff is the basic law enforcement officer of the several counties of this State, it is hereby declared to be the intent of the General Assembly that proper qualifications and standards be required of the person holding the office of sheriff so as to increase the effectiveness and capabilities of the several sheriffs of this State as a law enforcement officer to combat crime.
Section 2. Code Section 24-801 is hereby amended by adding thereto the following: "No person shall be eligible to hold the office of sheriff who does not have all of the following qualifications, and to swear or affirm before the Judge of Probate Court at the time such person offers his candidacy for the office of sheriff: (a) Be a citizen of the United States; (b) Be a resident of the county in which he seeks the office of sheriff for at least two (2) years prior to his qualifying for the election to the office; (c) Be a registered voter; (d) Have obtained the age of at least twenty-five (25) years prior to the date of his qualifying for the election to the office; (e) Have obtained a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent in educational training; (f) Have not been convicted of a felony offense or any offense involving moral turpi tude contrary to the laws of this State, or any other state, or the United States; and (g) Be fingerprinted and a search made of local, State and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal record, said fingerprints to be taken under the direction of the Judge of the Probate Court, and must be taken on or before, but no later than, one hour following the close of qualification for election to the office of sheriff. (h) Give a complete history of his places of residence for a period of six years immedi ately preceding qualification date giving house number or RFD number, street, city, county and state; (i) Give a complete history of his places of employment for a period of six years immediately preceding qualification date giving period of time employed, name and address of employer."
Section 3. Code Section 24-2801 is hereby further amended by adding thereto a sub section (a) as follows:
"(a) From and after January 1, 1980, no person shall be eligible to hold the office of sheriff unless such person, in addition to the qualifications set forth in Section 2 of this Act, shall meet one of the following: (1) be a certified police officer as defined

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in the Georgia Peace Officers Standard and Training Act; (2) possesses a degree from a college or university; (3) have two years of college and two years' experience in the law enforcement field, or; (4) has two years of educational training in police enforce ment field."
Section 4. Code Section 24-2801 is hereby further amended by adding thereto a subsection (A) as follows:
"(A) From and after January 1, 1980, every newly elected sheriff shall be required to complete a training session of no less than six (6) weeks to be conducted by any academy certified by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council as may be selected by the Georgia Sheriff's Association. This training shall be completed during the first calendar year of the newly elected sheriff's term of office. Any newly elected sheriff who is unable to attend this training course when offered because of medical disability or providential cause, shall within one (1) year from the date such disability or cause terminates, complete the Standard Basic Course of Instruction required of police officers. Any newly elected sheriff who does not fulfill the obligations of this Section shall lose his power of arrest.
(B) From and after January 1, 1980, no person shall be eligible to hold the office of sheriff unless he attends a minimum of 20 hours' training annually as may be se lected by the Georgia Sheriff's Association. Any person who does not fulfill this obli gation shall lose his power of arrest."
Section 5. Code Section 24-2801 is hereby further amended by adding thereto a subsection (A) as follows:
"(A) The requirements of D, E, F, G, H and of Section 2 of this Act and the require ments of Section 3, subsection (A), and the requirements of Section 4, subsection (A), shall be deemed to have been met by any person who shall have served as a duly quali fied and elected sheriff of one of the several counties of this State for a period of 4 years."
Section 6. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.
Section 7. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Representative Argo of the 63rd moved that further consideration of HB 498 be post poned until 11:00 o'clock, A.M., Monday, February 21, 1977.
On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adams, G. N Adams, Marvin N Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. N Auten, D. N Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. N Benefield, J. N Birdsong, K. N Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P.
Bray, C.A. N Buck, T.B. N Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. N Butler, D. Y Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. N Games, C. Y Carrell, B. N Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. N Chance, G.

N Childers, E.M. Childs, P.
N Clark, Betty
N Clark, L.
N Clifton, A.D.
N Coleman, T.
N Collins, M.
N Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J.
N Cooper, B.
N Cox, W.E.
N Crosby, T.
Culpepper, B. N Daniel, G. N Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, B.
Dean, D.C. N Dent, R.A. N Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill N Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. N Evans, W.D. N Felton, D.

Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. N Galer, M. N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A. N Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. N Greene, J. N Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. N Hamilton, Mrs.G. N Hanner, B. N Harris, B.B.,Sr. N Harris, J.F. N Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F.
Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.,Jr.
Hill, B.L. N Holmes, Bob N Home, F.
Horton, G.T. N Housley, E. N Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted

N Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. N Isakson, J. N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben
Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. N Johnson, W.Rud.
N Johnston, J. N Jones, B. N Jones, Herb N Kaley, M. N Karrh, R. N Kemp, R. N Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. N Knight, N.G. N Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. NLee, W.J.(Bill) N Lenderman, M. N Linder, J. Y Logan, H.

N Long, W.K. Looper, M.
N Lord, J. N Lucas, D.E. N Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, D.R. N McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. N McKinney, J.E.
Milford, B. N Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G.
Murray, B. N Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. N Nix, K. N Noble, Bill N Oldham, L.
Owens, R.D. N Parham, B.E.
N Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G.

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JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. N Pilewicz, G. N Pinkston, F.C.
Rainey, H. N Ralston, E. N Ramsey, T. N Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E.

Y Robinson, C. N Ross, Ben B. N Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Scott, A. N Scott, D. N Sizemore, E. N Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne,Jr.

Steinberg, C. N Stone, R.
N Swann, D. Taggart, T. Thompson, A.W. Tolbert, T.
N Toles, E.B.
N Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom N Truluck, R. N Tucker, R.M.

N Tuten, J. Twiggs, R.
N Vaughn, C.R.
N Veazey, M. N Waddle, T.W.
Walker, L. N Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Wheeler, Bobby N White, J.

N Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L.
N Williams, R. N Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 15, nays 133. The motion was lost.

The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representatives Snow of the 1st and Lambert of the 112th move to amend the Committee substitute to HB 498 by adding on page 3, line 16, after the word "sheriff" the words "in his first term";
And on line 21, page 3, after the word "year" the words "of the first term".
An amendment, offered by Representative Scott of the 123rd, was read and lost.
An amendment, offered by Representative Swann of the 90th, was read and with drawn by unanimous consent.
The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representative Evans of the 84th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 498 by adding the phrase "within 6 months after taking office" after the word "Act" on line 8, page 3;
And by changing the word "and" to "or" on line 10, page 3.

An amendment, offered by Representative Colwell of the 4th, was read and with drawn by unanimous consent.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representatives Pilewicz of the 41st and Carlisle of the 71st move to amend the Committee substitute to HB 498 by deleting on page 3, line 9, the word "degree" and by inserting in its place:
"Two (2) year degree or its equivalent".

The following amendment was read:

Representative Greene of the 138th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 498 by adding at the end of line 8, page 3, of Section 3 the following:
"Provided the General Assembly appropriates the funds for such training."

On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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N Adams, G.
N Adams, Marvin N Anderson, W. N Argo, B. N Auten, D. N Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E.
N Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B.
N Benefield, J. N Birdsong, K. N Bishop, 8. N Bolster, P. N Bray, C.A. N Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. N Butler, D.
Canty, H. N Carlisle, J.
Carnes, C.
Y Carrell, B.
N Cason, G. Castleberry, D.
N Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. N Childs, P. N Clark, Betty N Clark, L.
Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. N Collins, M.
Colwell, C.H. Connell, J. N Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. N Culpepper, B.
N Daniel, G. N Daugherty, J.C.
N Davis, B. NDean, D.C.
N Dent, R.A. Deveaux, C.
Y Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill N Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. N Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. N Galer, M. N Gammage, L.
N Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. Y Greene, J.
N Greer, J.W.
N Ham, B. N Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Hanner, B. Harris, B.B.,Sr. N Harris, J.F. N Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F. N Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.,Jr.
Hill, B.L. N Holmes, Bob N Home, F.

N Horton, G.T. N Housley, E. N Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J. N Irvin, R.
N Isakson, J. N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben
Y Johnson, G. N Johnson, P. N Johnson, W.Rud. N Johnston, J. N Jones, B. N Jones, Herb N Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R.
Y Keyton, J.W.
N Kilgore, T.M. N Knight, N.G. N Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. N Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M. N Linder, J.
N Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. N Lord, J. N Lucas, D.E.
N Mann, C.C.
N Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, D.R.

N McCollum, H. N McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. N Milford, B. N Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G.
Murray, B.
Y Nessmith, P.E. N Nichols, M. N Nix, K.
N Noble, Bill N Oldham, L.
Owens, R.D. Parham, B.E.
N Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L.
Peters, E.G. Phillips, L.L.
N Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R.
N Pilewicz, G. N Pinkston, F.C.
Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. N Ramsey, T. N Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E.
N Robinson, C. N Ross, Ben B. N Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Scott, A. N Scott, D.

Y Sizemore, E. N Smith, V.B. N Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne.Jr. N Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. N Swann, D. N Taggart, T. N Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. Triplett, Tom N Truluck, R. N Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. N Waddle, T.W.
N Walker, L. N Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. N Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. N Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 29, nays 124. The amendment was lost.

An amendment, offered by Representative Scott of the 123rd, was read and with drawn by unanimous consent.

An amendment, offered by Representative Lucas of the 102nd, was read and with drawn by unanimous consent.

An amendment, offered by Representatives Childers of the 15th, Whitmire of the 9th, and Hudson of the 137th, was read and lost.

The following amendment was read:

Representatives Williams of the 6th and Johnston of the 56th move to amend the Committee substitute to HB 498 by deleting Sections 3 and 5 and by renumbering the remaining sections accordingly.

On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adams, G. N Adams, Marvin N Anderson, W. N Argo, B. N Auten, D.
N Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe
N Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M.

N Beckham, B. N Benefield, J. N Birdsong, K. N Bishop, S. N Bolster, P. N Bray, C.A. N Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L.

N Burton, J. N Butler, D.
N Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C. N Carrell, B. N Cason, G. N Castleberry, D.

N Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. N Childs, P. N Clark, Betty N Clark, L.
N Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. N Collins, M.

Colwell, C.H. Connell, J. N Cooper, B. N Cox, W.E.
N Crosby, T. N Culpepper, B.
N Daniel, G. N Daugherty, J.C.

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JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

N Davis, B. N Dean, D.C. N Dent, R.A. N Deveaux, C. N Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill
N Edwards, W. N Elliott, E.H. N Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. N Foster, P.W.
Y Foster, R.L. N Galer, M. N Gammage, L.
N Gignilliat, A. N Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. N Greene, J.
N Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. N Hamilton, Mrs.G. N Hanner, B.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. N Harris, J.F. N Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F. N Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.,Jr.

Hill, B.L. N Holmes, Bob N Home, F. N Horton, G.T. N Housley, E. N Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J.
N Irvin, R.
N Isakson, J. Jackson, J.D.
N Jessup, Ben
N Johnson, G.
N Johnson, P. N Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. N Jones, Herb
N Kaley, M.
N Karrh, R. N Kemp, R.
Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. N Knight, N.G. N Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick
Lane, W.J.

N Lee, W J.(Bill) N Lenderman, M. N Linder, J. N Logan, H.
N Long, W.K. N Looper, M. N Lord, J. N Lucas, D.E.
N Mann, C.C.
N Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, D.R. N McCollum, H. N McDonald, L.
Y McKinney, J.E. N Milford, B.
N Money, J.
N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G.
Murray, B. N Nessmith, P.E. N Nichols, M. N Nix, K. N Noble, Bill N Oldham, L.
Owens, R.D. N Parham, B.E. N Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L.

Peters, R.G. Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R. N Pilewicz, G. N Pinkston, F.C. Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. N Ramsey, T. N Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. N Robinson, C.
N Ross, Ben B.
Rowland, J.R. Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Scott, A. N Scott, D. Sizemore, E. N Smith, V.B.
N Smyre, C.
N Snow, Wayne,Jr.
N Steinberg, C.
Stone, R.
N Swann, D. N Taggart, T.
N Thompson, A.W.

N Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V.
Triplett, Tom N Truluck, R. N Tucker, R.M. NTuten.J. N Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R.
N Veazey, M. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. N Wall, V.
Ware, J.C.
N Watson, R.H.,Jr. Wheeler, Bobby
Y White, J. N Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. N Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M.
N Wood, J. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 9, nays 146. The amendment was lost.

The following amendment was read:

Representatives Pilewicz of the 41st and Veazey of the 146th move to amend the Committee substitute to HB 498 by deleting on page 2, line 11, the word "twenty-five" and by inserting in its place the word "twenty-one";
And by deleting on page 2, line 12, the number "(25)" and by inserting in its place the number "(21)".

On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote v as follows:

N Adams, G. N Adams, Marvin N Anderson, W. N Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E.
N Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. N Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S.
Bolster, P. N Bray, C.A. N Buck, T.B.
Y Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. N Butler, D. N Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C. N Carrell, B. N Cason, G. N Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. N Childers, E.M.

Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D.
Y Coleman, T. N Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J.
N Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E.
Y Crosby, T. N Culpepper, B.
N Daniel, G. N Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, B. N Dean, D.C. N Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. N Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill N Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. N Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L.
N Galer, M.

N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A. N Glanton, Tom
Glover, M.
Y Greene, J. N Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. N Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, B.
Harris, B.B.,Sr.
N Harris, J.F. N Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F.
N Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.,Jr.
Hill, B.L. N Holmes, Bob N Home, F. N Horton, G.T. N Housley, E. N Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted
N Hutchinson, R.S.
Y Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. N Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D.

N Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. N Johnson, P. N Johnson, W.Rud.
Y Johnston, J. N Jones, B. N Jones, Herb N Kaley, M.
Karrh, R.
N Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W.
N Kilgore, T.M.
N Knight, N.G. N Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Y Lenderman, M.
Y Linder, J. N Logan, H. N Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. N Lord, J.
Y Lucas, D.E. N Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. N McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E.
Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. N Nessmith, P.E.
Y Nichols, M. N Nix, K. N Noble, Bill N Oldham, L.
Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. N Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G.
Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. N Pinkston, F.C.
Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E.

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N Ramsey, T. N Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. N Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. N Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey N Russell, J.

N Scott, A. N Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E.
Smith, V.B. N Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. N Swann, D.

N Taggart, T. Thompson, A.W.
Y Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V.
Triplett, Tom N Truluck, R. N Tucker, R.M. N Tuten, J.

N Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. N Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Wheeler, Bobby

Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G.
N Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 55, nays 104. The amendment was lost.

An amendment, offered by Representative Edwards of the 110th, was read and with drawn by unanimous consent.

The following amendments were read and adopted:

Representative Irvin of the 23rd moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 498 by striking from line 7, page 4, the following: "F, G".

Representative Phillips of the 59th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 498 by striking on page 4, line 7, the letter "F".

Representative Elliott of the 49th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 498 by striking on page 4, line 13, the number "4" and by inserting in lieu thereof the number "2".

Representatives Irvin of the 23rd and Carlisle of the 71st move to amend the Commit tee substitute to HB 498 by striking from line 7, page 4, the word "and" and by inserting thereon before the letter "H" the word "and".

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.
N Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J.
Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L.
Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Games, C.

Y Carrell, B.
Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L.
Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E.
N Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A.

Y Deveaux, C.
Y Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill
Edwards, W.
Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M.
Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.
Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W.
Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C.

Y Hatcher, C.F.
Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr.
Hill, B.L.
Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F. Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J.
Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben
Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. N Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb

Y Kaley, M. N Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R.
Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G.
Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick
Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J.
Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. N Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H.

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Y McDonald, L. N McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G.
Murray, B.
Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill
Oldham, L. Owens, R.D.
Y Parham, B.E.

Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G. Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C.
Rainey, H. N Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L.
Y Richardson, E.

Y Robinson, C. Y ROBS, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A. Y Scott, D. N Sizemore, E.
Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Steinberg, C. N Stone, R.
Y Swann, D.

Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V.
Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J.
Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W.
Y Walker, L.

Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. N Williams, R. Y Williamson, G.
Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 146, nays 15.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute, as amended.

The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

HR 262. By: Representative Murphy of the 18th:

A RESOLUTION
Relative to adjournment; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the General Assembly adjourn at 1:00 o'clock p.m., February 18, 1977, and reconvene at 10:00 o'clock a.m., February 21, 1977.

HR 263. By: Representatives Mostiler and Carlisle of the 71st: A RESOLUTION commending Mrs. Louise Mathis; and for other purposes.

HR 264. By: Representatives Childers of the 15th, Toles of the 16th, and Oldham of the 14th: A RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. Charles G. Evans; and for other purposes.

HR 265. By: Representative Lambert of the 112th: A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Dodson Carter; and for other purposes.

HR 266. By: Representative Jessup of the 117th: A RESOLUTION commending Mrs. Odone Hill; and for other purposes.

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 262. By: Representative Murphy of the 18th: A RESOLUTION relative to adjourn ment (Feb. 18th -1:00 PM til Feb. 21st -10:00 AM); and for other purposes.

The Speaker assumed the Chair.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the

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following Bills of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 586. By: Representatives Felton of the 22nd, Phillips of the 120th, Knight of the 67th, Carrell of the 75th, Hawkins of the 50th, Mostiler of the 71st, Robinson of the 58th, and others: A BILL to encourage newly-elected and newlyappointed members of local boards of education to attend workshops for orientation on the educational program objectives of Georgia and study and instruction on the subjects of school finance, school laws, responsiveness to the community, and the ethics, duties and responsibilities of local boards of edu cation members; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Felton of the 22nd moves to amend HB 586 by placing a semi-colon on line 9, page 1, after the word "Association" and deleting the following words: "and the Georgia Center For Continuing Education At Athens;", and also by placing a semi colon on line 27, page 1, after the word "Association" and deleting the following words: "and the Georgia Center For Continuing Education At Athens;".

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 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

SB 23. By: Senators Duncan of the 30th, Carter of the 14th, Hill of the 29th, Starr of the 44th, Riley of the 1st, Lester of the 23rd and others: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System, approved March 19, 1943, so as to provide for additional postretiremen! benefit adjustments to the extent that funds are appropriated therefor; and for other purposes.

The report 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.

Representative Greer of the 43rd stated that he wished to be recorded as voting "aye" on the passage of SB 23.

SB 135. By: Senator Broun of the 46th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Department of Public Safety, approved March 19, 1937, so as to change the composition of the headquarters' staff of the Uniform Division of the Department of Public Safety; to provide for a logistics 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 100, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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SB 45. By: Senators Kidd of the 25th, Russell of the 10th, McGill of the 24th, Bond of the 39th and Dean of the 6th: A BILL to amend an Act completely and exhaustively revising, superseding and consolidating the laws relating to the State Personnel Board and the State Merit System of Personnel Administra tion, so as to provide that the State Personnel Board shall not adopt a State wide Classification Plan prior to April 1, 1978; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representatives Bray of the 70th and Lee of the 72nd move to amend SB 45 by strik ing after the word "Implement" all of line 21 and inserting in lieu thereof the words "the proposed statewide" and by striking the quotation mark after the word "Assembly" and adding the following:
"; provided, however, this limitation shall not preclude changes in the orderly and necessary classification and reclassification of positions under the State Merit System.".

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. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W.
Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E.
Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E.
Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S.
Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A.
Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Canty, H. Carlisle, J.
Y Games, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. N Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. N Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. Crosby, T.
Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B. Y Dean, D.C.
Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W.
Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D.
Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom
Glover, M.
Y Greene, J. Greer, J.W.
Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Banner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.
Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr.
Hill, B.L. Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.

Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben
Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R.
Y Keyton, J.W.
Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G.
Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J.
Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J.
Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
Y McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B.
Y Money, J. Mostiler, J.L.
Y Mullinax, E.G. Murray, B.
Y Nessmith, P.E. Nichols, M.
Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L.
Owens, R.D.
Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G.
Pinkston, F.C. Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Richardson, E.
Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A. Y Scott, D.

Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr.
Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D.
Taggart, T. Thompson, A.W.
Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V.
Triplett, Tom
Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L.
Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 147, nays 2. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.
Representatives Castleberry of the lllth and Connell of the 87th stated that they had inadvertently voted "nay" on the passage of SB 45 but intended to vote "aye" thereon.

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The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate substitute thereto:

HB 410. By: Representative Lane of the 40th: A BILL to provide for the regulation and licensing of the operation of nonprofit bingo games; to define certain terms; to provide for the issuance by the State Revenue Commissioner of licenses required for the operation of nonprofit bingo games; and for other purposes.

The following Senate substitute was read:

A BILL
To provide for the regulation and licensing of the operation of nonprofit bingo games; to define certain terms; to provide for the issuance by the State Revenue Commissioner of licenses required for the operation of nonprofit bingo games; to provide a licensing procedure; to require fees; to provide for and regulate the operation of bingo games; to require annual reports and to provide for their contents; to provide for revocation of licenses; to provide a right of access for certain law enforcement agents; to prohibit certain contracts; to prohibit certain activities; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for penalties; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for severability; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Definitions. As used in this Act: (a) "Bingo games" or "nonprofit bingo games" means a game of chance played on cards with numbered squares in which counters or indicators are placed on numbers chosen by lot and won by covering a previously specified number or order of numbered squares. Such words, terms or phrases, as used in this subsection, shall be strictly con strued to include only that series of acts generally defined as bingo and shall exclude all other activity. (b) "Commissioner" means the State Revenue Commissioner. (c) "Operate", "operated" or "operating" means the direction, supervision, manage ment, operation, control or guidance of activity.
Section 2. Operation of bingo games; license required. Any provision of the law to the contrary notwithstanding, no nonprofit tax exempt organization shall be permitted to operate a bingo game until the Commissioner issues a license to the organization authorizing it to do so. In the event of any controversy concerning whether or not certain activity constitutes bingo for which a license may be issued, the decision of the State Revenue Commissioner shall control. The license described in this Act is in addition to and not in lieu of any other licenses which may be required by the State of Georgia or any political subdivision thereof, and no bingo game shall be operated until such time as all requisite licenses have been obtained.
Section 3. Licensing procedures; application; fee; renewal. Any nonprofit tax exempt organization desiring to obtain a license to operate bingo games shall make appli cation to the Commissioner on forms prescribed by the State Department of Revenue and shall pay an annual fee of $100.00. No license shall be issued to any nonprofit tax exempt organization unless such organization has been in existence for 12 months immediately prior to the issuance of the license. Renewal applications for each calendar year shall be filed with the Commissioner by such organization and shall be on a form prescribed by the State Department of Revenue. All licenses to operate bingo games shall be promi nently displayed within the premises where the bingo games are conducted.
Section 4. Operation of bingo games; place where held. Bingo games shall be operated only on premises owned by the nonprofit tax exempt organization operating the

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bingo game, on property leased by the nonprofit tax exempt organization and used by that organization for purposes other than the operation of a bingo game, or on property leased by the nonprofit tax exempt organization operating the bingo game, from another nonprofit tax exempt organization. No person under the age of 18 years shall be permitted to play any game or games of bingo conducted pursuant to any license issued under this Act unless accompanied by an adult. No person under the age of 18 years shall be permit ted to conduct or assist in the conduct of any game of bingo conducted pursuant to any license issued under this Act.
Section 5. Annual report to be filed with the Commissioner. On or before April 15 of each year every nonprofit tax exempt organization engaged in operating bingo games shall file with the Commissioner a report disclosing all receipt and expenditures relating to the operation of bingo games in the previous year. Said report shall be in addition to all other reports required by law. Said report shall be prepared and signed by a certified or registered public accountant competent to prepare such a report and shall be deemed a public record subject to public inspection.
Section 6. Revocation of licenses; access to premises by law enforcement agents. The Commissioner shall have the specific authority to revoke any license for any violation of the provisions of this Act or for any violation of any rule or regulation promulgated hereunder. Any licensee accused of violating any provision of this Act or of any rule or regulations promulgated hereunder shall be entitled, unless waived, to a hearing on the matter of the alleged violation. Agents appointed by the Commissioner, any State law enforcement officer and agents of local law enforcement agencies are empowered and authorized to enter upon the premises of any organization engaged in the operating of a bingo game at any time for the purpose of inspecting said premises and shall have the authority to seize and take possession of all property which is declared contraband. In addition, said agents shall have access during such inspection to all books, records and supplies relating to the operating of the bingo game.
Section 7. Certain contracts declared null and void; prohibited activities, (a) No nonprofit tax exempt organization shall enter into any contract with any individual, firm, association or corporation to have such individual, firm, association or corporation operate bingo games on behalf of the nonprofit tax exempt organization. It is the intention of the General Assembly that only nonprofit tax exempt organizations which are properly licensed pursuant to this Act shall be allowed to operate bingo games.
(b) A nonprofit tax exempt organization shall not lend its name or allow its identity to be used by any individual, firm, association or corporation in the operating or advertis ing of a bingo game in which said nonprofit tax exempt organization is not directly and solely operating said bingo game.
(c) It shall be unlawful for two or more nonprofit tax exempt organizations which are properly licensed pursuant to this Act to operate bingo games jointly or to operate bingo games upon the same premises during any 24 hour period.
(d) It shall be unlawful for two or more nonprofit tax exempt organizations which are properly licensed pursuant to this Act to pyramid the valuation of prizes in such a manner as to exceed the limits in cash or gifts of equivalent value as provided in Art. I, Sec. II, Par. XI of the Constitution of the State of Georgia. The term "equivalent value" shall mean the fair market value of the gift on the date the gift is given as the prize in a bingo game.
(e) No person or organization by whatever name or composition thereof shall take any salary, expense money or fees for the operation of any bingo game, except that not more than $15.00 per day may be paid to one or more individuals for assisting in the conduct of such games on such day.
Section 8. Rules and regulations. The Commissioner is hereby authorized to promulgate rules and regulations which he deems necessary for the proper administration and enforcement of the provisions of this Act.
Section 9. Penalty. Any person who operates a bingo game without a valid license

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issued by the Commissioner as provided in this Act, or who operates a bingo game on premises not authorized by this Act and any person who knowingly aids, abets or other wise assists in the operation of a bingo game for which a license has not been obtained as provided in this Act, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not less than $500.00 nor more than $1,000.00 or confined for a period of not less than one month nor more than 12 months or both. Any person who commits any such violation after having previously been convicted of any violation of the provi sions of this Act shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished as for a felony.
Section 10. 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 11. Effective date. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.
Section 12. Repealer. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Representative Lane of the 40th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 410.

On the motion, the ayes were 4, nays 97. The motion was lost and the House disagreed to the Senate substitute to HB 410.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the committees:

SB 138. By: Senator Barnes of the 33rd: A BILL to amend an Act providing for modifi cation of permanent alimony adjustments, approved March 9, 1955, so as to remove a limitation upon the filing of petitions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 147. By: Senators Russell of the 10th and Timmons of the llth: A BILL to amend Code Section 68B-311, relating to limited driving permits for first offenders, so as to change the provisions for obtaining a limited driving permit by a person whose driver's license has been revoked; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 154. By: Senators Tate of the 38th, Foster of the 50th, Banks of the 17th, Eldridge of the 7th, Lester of the 23rd and others: A BILL 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 202. By: Senators Ballard of the 45th, Hill of the 29th, Stephens of the 36th, Scott of the 43rd, Pearce of the 16th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act known

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as the "Unemployment Compensation Law", approved Mar. 29, 1937, (now Employment Security Law), so as to provide certain transitional unemployment insurance coverage reimbursable by Federal funds until regular coverage is provided; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industrial Relations.

SB 233. By: Senators Brantley of the 56th and Stumbaugh of the 55th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways", so as to provide that the owner of a motor vehicle shall possess a current and valid liability insurance policy stipulating at least minimum insurance coverage or be self-insured before the person operating an official inspection station shall issue a new certificate of inspection and approval; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Highways.

SB 254. By: Senator Stumbaugh of the 55th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the establishment of the Ga. Crime Information Center approved April 19, 1973, so as to authorize the dissemination of certain information to certain persons; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry.

SB 259. By: Senators Johnson of the 34th, Doss of the 52nd, and Hudson of the 35th: A BILL to amend an Act to prohibit certain unauthorized transfers and repro ductions of recorded material, approved Feb. 27, 1975, so as to change the pen alty for violation of the provisions of the Act; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

SB 260. By: Senator Pearce of the 16th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 110-10, relating to dormant judgments and their revival, so as to exclude certain judgments from the application of dormancy and statute of limitations provisions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 272. By: Senators Johnson of the 34th, Riley of the 1st, Wessels of the 2nd, Hudson of the 35th, Evans of the 37th, and others: A BILL to create the position of Consumers' Utility Counsel; to provide for a statement of purpose and intent; to provide for definitions; to provide for the appointment and employment of the Consumers' Utility Counsel; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry.

SB 283. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to change the fee of the coroner of any county of this State having a population of not less than 33,600 and not more than 34,500 according to the U.S. Decenial Census of 1970, or any future such census, for summoning an inquest on a dead body and returning an inquisition; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representative Karrh of the 106th arose to a point of personal privilege and addressed the House.

Pursuant to HR 262, previously adopted by the House and Senate, the Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, A.M., Monday, February 21, 1977.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia Monday, February 21,1977

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. Adams, Marvin Anderson, W.
Argo, B. Auten, D. Bargeron, E. Battle, Joe Baugh, W.E. Beck, J.M.
Beckham, B. Birdsong, K. Bishop, S. Bolster, P. Bray, C.A. Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. Burton, J. Butler, D. Carlisle, J. Carries. C. Carrell, B.
Cason, G. Castleberry, D. Chance, G. Childers, E.M. Childs, P. Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton, A.D. Coleman, T. Collins, M. Colwell, C.H. Connell, J. Cooper, B.

Cox, W.E. Crosby, T.
Culpepper, B.
Daniel, G.
Davis, B.
Dent, R.A.
Deveaux, C.
Dixon. H.D.
Dover, Bill
Elliott, E.H.
Evans, W.D.
Felton, D.
Foster, P.W.
Foster, R.L. Galer, M. Gammage, L. Gignilliat, A. Glanton, Tom Greene, J. Greer, J.W. Ham, B. Banner, B. Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Hatcher, C.F. Hawkins, J. Hays, F.,Jr. Hill, B.L. Holmes, Bob Home, F. Housley, E. Howell, M.

Hudson, Ted Hutchinson, R.S. Irvin, J. Irvin, R.
Isakson, J. Jackson, J.D. Jessup, Ben Johnson, G. Johnson, P. Johnson, W.Rud.
Johnston, J. Jones, B.
Jones, Herb Kaley, M. Karrh, R. Kemp, R. Keyton, J.W. Kilgore, T.M. Knight, N.G. Lane, Dick Lane, W.J. Lee, W.J.(Bill) Lenderman, M. Linder, J.
Logan, H. Long, W.K. Looper, M. Lord,J. Lucas, D.E. Mann, C.C. Marcus, S.J. Matthews, D.R. McCollum, H.

McDonald, L. McKinney, J.E. Milford, B. Mostiler, J.L. Mullinax, E.G. Murray, B. Nessmith, P.E. Nichols, M. Nix, K. Noble, Bill Oldham, L. Owens, R.D. Parham, B.E. Patten, G.C. Patten, R.L. Peters, R.G. Phillips, L.L. Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R. Pilewicz, G. Pinkston, F.C. Rainey, H. Ralston, E. Ramsey, T. Randall, W.C. Reaves, H.L. Richardson, E.
Robinson, C. Ross, Ben B. Rowland, J.R. Rush, Dewey Russell, J. Scott, A.

Scott, D. Sizemore, E. Smith. V.B. Smyre, C. Snow, Wayne,Jr. Steinberg, C. Stone, R. Swann, D. Taggart, T. Thompson, A.W. Tolbert, T. Toles, E.B. Townsend. K.V. Triplett, Tom Truluck, R. Tucker, R.M. Tuten, J. Twiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R.
Veazey, M. Waddle, T.W. Walker, L. Wall, V. Ware, J.C. Watson, R.H.,Jr. White, J. Whitmire, D. Williams, R. Williamson, G.
Wilson, J.M. Wood, J. Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

Prayer was offered by the Reverend Jack R. Bozeman, Pastor, First United Methodist Church, Elberton, Georgia.
Representative Milford of the 13th, 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 Resolutions of the House were intro duced, read the first time and referred to the committees:

HB 940. By: Representatives Mostiler of the 71st, Edwards of the 110th, Gammage of the 17th, Scott of the 123rd, Adams of the 79th, and Clifton of the 107th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Department of Public Safety, as amended, so as to prohibit certain agencies and persons from adopting, copying or wear ing a uniform indistinguishable from or readily confused with the uniform provided for members of the Uniform Division of the department; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 941. By: Representative Anderson of the 8th: A BILL to amend Code Section 88-1803 relating to the creation of Hospital Authorities, so as to provide for the appointment of the members of Hospital Authorities by the grand jury; to pro vide for specific terms; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

HB 942. By: Representatives Anderson and Harris of the 8th: A BILL to amend an Act relating to license and excise taxes upon the business of dealing in malt bever ages, as amended, so as to make it unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to possess or transport more than five cases of malt beverages; to declare such beverages contraband; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Temperance.

HB 943. By: Representative Jessup of the 117th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Wilcox County on an annual salary, as amended, so as to change the compensation of the Sheriff; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 944. By: Representative Jessup of the 117th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Wilcox County, as amended, so as to change the compensation of the commissioners; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 945. By: Representative Jessup of the 117th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Wilcox County, so as to change the provisions rela tive to the compensation of the members of said Board; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 946. By: Representative Jessup of the 117th: A BILL to amend an Act fixing the salaries of certain county officers of Bleckley County, as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation of the Judge of the Probate Court of Bleckley County and the clerk of said officer; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

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HB 947. By: Representative Jessup of the 117th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Clerk of the Superior Court of Bleckley County upon an annual salary, as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation of said officer and his clerical assistant; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 948. By: Representative Jessup of the 117th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Bleckley County upon an annual salary, as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation of the Sheriff and his deputies; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 949. By: Representative Jessup of the 117th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of Tax Commissioner of Bleckley County, as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation of the tax commissioner and the employees of said officer; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 950. By: Representative Jessup of the 117th: A BILL to amend Code Section 92-4101, relating to limitation on cities' right of taxation, as amended, so as to include the City of Hawkinsville 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.

HB 951. By: Representative Jessup of the 117th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Hawkinsville, as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to taxation by said City; to provide for other matters rela tive thereto; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 952. By: Representative Jessup of the 117th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Office of Commissioner of Pulaski County, as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation of said Commissioner; to provide for an expense allowance; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 953. By: Representative Jessup of the 117th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of Tax Commissioner of Pulaski County, as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of said officer and his deputy; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 954. By: Representative Jessup of the 117th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Pulaski County upon an annual salary, as amended, so as to change the compensation of the Sheriff and the provisions relative to deputies; to pro vide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

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HB 955. By: Representative Jessup of the 117th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Clerk of the Superior Court of Pulaski County upon an annual salary, as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation of said officer and his assistant; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 956. By: Representative Jessup of the 117th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Judge of the Probate Court of Pulaski County upon an annual salary, as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation of said officer and his assistants; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 957. By: Representatives Dover of the llth, and Twiggs and Colwell of the 4th: A BILL to amend an Act abolishing the offices of tax collector and tax receiver of White County and creating the office of tax commissioner of said county, as amended, so as to set the compensation paid to the tax commissioner; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 958. By: Representatives Dover of the llth, and Twiggs and Colwell of the 4th: A BILL to repeal an Act entitled "An Act to provide for the compensation of the tax commissioner in certain counties; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.", as amended; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HR 257-958. By: Representatives Foster and Williams of the 6th: A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain State-owned real property located in Whitfield County, Ga., to Whitfield County and the acceptance of certain prop erty owned by Whitfield County in consideration therefor; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HB 959. By: Representative Smith of the 42nd, Carnes, Horton and Greer of the 43rd, and Knight of the 67th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing a new Charter for the City of Palmetto, so as to provide for a change of election dates; to provide that all municipal elections for the City of Palmetto shall be governed by the Municipal Election Code for the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 960. By: Representative Colwell of the 4th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Act", as amended, so as to redefine the terms "peace officer" and "law enforcement unit"; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 961. By: Representatives Cooper, and Wilson and Kaley of the 19th, Housley and Burruss of the 21st, and Harrison, Nix and Isakson of the 20th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Court of Cobb County, as amended, so as to change the compensation of the judges of said court; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

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HB 962. By: Representatives Cooper of the 19th, and Isakson, Harrison and Nix of the 20th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners for Cobb County, Ga., as amended, so as to change the compensation of the chairman and other members of said Board; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 963. By: Representative Cooper of the 19th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Cobb County, as amended, so as to provide for the election of the members of the board of commissioners from election districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 964. By: Representatives Hudson of the 137th, Stone of the 138th, Long of the 142nd, Beck of the 148th, Patten of the 149th, and Sizemore of the 136th: A BILL to amend an Act providing procedures for the disposal of surplus State prop erty, as amended, so as to define the term "political subdivision" for the pur poses of said Act; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HR 258-964. By: Representatives Childs of the 51st, Butler, Johnston, and Tolbert of the 56th, Robinson of the 58th, Lenderman of the 53rd, Noble of the 48th, Steinberg of the 46th, and others: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that effective with tax years beginning after Dec. 31, 1978 the county authorities of DeKalb County shall not levy the one mill tax for educational purposes which was authorized by an amend ment to the Constitution of 1877 within the territory embraced in independent school systems; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HR 259-964. By. Representatives Long of the 142nd, and Cox of the 141st: A RESOLU TION authorizing the conveyance of certain real property located in Grady County, Georgia, to the Board of Commissioners of Grady County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HR 260-964. By: Representatives Karrh of the 106th, Snow of the 1st, Walker of the 115th, and Culpepper of the 98th: A RESOLUTION to create the Product Liability Study Committee; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HR 261-964. By: Representative Tolbert of the 56th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to exempt from ad valorem property taxes the value of certain lots the development of which is prohibited for certain reasons; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejec tion; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 965. By: Representatives Johnson, Lee, Benefield and Wood of the 72nd: A BILL to

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amend an Act creating the State Court of Clayton County, so as to change the compensation of the solicitor of said court; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 966. By: Representatives Johnson, Benefield and Wood of the 72nd, and Ross of the 76th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the listing and adoption of text books for use in the public schools of this State, as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to committees to examine textbooks; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

HB 967. By: Representatives Wilson of the 19th, Burruss and Housley of the 21st, and Nix, Isakson and Harrison of the 20th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners for Cobb County, Ga., so as to change the compen sation of the members of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 968. By: Representatives Beck of the 148th, Patten of the 149th, and Reaves of the 147th: A BILL to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Valdosta so as to change the corporate limits of the city; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 973. By: Representatives Walker of the 115th, and Culpepper of the 98th: A BILL to amend Code Section 46-509 relating to relief from default judgments and garnishments, so as to change the time within which relief must be sought; to change the amount which the judgment may be reduced; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 974. By: Representatives Cooper and Wilson of the 19th, Housley and Burruss of the 21st, and Harrison, Isakson and Nix of the 20th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a system of public schools for the City of Marietta, in the County of Cobb, as amended, so as to provide for the compensation of the members of the Board of Education of the City of Marietta; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 975. By: Representatives Smyre of the 92nd, and Thompson of the 93rd: A BILL to amend Code Section 32-937, relating to free tuition in public schools, as amended, so as to provide for the gratuitous admission to all common schools of all persons residing in the districts in which the schools are located; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

HB 976. By. Representatives Smyre of the 92nd, Buck of the 95th, Cason of the 96th, Galer of the 97th, Bishop of the 94th, Thompson of the 93rd, Castleberry of the lllth, Bray of the 70th, and Edwards of the 110th: A BILL to provide for an additional judge of the Superior Courts of the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit; to provide for the initial appointment and subsequent election of such judge; to provide for terms of office; to provide for compensation; to provide for powers and duties; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 977. By: Representatives Foster and Wheeler of the 152nd, and Hudson of the 137th: A BILL to amend an Act placing certain county officers of Coffee County upon an annual salary, as amended, so as to provide that the officers and personnel covered by said Act shall continue to receive the compensation they were receiving on Jan. 1, 1977 until such time as said compensation shall be changed by the Board of Commissioners of Coffee County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 978. By: Representative Connell of the 87th: A BILL to provide for the manner and procedures for determining the compensation and table of organization of the sheriff's department, deputy sheriffs and clerks of the elected officials of Richmond County, Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HR 267-978. By: Representative Karrh of the 106th: A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain State-owned real property located in Emanuel County, Georgia, to the City of Swainsboro, Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

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 985. By: Representatives Randall of the 101st, and Lucas of the 102nd: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Board of Commissioners of Bibb County, as amended, so as to change the number, composition and method of election of members of the board of commissioners; to provide for commissioner districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 998. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, and Johnson and Glanton of the 66th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Bremen, as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of the City of Bremen; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 999. By: Representative Marcus of the 26th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Children and Youth Act", as amended, so as to require the immunization of children as a prerequisite to their admission to day-care centers; to require a child's parent or guardian to furnish the day-care center with a certificate of such immunization; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

HB 1000. By: Representatives Childs of the 51st, Tolbert of the 56th, Snow of the 1st, and Wall of the 61st: A BILL to provide that every parent or other person in loco parentis having custody and control over a minor child or children under the age of eighteen shall be liable in a certain amount for the willful or mali cious acts of said minor child or children resulting in damage to the property of another; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1016. By: Representatives Kemp of the 139th, and Rush of the 121st: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Long County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation, as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to automobile expenses; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1017. By: Representative Kemp of the 139th: A BILL to amend an Act abolishing the fee system of compensating the Judge of the Probate Court of Mclntosh County and providing in lieu thereof an annual salary, as amended, so as to change the compensation of the judge of the probate court; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1018. By: Representative Kemp of the 139th: A BILL to amend an Act abolishing the fee system method of compensating the clerk of the superior court, the sheriff, and the tax commissioner of Mclntosh County, and to provide in lieu thereof annual salaries for such officers, so as to change the allowances of the tax commissioner of Mclntosh County for additional clerical help; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1019. By: Representative Kemp of the 139th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Clerk of the Superior Court, Sheriff and Tax Commissioner of Mclntosh County upon an annual salary, as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of certain deputy sheriffs; to provide for additional deputy sheriffs; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1028. By: Representatives Culpepper of the 98th, Collins of the 144th, Phillips of the 120th, Lee of the 72nd, Mullinax of the 69th, Russell of the 64th, and Burruss of the 21st: 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 redefine and clarify the basis for computing Ga. taxable income for corpora tions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House and Senate were read the second time:

HB 912 HB 913 HB 914 HB 915 HB 916 HB 917 HB 918 HB 919 HB 920 HR 241-920 HB 921 HB 922

HB 923 HB 924 HB 925 HB 926 HB 929 HB 930 HB 931 HB 932 HB 933 HB 934 HB 935

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HB 936 HB 937 HB 938 HB 939 HR 256-939 HB 969 HB 970 HB 971 HB 972 SB 138

SB 147 SB 154 SB 202 SB 233 SB 254 SB 259 SB 260 SB 272 SB 283

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR Monday, February 21, 1977
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Rules has met and fixed the calendar for House consideration today, as enumerated below:
HB 100 Income Tax, Armed Forces Member, Deceased HB 320 Corporations, Takeover Bids HB 321 Corporations, Name Requirements HB 352 Grand Jurors, Two Alternates HB 394 IRS Premium Tax, Insured Pension Plans HB 512 Motor Vehicle Operators, Wearing Headphone HB 536 Sales, Religious Inst: Sales Tax HB 541 Industrial Loan Act: Loans HB 559 Paternity, Authority for Blood Tests HB 605 APEG, Co-op. Educational Service, Financing HB 606 Professional Standards Comm., Adm. Assistance HB 743 Instruments, Cancellation, Grantees of Security Int. HB 770 St. Examining Boards, Hearings, Sites HB 827 Income Tax Credits, Household & Dependent
SB 38 Swine, Feeding of Garbage, Prohibit SB 92 Board of Regents, Members, Expense
These measures may be called in any order you may so desire.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/Lee of the 72nd Chairman

Representative 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 the same back to the House with the follow ing recommendations:
HB 697 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 769 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 837 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, Marcus of the 26th Chairman

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Representative Mullinax of the 69th District, Chairman of the Committee on Indus trial Relations, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Industrial Relations 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 122 Do Pass HB 883 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Mullinax of the 69th Chairman

Representative Jessup of the 117th District, Chairman of the Committee on Motor Vehicles, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Motor Vehicles has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the follow ing recommendations:
HB 763 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, Jessup of the 117th Chairman

Representative Adams of the 36th District, Chairman of the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legislation 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 880 Do Pass HB 882 Do Pass HB 884 Do Pass HB 885 Do Pass HB 886 Do Pass HB 887 Do Pass HB 893 Do Pass HB 895 Do Pass HB 896 Do Pass

HB 897 Do Pass HB 898 Do Pass HB 900 Do Pass HB 907 Do Pass HB 908 Do Pass HB 911 Do Pass SB 178 Do Pass SB 275 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th Chairman

By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

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HB 880. By: Representative Clifton of the 107th: A BILL to repeal and replace the Char ter of the Town of Hardwicke in the County of Bryan; to create a new Charter for said town; to prescribe the corporate limits of said town; to provide for the government of said town; to enumerate the corporate powers of the town; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 882. By: Representatives Watson of the 114th, and Waddle of the 113th: A BILL to amend an Act incorporating the City of Warner Robins, as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 884. By: Representative Reaves of the 147th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the County Court of Echols County, as amended, so as to change the minimum and maximum amounts allowed to the judge of said court; and for other pur poses.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 885. By: Representatives Milford and Mann of the 13th: A BILL to create a new charter for the Town of Bowersville in the County of Hart; to provide for incorporation; to provide for corporate boundaries; to provide for specific and general powers and the construction and exercise thereof; and for other pur poses.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 886. By: Representative Reaves of the 147th: A BILL to provide for a supplement to the compensation of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Echols County; to authorize the governing authority of Echols County to increase the amount of such supplement; to provide for other 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.

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On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 887. By: Representative Reaves of the 147th: A BILL to provide for a supplement to the compensation of the Judge of the Probate Court of Echols County; to authorize the governing authority of Echols County to increase the amount of such supplement; to provide for other 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 150, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 893. By: Representatives Carlisle and Mostiler of the 71st, and Johnson, Benefield, Wood and Lee of the 72nd: A BILL to amend an Act reincorporating the City of Fayetteville in the County of Fayette, as amended, so as to change the provi sions relative to the jurisdiction of the recorder's court of said city; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 895. By: Representatives Taggart of the 125th, Gignilliat of the 122nd, Battle of the 124th, Scott of the 123rd, Triplett of the 128th, and Hill of the 127th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Court of Chatham County approved Dec. 18, 1819, as amended, so as to authorize the Judge of the Probate Court of Chatham County to preside as judge pro hac vice in the State Court of Chatham County; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 896. By: Representatives Looper and Anderson of the 8th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Dawson County upon an annual salary, as amended, so as to change the compensation of the sheriff; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 897. By: Representatives Looper and Anderson of the 8th: A BILL to provide for an

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elected Board of Education of Dawson County; to provide for the numbering of positions on the Board; to provide for the election of the members of said Board; to provide for filling vacancies on the Board; to provide for a Chairman 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 150, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 898. By: Representatives Logan of the 62nd, Argo of the 63rd, and Russell of the 64th: A BILL to create a public corporation to be known as Downtown Athens Development Authority, pursuant to an amendment to the Constitution as contained in Ga. Laws 1975, p. 1698, and amended by the Ga. Laws 1976, p. 1912; to provide for the powers, duties, and responsibilities of said Authority; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 900. By: Representatives Taggart of the 125th, Gignilliat of the 122nd, Battle of the 124th, Scott of the 123rd, Triplett of the 128th, and Hill of the 127th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Court of Chatham County, as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to costs and deposits in the State Court of Chatham County; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 907. By: Representative Reaves of the 147th: A BILL to provide for the compensation of the county clerk in all counties of this State having a population of 2,000 or less, according to the U.S. Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census; to provide for payment from county funds; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 908. By: Representative Reaves of the 147th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Quitman, as amended, so as to change the salary of the members and chairman of the board of commissioners; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee,- which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 911. By: Representatives Carlisle and Mostiler of the 71st, and Benefield, Johnson, Wood and Lee of the 72nd: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Board of Com missioners for Fayette County so as to redesignate the members of the board elected from the county at large as the members from Road Districts No. 4 and No. 5; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 275. By: Senator McGill of the 24th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Washington, as amended, so as to change the penalty provisions relating to the violation of ordinances and resolutions; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House and Senate:

HB 612. By: Representative Vaughn of the 57th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of Tax Commissioner of Rockdale County, so as to change the salaries of the chief deputy and deputy tax commissioners; to provide for additional personnel; and for other purposes.

HB 613. By: Representative Vaughn of the 57th: A BILL to amend an Act providing an annual salary for the Coroner of Rockdale County in lieu of the fee system of compensation, as amended, so as to change the salary of the coroner; and for other purposes.

HB 614. By: Representative Vaughn of the 57th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of Commissioner of Rockdale County, as amended, so as to change the salary of the commissioner; and for other purposes.

HB 615. By: Representative Vaughn of the 57th: A BILL to amend an Act providing an annual salary for the Judge of the Probate Court of Rockdale County in lieu of the fee system of compensation, as amended, so as to change the salary of the judge of the probate court and his chief deputy; and for other purposes.

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HB 616. By: Representative Vaughn of the 57th: A BILL to amend an Act fixing the compensation of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Rockdale County, so as to change the salary of the clerk and his deputies; to provide for additional deputies; and for other purposes.

HB 617. By: Representative Vaughn of the 57th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for a Public Defender for Rockdale County, so as to change the compensation of the public defender; and for other purposes.

HB 643. By: Representatives Jones of the 78th, and Tucker of the 73rd: A BILL to amend Code Section 92-233, relating to the meaning of the term "homestead" for pur poses of provisions relating to homestead exemption from taxation, as amended, so as to include within the meaning thereof certain real property held subject to a lease for a certain period of time and located in counties hav ing a population of not less than 10,450 and not more than 10,650 according to the U.S. Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census; and for other purposes.

HB 666. By: Representatives Keyton of the 143rd, and Reaves of the 147th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Pavo, Georgia (formerly the Town of Pavo), in the Counties of Thomas and Brooks which was approved Aug. 21, 1911, as amended; and for other purposes.

HB 700. By: Representatives Walker of the 115th, Waddle of the 113th, and Watson of the 114th: A BILL to provide that sessions of the Juvenile Court of Houston County shall be held at such places throughout Houston County as the court from time to time shall determine; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

HB 701. By: Representatives Lord of the 105th, and Karrh of the 106th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Johnson County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation, so as to provide for the appointment of a secre tary and the furnishing of office space and equipment therefor, and the compensation thereof; and for other purposes.

HB 711. By: Representative Collins of the 144th: A BILL to provide a new charter for the City of Pelham; to provide for the government, powers, duties, responsibili ties and obligations of said city; to provide for all matters related thereto; and for other purposes.

HB 713. By: Representatives Johnson and Glanton of the 66th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of Commissioner of Carroll County, as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation and allowances of the Commissioner; and for other purposes.

HB 714. By: Representatives Johnson and Glanton of the 66th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Clerk of the Superior Court of Carroll County on an annual salary, so as to change the compensation of the Clerk of the Superior Court; and for other purposes.

HB 717. By: Representative Edwards of the 110th: A BILL to amend an Act consolidating the Office of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector in the County of Marion into the Office of Tax Commissioner of Marion County, as amended, so as to change the compensation of the Tax Commissioner; and for other purposes.

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HB 718. By: Representatives Mann, Clark and Milford of the 13th: A BILL to create and establish a Small Claims Court in and for Elbert 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.

HB 720. By: Representative Walker of the 115th: A BILL to amend an Act to provide for the election of the Board of Commissioners of Schley County, as amended, so as to stagger the terms of the members of the said Board of Commissioners; and for other purposes.

HB 721. By: Representative Walker of the 115th: A BILL to stagger the terms of office of members of the Board of Education of Schley County; to provide for the practices and procedures in connection with the foregoing; to specify the sec tions from which the two members elected from the Ellaville Militia District shall be elected; and for other purposes.

SB 36. By: Senator Thompson of the 32nd: A BILL to provide for indemnification with respect to the death of any law enforcement officer, fireman or prison guard who is killed in the line of duty subsequent to January 1, 1973; and for other purposes.

SB 109. By: Senators Timmons of the llth and Turner of the 8th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System, so as to provide that certain retired members may elect, upon divorce, to revoke his or her previ ously exercised election for an optional retirement allowance; and for other purposes.

SB 249. By: Senator Kennedy of the 4th: A BILL to amend an Act relating to the improvement of real estate held by the State of Georgia in fee simple or under quit-claim deed with a reversionary interest in the Federal Government, or under a longterm federal license agreement with a reversionary interest in the Federal government; and for other purposes.

SB 263. By: Senators Howard of the 42nd, English of the 21st, and Fincher of the 54th: A BILL to create the Probate Judges Council of Georgia; to provide for the membership of the council, their qualifications, appointment, election, compen sation, expenses, terms of office, succession, duties, powers, authority and responsibilities; and for other purposes.

SB 250. By: Senator Kennedy of the 4th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "State wide Probation Act" approved Feb. 8, 1956, so as to limit the funds payable to probation supervisors; to provide for the payment over of funds so collected; to provide for the giving of notice of unclaimed funds; and for other purposes.

SB 264. By: Senators Pearce of the 16th and Reynolds of the 48th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 24-17, relating to powers, election, qualification and fees of judges of the probate courts, so as to substantially revise, supersede and change the provisions relating to fees of the judges of the probate courts; to provide for a deposit of cost; and for other purposes.

SB 285. By: Senator Langford of the 51st: A BILL to create a new judicial circuit for

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the State of Georgia, to be known as the Gordon Judicial Circuit, to be com posed of the County of Gordon; to provide for a judge of the superior court and a district attorney for said circuit; and for other purposes.

The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolu tion of the Senate:

SR. 79. By: Senators Riley of the 1st, Holloway of the 12th, Broun of the 46th, Gillis of the 20th, Kennedy of the 4th and Doss of the 52nd: A RESOLUTION creat ing the Public Authorities Study Committee; and for other purposes.

The Senate has passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the House:

HB 618. By: Representative Vaughn of the 57th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Rockdale County upon an annual salary, as amended, so as to change the compensation of the sheriff and his deputies; to change the number of depu ties; and for other purposes.

The Senate has passed, by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the House:

HB 728. By: Representatives Carlisle and Mostiler of the 71st, and Lee, Johnson, Benefield and Wood of the 72nd: A BILL to create and establish a Small Claims Court in and for Fayette County, Georgia, to be known as the Small Claims Court of Fayette County; to prescribe the jurisdiction of said court; to prescribe the pleading and practice in said court: and for other purposes.

The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolu tions of the House:

HR 138-609. By: Representatives Hill of the 127th, and Scott of the 123rd: A RESOLU TION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah to issue bonds without a refer endum election under certain conditions; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

HR 164-686. By: Representatives Harrison, Isakson and Nix of the 20th, Housley and Burruss of the 21st, and Cooper, Wilson and Kaley of the 19th: 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 Cobb County shall have jurisdiction; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

HR 178-714. By: Representatives Johnson and Glanton of the 66th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for a homestead exemption for residents of the City of Whitesburg in an amount to be fixed by the governing authority of the city at not more than $2,000.00 from all City of Whitesburg ad valorem taxes; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

HR 179-714. By: Representatives Johnson and Glanton of the 66th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for a homestead exemption for residents of the City of Carrollton in an amount to be fixed by

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the governing authority of the city at not more than $2,000.00 from all City of Carrollton ad valorem taxes; to provide for the submission of this amend ment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

HR 180-714. By: Representatives Johnson and Glanton of the 66th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for a homestead exemption for residents of the City of Temple in an amount to be fixed by the governing authority of the city at not more than $2,000.00 from all City of Temple ad valorem taxes; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

HR 181-714. By: Representatives Johnson and Glanton of the 66th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for a homestead exemption for residents of the City of Villa Rica in an amount to be fixed by the governing authority of the city at not more than $2,000.00 from all City of Villa Rica ad valorem taxes; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

HR 184-714. By: Representatives Johnson and Glanton of the 66th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for a homestead exemption for residents of the Town of Roopville in an amount to be fixed by the governing authority of the town at not more than $2,000.00 from all Town of Roopville ad valorem taxes; and for other purposes.

The Senate has adopted, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolution of the House:

HR 173-700. By Representatives Walker of the 115th, Waddle of the 113th, and Watson of the 114th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Con stitution so as to provide for the appointment of the County School Super intendent of Houston County by the Board of Education of Houston County; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

The Senate has adopted, by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolution of the House:

HR 174-700. By: Representatives Walker of the 115th, Waddle of the 113th, and Watson of the 114th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for a seven-member Board of Education of Houston County; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

The Senate has agreed to House substitute to the following Bill of the Senate:

SB 176. By: Senator Shapard of the 28th: A BILL to amend an Act consolidating the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Spalding County, so as to change the salary of the Tax Commissioner of Spalding County, which salry shall be paid in addition to the additional annual compensation of $150.00 for each four-year term or part thereof completed by such officer; and for other pur poses.

The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate substitute thereto:

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HB 728. By: Representatives Carlisle and Mostiler of the 71st, and Lee, Johnson, Benefield and Wood of the 72nd: A BILL to create and establish a Small Claims Court in and for Fayette County, Georgia, to be known as the Small Claims Court of Fayette County; to prescribe the jurisdiction of said court; to prescribe the pleading and practice in said court; and for other purposes.

The following Senate substitute was read:

A BILL
To create and establish a Small Claims Court in and for Fayette County, Georgia, to be known as the Small Claims Court of Fayette County; to prescribe the jurisdiction of said court; to prescribe the pleading and practice in said court; to provide for the elec tion, duties, powers, compensation, qualifications, substitutions and tenure of the office of the judge of said court; to provide that the judge of said court shall be exempt from jury duty in the superior court and any other court existing or that may be created and established in said county; to provide for clerks of and for said court and for their duties and compensation; to provide for one or more bailiffs of and for said court and for their duties and compensation; to provide for a jury and the number of jurors; to provide for the service of process of said court; to provide for the procedure and practice in garnish ments; to provide for the procedure and practice in issuing of executions; to provide for the filing of claims and pleas of illegality; to provide for the costs of court; to provide for contempt of said court and the penalty therefor; to provide for validating the acts of said court and the proceedings therein; to provide for all procedures, requirements and other matters connected with the foregoing; to provide for severability; to repeal conflict ing laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. There is hereby created and established a Small Claims Court in and for Fayette County, Georgia, to be known as the Smell Claims Court of Fayette County, which court shall have civil jurisdiction in cases in law in which the demand or value of the property involved does not exceed $1,500.00; 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 jus tices of the peace by the laws of the State of Georgia.
Section 2. (a) Any person elected as a judge of the Small Claims Court created by this Act must, at the time of his taking office, be a resident of Fayette County, at least twenty-five years of age, and of good moral character. In addition to the foregoing qual ifications, any person elected judge of such Small Claims Court shall have been licensed to practice law in the courts of Fayette County for at least three years prior to taking office as judge of said Court. Any person so elected shall be exempt from jury duty in the Superior Court and any other court existing or that may be created and established
in Fayette County, (b) All other officers appointed to or employed by said court, as now or hereafter provided, must be at least twenty-one years of age and must be residents of Fayette County.
Section 3. The first Judge of said Small Claims Court shall be elected at the general election held in 1978 and shall take office on the first day of January, 1979, for a term of two years and until his successor is elected and qualified. Thereafter, successors shall be elected at the general election immediately preceding the expiration of the term of office and shall take office on the first day of January immediately following their elec tion for terms of two years and until their successors are elected and qualified. The quali fied voters of Fayette County shall be eligible to vote in such elections, and the Judge of said Small Claims Court shall be elected by a majority vote of said qualified electors

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voting at the elections provided, for herein. The elections provided for herein shall be held and conducted in accordance with the provisions of Ga. Code Title 34, known as the "Georgia Election Code", as now or hereafter amended, in the same manner as elec tions for county officers.
Section 4. Whenever the judge of said Small Claims Court shall be unable, from absence, sickness, or other cause, to discharge any duty whatever appertaining to his office, the judge of the Superior Court of Fayette County on application of said judge of the Small Claims Court who is unable to act, shall perform such duties, and hear and determine all such matters as may be submitted to him, and shall be substituted in all respects in the place and stead, and in the manner aforesaid, of the judge unable to act.
Section 5. Any duties herein prescribed to be performed by the clerk may be per formed by the judge, although the judge may appoint a person to act as clerk or as deputy clerk, said clerk or deputy clerk to be compensated, if at all, from the fees herein author ized.
Section 6. All fees collected by the judge, as herein authorized, shall be retained by him as his sole remuneration.
Section 7. (a) 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 techni calities. The plaintiff or his agent shall verify the statement of claim by oath or affirma tion in the form herein provided, or its equivalent, and shall affix his signature thereto. The judge or clerk may, at the request of any individual, prepare the statement of claim
and other papers required to be filed in an action, (b) A copy of the certified 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. Said service shall be made by any official or person authorized by law to serve process in the superior court or by a duly qualified bailiff of said Small Claims Court; or by any person not a party to or otherwise interested in the suit, especially appointed by the judge of said court for that purpose; or in any manner as may now or hereafter be prescribed by the pertinent laws of Georgia providing for service on defendants in the superior courts of Georgia. (c) When served by a private individual, as hereinbefore provided, he shall make proof of service by affidavit, showing the time and place of such service on the defendant. (d) When served as provided, the actual cost of service shall be taxable as costs. The cost of service shall be advanced by the party demanding same in addition to the filing fee hereinafter provided, and shall be taxed as other costs. (e) The plaintiff shall be entitled to judgment by default, without further proof, upon failure of defendant to appear, when the claim of the plaintiff is for a liquidated amount. When the amount is unliquidated, plaintiff shall be required to present proof of his claim. (f) Said notice shall provide the day and hour of the hearing, which shall not be less than five nor more than thirty days from the date of the service of said notice.
Section 8. A docket shall be maintained in which shall be indicated every proceeding and ruling had in each case.
Section 9. (a) The plaintiff, when he files his claim, shall deposit with the Court the sum of $7.50, which shall cover all costs of the proceeding up to and including the rendering of a judgment, except the cost of serving process or notice to defendants; pro vided, however, that the cost for filing a claim in all cases in which the demand or value of property involved exceeds $1,000.00, shall be $10.00; provided, further, the deposit of costs in cases of attachment, garnishment, trover, statutory foreclosures on personalty and replevin by possessory warrant, shall be $10.00; and provided further, that in any other matters, not mentioned specifically or provided for herein, the costs shall be the same as now or hereafter provided by the laws of Georgia for justices of the peace; and provided further, in claim cases and illegalities, instituted by a third party after levy, the costs shall be $7.50, to be taxed in the discretion of the Court. If a party shall fail

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to pay accrued costs, the judge shall have power to deny said party the right to file any new case while such costs remain unpaid, and likewise to deny such litigant the right to proceed further in any case pending. The award of court costs, as between the parties, shall be according to the discretion of the judge and shall be taxed in the cause at his
discretion, (b) 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 Small Claims Court, the levying officer shall forthwith return the same to said court and, unless the claimant (at the time he files his claim affidavit) makes written demand for a jury trial, the issues raised by such claim affidavit shall be heard and determined by the judge of said Small Claims Court, and the judge shall be entitled to $7.50 for every such claim case. The same practice and procedure shall apply in cases of illegal affidavits. The plaintiff in attachment or plaintiff in execution may make written demand for a trial by jury within five days after a claim affidavit and bond is filed with the levying officer. The party demanding such trial shall deposit with the court a sum sufficient to defray the expenses of such trial, including the summoning of prospective jurors and jury fees, the amount to be determined by the judge. The costs in such cases, including the costs of a jury trial, shall be finally taxed against the party cast with court costs in said proceeding.
Section 10. (a) On the day set for the hearing, or such later time as the judge may set, the trial shall be had. 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 the merits, (b) The judge shall conduct the trial in such manner as to do substan tial justice between the parties according to the rules of substantive law, and all rules and regulations relating to pleading, practice and procedure shall be liberally
construed so as to administer justice, (c) If the plaintiff fails to appear, the suit may be dismissed for want of prosecution, or 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, or order the same dis missed for want of prosecution or make any other just and proper disposition thereof, as justice may require.
Section 11. If any defendant has any claim against the plaintiff, the judge may require a statement of setoff to be filed, or the 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 jurisdiction of the court, he may use a part thereof to offset the claim of the plaintiff.
Section 12. 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, and 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 satisfied.
Section 13. The judge of said 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, and any such expense shall not constitute a cost to the judgment debtor.
Section 14. The judge of the Superior Court presiding in Fayette County may, from time to time, make rules for a simple, inexpensive and speedy procedure to effectuate the purposes of this Act and shall have power to prescribe, modify and improve, from time to time, the forms to be used therein to insure the proper administration of justice and to accomplish the purposes hereof.
Section 15. The judge of said Small Claims Court shall have the power to appoint one or more bailiffs ot and for lid Court, to act within and throughout the limits of

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the county, such bailiffs to serve at the pleasure of the judge and under his direction, and a person so appointed shall be known and designated as "Small Claims Court Bailiff" and have the powers and authority, and be subject to the penalties of all lawful constables of the State of Georgia, including the power to serve any and all processes and writs issued from or by said Small Claims Court; with power also to make levies and conduct judicial sales, and account therefor, in the manner of lawful constables. All such bailiffs shall, within five days from their appointment as such, take and subscribe the oath of office as prescribed in Section 24-804 and give the bond prescribed in Section 24-811 of the Code of Georgia and such bailiffs shall be subject to be ruled 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 summons, make levies and sales, and serve as ex officio bailiffs of said court.
Section 16. Jury trial may be had upon demand of the plaintiff at the time of the commencement of his suit or by the defendant within five days after service of notice of suit by depositing with the judge or his clerk such sum as the judge may fix as reason able to secure payment of costs incurred by reason of the jury trial. Unless otherwise demanded, such juries shall consist of six persons chosen from twelve veniremen, the plaintiff and the defendant having three strikes each. The judge or clerk shall have the power to subpoena jurymen and witnesses.
Section 17. Judgments of said Small Claims Court shall become a lien on the real estate and personal property of a defendant, situated in any county, from the time of the filing in the office of the clerk of the Superior Court for said county, of an execution based upon such judgment and the entry thereof by the clerk in the general execution docket for said county.
Section 18. Appeals may be had from judgments returned in the Small Claims Court, to the Superior Court, and the same provisions now or hereafter provided for by law for appeals from probate courts to the superior court, shall be applicable to appeals from the Small Claims Court to the Superior Court.
Section 19. Until otherwise provided by rules of court, the statement of claims, veri fication and notice shall be in the following or equivalent form, and shall be in lieu of any forms now employed and of any form of summons now provided by law:
"Small Claims Court of Fayette County
__________________Georgia

Plaintiff

Address vs.

Defendant
Statement of Claim (Here the plaintiff, or at his request, the Court will insert a statement of the plaintiff's claim, and the original to be filed with the court, may if action is on a contract, express or implied, 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.
Plaintiff (or Agent)

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Sworn and subscribed before me this ______ day of ___________________, 19_
Notary Public (or Attesting Official)

Notice.
TO:
Defendant
Home Address

Business Address
You are hereby notified that ___________________ has made a claim and is requesting judgment against you in the sum of ___________________ dollars ($___________________), as shown by the foregoing statement. The court will hold a hearing upon this claim on ___________________ at
_______________.m. at (address of court). 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 hearing in person and state the circumstances to the court. You may come with or without an attorney.

(Seal)."

Judge-Clerk of the Small Claims Court of Fayette County

Section 20. All acts performed by the judge or clerk and all proceedings had before the Small Claims Court of Fayette County are hereby validated.

Section 21. All forms, docket books, file jackets, filing cabinets and the like, required by this Act shall be furnished by the county commissioners.

Section 22. Said Small Claims Court having no designated terms at stated periods, the judge thereof shall, in each instance, set dates for all hearings and trials in every kind, and also designate the times when attachments and executions are returnable. Garnishment proceedings shall be in accordance with the provisions of Georgia Code Title 46, relating to garnishment, as now or hereafter amended.

Section 23. A summons of garnishment shall be served on the garnishee and on the judgment debtor or defendant in accordance with the provisions of Georgia Code Title 46, relating to garnishment, as now or hereafter amended.

Section 24. The Judge of the Small Claims Court shall have the power to impose fines of not more than ten dollars or 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 for county purposes.
Section 25. The fee of bailiff for the execution of a fi. fa. shall be $4.00, plus a

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reasonable amount for drayage to be determined by the Small Claims Court Judge. 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 three dollars.
Section 26. 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 27. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Representative Mostiler of the 71st moved that the House agree to the Senate substi tute to HB 728.

On the motion, the ayes were 110, nays 0. The motion prevailed.

The Speaker announced the House in recess until 11:45 o'clock, this morning.

The Speaker called the House to order.

The hour of convening the Joint Session pursuant to HR 240 having arrived, the Senate appeared upon the floor of the House and the Joint Session convened for the pur pose of hearing an address from the Honorable H. E. Nichols, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, and was called to order by the President of the Senate, Lieutenant Gov ernor Zell Miller.

The Resolution calling for the Joint Session was read.

Accompanied by the Committee of Escort and other distinguished guests, Chief Jus tice Nichols appeared upon the floor of the House and delivered the following address:

Mr. Speaker, Lieutenant Governor Miller, Honorable members of the Georgia General Assembly, my fellow Justices and Judges, members of the news media, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen:
This is the first time, so far as I am able to ascertain, that the Chief Justice of Georgia has been invited to make a State of the Judiciary address to a joint session of the General Assembly. I am profoundly and eternally grateful for this opportunity.
My gratitude is not limited by the conviction that a report such as this ought to be presented to a joint session on an annual basis, and I sincerely hope that this will become a tradition in order that each of you, who has a significant interest in and respon sibility for the successful operation of our judicial system, may be fully informed concern ing developments in the courts of Georgia.
Such reports have already become an annual tradition among a majority of our sister states and the favorable response from legislators in those states at least suggests the practice, if continued here, would be most beneficial to you and to the public we both serve.
I sincerely thank our distinguished Speaker of the House who initiated the resolution

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making this historic "first" possible, and I appreciate the courtesy of the LieutenantGovernor and all of you for attending.
You know, our system of checks and balances dictates that we respect each other's role in government, and this mutual respect weighs heavily at times in our decisions regarding each other. For example, all of us hold George Washington in high esteem not only as the father of our country whose birthday we celebrate today but because he stood there and truthfully told his father he had cut down a cherry tree. And, history tells us George's father was so struck by the lad's honesty that he didn't punish George.
Of course, as a jurist trained to analyze these things, I cannot help but wonder if George's father more deeply respected the fact that when George confessed to the deed, he was standing there with a hatchet in his hand!
That's how our own system of checks and balances works. And, we've got our George too! His veto power is just about the biggest hatchet around.
Of course, I understand Speaker Murphy and the Lieutenant-Governor use their big mallets. I'm not going to tell you what I've got under this robe!
Getting back to a more serious vein, across the street we do much more than just decide cases. We also have administrative duties as head of the judicial branch of govern ment. I have long recognized that the Supreme Court is charged with providing leadership to the judicial department; otherwise, the judiciary devolves into fragments, each trying to do what it can to improve the system but not always acting with the sense of purpose and unity that comes from leadership at the top.
In the past, when closer control was not so essential, the Supreme Court delegated many of its duties. But it is now essential that the Supreme Court directly exercise its authority to make our judicial system work and work well, and I assure you we are now fully providing the leadership to accomplish that purpose.
Our court system has become something of a mystery to the citizens of this state, primarily because in the past we have operated under rules which were adopted to pre serve the sanctity of the courtroom during legal proceedings from unwarranted intrusion.
These rules limited public exposure to the legal process, in part, because of our con tinuing commitment and that of this General Assembly to the principals embodied and imbedded in our Bill of Rights. . . That every person is entitled to a remedy in the laws for all injuries or wrongs which he may receive to his person, property and character; that he ought to obtain justice freely and without purchase, completely and without delay, compatible with the laws of the land, and when accused in a criminal proceeding, that he is entitled to a speedy and public trial, fairly administered.
Chief Justice Marshall of the United States Supreme Court once summed it up quite well over 140 years ago when he said: "The judicial department comes home in its effect to every man's fireside; it passes on his property, his reputation, his life, indeed his all."
In this report, I will detail several proposals we are considering to lift the veil of mystery from our judicial system; to open court proceedings to the public eye as never before permitted in this state so that our citizens can gain confidence in the rule of law as a means of resolving disputes. We are reviewing every reasonable alternative to move the legal system into the 20th century even as we review and strengthen the rules under which our judges and attorneys conduct themselves.
Speaking of alternatives reminds me of the man who went to see his doctor because he was losing his hearing. When he returned home, he told everybody the doctor had advised him that if he kept on drinking Georgia moonshine, he would lose his hearing entirely. The family asked him what he had decided to do and the old man answered: "Well, I've thought it all over. I've decided that I like what I've been a drinkin' so much better than what I've been a hearin' that I reckon I'll just keep on a-gettin' deef!"

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Now I'm certain that no one in this chamber today faces that old man's alternative, but if he does, I'm sure he'll make a better accommodation.
Judges in Georgia continue to play a large and increasingly critical role in the daily lives of our citizens. We have taken several significant steps to evaluate the manner in which our courts serve the public and to determine the needs of the courts as the response demanded by accelerating caseloads continues to climb unabated.
To assure that all judges conform to the highest ethical standards in presiding over litigants, to act impartially and with detachment in maintaining a proper forum in which disputes are heard, and to assure that they refrain from conduct reflecting badly upon or inappropriate to their offices, we have adopted a new Code of Judicial Conduct.
Under that Code the Supreme Court has publicly reprimanded two judges for improper activity and we have issued private reprimands as required by our rules for infractions of a less serious nature. Any departure from these rules is serious, however, and the Judicial Qualifications Commission is authorized to review all complaints and take appropriate action, subject to review by the Supreme Court.
Of course, those selected to be judges in the first place should be qualified by experi ence and legal training to don the judge's robe. A Judicial Nominating Commission has been formed by executive order to compile the histories of those nominated to our state and appellate court systems. This commission will assist in assuring the continued high quality of jurists at every level of court activity.
Last year, we also adopted a most comprehensive and tough set of rules for profes sional conduct to guide our state's 10,000-plus lawyers. These rules strongly emphasize ethical considerations in attorney-client relationships. They are being administered by the State Disciplinary Board, and I can assure each of you and the lawyers of Georgia that this court is actively directing the implementation of these rules with fairness and firmness. Additional changes have now been proposed in the rules of investigation of complaints so that meritorious claims will be disposed of more quickly. Archaic and ineffi cient procedures with multiple built-in delays are being eliminated.
There is naturally some reluctance by a few lawyers to whole-heartedly accept these changes, but I know they will all appreciate the end result--and increase in public confi dence in the bench and bar.
Our recent experience with these rule changes has been much like that of the Boy Scout who came home totally exhausted from doing his good deed for the day. His mother asked him why he was so tuckered out, and he replied he had assisted an old lady across the street. "But, son, that wouldn't wear you out like this," his mother said. The Scout replied: "That's what you think, mother; she didn't want to go!"
We have also closely examined our procedures for certifying potential lawyers for admission to practice law in the state, and have created, effective April 1, a Board to determine fitness of bar applicants as an arm of the Supreme Court. This Board will inquire into the character and fitness of applicants to practice law in Georgia, guided by specific guidelines and procedures set by this Court.
The number of cases filed in the superior courts, the state courts, and the probate courts continues to rise, even though those courts have disposed of a greater number of cases through good administrative practices. However, in certain judicial circuits, there is immediate need for additional judges, and I would encourage you to give serious con sideration to these needs.
Recently the U. S. Supreme Court rendered an opinion which requires action by this General Assembly. This decision voids search warrants issued by the justices of the peace because those justices received a fee for issuing the warrants, but they did not receive this fee if the warrant requested was denied. The rationale underlying that decision is

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that the magistrate may not be a disinterested and unbiased magistrate if the fee is dependent upon his decision. This decision could also affect other judicial actions where the decision rendered in any manner controls the judicial officer's compensation. Legis lation should be enacted to insure unbiased judicial officers in all cases.
The caseloads of the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals have increased 250 percent during the past ten years. Currently, a rough rule of thumb shows the Judges of the Court of Appeals must write one opinion and pass upon two opinions prepared by their colleagues each workday. This excludes those days when oral argument is heard and those days which must be devoted to judicial conferences.
The Justices of the Supreme Court, acting under similar exclusions for oral argument, conferences, and an increasing number of administrative duties performed in connection with bench and bar activities, must prepare one opinion and review six opinions prepared by other Justices each workday.
I feel certain most of you realize these problems exist, and perhaps these figures will further pin-point the real extent of the problem.
Last year this Assembly wisely, I think, refused to propose a constitutional amend ment which would have permitted an annual shuffling of the appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals. The mere swapping of appellate jurisdiction does not reduce caseloads.
Last June I proposed one answer to the rising caseload per appellate judge in an address to the State Bar of Georgia. I strongly suggested the creation of a three-judge criminal division for the Court of Appeals and the transfer of all criminal appeals and habeas corpus appeals to that court except in those cases where the death penalty has been imposed. This can now be executed by legislative action under the Constitution. This would not only provide more stability in the judicial treatment of criminal cases in Georgia, but would permit the other judges on the Court of Appeals to spend more time on its civil appeals and reduce the number of applications for certiorari which result from conflicting opinions from the different divisions of that court.
Since that time, a committee appointed by Governor Busbee at my request delivered a report on the Georgia Appellate Court System.
Prior to the filing of that report with the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor and the Speaker, the committee met with each court and each court orally agreed with the committee's recommendations.
Bills to carry out the recommendations of the committee have been prepared. I urge your serious consideration of this package of legislation.
One recommendation suggests transferring appellate jurisdiction of divorce, alimony and child custody cases from the Supreme Court to the Court of Appeals. Tied to this recommendation is one requesting four additional judges for that court, so that it would be composed of 13 judges operating in two divisions en bane--six judges per bane with the Chief Judge serving as a seventh judge on both divisions. Under this recommendation, no separate criminal division would be created within the Court of Appeals. This recom mendation is at variance with my original proposal to create a criminal division for the Court of Appeals, consisting of three additional judges and transferring criminal cases other than death cases to that court.
Incidentally, the recommendation for the creation of the additional judgeships included a proviso that this not be done until space could be made available for offices for the new judges in the same or in an adjoining building so that the court would not be separated. This proviso creates no problem, for space can be made available in the Judicial Building.
The report also includes other matters which equally deserve your serious consider ation, but I will elaborate on only one of them.

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One of the Bills included in the package removes armed robbery from the category of a capital felony as previously understood, while another amends the Act of 1973, enacted following the Furman decision by the U. S. Supreme Court, which provides for a sentence review by the Supreme Court of Georgia of all death penalties imposed in the superior courts.
Under the standards for sentence review provided by the Act of 1973, any conviction for armed robbery alone would not authorize the death penalty because such sentence would be disproportionate and excessive to sentences imposed in similar cases. Research discloses that since 1932, only six death penalties have been imposed where the only crime charged was armed robbery, although there have been thousands of convictions for such offense. Under these companion Bills, armed robbery would be an aggravating circum stance so as to authorize a death sentence for murder, but armed robbery alone, which will not authorize the death penalty, would no longer be classified as a capital felony and would carry a maximum sentence of life imprisonment.
These two Bills, while they do not change the substantive law, should be enacted. In one sense of the word, they are housekeeping Bills but since armed robbery alone cannot constitutionally support a death penalty, it will by statute place appellate jurisdic tion in the Court of Appeals and hopefully stop some misguided criminal from thinking the penalty is the same whether or not he kills his victim.
Whether you ladies and gentlemen, in your wisdom, adopt my proposal or that of the committee, with reference to additional judges for the Court of Appeals, I strongly urge that one of them or a combination of the plans be adopted. To fail to do so will, I fear, operate to virtually inundate the appellate courts under an ever-expanding case load.
I want to thank that committee for their diligent work. Chaired by the now Attorney General of the United States, the Honorable Griffin Bell, the committee was composed of Judge Jack Adams of Cornelia, Frank Jones of Macon, Alan Rothschild of Columbus and Oscar Smith of Rome.
Earlier I told you that the Supreme Court is reviewing every resonable alternative to move the legal system of Georgia into the 20th century. These alternatives are needed to raise the public's appreciation for and understanding of our court system, by letting them see how it works on a regular basis. The court feels they will find it works well even under heavy caseloads.
In addition, the Supreme Court feels the adversary system needs exposure to be understood. With understanding, a better appreciation of the role of attorneys and the courts in the legal system will result.
Therefore, beginning immediately and under circumstances where the parties to the action consent, the court will take the necessary steps to permit, on an experimental basis, broadcasting, televising, recording and the taking of photographs in the Supreme Court of Georgia. The court will ask media representatives to serve on an advisory committee to consult with the court in determining appropriate means of introducing cameras into the courtroom without disturbing the traditional solemnity and dignity of the proceedings.
Colorado has permitted photography during trials since 1956 with good results. Ala bama now permits such broadcasting, televising, recording and photographing in their appellate courts. The State of Washington now permits the use of cameras and recording equipment under certain rules.
The court proposes to begin slowly and carefully to evaluate the availability of sophis ticated equipment and techniques under procedures which will not degrade the court or interfere with the achievements of a fair trial.
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will be heard in a special hearing to be set at a future date. But a courtroom that is closed to part of the news media limits the opportunity of the public to be informed about court proceedings and is a constant obstacle to good bench, bar and news media relations.
In addition, the active participation of the public in the legal process will be immea surably extended, permitting many opportunities for building respect for the law, the orders of our courts and the legal system.
No coverage will be permitted in the trial courts for the present time until procedures agreed upon by media representatives and this court have been thoroughly analyzed and tested. Some of the areas the court will ask the media advisory committee to review with us will include advice upon the types of equipment to use; establishing "pool" techniques, for covering trials of unusual public interest; suggestions for setting standards of conduct and dress the media will adopt, in order to maintain the dignity of the proceedings, while not unduly prohibiting media representatives from entering, setting up and leaving court proceedings.
The court is also considering procedures for disseminating opinions immediately following our "en bane" sessions to the media. Many of these opinions have broad applica tion throughout the state. This treatment should improve public awareness of the opinion and increase the accuracy of legal reporting.
Recently we issued an opinion that a governmental agency cannot constitutionally establish regulations which, when violated, constitute a crime and that the authority to issue such regulations may not be delegated to that agency by the General Assembly under our present Constitution.
This opinion was publicized several weeks following its release by the Supreme Court as one "little noticed" and apparently catching the Game and Fish Department completely unaware, according to their public statements, thus seriously threatening the game and fish resources of this state. An arrest by that department's enforcement agents, under the challenged regulations, initiated this action which was brought to us on appeal. Cer tainly, that department was kept informed of the legal developments in the case; however, a prompt dissemination of such opinions in the future should clearly set forth the very important constitutional questions involved so that this body can resolve any problems arising through legislative action.
It is suggested that if any agency of government wants to establish regulations, the violations of which will constitute a crime, then that agency must come before this body and ask for them where all the parties interested may thoroughly present their views in support of or in derogation of such proposed rulemaking. The General Assembly is the only body which can establish criminal statutes under our Constitution.
We of the Judiciary are ever mindful of the fact that we are but servants of the people, even as we judge them; that courts exist, not for the convenience of judges or attorneys but solely for the administration of justice for all, be they litigants, victims of crimes, advocates of freedom, or parents concerned with the state and country their children will ultimately inherit.
Judicial decision has an awesome impact upon the fabric of our society as do the actions of the Governor and the General Assembly. That is why it has been so important for me to come here today representing one of the three coordinate branches of govern ment to renew a dialogue with you which time and growth in government at all levels has prevented.
Down the hall from where we sit, you now meet to consider appropriations and other measures in what was once the courtroom for the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals. In those days, we were under the same roof and were available to you for infor mal conversation and many assemblymen stopped by enroute to their offices or to commit tee meetings to discuss matters of concern to them. As a government of checks and bal ances which worked well in practice as well as in theory, we often disagreed, but we

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knew we had to work together in harmony if the system of government was to work well.
As the only member of the present Supreme Court or Court of Appeals who served when our courtroom was down the hall, I now come to you today in that spirit of harmony which the people of Georgia expect from us. The need for harmony and for direct commu nication between us has never been greater. This historic event at least, as far as I am concerned, marks a new beginning between our three branches of government.
Because of my unswerving belief that our system of government is the noblest, the grandest and the greatest system of government ever conceived by mind of man and for the great honor you have bestowed upon me in inviting me to come here today and address you in Joint Session and, of course, for your kind attention, I thank you from the depth of my being.

Senator Riley of the 1st moved that the Joint Session be now dissolved and the motion prevailed.

The President of the Senate announced the Joint Session dissolved.

The Speaker called the House to order.

The following 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 312. By: Senator Fincher of the 54th: 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, and for other purposes.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolution of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the committee:

SB 36. By: Senator Thompson of the 32nd: A BILL to provide for indemnification with respect to the death of any law enforcement officer, fireman or prison guard who is killed in the line of duty subsequent to January 1, 1973; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

SR. 79. By: Senators Riley of the 1st, Holloway of the 12th, Broun of the 46th, Gillis of the 20th, Kennedy of the 4th and Doss of the 52nd: A RESOLUTION creat ing the Public Authorities Study Committee; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.

SB 109. By: Senators Timmons of the llth and Turner of the 8th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System, so as to provide that certain retired members may elect, upon divorce, to revoke his or her previ ously exercised election for an optional retirement allowance; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

SB 249. By: Senator Kennedy of the 4th: A BILL to amend an Act relating to the improvement of real estate held by the State of Georgia in fee simple or under quitclaim deed with a reversionary interest in the Federal Government, or under a longterm federal license agreement with a reversionary interest in the Federal government; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 250. By: Senator Kennedy of the 4th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "State wide Probation Act" approved Feb. 8, 1956, so as to limit the funds payable to probation supervisors; to provide for the payment over of funds so collected; to provide for the giving of notice of unclaimed funds; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

SB 263. By: Senators Howard of the 42nd, English of the 21st, and Fincher of the 54th: A BILL to create the Probate Judges Council of Georgia; to provide for the membership of the council, their qualifications, appointment, election, compen sation, expenses, terms of office, succession, duties, powers, authority and responsibilities; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
SB 264. By: Senators Pearce of the 16th and Reynolds of the 48th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 24-17, relating to powers, election, qualification and fees of judges of the probate courts, so as to substantially revise, supersede and change the provisions relating to fees of the judges of the probate courts; to provide for a deposit of cost; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
SB 285. By: Senator Langford of the 51st: A BILL to create a new judicial circuit for the State of Georgia, to be known as the Gordon Judicial Circuit, to be com posed of the County of Gordon; to provide for a judge of the superior court and a district attorney for said circuit; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
SB 312. By: Senator Fincher of the 54th: 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, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Representative Harris of the 8th District, Chairman of the Committee on Appropria tions, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Appropriations has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the follow ing recommendations:

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HB 179 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 403 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Harris of the 8th Chairman

Representative Jessup of the 117th District, Chairman of the Committee on Motor Vehicles, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Motor Vehicles has had under consideration the following Bill of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the follow ing recommendations:
SB 162 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Jessup of the 117th Chairman

Representative Colwell of the 4th District, Chairman of the Committee on State Insti tutions & Property, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on State Institutions & Property 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 90 Do Pass, as Amended HB 790 Do Pass, as Amended
Respectfully submitted, Colwell of the 4th Chairman

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 410. By: Representative Lane of the 40th: A BILL to provide for the regulation and licensing of the operation of nonprofit bingo games; to define certain terms; to provide for the issuance by the State Revenue Commissioner of licenses required for the operation of nonprofit bingo games; and for other purposes.

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 410. By: Representative Lane of the 40th: A BILL to provide for the regulation and licensing of the operation of nonprofit bingo games; to define certain terms; to provide for the issuance by the State Revenue Commissioner of licenses required for the operation of nonprofit bingo games; and for other purposes.

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Representative Lane of the 40th moved that the House insist on its position in disagreeing to the Senate substitute to HB 410 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:
Representative Lane of the 40th, Mullinax of the 69th, and Wood of the 9th.

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 100. By: Representatives Hatcher of the 131st, Russell of the 64th, Keyton of the 143rd, and Carrell of the 75th: A BILL to amend Code Section 92-3123, relating to income taxes due for members of armed forces upon death, so as to provide procedures for the determination of the date of death of members of the armed forces who are missing; and for other purposes.

The report 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 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 536. By: Representatives Burruss and Housley of the 21st, Kaley, Wilson and Cooper of the 19th, and Nix, Isakson and Harrison of the 20th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act", as amended, so as to exempt from the tax levied by said Act certain sales by religious institutions or denominations; 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 levied by said Act certain sales by religious institutions or denomi nations; 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 paragraph (i) of Section 3 (c) (2) the following:
"Also sales by religious institutions or denominations when any such sale results from a specific charitable fund-raising activity and the number of days on which such activ ity occurs does not exceed 30 in any calendar year and when the net profits from such sales shall be used for purely charitable purposes, and no part of such net profits can inure to the benefit of any private person.", so that when so amended said paragraph (i) shall read as follows:
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tutions or denominations, no part of the net profit from the operation of which can inure to the benefit of any private person. Also sales by religious institutions or denominations when any such sale results from a specific charitable fund-raising activ ity and the number of days on which such activity occurs does not exceed 30 in any calendar year and when the net profits from such sales shall be used for purely chari table purposes, and no part of such net profits can inure to the benefit of any private person."
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 92, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.

Representative Robinson of the 58th requested that the Journal show that he abstained from voting on the passage of HB 536 due to a conflict of interest.

HB 559. By: Representative Evans of the 84th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of Support Act, as amended, so as to provide for the determination of paternity; to provide authority for blood tests; to pro vide for the selection of experts; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL
To amend an Act known as the Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of Support Act, approved February 20, 1958 (Ga. Laws 1958, p. 34), as amended, so as to provide for the determination of paternity; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. An Act known as the Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of Support Act, approved February 20, 1958 (Ga. Laws 1958, p. 34), as amended, is hereby amended by inserting between Sections 21 and 22 a new Section to be numbered Section 21A to read as follows:
"Section 21A. Determination of Paternity. If the obligor asserts as a defense that he is not the father of the child for whom support is sought and it appears to the court that the defense is not frivolous, and if both of the parties are present at the hearing or the proof required in the case indicates that the presence of either or both of the parties is not necessary, the court may adjudicate the paternity issue. Otherwise the court may continue the hearing until the paternity issue has been adjudicated."
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 ayes were 92, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.

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SB 38. By: Senators McGill of the 24th, Turner of the 8th and English of the 21st. A BILL to amend an Act prohibiting the feeding of garbage to swine, so as to deem providers of garbage also culpable and responsible for the feeding of garbage to swine by persons, firms, partnerships, corporations, associations, agencies, departments or other political subdivisions of the 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 93, nays 2.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 743. By: Representative Irvin of the 23rd: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the orderly and proper cancellation of instruments so as to authorize and require any one or more of the grantees of a security interest, or their succes sors in interest, to execute a satisfaction or cancellation of such instrument under certain conditions; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Kemp of the 139th moves to amend HB 743 by adding a new Section 3 to read as follows:
"The effective date of this Act is January 1, 1978."

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to, as amended.
On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 95, nays 3.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

HB 605. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Knight of the 67th, Clark of the 13th, Sizemore of the 136th, Marcus of the 26th, Phillips of the 120th, Hawkins of the 50th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act", as amended, so as to provide for financ ing Cooperative Educational Service Agencies; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read:

The Committee on Education moves to amend HB 605 as follows:
add Section 2. "The State Department of Education shall provide for a State Director of CESA programs."
Renumber Sections 2 and 3 accordingly.

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 93, nays 4. The amendment was adopted.

The following amendments were read and adopted:

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Representative Knight of the 67th moves to amend HB 605 by striking the figure "$142,680" on line 14, page 1 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$134,000".

Representative Ross of the 76th moves to amend HB 605 by striking the sentence beginning on line 21, page 1, which reads as follows:
"The State Board shall grant $200,000.00 in the aggregate to a portion of the CESA's for the purpose of demonstrating a proposed new program which has the potential for statewide adoption.".

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 98, 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 Banks and Banking and referred to the Committee on Industry:

HB. 917. By: Representatives Isakson and Harrison of the 20th, Glanton of the 66th, Waddle of the 113th, Watson of the 114th, Bargeron of the 83rd, Burruss of the 21st, Daniel of the 88th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Ga. Residential Finance Authority Act," as amended, so as to provide for additional legislative findings and declarations of public necessity; to change certain definitions; to add certain definitions; and for other purposes.

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 770. By: Representative Logan of the 62nd: A BILL to amend Code Section 84-102, relating to the salary, term and office of the Joint-Secretary, State Examining Boards, expenses of board meetings, clerks and employees, time and place of meetings, as amended, so as to authorize boards to conduct certain hearings at a site other than the Capitol 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 95, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 541. By: Representatives Carnes and Greer of the 43rd: A BILL to amend Code Section 57-116 relating to the legal rate of interest on loans to be repaid in monthly, quarterly or yearly installments, so as to provide that such loans shall not be subject to the Ga. Industrial Loan Act, as now or hereafter amended; 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 95, nays 3. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 827. By: Representatives Phillips of the 120th, Greene and Stone of the 138th, Williamson of the 45th, Marcus of the 26th, Lee of the 72nd, Richardson of the 52nd, and Nessmith of the 82nd: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 92-31, relative to the imposition, rate and computation of State income taxes and exemptions therefrom, as amended, so as to provide for a tax credit for house hold and dependent care expenses; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 98, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 512. By: Representatives Butler of the 56th, and Deveaux of the 28th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 68A-11 relating to miscellaneous rules of the road, as amended, so as to provide that no person shall operate a motor vehicle while wearing certain devices; to repeal a specific Act; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Lucas of the 102nd moves to amend HB 512 by striking on line 14, "listening device or other"; and by striking on line 15, "instrument or device".

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 93, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

HB 320. By: Representatives Snow of the 1st, Karrh of the 106th, Irvin of the 23rd, Bray of the 70th, Tucker of the 73rd, Rowland of the 119th, and Murray of the 116th: A BILL to amend Code Title 22, relating to corporations, as amended, so as to provide for full and fair disclosure in connection with takeover bids made for the securities of certain domestic and foreign corporations; to define certain terms including "offerer", "takeover bid" and "offeree company"; and for other purposes.

The following amendments were read and adopted:

The Committee on Judiciary moves to amend House Bill No. 320 as follows:
By deleting from Section 1 of the bill the introductory clause to Section 1901(f)(2), or lines 171, 172 and 173 of the bill in their entirety, and inserting in lieu thereof the following language:
"(2) With respect to conduct of the type specified in Sections 22-1901(f)(l)(A) and 22-1901(f)(l)(B), a takeover bid shall not include, for the purposes of this Chapter, an offer to acquire, or the acquisition of, any equity security of an offeree company pur suant to:"

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By inserting in Section 1 of the bill the following new Section 22-1901(0(3) immedi ately following Section 22-1901(f)(2):
"(3) With respect solely to conduct of the type specified in Section 22-1901(f)(l)(B), a takeover bid shall not include, for the purposes of this Chapter, an offer to acquire, or the acquisition of, any equity security of an offeree company pursuant to an offer made by (A) a person who is an officer or director of the offeree company or who, together with his associates, is directly or indirectly the beneficial owner of more than fifty percent (50%) of the outstanding equity securities of the offeree company, or (B) any relative or spouse of such person, or any relative of such spouse, who has the same home as such person."
By renumbering Section 3 of the bill as Section 4 and by adding the following new Section 3 to the bill:
"Section 3. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval; provided, however, that the provisions of this Act shall not apply to any offer to acquire any equity security of an offeree company, or any acquisition of such equity security pursuant to such offer, where such offer in substantially the same form was first publicly announced or otherwise made or extended to the offeree or to the shareholders of the offeree company prior to the effec tive date of this Act."

Representative Snow of the 1st moves to amend HB 320 by striking Paragraph 22-1909(a) of Section 1 thereof in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Paragraph 22-1909(a) to read as follows:
"22-1909. (a) The commissioner shall charge a filing fee of $250 for any registration statement filed by an offerer in connection with a takeover bid of the type specified in Section 22-1901(f)(l)(A), a filing fee of $50 for any registration statement filed by an offerer in connection with a takeover bid of the type specified in Section 22-1901(f)(l)(B), a filing fee of $20 for any statement of intent filed by an offerer as specified in Section 22-1904 and may charge a fee which shall not exceed $50 for any amendment to a registration statement or statement of intent previously filed under this Act."

Representative Snow of the 1st moves to amend HB 320 by striking Paragraph 19-1907(a) of Section 1 thereof in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Paragraph 22-1907(a) to read as follows:
"22-1907. Hearings, (a) Any formal hearing held pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Section 17 of the Georgia Securities Act of 1973, as amended (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 1202 et seq., as amended)."

Representative Snow of the 1st moves to amend HB 320 by striking Paragraph 22-1906 of Section 1 thereof in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Para graph 22-1906 to read as follows:
"22-1906. Administration. This Chapter shall be administered by the Commissioner, who shall have the same powers and authority with respect to this Chapter as are vested in him under Sections 10 and 11 of the Georgia Securities Act of 1973, as amended (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 1202 et seq., as amended) with respect to such Act."

Representative Snow of the 1st moves to amend the HB 320 by striking Paragraph 22-1902(e) of Section 1 thereof in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Paragraph 22-1902(e) to read as follows:
"22-1902. (e) A registration statement filed under this Chapter shall become effective

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at 3:00 p.m. ten full business days after the date of filing the registration statement with the Commissioner unless delayed by order of the Commissioner, or unless prior thereto the Commissioner calls a hearing with respect to the takeover bid that is the subject of such registration statement. The Commissioner shall call a hearing if so requested by the offeree company, acting through its board of directors, by a written request filed with him not later than 4:00 p.m. on the seventh full business day follow ing the date of filing of the registration statement. If a hearing is called, the registra tion statement shall not become effective until it is declared effective by order of the Commissioner. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if, at any time prior to the date upon which any registration statement under this Chapter would otherwise become effective under this Section, any other offerer shall file a registration statement under this Chapter with respect to a takeover bid for any class of equity securities of the same offeree company, the effective date of any prior registration statement shall be post poned until such prior registration statement is declared effective by order of the Commissioner or until the earlier of (1) the effective date of the subsequent statement, (2) the date of withdrawal of the subsequent statement, or (3) the date of denial of effectiveness of the subsequent statement."

Representative Snow of the 1st moves to amend HB 320 by adding at the end of line 34 on Page 6, a new subparagraph (E) to read as follows:
(E)(i) an offer by a person to exchange securities for, seek to a acquire, or acquire in the open market or otherwise, any voting securities of a domestic insurer or of a person controlling a domestic insurer if such person making the offer is subject to the requirements of Section 56-3403 of the Georgia Insurance Code relating to acquisitions of or mergers with domestic insurers, or
(ii) an offer by a person to merge with a domestic insurer or with a person controlling a domestic insurer if such person making the offer is subject to the requirements of Section 56-3403 of the Georgia Insurance Code relating to acquisitions of or mergers with domestic insurers.

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 104, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

HB 321. By: Representatives Snow of the 1st, Irvin of the 23rd, and Karrh of the 106th: A BILL to amend Code Title 22, relating to corporations, as amended, so as to require that a corporate name not contain any word or phrase which indi cates or implies anything which is obscene; and for other purposes.

The report 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 352. By: Representatives Deveaux of the 28th, Scott of the 37th, McKinney of the 35th, Walker of the 115th, Butler of the 56th, Hill of the 127th, and Carnes of the 43rd: A BILL to amend Code Section 59-202, relating to the number of grand jurors, as amended, so as to provide for two alternate grand jurors; to prescribe conditions under which such alternate grand jurors may serve; 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 104, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 606. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Ross of the 76th, Carrell of the 75th, Marcus of the 26th, Phillips of the 120th, Hawkins of the 50th, Howell of the 140th, Glanton of the 66th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Professional Standards Act" so as to change provisions relating to services performed by members of the Professional Standards Commission; to change provisions relating to the employment of administrative assistance; and for other purposes.

The following amendments were read and adopted:

Representatives Evans of the 84th and Dover of the llth move to amend HB 606 by changing the sum "$18,000" on line 3, page 3, to "$20,000"; and by striking the words "or such higher amount as is specifically provided in the General Appropria tions Act" on lines 3-5, page 3.

Representatives Evans of the 84th and Dover of the llth move to amend HB 606 by inserting the following sentence after the word "employees" on page 1, line 24:
"It is specifically provided, however, that no member of the Commission, with the exception of members of the Executive Committee of said Commission, shall be reim bursed from any public funds for such expenses for more than 15 days during each calendar year.".
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 103, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

SB 92. By: Senator Broun of the 46th: A BILL to amend Code Section 32-111, providing for the compensation and expenses for members of the Board of Regents, so as to change the provisions relating to compensation and expenses of members of the Board of Regents; to change the maximum number of days for which a member may receive expenses; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 94, nays 4.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Representative Wall of the 61st requested that he be shown in the Journal as voting "nay" on SB 92.

HB 394. By: Representative Greer of the 43rd: A BILL to amend Code Section 56-1312, relating to refunds and credits of certain license fees and taxes collected under

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the provisions of the Insurance Code, as amended, so as to exempt premiums or considerations received from insured pension plans qualified under the United States Internal Revenue Code from the premium tax; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL
To amend Code Section 56-1303, relating to the tax upon the gross direct premiums received by certain insurance companies doing business in the State, so as to provide that annuity considerations shall not be included within the term "gross direct premiums"; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Code Section 56-1303, relating to the tax upon the gross direct premiums received by certain insurance companies doing business in the State, is hereby amended by striking therefrom the word,
"Inclusion", and substituting in lieu thereof the word,
"Exclusion", and by inserting in the last sentence thereof, between the words "shall" and "include", the wo"rdn,ot",
so that when so amended Code Section 56-1303 shall read as follows: "56-1303. Insurance premiums: Inclusion Exclusion of annuity considerations:
Exemptions.--All foreign, alien, and domestic insurance companies doing business in this State shall pay a tax of two and one-fourth (2 V4%) percent upon the gross direct premiums received by them on and after July 1, 1955, upon persons, property or risks in Georgia, from January 1st to December 31st, both inclusive, of each year without regard to business ceded to or assumed from other companies, nor shall any deductions be allowed for premium abatements of any kind or character or for reinsurance or for cash surrender values paid, or for losses or expenses of any kind, said tax being imposed upon gross premiums received from direct writings without any deductions whatever except for premiums returned on change of rate or cancelled policies; Provided, however, deductions may be made for return premiums or assessments, including all policy divi dends, refunds, or other similar returns paid or credited to policyholders and not reapplied as premium for additional or extended life insurance. The term 'gross direct premiums' shall not include annuity considerations."
Section 2. The provisions of this Act shall become effective for all premiums or con siderations received from such plans beginning on or after January 1, 1977.
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:

Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin N Anderson, W. Y Argo, B.
Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E.
Beck, J.M.

Y Beckham, B. N Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. NBray.C.A.
Buck, T.B. N Burruss, A.L.

Burton, J. N Butler, D.
Canty, H. N Carlisle, J.
Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B.
Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D.

Y Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. N Coleman, T.
Collins, M.

Colwell, C.H. Connell, J. N Cooper, B. Cox, W.E. N Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. N Daniel, G. Daugherty, J.C.

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N Davis, B. N Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C.
N Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill
Edwards, W. N Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. N Felton, D.
N Foster, P.W.
N Foster, R.L. N Galer, M. N Gammage, L.
Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W.
N Ham, B. Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Y Banner, B. N Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.F.
N Harrison, C.
Hatcher, C.F. Hawkins, J.
Y Hays, F.Jr.

N Hill, B.L. N Holmes, Bob N Home, F.
Horton, G.T. N Housley, E. Y Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J.
N Irvin, R. N Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D.
Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. N Johnson, P. N Johnson, W.Rud.
Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B.
Jones, Herb N Kaley, M.
N Karrh, R.
N Kemp, R.
N Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M.
Knight, N.G.
Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J.

N Lee, W.J.(Bill) Lenderman, M.
Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. N Lucas, D.E.
Y Mann, C.C.
Y Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, D.R.
Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. N McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B.
Y Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G.
Murray, B. Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. N Nix, K. Noble, Bill N Oldham, L.
Y Owens, R.D.
Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.

N Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L.
N Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. N Pinkston, F.C.
Rainey, H. N Ralston, E. N Ramsey, T.
Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C.
Ross, Ben B. N Rowland, J.R. N Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J.
N Scott, A. N Scott, D. N Sizemore, E.
N Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C.
Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D.
Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W.

N Tolbert, T. Toles, E.B.
N Townsend, K.V. Triplett, Tom
Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. N Tuten, J.
Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L.
N Wall, V. Ware, J.C.
Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Wheeler, Bobby
N White, J. Y Whitmire, D. N Williams, H.L. N Williams, R. N Williamson, G.
N Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T. Y Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 72, nays 71. The Bill, by substitute, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority was lost.
Representative Lane of the 40th stated that he had inadvertently voted "aye" on the passage of HB 394 but intended to vote "nay" thereon.
Representative Greer of the 43rd gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the House reconsider its action in failing to give the requisite constitutional majority to HB 394, by substitute.
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 adheres to its substitute and has appointed a Committee of Conference on the following Bill of the House:
HB 410. By: Representative Lane of the 40th: A BILL to provide for the regulation and licensing of the operation of nonprofit bingo games; to define certain terms; to provide for the issuance by the State Revenue Commissioner of licenses required for the operation of nonprofit bingo games; and for other purposes.

The President has appointed on the part of the Senate the following Senators: Scott of the 43rd, Starr of the 44th and Broun of the 46th.

The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate substitute thereto:

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HB 77. By: Representative McDonald of the 12th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Act", so as to provide that the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council shall be assigned to the Dept. of Public Safety; to provide for funding in connection therewith; and for other purposes.

The following Senate substitute was read:

A BILL
To amend an Act known as the "Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Act", approved April 10, 1971 (Ga. Laws 1971, p. 693), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 7, 1976 (Ga. Laws 1976, p. 1725), so as to provide that the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council shall be assigned to the Department of Public Safety; to provide for funding in connection therewith; to provide for other matters rela tive to the foregoing; 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 Firefighter Standards and Training Act", approved April 10, 1971 (Ga. Laws 1971, p. 693), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 7, 1976 (Ga. Laws 1976, p. 1725), is hereby amended by striking subsection (b) of Section 4 in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new subsection (b) to read as follows:
Fwe Academy. The Council is hereby assigned to the Department of Public Safety for administrative purposes. T-he Council's staff, clerical ae4 technical aaaiatants ad other

carry out the provisions of this Act shall come from funds appropriated to and available to the Georgia F-n=e Academy Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council, and from any other available funds. The Council is hereby authorized to accept and use gifts, grants and donations for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this Act. The Council is also authorized to accept and use property, both real and personal, and services, for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this Act."
Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.
Representative McDonald of the 12th moved that the House agree to the Senate sub stitute to HB 77.
On the motion, the ayes were 96, nays 0.
The motion prevailed.
The following communication was received and read:
Secretary of State State Capitol Atlanta 30334
February 21, 1977
Honorable Glenn Ellard Clerk, House of Representatives State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334

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Dear Jack:
I am transmitting to you herewith a certified list of those persons registered in the Docket of Legislative Appearance as of February 18, 1977, being numbered 429 through 476, in accordance with Act No. 1294 (H.B. 1210), Georgia Laws, 1970.
With best wishes, I am
Sincerely your friend,
Is/Ben W. Fortson, Jr. Secretary of State
Enclosure

State of Georgia Office of Secretary of State

I, Ben W. Fortson, Jr., Secretary of State of the State of Georgia, do hereby certify, that the three pages of photographed matter hereto attached contain the names and addresses of those persons (numbered 429 through 476), along with the names of the respective persons, firms, corporations, or associations they represent, who registered in the Docket of Legislative Appearance for the 1977 Session of the Georgia General Assembly as of Friday, February 18, 1977, in accordance with Act No. 1294, Georgia Laws, 1970, as the same appears of file and record in this office.

In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office, at the Capitol, in the City of Atlanta, this 21st day of February, in the year of our Lord One Thousand Nine Hundred and Seventy-seven and of the Independence of the United States of America the Two Hundred and first.

/s/Ben W. Fortson, Jr. Secretary of State

(Seal)

429. Kenneth A. Gross Common Cause 55 Monet Court, N.W. Cross Creek Parkway Atlanta, Georgia 30327
430. Herbert H. Mabry Georgia State AFL-CIO 501 Pulliam Street, S.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30312
431. John A. Kendrick IAMAW (International Assn. of Machinists & Aerospace Workers) 2128 Austell Road Marietta, Georgia 30060
432. Clyde Dameron IAMAW (International Assn. of Machinists & Aerospace Workers) Route One Kennesaw, Georgia 30144

433. Lanier Bannister Forsyth County Democratic Party Post Office Box 867 Gumming, Georgia 30130
434. Peyton I. Lingle Coastal States Life Ins. Co. 260 Peachtree Street, N.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30303
435. Sam West Beneficial Finance 506 Oak Lane Maitland, Florida 32751
436. Lorraine Penn Self 2628 Godfrey Drive, N.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30318

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437. William E. Headrick Registered Agent Ga. State Council of Machinists Machinists Local Lodge 709 1100 Powell Wright Road Marietta, Georgia 30066
438. M. T. Swinehart Southern Management Group Post Office Box 90685 Atlanta, Georgia 30364
439. C. E. "Ed" Hearn Georgia State Council for Machinists Post Office Box 7545 Savannah, Georgia 31408
440. Jean Hearn Ga. State Council for Machinists Post Office Box 7545 Savannah, Georgia 31408
441. W. A. Binns Union Camp Corporation Post Office Box 570 Savannah, Georgia 31402
442. Betty Darden Independent Ins. Agents of Georgia 1851-N Dykes Road Marietta, Georgia 30067
443. John D. Hopkins State Bar of Georgia 2500 Trust Company Tower Atlanta, Georgia 30303
444. Vicky Meadows Georgia Manufactured Housing Association Brown Dowling Ltd. 100 Peachtree Street, N.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30303
445. Kenneth Johnson Self 5126 Hillside Drive Covington, Georgia 30209
446. Mrs. W. E. Godfrey We Care 16 Arc Way, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30305

447. Mrs. Helen F. Shell We Care 5545 Arundel Drive, N.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30307
448. W. L. Brabham Exxon Company, USA Post Office Box 420 Charlotte, North Carolina 28230
449. John L. Girard Georgia Motor Club - AAA 1100 Spring Street, N.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30309
450. Martha True AFL-CIO - Georgia State 501 Pulliam Street Atlanta, Georgia 30312
451. Betty Godwin AFL-CIO - Georgia State 501 Pulliam Street Atlanta, Georgia 30312
452. William Hollberg Common Cause 744 Elkmont Drive, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30306
453. Arthur P. Tranakos Electrolect, Inc. 151 Spring Street, N.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30303
454. Donald Stair Gulf Oil Company 1240 Dunwoody Knoll Dunwoody, Georgia 30338
455. Keith E. Parks Gulf Oil Corporation 1742 Pine Ridge Drive, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30324
456. John Gunter Ga. Committee for the Abolition of the Death Penalty Box 252 Social Circle, Georgia 30279
457. Jack Acree Ga. School Boards Assn. Sheraton Biltmore Hotel Atlanta, Georgia 30383
458. Dick Larson Double D. Landscape 1343 LaVista Road, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30324

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459. Marvin Tye Ga. Wildlife Federation 976 Pine Rock Way Stone, Mountain, Georgia 30083
460. Michael Morris Georgia Association for Retarded Citizens 1575 Phoenix Boulevard Atlanta, Georgia 30349
461. William T. Bryant Home Builders Assn. of Metropolitan Atlanta 2015 Montreal Road Tucker, Georgia 30084
462. William R. Black Ga. Assn. of Petroleum Retailers Post Office Box 639 Decatur, Georgia 30031
463. Charles F. Ector Unified Services 1848 Calvary Drive Gainesville, Georgia 30501
464. Florice B. Stapleton Fulton County Assn. of Educators 2205 West Lyle Road College Park, Georgia 30337
465. Linda B. Mark well Fulton County Assn. of Educators 1323 Surrey Lane Marietta, Georgia 30060
466. Johnny Long United Steelworkers of America 3400 Peachtree Road, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30326
467. John W. Watts Sperry and Hutchinson Co. Post Office Box 656 Norcross, Georgia 30071

468. Charlotte Gattis Georgia Manufactured Housing Association Suite 112 2810 New Spring Road Atlanta, Georgia 30339
469. Corley H. Nease, O.D. Georgia Optometric Assn. 7203 Hodgson Memorial Drive Savannah, Georgia 31406
470. Travis B. Stewart Hoffman-LaRoche 1775 K Street Washington, D. C. 20006
471. John Poole International Paper Co. Route 2, Box 19 Georgetown, South Carolina 29440
472. C. Lamar Crawley AAA Georgia Motor Club, Inc. 2600 Crabapple Lane Morrow, Georgia 30260
473. Nancee Neel Ga. Association of Nursing Students 515 Clifton Road, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30307
474. Lynn Schmidt Ga. Association of Nursing Students 521 Clifton Road, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30307
475. Janice M. Arroll Common Cause - Fifth District 87 East Wesley Apartment 3 Atlanta, Georgia 30305
476. Henry R. Bauer International Assn. of Fire Fighters, Local 134 2216 Peachtree Center Building 230 Peachtree Street, N.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30303

Representative Hatcher of the 131st 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 22, 1977

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.
Adams, Marvin Anderson, W. Argo, B. Auten, D. Bargeron, E. Battle, Joe Baugh, W.E. Beck, J.M. Beckham, B.
Benefield, J. Birdsong, K. Bishop, S. Bolster, P. Bray, C.A. Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. Burton, J. Butler, D. Games, C. Carrell, B. Cason, G. Castleberry, D. Chance, G. Childers, E.M. Childs, P. Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton, A.D. Coleman, T.
Collins, M. Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J. Cooper, B.

Cox, W.E.
Crosby, T. Culpepper, B. Daniel, G.
Davis, B. Dent, R.A. Deveaux, C. Dixon. H.D. Dover, Bill Edwards, W.
Elliott, E.H. Evans, W.D. Felton, D. Foster, P.W. Foster, H.L. Galer, M. Gammage, L. Gignilliat, A. Glanton, Tom
Greene, J. Greer, J.W. Ham, B. Hanner, B. Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.F. Harrison, C.
Hatcher, C.F. Hawkins, J. Hays, F.,Jr. Hill, B.L. Holmes, Bob Home, F. Housley, E. Howell, M.

Hudson, Ted
Hutchinson, R.S. Irvin, J. Irvin, H. Isakson, J. Jackson, J.D. Jessup, Ben Johnson, G. Johnson, P. Johnson, W.Rud.
Johnston, J. Jones, B. Jones, Herb Kaley, M. Karrh, R. Kemp, R. Keyton, J.W. Kilgore, T.M. Knight, N.G. Lambert, Roy Lane, Dick Lane, W.J. Lee, W.J.(Bill) Lenderman, M. Linder, J. Logan, H. Long, W.K. Looper, M.
Lord, J. Lucas, D.E. Mann, C.C. Marcus, S.J. Matthews, D.R. McCollum, H.

McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Milford, B. Money, J. Mostiler, J.L. Mullinax, E.G. Murray, B. Nessmith, P.E. Nichols, M. Nix, K.
Noble, Bill Oldham, L. Owens, R.D. Parham, B.E. Patten, G.C. Patten, R.L. Peters, R.G. Phillips, L.L. Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R. Pilewicz, G. Pinkston, F.C. Rainey, H. Ralston, E. Ramsey, T. Randall, W.C. Reaves, H.L. Richardson, E. Robinson, C.
Ross, Ben B. Rowland, J.R. Rush, Dewey Russell, J. Scott, A.

Sizemore, E. Smith. V.B.
Smyre, C.
Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Steinberg, C.
Stone, R.
Swann, D.
Taggart, T.
Thompson, A.W.
Tolbert, T.
Toles, E.B.
Townsend. K.V.
Triplett, Tom
Truluck, R.
Tucker, R.M. Tuten, J. Twiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R. Veazey, M. Waddle, T.W. Walker, L. Wall, V. Watson, R.H.,Jr. Wheeler, Bobby White, J. Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Williams, R. Williamson, G. Wilson, J.M. Wood, J. Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

The following prayer was offered by the Reverend Harold Brinson, Pastor, Richland United Methodist Church, Richland, Georgia:
The Lord will give strength unto His people; the Lord will bless His people with peace. -Psalm 29:11.
Eternal Father of our spirits, whose mercy is from everlasting to everlasting, and whose still small voice calls us to turn aside for a moment from the weary ways of a worried world to wait upon Thee and to find our strength in Thee - we would ask to be made aware of Thy Spirit, as we bow before the altar of Thy presence. We can with greater ease face the tasks of this day knowing that Thy presence is alive within us, and with this assurance we go forth into the day with courage and faith and in all honesty of heart and mind. May our vision be pure, undimmed by deceit; may our relationship with others be wholesome, unmarred by hatred; may all pretense be blocked out of our lives, so that we can more easily live with ourselves.
Into this State for which we have so much heart-love, we would ask for a greater unity of spirit knowing that sinister powers without conscience and without morals seek to destroy our freedom and to set at naught our reverence for justice. In all the perplexities of these days of destiny which call aloud for wisdom and good will, may we not lose our perspective and certainly not our poise. Make us worthy of our positions

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and give us courage and strength to work toward the establishment of a just and enduring system of government in our State. Strengthened by Thy Spirit may we think clearly, plan creatively and act on the very best which in us lies. In the name of Him who died that men might live, we pray. Amen.

Representative Milford of the 13th, 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 the committees:

HB 979. By: Representative Castleberry of the lllth: A BILL to create a new charter for the City of Lumpkin; to repeal the existing charter of said city and all amendments thereto; to provide for corporate boundaries; to provide for offi cials, officers and employees of the city and their powers, duties and authority; to provide for elections; to provide for ordinances and codes; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 980. By: Representative Castleberry of the lllth: A BILL to create a new charter for the City of Georgetown; to repeal the existing charter of said city and all amendments thereto; to provide for corporate boundaries; to provide for offi cials, officers and employees of the city and their powers, duties and authority; to provide for elections; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 981. By: Representative Castleberry of the lllth: A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of Commissioner of Webster County, as amended, so as to provide for a determination of the compensation of the commissioner's clerk; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 982. By: Representative Ross of the 76th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Clerk of the Superior Court of Warren County on an annual salary, as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation of the deputy clerk; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 983. By: Representative Ross of the 76th: A BILL to amend an Act reincorporating the City of Sharon in the County of Taliaferro and providing a new charter for said city so as to change the provisions relating to the election of the mayor and councilmen; to change the provisions relating to the date of elections; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 984. By: Representatives Twiggs and Colwell of the 4th: A BILL to amend an Act incorporating the Town of Mountain City, as amended, so as to change the terms of office of the mayor and councilmen; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HR 268-984. By: Representatives Walker of the 115th, Waddle of the 113th, and Watson of the 114th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to change the compensation of members of the Board of Education of Houston County; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratifi cation or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HR 269-984. By: Representatives Cooper, Kaley, and Wilson of the 19th, Harrison, Isakson and Nix of the 20th, and Burruss and Housley of the 21st: A RESOLU TION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the City of Austell to grant a discount from ad valorem taxes levied by the city for prompt payment of such taxes; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HR 270-984. By: Representatives Cooper, Kaley, and Wilson of the 19th, Harrison, Isakson and Nix of the 20th, and Burruss and Housley of the 21st: A RESOLU TION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the City of Austell to grant a homestead exemption in the amount of $2,000.00 from all ad valorem taxes levied by the city for certain persons aged sixty-five or over; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HR 271-984. By: Representative Phillips of the 59th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by local law for the amount of compensation and expenses to be paid to members of county boards of education without the necessity of such local law being approved in a referendum election; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

HR 272-984. By: Representative Sizemore of the 136th: A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain State-owned real property located within Turner County to Mr. Grady M. Sconyers and Mr. Cortez H. Sconyers; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

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HB 986. By: Representative Snow of the 1st: A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of Senior Judge of the superior courts (formerly known as the office of judge of the superior courts emeritus), so as to authorize Senior Judges to perform services for the Judicial Council of Ga. and to receive compensation and expenses for such services; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 987. By: Representatives Isakson, Harrison and Nix of the 20th, Cooper of the 19th, and Housley and Burruss of the 21st: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the compensation of the Judge of the Juvenile Court of Cobb County, as amended, so as to change the compensation of said judge; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 988. By: Representative Williamson of the 45th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Revenue Tax Act to Legalize and Control Alcoholic Beverages and Liquors", as amended, so as to authorize certain charitable organizations to sell alcoholic beverages by the drink for consumption on premises owned or leased by such organizations; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Temperance.

HB 989. By: Representative Ramsey of the 3rd: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Commissioner of Murray County, as amended, so as to change the compen sation of the commissioner; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 990. By: Representative Ramsey of the 3rd: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Clerk of the Superior Court, Sheriff, Judge of the Probate Court and Tax Commissioner of Murray County upon an annual salary, as amended, so as to change the compensation of said officers; to provide for longevity increases; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 991. By: Representatives Johnson and Glanton of the 66th: A BILL to amend an Act incorporating the City of Temple and granting a new charter for said city, so .as to change the corporate limits of the City of Temple; to provide for a referendum; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 992. By: Representatives Jones of the 78th, and Tucker of the 73rd: A BILL to amend an Act to create a new charter for the Town of Jenkinsburg, Ga., so as to change certain provisions with respect to the salaries of the mayor, councilmen, clerk and treasurer, marshal, and chief of police; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 993. By: Representatives Murray of the 116th, and Johnson of the 66th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 68B-3, relating to cancellation, suspension and revocation of driver's licenses, as amended, so as to provide that courts wherein a person is convicted may impose any penalty provided by Title 68B, known as "The Driver's Licensing Act", as amended; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 994. By: Representative Hudson of the 137th: A BILL to create the Fitzgerald 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; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 995. By: Representatives Pinkston of the 100th, Birdsong of the 103rd, Davis of the 99th, Ham of the 80th, and Home of the 104th: A BILL to provide a new char ter for the City of Macon, Georgia; to provide for the incorporation and powers of such city; to provide for the governing authority; to provide for the mayor and city council; to provide for administration; to provide for the municipal court of the city government; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 996. By: Representative Reaves of the 147th: A BILL to amend an Act incorporating the Town of Morven in the County of Brooks, as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to the election of the mayor and councilmen; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 997. By: Representative Burruss of the 21st: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Structural Pest Control Act", as amended, so as to provide that licenses issued pursuant to said Act shall be valid throughout the State with certain exceptions; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry.

HB 1001. By: Representative Bray of the 70th: A BILL to create the Meriwether County Public Facilities Authority as a public corporation and an instrumentality of the State; to authorize it to hold, own and convey real and personal property and to sue and be sued; to authorize it to enter into intergovernmental con tracts and contracts with private persons; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1002. By: Representative Carnes of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Housing Authorities Law', as amended, so as to specify certain contracting procedures to be followed by Housing Authorities in certain municipalities; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1003. By: Representative Irvin of the 10th: A BILL to provide that the Stephens County Development Authority is authorized to issue bonds, debentures and revenue bonds for the purpose of paying all or any part of the cost of any project consisting of the acquisition, construction, improvement or modification of any property, real or personal, used as air or water pollution control facilities which any federal, State or local agency having jurisdiction in the premises shall have certified as necessary for the continued operation of the industry; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

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HB 1004. By: Representatives Logan of the 62nd, Russell of the 64th, and Argo of the 63rd: A BILL to amend an Act providing for a board of elections in each county of this State having a population of not less than 63,000 and not more than 65,999, so as to authorize such boards to employ employees subject to the approval and confirmation of such employees by the county governing author ity; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1005. By: Representatives Karrh of the 106th, and Clifton of the 107th: A BILL to reincorporate the City of Garfield in the County of Emanuel; to create a new charter for said city; to prescribe the corporate limits of said city; to provide for the government of said city; to enumerate the corporate powers of the city; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1006. By: Representative Karrh of the 106th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Clerk of the Superior Court of Jenkins County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation, so as to authorize the governing authority of Jenkins County to fix the compensation of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Jenkins County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1007. By: Representative Karrh of the 106th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Jenkins County on a salary, so as to authorize the governing author ity of Jenkins County to fix the compensation of the Sheriff and the Chief Deputy Sheriff and the Deputy Sheriff of Jenkins County; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1008. By: Representative Karrh of the 106th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the State Court of Jenkins County, as amended, so as to authorize the gov erning authority of Jenkins County to fix the compensation of the judge and the solicitor of said court; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1009. By: Representative Karrh of the 106th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of Tax Commissioner of Jenkins County, as amended, so as to authorize the governing authority of Jenkins County to fix the compensation of the tax commissioner; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1010. By: Representative Karrh of the 106th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Judge of the Probate Court of Jenkins County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation, so as to authorize the governing authority of Jenkins County to fix the compensation of the Judge of the Probate Court of Jenkins County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1011. By: Representatives Karrh of the 106th and Clifton of the 107th: A BILL to amend an Act incorporating the Town of Summertown so as to change the terms of office of the mayor and councilmen of said town from one year to two years; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1012. By: Representatives Russell of the 64th, Mann of the 13th, Parham of the 109th, and Baugh of the 108th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 84-10, relating to the practice of nursing, as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to the actions which the Georgia Board of Nursing can take to discipline a licensee; to require a hearing before any such actions can be taken by the Georgia Board of Nursing; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

HB 1013. By: Representatives Snow and Hays of the 1st, Williams and Foster of the 6th, Money of the 5th, and Karrh of the 106th: A BILL to amend an Act creat ing the office of Commissioner of Walker County, as amended, so as to change the compensation of the commissioner; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1014. By: Representative Greer of the 43rd: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 56-10, relating to investment provisions of the Georgia Insurance Code, as amended, so as to authorize the sale of variable life insurance; to provide definitions; to provide conditions; to provide limitations; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

HB 1015. By: Representatives Rainey of the 135th and Sizemore of the 136th: A BILL to amend an Act creating and establishing a Small Claims Court for Crisp County, Ga., so as to change the jurisdiction of said Court; to change the provi sions relative to the cost of filing claims; to change the provisions relative to the term of office of the judge of said court; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HR 273-1015. By: Representatives Snow of the 1st, Walker of the 115th, Bray of the 70th, Culpepper of the 98th, Karrh of the 106th, Hatcher of the 131st, Butler of the 56th, and Irvin of the 23rd: A RESOLUTION creating the Evidence Code Study Committee; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1020. By: Representatives Cooper, Kaley and Wilson of the 19th, Housley and Burruss of the 21st, and Murphy of the 18th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of Tax Commissioner of Paulding County, as amended, so as to change the compensation of the tax commissioner; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1021. By: Representatives Horton of the 43rd, and Nichols of the 27th: A BILL to require each county furnishing services and exercising powers which are not furnished to municipalities or exercised within municipalities within the county to create special districts within which the services are furnished or powers are exercised and to assess taxes or make charges within such districts to provide for the said powers and in order to provide such services; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

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HB 1022. By: Representatives Lord of the 105th, and Karrh of the 106th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners for Johnson County, so as to change the expense allowance of the chairman and members of said board; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1023. By: Representative Money of the 5th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Office of Commissioner of Chattooga County, as amended, so as to change the compensation of the Commissioner; to change certain provisions relative to limits of purchases and emergency powers of the Commissioner; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1024. By: Representatives Cooper, Kaley and Wilson of the 19th, Housley and Burruss of the 21st, and Harrison, Isakson and Nix of the 20th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Court of Cobb County, as amended, so as to change the salary of the clerk of said court; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1025. By: Representatives Cooper, Kaley and Wilson of the 19th, Housley and Burruss of the 21st, and Harrison and Isakson of the 20th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Court of Cobb County, as amended, so as to change the compensation of the solicitor of said court; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1026. By: Representative Bray of the 70th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Orthotists Practice Act" so as to eliminate the definition of "Certified Facility" and add a definition for "Accredited Institution"; to extend the date for regis tration of present orthotists; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

HB 1027. By: Representatives Buck of the 95th, Thompson of the 93rd, Galer of the 97th, Bishop of the 94th, Cason of the 96th, Smyre of the 92nd, Phillips of the 91st, Castleberry of the lllth, and others: A BILL to amend an Act abolishing the fee system in the superior courts of the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit, as applied to the office of district attorney, and providing for the payment of the salary of said district attorney, as amended, so as to change the compensation of the assistant district attorney; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1029. By: Representative Irvin of the 10th: A BILL to divide the County of Stephens into school districts; to provide for the election of members of the Board of Education of Stephens County; to provide their terms of office and qualifica tions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1030. By: Representative Irvin of the 10th: A BILL to provide for the appointment of the County School Superintendent of Stephens County by the Board of Edu-

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cation of Stephens County; to provide for the time of the initial appointment; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1031. By: Representatives Tucker of the 73rd, and Games of the 43rd: A BILL to amend Code Title 114, relating to workmen's compensation, as amended, so as to redefine "employer"; to provide for an effective date; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HR 274-1031. By: Representatives Home of the 104th, Birdsong of the 103rd, Lucas of the 102nd, Davis of the 99th, Pinkston of the 100th, and Ham of the 80th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to increase the amount of the pensions paid to certain widows and children of firemen and policemen who were members of the Firemen and Police Pension Fund of the City of Macon; 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.

HB 1032. By: Representative Phillips of the 120th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the State Court of Treutlen County, as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of the judge of said court; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1033. By: Representative Phillips of the 120th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Court of Treutlen County, as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to trials by jury in said court; to repeal the provisions providing for a jury of 12; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

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 1044. By: Representatives Nix, Harrison and Isakson of the 20th, Housley of the 21st, and Cooper of the 19th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Smyrna, as amended, so as to increase the corporate limits of the City of Smyrna; to change the date on which elections shall be held to elect a mayor and seven councilmen for the City of Smyrna; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1045. By: Representative Knight of the 67th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Development Authorities Law", as amended, so as to provide a more effec tive mechanism whereby local communities can stimulate economic growth and development to attract and retain industrial enterprises, expand local credit and capital, and reduce unemployment; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HB 1046. By: Representative Taggart of the 125th: A BILL to amend an Act entitled the "Revenue Tax Act to Legalize and Control Alcoholic Beverages and Liquors", as amended, so as to authorize the State Revenue Commissioner to

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issue refunds or credits for distilled spirits excise tax stamps purchased by manufacturers, distillers, or wholesalers under certain conditions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Temperance.

HB 1047. By: Representative Taggart of the 125th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Revenue Tax Act to Legalize and Control Alcoholic Beverages and Liquors", as amended, so as to provide that no initial license to sell distilled spirits or alcoholic beverages shall be issued by the State Revenue Commis sioner until the applicant has exhibited a license granted by the municipality; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Temperance.

HB 1048. By: Representatives Coleman of the 118th, and Veazey of the 146th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the qualifications for agents of the Ga. Bureau of Investigation, as amended, so as to change the term "special contract investigators" to "narcotics agents"; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1049. By: Representative Williamson of the 45th: A BILL to amend Code Section 92-3201, relating to who must file income tax returns, as amended, so as to provide that the taxpayer's Federal return shall not be required to be submitted with his State return unless the taxpayer's Federal adjusted gross income exceeds $15,000; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1050. By: Representative Williamson of the 45th: A BILL to amend the Current Income Tax Payment Act of 1960, as amended, so as to change the provisions thereof relative to the refund or credit of overpayment of estimated taxes; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1051. By: Representatives Robinson of the 58th, McDonald of the 12th, Watson of the 114th, Kilgore of the 65th, Tuten of the 153rd, Childs of the 51st, and Steinberg of the 46th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Building Administrative Board, as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to the contents of the Georgia State Housing Code; to require that smoke detectors be installed in residences, apartments, condominiums and townhouses con structed after a certain date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry.

HB 1052. By: Representatives Wood, Whitmire and Jackson of the 9th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a charter for the City of Gumming, as amended, so as to change the terms of office of the mayor and councilmen of said city; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1053. By: Representatives Williams of the 54th, and Lenderman of the 53rd: A BILL to amend Code Section 27-901 relating to courts before which offenses are bail able and bail in misdemeanor cases as amended, so as to provide that defend-

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ants in misdemeanor cases shall be allowed to be released pending trial on their personal recognizances or upon the execution of an unsecured appearance bond; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HR 276-1053. By: Representatives Jones of the 126th, Chance of the 129th, Triplett of the 128th, Scott of the 123rd, Battle of the 124th, Hill of the 127th, and Taggart of the 125th: A RESOLUTION authorizing the State Properties Commission, for and on behalf of the State of Georgia, to grant and convey to Chatham Service Corp., a Georgia corporation, its successors and assigns, an irrevocable 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 and replacement of berthing, docking and storage facilities and improvements; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HB 1055. By: Representative Connell of the 87th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Augusta-Richmond County Coliseum Authority Act", as amended, so as to provide that the Authority shall be exempt from sales and use taxes on prop erty purchased directly by the Authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1056. By: Representative Ham of the 80th: A BILL to amend an Act to place the Tax Commissioner of Monroe County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee basis of compensation; to provide for assistants and personnel for the Tax Commissioner and their appointment, removal, powers, duties, and compen sation; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1057. By: Representative Ham of the 80th: A BILL to abolish the present mode of compensating the Judge of the Probate Court of Monroe 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.

HB 1063. By: Representatives Marcus of the 26th, Bolster of the 30th, and Horton of the 43rd: A BILL to provide for energy conservation improvements assistance and financing programs by public utilities; to provide a short title ("Energy Conservation Improvements Assistance and Financing Act"); to provide defini tions; to provide for the procedures for providing conservation improvements assistance and financing to residential customers of public utilities; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry.

HB 1064. By: Representatives Wood, Johnson and Benefield of the 72nd, Phillips of the 120th, Ramsey of the 3rd, Milford and Clark of the 13th, Burton of the 47th, Wall of the 61st, and others: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Revenue Tax Act to Legalize and Control Alcoholic Beverages and Liquors" as amended, so as to repeal the provisions authorizing the sale, storage and distribution of alcoholic beverages including spirituous liquors, distilled spirits and alcohol

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within the boundaries of airports owned or operated, or both, by counties or municipalities that shall have lawfully authorized the sale of such beverages within all or part of such counties or municipalities; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Temperance.

HB 1065. By: Representative Daugherty of the 33rd: A BILL to amend an Act providing that in all criminal trials in the courts of this State wherein a contention is made on behalf of the accused that he was mentally incompetent at the time the acts charged against him were committed, the judge shall require the jury to so specify in verdicts of acquittal based on such contentions, as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to time periods during which the accused is to serve in a State hospital; 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 940 HB 941 HB 942 HB 943 HB 944 HB 945 HB 946 HB 947 HB 948 HB 949 HB 950 HB 951 HB 952 HB 953 HB 954 HB 955 HB 956 HB 957 HB 958 HR 257-958 HB 959 HB 960 HB 961 HB 962 HB 963 HB 964 HR 258-964 HR 259-964 HR 260-964 HR 261-964

HB 965 HB 966 HB 967 HB 968 HB 973 HB 974 HB 975 HB 976 HB 977 HB 978 HR 267-978 HB 985 HB 998 HB 999 HB 1000 HB 1016 HB 1017 HB 1018 HB 1019 HB 1028 SB 36 SR 79 SB 109 SB 249 SB 250 SB 263 SB 264 SB 285 SB 312

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted: HOUSE RULES CALENDAR Tuesday, February 22, 1977
Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on Rules has met and fixed the calendar for House consideration
today, as enumerated below:

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HB 78

Gasoline Marketing Practices, Change

HB 123

Jury Duty, Persons 65 years or more

HB 257

Insurance Companies, Fire Officials, Reports

HB 322

Child Support, Department Human Resources, Tax Infor.

HB 383

Tax Returns & Payments, Banks, Lock Box System

HB 403

Dept. of Labor, Supplemental Approp.

HB 620

Child Support Recovery, Enforcement

HB 654

Fire Fighter: Employment: Prior Felon Record

HB 663

Practical Nurses, Temporary Licenses

HB 769

Human Res., Establish a Cancer Prevention Program

HB 776

Alcoholic Bev. Sales, Consume on Premises

HB 837

Mentally 111, Retarded Children, Hospitalization

HR 231-871 Designate John C. Barrow Bridge

HR 238-905 Lobbying, Regulation

SB 4 SB 37 SB 163

Executive Branch, Regulatory Agencies State Board of Barbers, Membership Chiropractors, Definition

These measures may be called in any order you may so desire.

Respectfully submitted,

/s/Lee of the 72nd Chairman

Representative Ross of the 76th District, Chairman of the Committee on Education, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Education has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 175 Do Pass HB 645 Do Pass SB 213 Do Pass

SB 214 Do Pass, as Amended SB 27 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Ross of the 76th Chairman

Representative Snow of the 1st District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following Bills and Resolution of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HR 217-838 Do Pass

HB 878

Do Pass

HB 879

Do Pass

HB 730

Do Not Pass

HB 731

Do Pass, as Amended

SB 179 SB 165 SB 139 SB 174 SB 166

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

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HB 373 HB 826

Do Pass, as Amended Do Pass

HB 44

Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Snow of the 1st Chairman

Representative Reaves of the 147th District, Chairman of the Committee on Natural Resources, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Natural Resources has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 936 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Reaves of the 147th Chairman

Representative Lee of the 72nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Rules, sub mitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Rules has had under consideration the following Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HR 118-513 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Lee of the 72nd Chairman

Representative Thompson of the 93rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Special Judiciary has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 704 Do Pass HB 756 Do Pass HB 633 Do Pass, as Amended

HB 747 Do Pass, as Amended SB 87 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Scott of the 37th Secretary

Representative Adams of the 36th District, Chairman of the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs has had under consider
ation 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 158 Do Not Pass HB 848 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 284 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th Chairman

Representative Adams of the 36th District, Chairman of the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - 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 916 Do Pass HB 918 Do Pass HB 919 Do Pass HB 922 Do Pass HB 923 Do Pass HB 927 Do Pass

HB 933 Do Pass HB 934 Do Pass HB 935 Do Pass HB 939 Do Pass HB 753 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th Chairman

By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consider ation and read the third time:

HB 753. By: Representative Connell of the 87th: A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to Regulate Public Instruction in the County of Richmond", as amended, so as to provide for the signing of all checks, drafts and orders by the facsimile signature of the respective officials; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 125, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 916. By: Representatives Twiggs and Colwell of the 4th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Towns County on an annual salary, as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation of the sheriff and depu ties; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 125, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 918. By: Representative Birdsong of the 103rd: A BILL to amend an Act establishing a new charter for the City of Jeffersonville, as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to the composition and election of the members of the city council; to provide for election districts; 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 125, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 919. By: Representative Birdsong of the 103rd: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the County of Twiggs, as amended, so as to change the compensation of the chairman and the commis sioners of said board; to change the provisions relating to meetings; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 125, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 922. By: Representative Murray of the 116th: A BILL to provide a new Charter for the City of Leslie in the County of Sumter; to provide for the governing author ity; to provide for the administrative affairs of said City; to provide for a municipal court; to provide for 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 125, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 923. By: Representative Murray of the 116th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Plains, in the County of Sumter, so as to provide for a Municipal Court in lieu of 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 125, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 927. By: Representatives Smyre of the 92nd, Thompson of the 93rd, Cason of the 96th, Bishop of the 94th, and Galer of the 97th: A BILL to provide that in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 165,000 and not more than 185,000 according to the U.S. Decennial Census of 1970, or any such future census, wherein the sale of alcoholic beverages, distilled spirits, malt beverages and wines is lawfully authorized, such sales for consumption on the premises shall be authorized during certain hours; and for other 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 125, nays 1.

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The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Representative Buck of the 95th requested that the Journal show him as having voted "nay" on the passage of HB 927.

HB 933. By: Representatives Taggart of the 125th, Scott of the 123rd, Battle of the 124th, Gignilliat of the 122nd, Triplett of the l"28th, and Jones of the 126th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Court of Chatham County, as amended, so as to provide for the filling of vacancies in the office of Judge of the State Court of Chatham 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 125, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 934. By: Representative Reaves of the 147th: A BILL to repeal an Act to provide a supplementary salary payable from county funds for clerks of the superior court in counties having a population of not more than 2,000 according to the U.S. Decennial Census of 1960 or any future such census; 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 125, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 935. By: Representative Reaves of the 147th: A BILL to repeal an Act to authorize the governing authority in counties having a population of less than 3,000 according to the U.S. census of 1950 or any future census, to supplement the compensation of the clerk of the superior court; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 125, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 939. By: Representative Rainey of the 135th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Small Claims Court in Dooly County so as to change the jurisdiction of said court; to change the provisions relative to costs and fees; to provide for the appointment of bailiffs and their powers and duties; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 125, 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:

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Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the Senate and House:

SB 292. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to create a court to be known as the "Magis trate's Court of Baldwin County"; to define its jurisdiction and powers; to pro vide for the appointment, duties and compensation of the presiding officer, who shall be designed Magistrate; and for other purposes.

SB 293. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to create a court to be known as the "Magis trate's Court" for each county of this State having a population of not less than 8,340 and not more than 8,700 according to the U.S. Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census; to define its jurisdiction and powers; and for other purposes.

SB 294. By: Senator Kidd ofthe 25th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing a new charter for the City of Milledgeville, so as to change the provisions relating to the powers of the city council to override the mayor's veto; and for other purposes.

HB 336. By: Representatives Knight of the 67th, and Mostiler of the 71st: A BILL to amend an Act to abolish the office of Treasurer of Coweta County, so as to vest in the Clerk of the Board of Commissioners of Coweta County all of the duties, powers and functions formerly attached to the office of County Treasur er; and for other purposes.

HB 337. By: Representatives Knight of the 67th, and Mostiler of the 71st: A BILL to amend an Act entitled "Coweta County-Pensions and Retirement Pay", as amended, so as to change the definition of county employees to include employees of Constitutional officers of Coweta County; and for other purposes.

HB 440. By: Representatives Wall of the 61st, and Phillips of the 59th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Gwinnett County, as amended, so as to provide in said Act definitions of the following terms used in said Act: County, County funds, County finances, County records, County financial records, County departments, County offices, County agencies, County prop erty; and for other purposes.

HB 438. By: Representatives Knight of the 67th, and Ware of the 68th: A BILL to amend an Act changing the compensation of the sheriff, the judge of the probate court, and the clerk of the superior court of Coweta County from the fee system to the salary system, so as to change the compensation of the sheriff of Coweta County; and for other purposes.

HB 676. By: Representatives Harris of the 60th, and Phillips of the 59th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the State Court of Gwinnett County, as amended, so as to change the compensation of the judge and solicitor of the State court; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

HB 734. By: Representatives Jones of the 78th, and Tucker of the 73rd: A BILL to amend an Act to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Butts County, Georgia, as amended, so as to provide for the election by the electors of Butts County of a Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Butts County and for the election of two members of the said Board of Commissioners; and for other purposes.

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HB 735. By: Representatives Jones of the 78th, and Tucker of the 73rd: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Butts County, as amended, so as to require the adoption of the annual county budget on or before a certain date in each calendar year; and for other purposes.

HB 754. By: Representative Hutchinson of the 133rd: A BILL to create a small claims court in certain counties of this State; to provide for the appointment, duties, powers, compensations, qualifications, substitutions and tenure of the judges of such courts; to prescribe the jurisdiction, pleadings, practice and service of processes therein; and for other purposes.

HB 775. By: Representatives Rowland of the 119th, and Coleman of the 118th: A BILL to amend an Act to create the City of Dublin and County of Laurens Develop ment Authority, as amended, so as to add additional members to the authority; to provide for appointment and terms of office; and for other purposes.

HB 782. By: Representative Rainey of the 135th: A BILL to provide a new Charter for the City of Unadilla in the County of Dooly; to provide for the corporate powers of said City; to provide for the governing authority; to provide for the adminis trative affairs of said City; to provide for a municipal court; to provide for elections; and for other purposes.

HB 783. By: Representative Phillips of the 120th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing a new charter for the Town of Higgston, as amended, so as to change the term of office of the mayor and council; and for other purposes.

HB 83. By: Representatives Beck of the 148th, and Patten of the 149th: A BILL to amend an Act entitled "Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways", so as to except certain vehicles from the requirement that metal protectors or substantial flex ible flaps be maintained on the rearmost wheels of certain motor vehicles; and for other purposes.

HB 145. By: Representatives Karrh of the 106th, Evans of the 84th, Owens of the 77th, Bargeron of the 83rd, Lord of the 105th, Clifton of the 107th, Rush of the 121st, and Phillips of the 120th: A BILL to add one additional judge to 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.
HB 202. By: Representative Taggart of the 125th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title Act" so as to change the requirements relating to the issuance of a replacement certificate of title; and for other pur poses.

HB 156. By: Representatives Clark, Milford and Mann of the 13th: A BILL to add one additional judge of the superior courts of Northern Judicial Circuit of Georgia; to provide for the appointment 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.

HB 784. By: Representative Phillips of the 120th: A BILL to amend an Act abolishing the offices of Tax Collector and Tax Receiver of Wheeler County and creating

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the office of Tax Commissioner of Wheeler County, as amended, so as to place the Tax Commissioner of Wheeler County on an annual salary in lieu of all fees, commissions, costs, fines, emoluments, and perquisites received by the tax commissioner; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

SB 268. By: Senators Banks of the 17th, Scott of the 43rd, Reynolds of the 48th, and English of the 21st: A BILL to amend Code Section 56-507, relating to stan dards applicable to insurance rates, so as to provide that casualty and property insurers shall notify and give each policyholder certain information in writing at least 30 days in advance of any premium rate increase; and for other pur poses.

SB 269. By: Senator Langford of the 51st: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 56-24, relating to the insurance contract in general, so as to change the provisions relating to cancellation where interests of lienholders are affected; and for other pur poses.

SB 276. By: Senator Holloway of the 12th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 84-14, relating to real estate brokers and salesmen, as amended, so as to provide that any person applying for a stay of any order of the Georgia Real Estate Commission suspending or revoking a license must post an appeal bond of $10,000.00; and for other purposes.

SB 277. By: Senator Holloway of the 12th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 84-14, relating to real estate brokers and salesmen, as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to inactive status for brokers and associate brokers; to change the provisions relating to the issuance of checks which are returned unpaid; and
for other purposes.

SB 297. By: Senator Ballard of the 45th: A BILL to amend Code Title 68B, "The Driver's Licensing Act", so as to repeal certain provisions relating to reports by physi cians and vision specialists; to provide for conformity; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; and for other purposes.

SB 271. By: Senator Langford of the 51st: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 56-3, relating to authorization of insurers and general requirements for doing business in this State, so as to provide that the Commissioner may require certain insurers to make additional special deposits of securities under certain circumstances; and for other purposes.

SB 273. By: Senator Carter of the 14th: A BILL to amend an Act known as "The Uniform Standards Code for Mobile Homes Act", so as to authorize the Georgia Safety Fire Commissioner to enter into contracts or cooperative agreements; and for other purposes.

SB 278. By: Senator Holloway of the 12th: A BILL to amend an Act relating to a health insurance plan for State employees, so as to authorize the State Personnel Board to execute a contract or contracts relative to the providing of administra tive services in connection with a self-insured health insurance plan for State employees; and for other purposes.

SB 295. By: Senators Johnson of the 34th, Overby of the 49th, Barnes of the 33rd, Holloway of the 12th, and Hudson of the 35th: A BILL to amend Code Section 26-1704, relating to bad checks, so as to provide what constitutes prima facie evidence of criminal issuance of bad checks; to provide for service charges,

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notice and immunity; to provide what constitutes prima facie evidence of iden tity of certain parties issuing instruments; and for other purposes.

SB 241. By: Senator Banks of the 17th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Economic Development Council, approved March 31, 1976, so as to change the member ship of the Council; to change the provisions relative to the appointment and service of members; and for other purposes.

SB 298. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to amend Code Section 58-607, relating to the sale of liquors near Central State Hospital, so as to change the provisions relating to the sale, barter or giving away of alcoholic, vinous, or fermented liquor near the Central State Hospital buildings; and for other purposes.

HB 571. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Carlisle of the 71st, and Murray of the 116th: A BILL to provide for establishment and operation of a State tourist center within the general vicinity or area of the domestic residence of any citi zen of this State elected President of the United States; to provide for its estab lishment and operation by the Department of Industry and Trade, at the direc tion of the Governor; to provide for an effective date; and for other purposes.

The Senate has agreed to the House amendment to the following Bill of the Senate:

SB 45. By: Senators Kidd of the 25th, Russell of the 10th, McGill of the 24th, Bond of the 39th and Dean of the 6th: A BILL to amend an Act completely and exhaustively revising, superseding and consolidating the laws relating to the State Personnel Board and the State Merit System of Personnel Administra tion, so as to provide that the State Personnel Board shall not adopt a State wide Classification Plan prior to April 1, 1978; and for other purposes.

The Senate has passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the House:

HB 582. By: Representatives Rush of the 121st, and Kemp of the 139th: A BILL to provide for the election of the Board of Education of Long Qounty; to provide that the Board of Education of Long County shall be composed of five members; to pro vide for the manner of electing said members; and for other purposes.

The Senate has adopted, by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolution of the House:

HR 13-58. By: Representatives Johnston, Tolbert and Butler of the 56th, Clark of the 55th, Childs of the 51st, Lenderman of the 53rd, and others: A RESOLUTION creating the DeKalb County Police Retirement System Study Commission; and for other purposes.

The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolu tions of the House:

HR 265. By: Representative Lambert of the 112th: A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Dodson Carter; and for other purposes.

HR 35-158. By: Representatives Richardson of the 52nd, Hawkins of the 50th, Sizemore of the 136th, Marcus of the 26th, and Hamilton of the 31st: A RESOLUTION creating the Troubled Children Study Committee; and for other purposes.

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The Senate has passed, by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the House:

HB 131. By: Representatives Hudson of the 137th, Baugh of the 108th, Long of the 142nd, Stone of the 138th, Cox of the 141st, Walker of the 115th, Parham of the 109th, and Marcus of the 26th: A BILL to amend an Act regulating the practice of professional sanitarians and to promote the principles of environmental sanita tion so as to comprehensively revise said Act; to change and add definitions; and for other purposes.

The Senate has passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the House:

HB 25. By: Representatives Howell of the 140th, and Bray of the 70th: A BILL to amend the Campaign and Financial Disclosure Act, approved March 5, 1974, so as to change certain campaign disclosure report filing requirements under section 6(d) of said Act; and for other purposes.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the committees:

SB 241. By: Senator Banks of the 17th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Economic Development Council, approved March 31, 1976, so as to change the member ship of the Council; to change the provisions relative to the appointment and service of members; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

SB 268. By: Senators Banks of the 17th, Scott of the 43rd, Reynolds of the 48th, and English of the 21st: A BILL to amend Code Section 56-507, relating to stan dards applicable to insurance rates, so as to provide that casualty and property insurers shall notify and give each policyholder certain information in writing at least 30 days in advance of any premium rate increase; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

SB 269. By: Senator Langford of the 51st: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 56-24, relating to the insurance contract in general, so as to change the provisions relating to cancellation where interests of lienholders are affected; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

SB 271. By: Senator Langford of the 51st: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 56-3, relating to authorization of insurers and general requirements for doing business in this State, so as to provide that the Commissioner may require certain insurers to make additional special deposits of securities under certain circumstances; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

SB 273. By: Senator Carter of the 14th: A BILL to amend an Act known as "The Uniform Standards Code for Mobile Homes Act", so as to authorize the Georgia Safety Fire Commissioner to enter into contracts or cooperative agreements; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Industry.

SB 276. By: Senator Holloway of the 12th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 84-14, relating to real estate brokers and salesmen, as amended, so as to provide that any person applying for a stay of any order of the Georgia Real Estate Commission suspending or revoking a license must post an appeal bond of $10,000.00; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry.

SB 277. By: Senator Holloway of the 12th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 84-14, relating to real estate brokers and salesmen, as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to inactive status for brokers and associate brokers; to change the provisions relating to the issuance of checks which are returned unpaid; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry.

SB 278. By: Senator Holloway of the 12th: A BILL to amend an Act relating to a health insurance plan for State employees, so as to authorize the State Personnel Board to execute a contract or contracts relative to the providing of administra tive services in connection with a self-insured health insurance plan for State employees; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

SB 292. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to create a court to be known as the "Magis trate's Court of Baldwin County"; to define its jurisdiction and powers; to pro vide for the appointment, duties and compensation of the presiding officer, who shall be designed Magistrate; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

SB 293. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to create a court to be known as the "Magis trate's Court" for each county of this State having a population of not less than 8,340 and not more than 8,700 according to the U.S. Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census; to define its jurisdiction and powers; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

SB 294. By: Senator Kidd ofthe 25th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing a new charter for the City of Milledgeville, so as to change the provisions relating to the powers of the city council to override the mayor's veto; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

SB 295. By: Senators Johnson of the 34th, Overby of the 49th, Barnes of the 33rd, Holloway of the 12th, and Hudson of the 35th: A BILL to amend Code Section 26-1704, relating to bad checks, so as to provide what constitutes prima facie evidence of criminal issuance of bad checks; to provide for service charges, notice and immunity; to provide what constitutes prima facie evidence of iden tity of certain parties issuing instruments; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Banks & Banking.

SB 297. By: Senator Ballard of the 45th: A BILL to amend Code Title 68B, "The Driver's

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Licensing Act", so as to repeal certain provisions relating to reports by physi cians and vision specialists; to provide for conformity; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

SB 298. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to amend Code Section 58-607, relating to the sale of liquors near Central State Hospital, so as to change the provisions relating to the sale, barter or giving away of alcoholic, vinous, or fermented liquor near the Central State Hospital buildings; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Temperance.

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 394. By: Representative Greer of the 43rd: A BILL to amend Code Section 56-1312, relating to refunds and credits of certain license fees and taxes collected under the provisions of the Insurance Code, as amended, so as to exempt premiums or considerations received from insured pension plans qualified under the United States Internal Revenue Code from the premium tax; and for other
purposes.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W.
Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe
N Baugh, W.E. YBeck.J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S.
Bolster, P. Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B. N Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. N Butler, D. N Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Childs, P. N Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D.
N Coleman, T. Collins, M. Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J. N Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. Crosby, T. Culpepper, B.
N Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, B. N Dean, D.C. Y Dent, E.A. N Deveaux, C.
Dixon, H.D. Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Felton, D.
N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. N Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. N Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G. N Banner, B.
N Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.F.
N Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.
Hawkins, J. Hays, F.,Jr. N Hill, B.L. N Holmes, Bob N Home, F.

Horton, G.T. N Houaley, E. Y Howell, M.
N Hudson, Ted Hutchinson, H.S. Irvin, J. Irvin, R.
N Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G.
Johnson, P. N Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. N Jones, B.
Jones, Herb N Kaley, M. N Karrh, R.
Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. N Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M.
Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M.
Lord, J. N Lucas, D.E. YMann, C.C.
Marcus, S.J. Matthews, D.R.

On the motion, the ayes were 71, nays 62. The motion prevailed.

McCollum, H. McDonald, L. N McKinney, J.E.
Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G.
Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. N Nix, K.
Noble, Bill N Oldham, L.
Owens, R.D. N Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G.
Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T.
N Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. NPinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. N Ralston, E.
Ramsey, T. N Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C.
Ross, Ben B. N Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. N Scott, A. N Scott, D.

N Sizemore, E. N Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C.
Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D.
Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R.
Tucker, R.M. N Tuten, J.
Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R.
Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W.
Y Walker, L. N Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby
White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. N Williams, R. N Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M.
N Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

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The following Resolutions of the House were taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate amendments or substitutes thereto:

HR 13-58. By: Representatives Johnston, Tolbert and Butler of the 56th, Clark of the 55th, Childs of the 51st, Lenderman of the 53rd, and others: A RESOLUTION creating the DeKalb County Police Retirement System Study Commission; and for other purposes.

The following Senate substitute was read:

A RESOLUTION
Creating the DeKalb County Employees Retirement Fund Study Commission; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, certain citizens and groups in DeKalb County have expressed an interest in creating a new and different county retirement system for the DeKalb County Police Department; and
WHEREAS, the creation of a new and different retirement system for the DeKalb County Police Department might affect the actuarial soundness of the present county retirement system; and
WHEREAS, consideration and study should be given to the feasibility of creating a separate retirement system for the DeKalb County Police Department or amending the present county retirement system Act to correct any deficiencies or inequities that may exist between the Police Department and other county employees.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that there is hereby created the DeKalb County Employees Retirement Fund Study Commission to be composed of seven members, as follows:
(1) One member appointed by the Democratic Delegation of DeKalb County in the House of Representatives.
(2) One member appointed by the Republican Delegation of DeKalb County in the House of Representatives.
(3) One member appointed by the Democratic Delegation of DeKalb County in the Senate.
(4) One member appointed by the Republican Delegation of DeKalb County in the Senate.
(5) One member appointed by the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of DeKalb County.
(6) The Chief Operating Officer of the Pension Board of DeKalb County shall serve as an ex officio nonvoting member of the Commission.
(7) The Chief of Police of DeKalb County or his designee shall serve as a nonvoting member of the Commission.
Elected officials shall be ineligible to serve as members of the Commission. All members of the Commission shall serve without compensation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appointing authority shall appoint their respective members on or before April 15, 1977, and the Commission shall conduct its organizational meeting to elect officers and formulate plans for future meetings on the first Monday in May, 1977.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Commission shall conduct a thorough study of the DeKalb County retirement system and submit its conclusions and recommendations to the DeKalb County Legislative Delegation, the governing authority of DeKalb County and to other interested persons as the Commission shall determine on or before December 1, 1977, at which time the Commission shall stand abolished.

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Representative Johnston of the 56th moved that the House agree to the Senate substi tute to HR 13-58.

On the motion, the ayes were 110, nays 0. The motion prevailed.

HR 173-700. By Representatives Walker of the 115th, Waddle of the 113th, and Watson of the 114th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Con stitution so as to provide for the appointment of the County School Super intendent of Houston County by the Board of Education of Houston County; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

The following Senate amendment was read:

The Senate moves to amend HR 173-700 as follows:
By inserting, following the sentence ending on line 17 of page 1, the following:
"In the event of a vacancy in the office of county school superintendent prior to Janu ary 1, 1981, the Board of Education of Houston County shall appoint a successor to the superintendent.".

Representative Walker of the 115th moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment to HR 173-700.

On the motion, the ayes were 125, nays 0. The motion prevailed.

HR 174-700. By: Representatives Walker of the 115th, Waddle of the 113th, and Watson of the 114th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for a seven-member Board of Education of Houston County; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

The following Senate substitute was read:

A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for a seven-member Board of Education of Houston 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 VIII, Section V, Paragraph II of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:
"Any other provision of this Constitution or law to the contrary notwithstanding, effective on January 1, 1981, the Board of Education of Houston County shall be com posed of seven members, who shall be elected as provided in this paragraph. The mem bers of the Board of Education of Houston County elected at the 1978 general election to Post 1, Post 3 and Post 5 are hereby designated as initial members of the sevenmember board created by this paragraph and shall represent Post 6, Post 4 and Post 2, respectively, on the seven-member board for .terms of office ending on January 1, 1983. The members of the Board of Education of Houston County who are in office

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on July 1, 1979, and who were elected to Post 2 and Post 4 on said five-member board shall continue in office until January 1, 1981, at which time the terms of such members of the five-member Board of Education of Houston County shall terminate. For the purpose of electing members of the seven-member board, the Houston County School District is hereby divided into three education districts to be composed of that territory embraced within the following: District 1
Houston ED's 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9A, 9B, 10A, 10B, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18. ED 19 that portion North of Watson Blvd. ED 21 that portion North of Watson Blvd. ED's 22, 23, 24A and 24B ED 25 that portion North of Watson Blvd. ED's 34 and 35
District 2 Houston ED 6 ED 7 that portion North of Ga. Hwy. 96 ED 8 that portion North of Ga. Hwy. 96 ED 19 that portion South of Watson Blvd. ED 20 ED 21 that portion South of Watson Blvd. ED 25 that portion South of Watson Blvd. ED's 26, 27, 28A, 28B, 29A, 29B, 29C, 30, 31, 32, 33, 36 and 37
District 3 Houston ED 7 that portion South of Ga. Hwy. 96 ED 8 that portion South of Ga. Hwy. 96 ED's 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50 and 51.
For the purposes of this paragraph, the designation 'CCD' shall mean 'Census County Division'; and the designation 'ED' shall mean 'Enumeration District'. The terms 'Census County Division', 'Enumeration District' and 'Tract' shall have the same mean ing and describe the same geographical boundaries as provided in the Bureau of the Census report of the United States Decennial Census of 1970 for the State of Georgia. For the purpose of electing the members of the board of education, there shall be seven member posts on the board. The two members elected to Post 1 and Post 2 shall be residents of Education District 1 and shall be elected by the qualified voters residing within Education District 1. The two members elected to Post 3 and Post 4 shall be residents of Education District 2 and shall be elected by the qualified voters residing within Education District 2. The member elected to Post 5 shall be a resident of Edu cation District 3 and shall be elected by the qualified voters residing within Education District 3. The two members elected to Post 6 and Post 7 shall be residents of the Houston County School District at large and shall be elected by the qualified voters of the entire Houston County School District. Candidates for election to the board shall designate the numbered post on the board for which they offer as a candidate. The initial members of the board to be elected from Posts 1, 3, 5 and 7 under the provisions of this paragraph shall be elected in the general election in November, 1980, and shall take office on January 1, 1981. The members elected to Post 1, Post 3, Post 5 and Post 7 shall serve for an initial term of office of four years each and until their respec tive successors are duly elected and qualified. The members initially elected to Post 2, Post 4 and Post 6 shall be elected in the general election in November, 1982, and shall take office on January 1, 1983, and shall serve for an initial term of office of four years each and until their respective successors are duly elected and qualified.

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Following the initial terms of office provided herein, all members shall be elected in the general election immediately preceding the expiration of their respective terms of office and shall take office on the first day of January following their election for a term of office of four years each and until their respective successors are duly elected and qualified. Vacancies which occur on the board shall be filled by the remaining members of the board electing 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 XII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of
Georgia of 1976. 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 election of ( ) NO a seven-member Board of Education of Houston County?" 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 Walker of the 115th moved that the House agree to the Senate substi tute to HR 174-700.
On the motion, the ayes were 125, nays 0. The motion prevailed.
The Speaker Pro Tem assumed the Chair.
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 123. By: Representatives Richardson of the 52nd, Hawkins of the 50th, Steinberg of the 46th, and Lenderman of the 53rd: 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.
The following amendment was read and adopted:
The House Special Judiciary Committee moves to amend HB 123 as follows: Line 25 - Page 1: Remove word "not" Line 2 - Page 2: Remove word "not"
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. Adams, Marvin
Y Anderson, W. YArgo, B.
Auten, D.

Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe
Baugh, W.E. YBeck.J.M. Y Beckham, B.

Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K.
Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A.

Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L.
Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Canty, H.

Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.
Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D.

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Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D.
Y Coleman, T. Collins, M. Colwell, C.H. Connell, J.
Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C.
Davis, B. Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Edwards, W. Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D.
Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.

Y Glanton, Tom Glover, M.
Y Greene, J. Greer, J.W.
Y Ham, B. Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Y Banner, B.
Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C.
Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J.
Hays, F.,Jr. Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F. Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E.
Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J.
Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B.

Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R.
Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M.
Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick
Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Y Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J.
Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
Looper, M. Y Lord, J.
Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H.
McDonald, L. McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M.

YNix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L.
Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.
Y Peters, R.G. Phillips, L.L. Phillips, R.T.
Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G.
Pinkston, F.C. Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T.
Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C.
Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A. Y Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Steinberg, C.

Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R.
Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R.
Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W.
Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C.
Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby
White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R.
Y Williamson, G. Wilson, J.M.
Y Wood, J. Y 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 Walker of the 115th stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll was called on HB 123, as amended, but had he been present would have voted "aye" thereon.

HB 620. By: Representatives Johnson, Lee, Benefield and Wood of the 72nd: A BILL to amend the "Child Support Recovery Act", as amended, so as to authorize the District Attorneys of this State to assist the Dept. of Human Resources in the enforcement of the provisions of the Child Support Recovery Act, as amended; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Johnson of the 72nd moves to amend HB 620 by striking on page 1, line 8, after the word "proceedings" everything through the word "foregoing";
And by striking after the word "Act" on page 1, line 26, everything through line 4, page 2.

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. Adams, Marvin
Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B.
Auten, D.

Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe
Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B.

Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A.

Y Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. Burton, J.
Y Butler, D. Canty, H.

Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G.
Castleberry, D.

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Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M.
Colwell, C.H. Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B. Dean, D.C. Dent, R.A.
Y Deveaux, C. Dixon, H.D. Dover, Bill
Y Edwards, W. Elliott, E.H. Evans, W.D. Felton, D.
Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M.
Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.

Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J.
Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F.
Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J.
Hays, F.,Jr. Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob
Y Home, F. Horton, G.T.
Y Housley, E.
Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B.

Jones, Herb Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. YKeyton,J.W. Kilgore, T.M. Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy Lane, Dick
Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J.
Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B.
Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M.

Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L.
Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, E.G. Y Phillips, L.L.
Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Pinkston, F.C.
Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C.
Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A. Y Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E.
Smith, V.B. YSmyre, C.
Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Steinberg, C.

Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R.
Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R.
Vaughn, C.R.
Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby
Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R.
Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. 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.

HB 403. By: Representative Howell of the 140th: A BILL to provide for the Department of Labor a supplemental appropriation, pursuant to and in accordance with provisions of Sections 9 and 13 of the Employment Security Law, as amended, of additional funds which are otherwise available to the Dept. of Labor of Ga. out of funds credited to and held in this State's account in the Unemployment Trust Fund by the Secretary of the Treasury of the United States of America pursuant to Section 903 of the Social Security 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. Y Adams, Marvin
Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B.
Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.

Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T.
Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.
Dean, D.C.

Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C . Y Dixon, H.D.
Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W.
Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D.
Felton, D.
Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom
Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W.
Y Ham, B. Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Y Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.

Y Harris, J.F. Harrison, C.
Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr.
Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.
Horton, G.T.
Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J.
Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D.
Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud.

Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R.
Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W.
Kilgore, T.M.
Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M.
Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
Looper, M.
Y Lord, J. Lucas, D.E.

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Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill

Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L.
Y Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R.
Y Pilewicz, G. Pinkston, F.C.
Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C.

Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey
Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A. Y Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E.
Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R.

Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. Y Triplet!, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R.
Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L.

YWall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L
Y Williams, R. Williamson, G.
Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 153, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following Bills of the House were taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate amendments thereto:

HB 582. By: Representatives Rush of the 121st, and Kemp 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 pro vide for the manner of electing said members; and for other purposes.

The following Senate amendment was read:

The Senate moves to amend HB 582 as follows:
By striking from lines 16 through 19 on page 2 the sentence which reads as follows:
"The candidate receiving the highest number of votes cast shall be the chairman of the Board of Education during his term of office as a member of the Board of Education."
By striking Section 3 in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Section 3 to read as follows:
"Section 3. At the first regular meeting of the Board of Education following the special election provided for in subsection (b) of Section 2 of this Act and at the first regular meeting held in January immediately following each general election at which members of the Board of Education are elected, the Board of Education shall elect from its own membership a Chairman of the Board. The Chairman shall serve as such until his successor is elected at the meetings of the Board as provided herein. The Board of Education shall elect such other officers from its membership as it deems necessary or desirable to serve for such terms as such officers as the Board shall determine."

Representative Rush of the 121st moved that the House agree to the Senate amend ment to HB 582.

On the motion, the ayes were 110, nays 0. The motion prevailed.

HB 618. By: Representative Vaughn of the 57th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Rockdale County upon an annual salary, as amended, so as to change the compensation of the sheriff and his deputies; to change the number of depu ties; and for other purposes.

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The following Senate amendment was read:

The Senate moves to amend HB 618 as follows: By striking from line 2 of page 2 the following: "two corporals", and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "three corporals".

Representative Vaughn of the 57th moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment to HB 618.

On the motion, the ayes were 110, nays 0. The motion prevailed.

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 58. By: Representatives Stone of the 138th, Harris of the 8th, Foster of the 6th, Harrison of the 20th, Dover of the llth, Wheeler of the 152nd, Taggart of the 125th, Jones of the 126th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act providing minimum salaries for clerks of the superior courts, so as to change the mini mum salaries; to change the provisions relating to clerks who also serve as clerks of other courts; and for other purposes.

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 238-905. By: Representative Lee of the 72nd:

A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the General Assembly shall be authorized to provide by law for the regulation of lobbying; 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 of the Constitution is hereby amended by striking Paragraph XII, which reads as follows:
"Paragraph XII. Lobbying; Penalties. Lobbying is declared to be a crime, and the General Assembly shall enforce this provision by suitable penalties.", and inserting in lieu thereof a new Paragraph XII, to read as follows:
"Paragraph XII. Lobbying. The General Assembly is hereby authorized to provide by law for the regulation of lobbying."
Section 2. The above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall be published

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and submitted as provided in Article XII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1976. The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:

"( ) YES ( ) NO

Shall the Constitution be amended so as to provide that the General Assembly shall be authorized to provide by law for the regulation of lobbying?"

All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote ""NYoe"s". . 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.

An amendment, offered by Representative Irvin of the 23rd, was read and lost.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Deveaux of the 28th moves to amend HR 238-905 by adding between lines 24 and 25 the following:
"To eliminate the prohibition against lobbying and".

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution was agreed to, as amended.
On the adoption of the Resolution, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D.
Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D.
Coleman, T. Y Collins, M.
Colwell, C.H. Connell, J.
Y Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B.
Y Daniel, G. Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, B. Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.
Y Glanton, Tom Glover, M.
Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Y Banner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. N Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. YHill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.

Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted
Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R.
Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
Looper, M.
Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

YMcCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J.
Y Mostiler, J.L. YMullinax.E.G.
Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.
Y Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C. YRainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. N Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B.
Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A.
Scott, D.

Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B.
Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr.
N Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. YTownsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J.
Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W.
Y Walker. L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R.
Williamson.G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, as amended, the ayes were 158, nays 3.

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The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted, as amended.

HB 383. By: Representatives Castleberry of the lllth, Hudson of the 137th, Collins of the 144th, Carrell of the 75th, Adams of the 79th, and Ross of the 76th: A BILL to allow any political subdivision of the State of Georgia to enter into a contract for a lock box system with any bank in this State to have such bank receive, process and deposit mailed tax returns and payments; and for other purposes.

The report 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 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The Speaker assumed the Chair.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 78. By: Representatives Carnes of the 43rd, Adams of the 36th, Hudson of the 137th, Pilewicz of the 41st, Smith of the 42nd, Bolster of the 30th, Lenderman of the 53rd, Dean of the 29th, and others: A BILL to amend the Gasoline Market ing Practices Act, approved April 13, 1973, so as to change and add definitions; to change and add certain provisions relating to what shall constitute viola tions; to provide for equitable relief; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read:

A BILL
To amend the Gasoline Marketing Practices Act, approved April 13, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 438), as amended, so as to change and add definitions; to change and add certain provisions relating to what shall constitute violations; to provide for equitable relief; to change certain defenses; to change certain provisions relating to applicability; to change certain designations; 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 Gasoline Marketing Practices Act, approved April 13, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 438), as amended, 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, firm or corporation who is engaged in the sale, consignment, or distribution of gasoline and special fuels to auto motive gasoline dealers pursuant to marketing agreements."
Section 2. 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

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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 3. Said Act is further amended by adding immediately following subsection 3(d) thereof a 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 used in the propulsion of motor vehicles."
Section 4. Said Act is further amended by striking from subsection (c) of Section 4 the following:
"Hours of operation, which shall be set in the original agreement, can only be changed by mutual consent.", so that when amended, said Section 4(c) shall read as follows:
"(c) by the use of coercion, intimidation or threats, to force or induce such gasoline dealer to deal exclusively in products manufactured, distributed or sponsored by such gasoline distributor or to participate in promotions. It shall be the duty of the distribu tor to advise the dealer in writing prior to execution of the agreement the projected potential gallonage and the dealer shall acknowledge same in writing prior to execution of the marketing agreement that he is willing to accept same;".
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, 1977, to require operation in excess of a six-day week and/or in excess of a twelve-hour day if the dealer can prove it results in lessening substantially the profits earned in his entire operation."
"(j) After July 1, 1977, 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 substantially comply with conditions of such agreement or fails to act in good faith in carrying out the terms of such agreement, or
(2) such automotive gasoline dealer satisfies the court in any action brought by the automotive gasoline dealer under this Section that such refusal to deal is not the prod uct of a good-faith business judgment of the automotive gasoline distributor, or
(3) Such automotive gasoline distributor principal stockholder and principal operation dies during the term of any marketing agreement such agreement may be refused renewal by the heirs giving notice as provided for in this Act."
Section 6. Said Act is further amended by adding at the end of Section 4 a new Section to be designated as Section 4A, to read as follows:
"Section 4A. It shall be a violation of this Section of this Act for any person, firm or corporation, directly or indirectly, through any officer, agent or employee to use predatory practices which have the purpose, intent or effect of eliminating competition in the sale of gasoline."
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 substantial 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, as now or hereafter amended."

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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 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 the word "any" in Section 7(b) and inserting in lieu thereof the word "the", so that when so amended Section 7(b) shall read as follows:
"(b) No gasoline distributor may raise the defense set forth in subsection (a) of this Section to an action brought under Section 5 unless he shall have given to the gasoline dealer who brings such action the written notice required by Section 4(b) of this Act;".
Section 10. Said Act is further amended by striking subsection (c) of Section 7 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (c) to read as follows:
"(c) This defense is in addition to other defenses specified in this act and defenses available under contract or provided by law."
Section 11. 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 all marketing agreements as defined in Section 3(c) of this Act."
Section 12. Said Act is further amended by striking from Section 11 of said Act the following:
"(if, so that when so amended said Section shall read as follows:
"Section 11. Distributors' Cause of Action. Any gasoline distributor may bring action against the dealer for failing to fulfill the marketing agreement and said dealer shall be liable for rental return as outlined in Section 7(a). Attorney's fees shall be controlled by Georgia Code Section 20-1404, as now or hereafter amended."
Section 13. 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 14. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.
Section 15. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The following amendment was read:

Representative Carnes of the 43rd moves to amend the Committee Substitute to H. B. 78 as follows:
By striking quoted Section 4A of Section 6 in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new quoted Section 4A of Section 6 to read as follows:
"Section 4A. Findings, Purpose and Prohibitions. The General Assembly hereby finds, declares its purposes and prohibitions: that persons, firms or corporations, who operate two or more retail outlets or who engage in crude oil production, refining or other gaso line marketing activities, possess the potential to subsidize one or more retail outlets with profits derived from crude oil production, refining, other marketing activities or one or more other retail outlets; that persons, firms or corporations who are exclusively engaged in the operation of a single retail outlet for the sale of automotive gasoline and related services are unable to compete effectively with such subsidized retail out-

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lets; that such elimination of effective competition in gasoline retailing will injure competition and result in the long run, in higher prices to consumers; that loss leader sales of gasoline by persons, firms or corporations primarily engaged in activities other than the sale of gasoline and the providing of related services at retail (e.g., convenience store operations, chain department store operations) threaten to injure competition in automotive gasoline retailing; that protection of the State's system of independent branded and unbranded gasoline service station dealers is essential to foster compe tition, to permit continued use of the State's highways by business and recreational travelers and to protect the health and safety of the State's highway travelers; and that the purpose of this Section of this Act is to further competition in the retail sale of gasoline and to protect the State's independent branded and unbranded gasoline ser vice station dealer from discriminatory and unfair competion; therefore:
It shall be a violation of this Section of this Act for any person, firm or corporation, directly or indirectly, through any officer, agent or employee, to commit any of the following acts:
(a) To use predatory practices which have the purpose, intent or effect of eliminating competition in the sale of gasoline at retail which such person, firm or corporation has manufactured, refined or purchased;
(b) To sell automotive gasoline at retail as a loss leader;
(c) To sell gasoline at retail through more than one retail outlet while simultaneously engaging in crude oil production, refining or other gasoline marketing activities, includ ing the sale of gasoline at retail through one or more retail outlets, to establish or maintain retail gasoline prices which do not recover:
(1) the cost of automotive gasoline transferred to, or purchased by, said person, firm or corporation (other than to retail outlets that are operated pursuant to requirements of a contract between such person, firm or corporation and the State, its agency or political subdivision) operated by such person, firm or corporation; plus
(2) the cost of operating such retail outlets.
(d) For the purposes of this Section:
(1) the cost of gasoline transferred to a retail outlet operated by any person, firm or corporation shall equal the price which such person, firm or corporation paid for the gasoline or would lawfully charge for such gasoline if the retail outlet were not controlled by such person, firm or corporation, whichever is the greater; and
(2) the cost as described in subsections (c)(2) and (d)(l) shall create a presumption that such price is the minimum price which such person, firm or corporation would lawfully charge if the retail outlet were not operated by such person, firm or corpora tion. Such presumption may be rebutted by evidence showing the price at which the gasoline was transferred or charged was lawful pursuant to the provisions of Section 2 of the Clayton Act, as amended, permitting the charging or transfer at a different price through such retail outlet, if such retail outlet were not operated by said person, firm or corporation, including difference in costs applicability of discounts available on proportionally equal terms, and the good faith meeting of an equally low price of a competitor.
(e) The costs of operating a retail outlet operated by any person, firm or corporation shall include:
(1) the total amount expended in rendering services at such retail outlets in connec tion with retail sales of gasoline to ultimate consumers, e.g., payments for electric utility service, water, heat, labor, management services, janitorial services, grounds maintenance, repairs to buildings and fixtures, local real estate taxes, rent (if such retail outlets are not owned by such person, firm or corporation); plus

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(2) an amount representing reasonable amortization of nondepreciable capital assets of such retail outlets utilized in connection with retail sales of the gasoline to ultimate consumers through such outlets; plus
(3) an amount representing a reasonable allowance for depreciation of depreciable capital assets of such retail outlets utilized in connection with retail sales of gasoline to ultimate consumers through such outlets.
(f) No person, firm or corporation to which the provisions of this Section applies may fail to maintain books and records, consistent with sound accounting principles, which demonstrate compliance with the requirements of this Section.
(g) Any person, firm or corporation who willfully violates the provisions of this Section shall be liable for damages and shall be fined upon conviction $5,000.00 for each violation.
(h) Any person suffering legal wrong caused by any act or practice which constitutes a violation of this Section may bring a civil action for appropriate relief including an action for declaratory judgment and/or writ of injunction."

The following amendment to the Carnes amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Beckham of the 89th moves to amend the Carnes amendment to HB 78 by striking on line 9, page 1, after the word "operate" the word "two" and by insert ing in lieu thereof the word "one".

The Carnes amendment, as amended, was adopted.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representatives Tuten of the 153rd and Thompson of the 93rd move to amend the Committee substitute to HB 78 as follows:
By striking Section 5 beginning on line 6 of page 3 in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Section 5, to read as follows:
"Section 5. Said Act is further amended by adding at the end of Section 4 of said Act three subsections to be designated subsections (i), (j) and (k), to read as follows:
(i) After July 1, 1977, to require operation in excess of a six-day week and/or in excess of a twelve-hour day if the dealer can prove it results in lessening substantially the profits earned in his entire operation.
(j) After July 1, 1977, 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 substantially comply with 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 principal stockholder and principal oper ator dies during the term of any marketing agreement such agreement may be refused renewal by the heirs giving notice as provided for in this Act.
(k) After July 1, 1977, to refuse to continue to deal with an automotive gasoline dealer with whom it has had a marketing agreement for three years if such automotive gasoline dealer satisfies the court in an action brought by the automotive gasoline dealer under this Section that such refusal to deal is not the product of the good faith business judgment of the automotive gasoline distributor."

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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. Y Adams, Marvin
Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E.
Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M.
Beckham, B. Benefield, J. Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A.
Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D. Y Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D.
Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D.
YColeman.T. Collins, M.
Y Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.

N Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B.
N Daniel, G. Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, B.
Y Dean, D.C. N Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. N Dixon, H.D.
Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H.
Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D.
N Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L.
Gignilliat, A. Glanton, Tom Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, B.
N Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.F.
N Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J.
Y Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.

Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. N Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Y Irvin, J. Y Irvm, R. N Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D.
Jessup, Ben Johnson, G.
Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. N Jones, B.
Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. N Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R.
Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. N Knight, N.G. N Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J. (Bill) Y Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H.
Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. YMann, C.C.
Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E.
Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L.
Y Mullinax, E.G. N Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. N Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E.
Y Patten, G.C. Patten, R.L.
Y Peters, R.G. N Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G.
Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E.
Y Ramsey, T. YRandall.W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A. Y Scott, D.

Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Y Steinberg, C. N Stone, R.
Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. N Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. YToles, E.B.
Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. YVaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M.
Y Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L.
N Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.
Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 133, nays 21.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute, as amended.

Representatives Benefield of the 72nd, Beckham of the 89th, and Swann of the 90th abstained from voting on the passage of HB 78, by substitute, as amended, because of conflict of interest.

Representative Greer of the 43rd stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll was called on HB 78, by substitute, as amended, but had he been present would have voted "nay" thereon.

By unanimous consent, HB 78, by substitute, as amended, was ordered immediately transmitted to the Senate.

The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the report of the Committee of Conference thereon:

HB 583. By: Representatives Horton of the 43rd, Murphy of the 18th, McDonald of the 12th, Watson of the 114th, Glanton of the 66th, Bolster of the 30th, Harrison

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of the 20th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Civil Defense Act of 1951", as amended, so as to further define certain terms; to provide the Governor with certain additional emergency powers; to provide for a limitation of liability; to provide for an effective date; and for other purposes.

The following report of the Committee of Conference was read:

CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT ON H. B. 583

The Conference Committee on H. B. 583 recommends that both the Senate and House of Represenatives recede from their positions and that the attached Conference Commit tee Substitute to H. B. 583 be adopted.

Respectfully submitted,

FOR THE SENATE:

FOR THE HOUSE:

/s/Terrell Starr Senator, 44th District /Sose/Jnaamtioer,s 4AW11 .sttTDTy\-sisinLtrgice,rt-
/Sse/JnoaetoTr,ho3m2npdsoDnistrict

/s/Gerald T. Horton Representative, 43rd District /'R,se/;LIpareusreennt, aM,t,,i.cv,,De,on11a02l,,td,,h _D.is,tri.ct,
/s/E. Roy Lambert Representative, llztn District

A BILL
To amend an Act known as the "Georgia Civil Defense Act of 1951", approved Febru ary 19, 1951 (Ga. Laws 1951, p. 224), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 15, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 74), so as to further define certain terms; to provide the Governor with certain additional emergency powers; to provide for a limitation of liabil ity; to provide certain limitations on the Governor's authority; to provide for an effective date and an expiration date; to provide for severability; 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 Civil Defense Act of 1951", approved February 19, 1951 (Ga. Laws 1951, p. 224), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 15, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 74), is hereby amended by striking Section 3, relating to definitions, in its entirety and substituting a new Section 3 to read as follows:
"Section 3. Definitions, (a) The term 'civil defense' means the preparation for the carrying out of all emergency functions, other than functions for which military forces are primarily responsible, to prevent, minimize, and repair injury and damage resulting from emergencies, energy emergencies, or disasters, or the imminent threat thereof, of man-made or natural origin, caused by enemy attack, sabotage, civil disturbance, fire, flood, earthquake, wind, storm, wave action, oil spill, or other water contamination requiring emergency action to avert danger or damage, epidemic, air contamination, blight, drought, infestation, explosion, riot, or other hostile action, or other causes. These functions include, without limitation, fire fighting services, police services, medi cal and health services, rescue, engineering, warning services, communications, defense from radiological, chemical and other special weapons, evacuation of persons from stricken areas, emergency welfare services, emergency transportation, plant protection, temporary restoration of public utility services, and other functions related to civilian protection, together with all other activities necessary or incidental to the preparation for and carrying out of the foregoing functions.
(b) 'Energy emergency' means a condition of danger to the health, safety, welfare, or economic well-being of the citizens of the State of Georgia arising out of a present

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or threatened shortage of usable energy resources; also any condition of substantial danger to the health, safety, or welfare of the citizens of Georgia resulting from the operation of any electrical power generating facility, the transport of any energy resource by any means whatsoever, or the production, use or disposal of any source material, special nuclear material, or byproduct as defined by the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, 68 Stat. 919, 42 U.S.C. 2011, et seq.; also any nuclear incident, as defined by the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, occurring within or without the State of Georgia, substantially affecting the health, safety, or welfare of the citizens of this State.
(c) 'Energy resources' includes all forms of energy or power including, without limitation, oil, gasoline, and other petroleum products; natural or synthetic gas, elec tricity in all forms and from all sources; and other fuels of any description, except wood.
(d) 'State of emergency' means the condition declared by the Governor when, in his judgment, the threat of actual occurrence of a disaster or emergency or energy emer gency in any part of the State is of sufficient severity and magnitude to warrant extraordinary assistance by the State to supplement the efforts and available resources of the several localities and relief organizations in preventing or alleviating the damage, loss, hardship, or suffering threatened or caused thereby and is so declared by him."
Section 2. Said Act is further amended by adding at the end of Section 7, relating to emergency powers, the following language:
"(6) To issue orders, rules and regulations providing for: (a) the degree to which public buildings, commercial and industrial establish
ments, and private homes and residences may be heated or cooled, regardless of energy resource used.
(b) The hours and days during which all State-owned facilities or offices may or are required to remain open.
(c) The hours and days which all county or municipally owned facilities or offices may or are required to remain open.
(d) The hours and days which all schools, universities and educational institutions within the State may or are required to remain open; provided, however, nothing contained herein shall operate to limit the total number of days which an educational institution is required by law to remain open.
(e) The hours and days which all commercial establishments for the entertain ment or amusement of the general public may or are required to remain open.
(f) The hours and days which all other commercial or industrial establishments not essential to the public's health, safety or welfare may or are required to remain open. (7) To issue orders, rules and regulations amending or suspending any or all restric tions or penalties regarding transportation of energy resources. (8) To establish and implement regional programs and agreements for the purposes of coordinating any energy reserve programs and actions of the State with those of the Federal Government and of other states and localities. (9) To allocate, except where by law this authority is granted to the Public Service Commission, any energy resource in such manner as deemed proper in order to protect the public health, safety or welfare, including for such purposes, the power and author ity to alter, amend, suspend or terminate any existing rate, schedule, contract, rule or regulation affecting such energy resource, and to prescribe new or further rates, schedules, contracts, rules or regulations affecting such energy resource. Provided that in the event such rates, schedules, contracts, rules, or regulations are altered, amended, or prescribed by the Governor, they shall be just and reasonable. (10) To establish a three-member hardship committee, comprised of the Chairman of the Public Service Commission or his designee, and two members appointed by the Governor, which would permit exceptions, when life or property critical to the public health, safety or welfare is jeopardized because of any orders, rules or regulations issued under subsections (c)(6), (c)(7) or (c)(9) above. (11) To provide for the imposition of a civil penalty not to exceed $100 for each viola tion by an occupant of a private home or residence and not to exceed $5,000 for any

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other violation, and the methods and conditions of its collection, for failure to comply with the orders, rules or regulations promulgated by the Governor pursuant to this Section.
(12) If the Governor declares a state of emergency solely because of an energy emer gency, he shall not have the authority to:
(i) Seize, take for temporary use or condemn property other than energy resources as authorized by Section 7(c)(2) of this Act; or
(ii) Sell, lend, give or distribute property other than energy resources as author ized by Section 7(c)(3) of this Act; or
(iii) Commandeer or utilize property other than energy resources as authorized by Section 7(c)(5)(d) of this Act."
Section 3. Said Act is further amended by adding at the end of Section 7, relating to emergency powers, the following language:
"(d) Any individual, partnership, association or corporation who acts in accordance with an order, rule or regulation entered by the Governor pursuant to the authority granted herein will not be held liable to any other individual, partnership, association or corporation by reason thereof in any action at law or in equity."
Section 4. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval. Section 7, Paragraph 6 through 11 of the Georgia Civil Defense Act of 1951 as amended by this Act shall expire, and be hereby repealed, as of April 1, 1980.
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. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Representative Horton of the 43rd moved that the House adopt the report of the Committee of Conference on HB 583.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams. G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W.
Y Argo, B.
Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J.
Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L.
Y Burton, J.
Y Butler, D.
Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J.
Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D.

Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Y Childs, P.
Y Clark, Betty
Y Clark, L.
Y Clifton, A.D.
Coleman, T.
Y Collins, M.
Y Colwell, C.H.
Y Connell, J.
Y Cooper, B.
Y Cox, W.E.
Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.
Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C.
Y Dixon, H.D Dover, Bill
Y Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H.

Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D.
Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.
Glanton, Tom Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W.
Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr.
Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F. Y Horton, G.T.

Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted
Y Hutchinson, E.S.
Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D.
Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P.
Y Johnson, W.Rud.
Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J.

Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M.
Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L.
Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K.
Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L.
Y Owens, R.D.

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Y Parham, B.E.
Y Patten, G.C.
Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E.

Y Ramsey, T.
Y Randall, W.C.
Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B.
Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J.
Scott, A. Y Scott, D.

Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B.
YSmyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. YToles, E.B.

Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom
Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, H. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.

Y Ware, J.C Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J.
Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G.
Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 158, nays 0. The motion prevailed.

The following Resolution of the House was read and adopted:

HR 275. By: Representatives Patten of the 146th, Karrh of the 106th, Sizemore of the 136th, Phillips of the 120th, Bolster of the 30th, and others: A RESOLUTION commending Honorable Monty Veazey; and for other purposes.

Representative McKinney of the 35th arose to a point of personal privilege and addressed the House.

The Speaker Pro Tern assumed the Chair.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills and Resolution of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 769. By: Representatives Baugh of the 108th, and Parham of the 109th: A BILL to amend Code Title 88, relative to public health, as amended, so as to establish in the Adult Health Section of the Department of Human Resources a program for the control and prevention of cancer and for the care of patients suffering from cancer; to designate powers and duties in relation thereto; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL
To amend Code Title 88, relative to public health, as amended, so as to establish in the Adult Health Section of the Department of Human Resources a program for the control and prevention of cancer and for the care of patients suffering from cancer; to designate powers and duties in relation thereto; to create a Cancer Advisory Committee and provide for its members and their appointment, terms of office, expenses, powers, and duties; to provide for a Cancer Control Officer and his duties and powers; to provide an effective date; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to repeal conflict ing laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Code Title 88, relative to public health, as amended, is hereby amended by adding a new Code Chapter to be designated Code Chapter 88-25A and to read as follows:
"Chapter 88-25A. Cancer Program 88-2501a. Findings and Declarations, (a) It is hereby declared and found that one of the most serious and tragic problems facing the public health and welfare is the

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death of thousands of persons in Georgia every year from cancer, when the present state of the medical art and technology could return many of these persons to a socially productive life. Advances and discoveries in the treatment of patients suffering from cancer now allow not mere survival, but rehabilitation of these patients to their normal occupations and activities. Presently, many of these patients are dying for lack of per sonal financial resources to pay for the care which they need.
(b) The State hereby recognizes its responsibility to its citizens to allow them to keep their health without being pauperized and to use the resources and organization of the State to aid in gathering and disseminating information on the treatment of cancer.
88-2502a. Program Established. The Department of Human Resources shall establish a program for prevention, control and treatment of cancer, including the care of patients suffering from cancer, who require lifesaving therapy, but are unable to pay for such
services. 88-2503a. Cancer Advisory Committee, (a) The Governor shall appoint a Cancer
Advisory Committee to advise the department in the administration of this Chapter. The committee shall establish priorities and recommend relative budgets for the various purposes of this Code Chapter as described below.
(b) The Cancer Advisory Committee shall consist of 15 members appointed by the Governor as follows:
(1) Two members shall be appointed by the Governor from a list of 6 names sub mitted to him by the deans of the medical schools located within Georgia, both public and private.
(2) Two members shall be appointed by the Governor from a list of 6 names sub mitted to him by the chief executive officers of the hospitals located within Georgia which are equipped to provide modern treatment for patients suffering from cancer.
(3) Two members shall be appointed by the Governor from a list of 6 names sub mitted to him by the Medical Association of Georgia.
(4) Two members shall be appointed by the Governor from a list of 6 names sub mitted to him by the American Cancer Society, Georgia Division.
(5) Two members shall be appointed by the Governor from a list of 6 names sub mitted to him by the Georgia Cancer Management Network, Inc.
(6) One member shall be appointed by the Governor from a list of 3 names submit ted to him by the Georgia Claims Association and the Health Insurance Council.
(7) One member shall be appointed by the Governor from a list of 3 names submit ted to him by the Director of the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation of the Depart ment of Human Resources.
(8) Three members shall be selected by the Governor from the general public. (c) The persons whose names are submitted to the Governor by the medical colleges, the hospitals and the Medical Association of Georgia shall all be physicians licensed to practice medicine under the laws of Georgia, and the persons whose names are sub mitted by the Medical Association of Georgia shall be actively engaged in the practice of medicine. (d) The Governor shall appoint the initial members for staggered terms as follows: Three shall be appointed for terms to expire on December 31, 1977; three shall be appointed for terms to expire on December 31, 1978; three shall be appointed for terms to expire on December 31, 1979; and six shall be appointed for terms to expire on December 31, 1980. Thereafter, their successors shall be appointed for terms of four years, and until their successors are appointed and qualified, to begin on the expiration of the respective terms of office. In the event of a vacancy for any reason, the Governor shall fill said vacancy for the unexpired term in the same manner that other appoint ments are made. (e) The Cancer Advisory Committee shall meet as often as the Commissioner of Human Resources, hereinafter referred to as the Commissioner, deems necessary but not less than twice each year. The members of the committee shall receive no compen sation for their services but shall be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses incurred by them in carrying out their duties as members thereof. 88-2504a. Cancer Control Organization. The Commissioner shall appoint a Cancer

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Control Officer. The Cancer Control Officer shall be a physician licensed to practice medicine under the laws of Georgia and must be knowledgeable in the field of medicine covered by this Chapter. He shall administer the cancer program for the Division of Physical Health of the Department of Human Resources in compliance with this Chapter. He shall be provided an office with clerical and administrative assistance to carry out this program.
88-2505a. Requirements for Program. The Commissioner with the advice of the Can cer Advisory Committee shall:
(a) Develop standards for determining eligibility of patients for care and treatment under this program, set standards for the equipment and staffing of cancer clinics locat ed strategically throughout the State and so placed that patients requiring treatment will not have to travel more than 75 miles to secure such treatment. When such clinics meet the standards they shall be certified by the State Department of Human Resources. Patients treated at uncertified cancer clinics shall not be eligible for State aid for reimbursement.
(b) In the event that federal grant programs become available for patient care, the Commissioner may allocate State matching funds in whatever department of State government they may be administered, so as to maximize the total funds available and to obtain funding needed by the specific patient population which is declared eligible. These programs include but are not restricted to Medicaid, Crippled Children's Services and Vocational Rehabilitation.
(c) Extend financial aid to persons suffering from cancer in obtaining the medical, nursing, pharmaceutical and technical services necessary in caring for such disease. Criteria and procedures for financial aid will be developed by the division in accordance with the principle that pauperization of a functional family unit will subvert the reha bilitative purposes of this program and will be more costly to the State in the long run.
(d) Assist in the development and expansion, by grant or by contract, of programs for the care and treatment of persons suffering from cancer, so that the most efficient and effective treatment may be offered to the patients certified as eligible.
(e) Assist in the development of programs for the prevention of cancer. (f) Assist in the development and execution of programs for the early detection of cancer, such as breast self-examination for breast cancer and the Papanicolaou test for cancer of the cervix. (g) Institute and support, directly or through health organizations such as the Amer ican Cancer Society and the Georgia Cancer Management Network, educational pro grams for physicians, providers of health care and the public concerning cancer, includ ing the dissemination of information regarding prevention, early detection, and treat ment. (h) Support a Statewide registry of all patients treated in certified cancer clinics in order to evaluate the nature and extent of the cancer problem and the effectiveness of treatment. 88-2506a. Right to Benefits. Nothing in this Chapter shall be construed to exclude patients with cancer from the benefits of any program of State or federal aid for which they might otherwise qualify."
Section 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.
Section 3. This Act or parts thereof shall not be implemented until adequate specific appropriations are provided therefor.
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:

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Y Adams, G.
Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B.
Y Auten, D.
Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M.
Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J.
Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L.
Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D.
Y Coleman, T.
Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E.
Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.
Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.
Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Y Banner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C.
Y Hatcher, C.F.
Y Hawkins, J.
Y Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L.
Y Holmes, Bob Y Horne, F.

Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R.
Y Isakson, J. Jackson, J.D.
Y Jessup, Ben
Y Johnson, G.
Y Johnson, P.
Y Johnson, W.Hud.
Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb
Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R.
Y Kemp, R.
Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G.
Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J.
Y Lee, W.J. (Bill) Y Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J.
Y Logan, H.
Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J.
Y Lucas, D.E.
Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G.
Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K.
Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L.
Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H.
Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E.
Y Robinson, C.
Y Ross, Ben B.
Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A. Y Scott, D.

Y Sizemore, E.
Y Smith, V.B.
Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, T.
Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T.
Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom
Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R.
Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J.
Whitmire, D.
Y Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M.
Y Wood, J. Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 166, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.

HB 257. By: Representatives Waddle of the 113th, Walker of the 115th, Watson of the 114th, and Auten of the 154th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of Georgia Safety Fire Commissioner, as amended, so as to require insurance companies to furnish to certain fire officials information relating to their investigation of property losses; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL
To amend an Act creating the office of Georgia Safety Fire Commissioner, approved February 25, 1949 (Ga. Laws 1949, p. 1057), as amended, so as to require insurance companies to furnish to certain fire officials information relating to their investigation of property losses; to establish evidentiary rules relating to the use of such information; to provide immunity from liability for releasing certain information; to provide a penalty; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. An Act creating the office of Georgia Safety Fire Commissioner, approved February 25, 1949 (Ga. Laws 1949, p. 1057), as amended, is hereby amended by adding between Sections 25 and 26 a new Section to be designated Section 25A to read as follows:
"Section 25A. (a) The State Fire Marshal, any deputy designated by the State Fire Marshal, the Director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation or the chief of a fire

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department of any municipal corporation or county where a fire department is estab lished may request any insurance company investigating a fire loss of real or personal property to release any information in its possession relative to that loss. The company shall release the information to and cooperate with any official authorized to request such information pursuant to this Section. The information shall include, but is not limited to:
(1) any insurance policy relevant to a fire loss under investigation and any appli cation for such a policy;
(2) policy premium payment records; (3) history of previous claims made by the insured for fire loss; (4) material relating to the investigation of the loss, including statements of any person, proof of loss and any other relevant evidence. (b) If an insurance company has reason to suspect that a fire loss to its insured's real or personal property was caused by incendiary means, the company shall notify the State Fire Marshal and furnish him with all relevant material acquired by such company during its investigation of the fire loss. The insurer shall also cooperate with and take such action as may be requested of it by the State Fire Marshal's Office or by any law enforcement agency of competent jurisdiction. Such company shall also permit any person to inspect its records pertaining to the policy and to the loss if such person is authorized to do so by law or by an appropriate order of a superior court of competent jurisdiction. (c) In the absence of fraud or malice, no insurance company or person who furnishes information on its behalf is liable for damages in a civil action or subject to criminal prosecution for any oral or written statement made or any other action taken that is necessary to supply information required pursuant to this Section. (d) The officials and departmental and agency personnel receiving any information furnished pursuant to this Section shall hold the information in confidence until such time as its release is required pursuant to a criminal or civil proceeding, except to the extent that nothing contained herein shall be deemed to prohibit representatives of the State Fire Marshal's Office or other authorized law enforcement officials from discussing such matters with other agency or departmental personnel or with other law enforcement officials or from releasing or disclosing any such information during the conduct of their investigation if such release or disclosure is necessary to enable them to conduct their investigation in an orderly and efficient manner. (e) Any official referred to in subsection (a) of this Section may be required to testify as to any information in his possession regarding the fire loss of real or personal prop erty in any civil action in which any person seeks recovery under a policy against an insurance company for the fire loss. (f) (1) No person shall purposely refuse to release any information requested pur suant to subsection (a) of this Section. (2) No person shall purposely refuse to notify the State Fire Marshal of a fire loss required to be reported pursuant to subsection (b) of this Section. (3) No person shall purposely refuse to supply the State Fire Marshal with perti nent information required to be furnished pursuant to subsection (b) of this Section. (4) No person shall purposely fail to hold in confidence information required to be held in confidence by subsection (d) of this Section. (g) Any person violating the provisions of this Section shall be guilty of a mis demeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished as for a misdemeanor."
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:

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Y Adams, G. Adams, Marvin
Y Anderson, W.
Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J.
Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A. YBuck.T.B.
Y Burruss, A.L.
Y Burton, J.
Y Butler, D.
Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J.
Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G.
Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D.
YColeman.T.
Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.
Dean, B.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D.
Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.
Y Glanton, Tom Glover, M.
Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Y Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C.
Y Hatcher, C.F.
Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr.
Hill, B.L. Holmes, Bob Home, F.

Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E.
Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J.
Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D.
Y Jessup, Ben
Y Johnson, G.
Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud.
Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kaiey, M. Y Karrh, R.
Y Kemp, R.
Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G.
Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M.
Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E.
Y Mann, C.C.
Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L.
Y Mullinax, E.G.
Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill
Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. Patten, R.L.
Y Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G.
Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. YRandall.W.C. Y Reaves, H.L.
Y Richardson, E.
Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B.
Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A. Y Scott, D.

Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B.
Y Smyre, C.
Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R.
Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C.
Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby
White, J. Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 153, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.

HB 663. By: Representatives Randall of the 101st, Russell of the 64th, Marcus of the 26th, Clark of the 55th, and Parham of the 109th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Examiners of Practical Nurses, as amended, so as to pro vide for temporary licenses and the practices and procedures connected there
with; and for other purposes.

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.
Y Adams, Marvin
Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B.
Y Auten, D. Bargeron, E.
Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S.
Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A. YBuck.T.B.
Y Burruss, A.L.
Y Burton, J.
Y Butler, D.

Canty, H.
Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.
Y Carrell, B.
Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L.
Y Clifton, A.D. Coleman, T.
Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.
Cox, W.E.
Y Crosby, T.

Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, B.
YDean.D.C.
Y Dent, R.A.
Y Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H.
Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L.
Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.
Glanton, Tom

Y Glover, M.
Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Y Hanner, B.
Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob
Home, F. Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted

Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D.
Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J.
Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G.

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Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane. W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E.

Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M.
YNix, K. Y Noble, Bill
Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G.
Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T.

Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G.
Pinkston, F.C.
Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E.
Robinson, C. Ross, Ben B. Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey
Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A. Y Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E.

Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr.
Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D.
Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J.
Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R.

Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. YWare.J.C.
Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M.
Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 154, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Representative Rowland of the 119th stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll was called on HB 663 but had he been present would have voted "aye" thereon.

HB 837. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Marcus of the 26th: A BILL to amend Code Title 24A, the Juvenile Court Code of Ga., so as to provide an alternative means of securing hospitalization for mentally ill and mentally retarded children; to provide for legislative purpose; to provide for emergency
admissions; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL
To amend Code Title 24A, the Juvenile Court Code of Georgia, so as to provide an alternative means of securing hospitalization for mentally ill and mentally retarded chil dren; to provide for legislative purpose; to provide for emergency admissions; to provide for the filing of a petition to invoke the jurisdiction of a juvenile court over a mentally ill or mentally retarded child; to provide for notice and summons; to provide for a hearing to inquire as to whether a child is mentally ill or mentally retarded and in need of hospi talization; to provide for hospitalization and the duration thereof; to provide for children already in certain facilities; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; 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. Code Title 24A, the Juvenile Court Code of Georgia, is hereby amended by adding a new Code Chapter, to be designated Code Chapter 24A-41, relating to men tally ill and mentally retarded children, which shall read as follows:
"Chapter 24A-41 Mentally 111 and Mentally Retarded Children
24A-4101. Purpose. The purpose of this Chapter is to provide an alternative method of securing hospitalization for mentally ill and mentally retarded children. The General Assembly of Georgia herewith specifically recognizes and states that the method of seeking hospitalization for mentally ill and mentally retarded children set forth in this Chapter is cumulative and is not to be used in lieu of present methods of providing treat ment for mentally ill children either under this Title or under Code Chapter 88-4, 88-5 and 88-25, but it is only to be used in the event that these other methods are not available. The General Assembly specifically recognizes that the Juvenile Court may make disposi-

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tion of mentally ill and mentally retarded children utilizing Code Section 24A-2601 in appropriate cases, and recognizes the primary jurisdiction of the Juvenile Courts over the commitment of mentally ill and mentally retarded children who meet the standards and criteria found in Code Chapters 88-4, 88-5 and 88-25.
24A-4102. Emergency Receiving Facilities. Any person or other entity having legal custody, or physical custody if the legal custodian cannot be contacted after a diligent search, of any child under 17 years of age who believes that that child may be suffering from mental retardation or mental illness, and is in need of immediate medical atten tion, may cause the child to be taken to and examined at any emergency receiving facility in this State as defined in Code Title 88. If the physician in responsible charge at the emergency receiving facility believes that the child is mentally ill or mentally retarded, is in need of immediate medical attention, and is in need of hospitalization, the child may be admitted to the emergency receiving facility, but not otherwise.
24A-4103. Notice. Whenever any child is brought to any emergency receiving facility pursuant to this Chapter, notice shall be given immediately to the child's parents, guardian or legal custodian in the most expeditious manner possible or if there be none, then, irrespective of whether the child is alleged to be mentally ill or mentally retarded, the procedures contained in Code Section 88-502.15 shall be used to appoint representa tives or a guardian ad litem for the child.
24A-4104. Petition. If any child is admitted to an emergency receiving facility, the person seeking the admission shall, within 24 hours after the admission of the child, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, cause a petition to be filed with the juve nile court in the county of residence of the child. If the person filing the petition does not know and is unable with reasonable diligence to determine the actual county of residence of the child, the county in which the emergency receiving facility is located shall be deemed to be the county of the child's residence for the purpose of this Chapter. The petition shall be verified and may be on information and belief. It shall set forth plainly:
(a) The facts which bring the child within the jurisdiction of the court. (b) The facts which led the person filing the petition to believe that the child is either mentally ill or mentally retarded, and in need of hospitalization. (c) The petition shall have attached thereto a statement of a physician stating that he has examined the child within the past 5 days and setting forth the nature and results of the examination which led the physician to believe that the child is mentally ill or mentally retarded, in need of immediate medical attention, and in need of hospi talization. Provided, however, a physician's certificate, containing the same information referenced above, obtained at the emergency receiving facility described hereinbefore will meet this requirement. (d) The names and residence addresses, if known to the petitioner, of the parents, guardian or custodian of the child and of the child's spouse, if any. If none of the child's parents, guardian or custodian resides or can be found within the State or if their respective places of residence addresses are unknown, the name and residence address of any known adult relative residing within the county, or if there be none, the name and residence address of the known adult relative residing nearest to the location of the court; or if there be none, the representatives as defined in Code Section 24A-4103. (e) The place where the child is being kept at the time of the filing of the petition. 24A-4105. Filing of Petition. If the person who sought admission to the emergency receiving facility for the child does not file the petition required by Code Section 24A-4105, within 24 hours, the superintendent of the facility in which the child is locat ed shall do so. The filing of the petition by the superintendent of the facility shall occur within 48 hours of the child's admission to the emergency receiving facility excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. The juvenile court in which the petition is filed shall, within 3 days of the filing of the petition, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, cause a hearing to be held to determine whether there is probable cause to believe that the child is mentally ill or mentally retarded and in need of hospitaliza tion. This hearing and the hearing required by Code Section 24A-4107 may be held concurrently so long as the hearing is held within 3 days of the filing of the petition. 24A-4106. Hospitalization of the Child. During the time after the child is admitted

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to an emergency receiving facility, the child may be kept at any approved facility, or institution as that term is defined in Code Chapters 88-4, 88-5, or 88-25; provided that notice is given to the parents, guardian, legal custodian, or representative of the child, as to the child's location.
24A-4107. Summons, (a) After the petition has been filed the court shall fix a time for a hearing thereon which shall be not later,than 10 days after the filing of the petition. The court shall direct the issuance of a summons to the parents, guardian or other custodian, a guardian ad litem, or any other persons as appears to the court to be proper or necessary parties to the proceedings, requiring them to appear before the court at the time fixed for the hearing. The summons shall also be directed to the child if the child is fourteen or more years of age. A copy of the petition shall accompany the summons unless the summons is served by publication in which case the published summons shall indicate the general nature of the allegations and where a copy of the petition can be obtained. The summons shall be served in accordance with Code Section 24A-1702, but if service must be obtained by certified mail or by publication the tenday period in which the hearing is to be held shall be tolled pending the service of the summons.
24A-4108. Conduct of Hearings. All hearings shall be conducted in the same manner as set forth in Code Chapter 24A-18.
24A-4109. Rights. All persons shall have the same rights in any proceeding under this Chapter as they would have in a deprivation proceeding conducted under the provi sions of Code Title 24A, specifically including the provisions of Code Section 24A-2101. Further, the child shall have a right to seek a writ of habeas corpus and to apply to the juvenile court for a protective order if necessary.
24A-4110. Findings and Disposition, (a) After hearing the evidence on any petition alleging that a child is mentally ill or mentally retarded and in need of hospitalization, the court shall make findings as to whether the child is in fact mentally ill or mentally retarded and whether the child is in fact in need of hospitalization. If the court finds that the child is not mentally ill or mentally retarded, or that, if mentally ill or men tally retarded, the child is not in need of hospitalization, the petition shall be dismissed and the child shall be discharged from the facility. It is expressly provided that the dismissal of a petition under this Chapter shall not bar any proceeding initiated under any other Section of this Code Title.
(b) If the court finds that the child is in fact mentally ill or mentally retarded and is in need of hospitalization, in the absence of an agreement between the concerned parties, which agreement is approved by the court, the court shall immediately commit the child to the Department of Human Resources for hospitalization at a facility or institution to be determined by the Department of Human Resources. The child shall remain under the jurisdiction of the Department of Human Resources only so long as the child continues to need to be hospitalized or until the order of the juvenile court expires, whichever is earlier. The order of the juvenile court shall expire 6 months from the date it was entered, but may be, after hearing, extended for an additional 6 months and as many times thereafter as may be necessary.
24A-4111. Hospitalization. To find that a child is in need of hospitalization, it must be determined that the child is mentally ill or mentally retarded and that the child's illness or condition can most appropriately be treated in a hospital setting. Any child who is mentally ill or mentally retarded but who can be treated most appropriately in an available less restrictive setting may not be hospitalized under this Chapter. 24A-4112. Children in the Custody of the Department of Human Resources. In the event that it is determined, by a court or otherwise, that any child presently or herein after hospitalized in any facility in the State of Georgia has been placed in such facility through a procedure or pursuant to a law which is determined to be invalid, the person or persons in responsible charge of the facility in which the child is hospitalized shall herewith be authorized to file a petition in the juvenile court of the child's residence alleging that the child is mentally ill or mentally retarded and in need of hospitalization in the same manner as though the child had been brought to the facility as provided in Code Section 24A-4102. After such petition is filed, the issue of whether the child is to remain hospitalized shall be determined as provided in this Chapter."

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Section 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.
Section 3. This Act shall expire on the 31st day, if not sooner repealed, after the end of the 1978 Session of the General Assembly.
Section 4. 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 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. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S.
Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B.
Y Burruss, A.L.
Y Burton, J.
Y Butler, D.
Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.
Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T.
Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B.
Y Daniel, G. Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, B. Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C.
Y Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill
Y Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M.
Y Greene, J.
Y Greer, J.W.
Y Ham, B. Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Y Banner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr.
Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob
Home, F.

Y Horton, G.T.
Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben
Y Johnson, G.
Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb
Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J.
Y Logan, H.
Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E.
Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E.
Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C.
Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G.
Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T.
Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E.
Robinson, C.
Ross, Ben B.
Y Rowland, J.R.
Y Hush, Dewey
Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A. Y Scott, D.

Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Steinberg, C. Y Stone, E. Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. YToles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M.
Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.H. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L.
Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M.
Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 159, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.

HR 231-872. By: Representatives Ware of the 68th, and Mullinax of the 69th: A RESO LUTION designating the John C. Barrow Bridge; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E.
Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B.
Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J.
Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Clark, Betty
Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C.
Davis, B. Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D.
Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W.
Y Ham, B. Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Y Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C.
Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J.
Y Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob
Home, F.

Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R.
Y Isakson. J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B.
Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R.
Y Kemp, R. YKeyton.J.W.
Y Kilgore, T.M. Knight, N.G.
Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J.
Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E.
Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill
Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.E. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C.
Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C.
Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J.
Scott, A. Y Scott, D.

Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, T.
Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T.
Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom
Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. YWare.J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Y Wheeler, Bobby White, J.
Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L.
Y Williams, R.
Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 159, nays 0. The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HB 654. By: Representatives McDonald of the 12th, Colwell of the 4th, and Irvin of the 10th: A BILL to amend an Act to establish the Georgia Fire Fighters Standards and Training Council, as amended, so as to permit a person to be employed and certified as a fire fighter who has been convicted of a felony within a certain number of years prior to employment; and for other purposes.

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. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B.

Y Benefield, J.
Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S.
Bolster, P, Y Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Canty, H.

Y Carlisle, J.
Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P.
Clark, Betty Y Clark, L.

Y Clifton, A.D.
Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M.
Colwell, C.H. Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G.

Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H.

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Y Evans, W.D.
Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L.
Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W.
Y Ham, B. Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Y Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C.
Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr.
Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.
Horton, G.T.
Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M.

Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Y Irvin, J.
Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B.
Y Jones, Herb
Y Kaley, M. Karrh, R.
Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M.
Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H.

Y Long, W.K. Looper, M.
Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E.
Y Mann, C.C.
Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B.
Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B.
Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M.
Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L.
Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C.
Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L.

Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. YRandall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C.
Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey
Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A. Y Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C.
Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. YSteinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, T.
Y Thompson, A.W.

Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplet!, Tom
Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M.
Waddle, T.W.
Walker, L. N Wall, V. YWare.J.C.
Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby
White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G.
Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 154, nays 1. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 776. By: Representatives Smyre of the 92nd, Bishop of the 94th, Thompson of the 93rd, Cason of the 96th, and Galer of the 97th: A BILL to provide that in each consolidated government of this State within the limits of which the sale of alcoholic beverages, distilled spirits, malt beverages and wines is lawfully authorized, such sales for consumption on the premises shall be authorized during certain hours; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adams, G. N Adams, Marvin
Anderson, W N Argo, B. Y Auten, D.
Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe
N Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M.
Y Beckham, B. N Benefield, J. N Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P.
Bray, C.A. N Buck, T.B.
Y Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J.
Butler, D. Y Canty, H.
Carlisle, J. Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. N Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty

N Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. N Collins, M.
Colwell, C.H.
Y Connell, J. N Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. N Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G. YDaugherty, J.C. N Davis, B. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D.
Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H.
Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L.
Y Galer, M. N Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M.

Y Greene, J. Greer, J.W.
N Ham, B. Hamilton, Mrs.G. Hanner, B.
N Harris, B.B.,Sr. N Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob
Y Home, F. Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E.
Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted
Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. N Jackson, J.D.
Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. N Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B.

N Jones, Herb Kaley, M.
N Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R.
Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M.
Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J.
Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. N Logan, H. N Long, W.K. Y Looper, M.
Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. NMann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, D.R.
McCollum, H. McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. N Milford, B. Y Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B.

N Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. N Nix, K.
Y Noble, Bill N Oldham, L.
Owens, R.D. Parham, B.E.
N Patten, G.C. Patten, R.L. Peters, R.G.
N Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R. N Pilewicz, G.
Pinkston, F.C. Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. N Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A.

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Y Scott, D. NSizemore, E. N Smith, V.B. YSmyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Steinberg, C.
Y Stone, R.

YSwann, D. Taggart, T.
Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V.
Y Triplett, Tom

N Truluck, R. Tucker, R.M. Tuten, J. Twiggs, R.
N Vaughn, C.R. N Veazey, M.
Waddle, T.W.

Walker, L. N Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. N Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J.
N Whitmire, D.

Y Williams, H.L. Williams, R.
Y Williamson G Y Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J. NWood.J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 85, nays 54. The Bill, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.

Representative Thompson of the 93rd gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the House reconsider its action in failing to give the requisite constitutional majority to HB 776.

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 509. By: Representatives Kilgore of the 65th, Murphy of the 18th, Cooper, Kaley and Wilson of the 19th, Gammage of the 17th, Glanton and Johnson of the 66th, and Housley and Burruss of the 21st: A BILL to create a new judicial circuit for the State of Georgia, to be known as the Douglas Judicial Circuit, to be composed of the County of Douglas; to provide for a judge of the superior court and a district attorney for said circuit; and for other purposes.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the Senate was taken up for consideration and read the third time:

SB 163. By: Senators Barnes of the 33rd and Barker of the 18th: A BILL to amend Code Section 84-501, relating to the definition of the term "chiropractic" for purposes of provisions respecting chiropractors, so as to redefine such term; and for other purposes.

The report 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 3.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

HR 277. By: Representatives Isakson and Nix of the 20th: A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Bob Smith; and for other purposes.

HR 278. By: Representative Mann of the 13th: A RESOLUTION commending Mrs. Carol Seymour of Elberton, Georgia; and for other purposes.

HR 279. By: Representatives Home of the 104th, Pinkston of the 100th, Randall of the 101st, Davis of the 99th, Lucas of the 102nd, and others: A RESOLUTION commending Mrs. Carolyn Crayton; and for other purposes.

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HR 280. By: Representative Adams of the 79th: A RESOLUTION expressing regret at the passing of Mr. Leon Smith; and for other purposes.

HR 281. By: Representatives Tolbert, Johnston, and Butler of the 56th: A RESOLUTION expressing regret at the passing of Mr. Marvin Lue, Sr.; and for other purposes.

HR 282. By: Representative Adams of the 79th: A RESOLUTION expressing regret at the passing of Dr. A. Scott Gibson; and for other purposes.

HR 283. By: Representatives Baugh of the 108th and Parham of the 109th: A RESOLU TION commending the Swampland Opera House; and for other purposes.

HR 284. By: Representatives Edwards of the 110th and Phillips of the 91st: A RESOLU TION expressing appreciation to Elizabeth L. Parker for her dedicated public service; and for other purposes.

HR 287: By: Representatives Patten and Veazey of the 146th, Sizemore of the 136th, Phillips of the 120th, and others: A RESOLUTION urging the Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Transportation to place a historical marker in Reed Bingham State Park; and for other purposes.

HR 288. By: Representatives Truluck of the 86th, Dent of the 85th, Hays of the 1st, Milford of the 13th, Lane of the 81st, and others: A RESOLUTION urging the Congress of the United States to provide, by appropriate legislation for the hearing of scripture and prayer in public schools for those children desiring this opportunity; and for other purposes.

HR 289. By: Representatives Wood, Whitmire, and Jackson of the 9th: A RESOLUTION to petition the United States Congress for funds as a grant to the Georgia Department of Transportation for the purpose of contructing a partially con trolled access road from Georgia Highway 365 to the "Lake Lanier Islands"; and for other purposes.

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 122. By: Senator Broun of the 46th: A RESOLUTION relative to adjournment (Feb. 23rd - 5:00 PM til Feb. 28th - 10:00 AM); and for other purposes.

The following Resolution of the Senate was read and adopted:

SR 122. 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

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Assembly adjourn at 5:00 o'clock p.m., February 23, 1977, and reconvene at 10:00 o'clock a.m., February 28, 1977.

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 322. By: Representatives Snow of the 1st, Butler of the 56th, Evans of the 84th, and Walker of the 115th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Child Support Recovery Act", as amended, so as to clarify the responsibility of officials of the Dept. of Revenue to disclose to officials of the Dept. of Human Resources income tax information pertaining to parents of children for whom the Dept. of Human Resources has assignments to child support rights; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL
To amend an Act known as the "Child Support Recovery Act," approved March 28, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 192), as amended, so as to clarify the responsibility of officials of the Department of Revenue to disclose to officials of the Department of Human Resources income tax information pertaining to parents of children for whom the Depart ment of Human Resources has assignments to child support rights; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. An Act known as the "Child Support Recovery Act," approved March 28, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 192), as amended, is hereby amended by striking subsection (c) of Section 8 of said Act, which reads as follows:
"(c) In order to carry out the responsibilities imposed under this Act, the Department may request from any governmental department, board, commission, bureau or agency information and assistance in locating the absent parents of children receiving public assistance. The Commissioner or his duly authorized representative shall be entitled to have access to all pertinent information which is within the custody of any govern mental department, board, commission, bureau or agency, including, but not limited to, the Georgia Department of Revenue, and which is relative to such parent's location, income or property, notwithstanding any other provision of law making such informa tion confidential or privileged. Upon request, each governmental department, board, commission, bureau or agency shall promptly provide such information to the Commis sioner or his duly appointed representative.", in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new subsection (c) to read as follows:
"(c) In order to carry out the responsibilities imposed under this Act, the Department may request from any governmental department, board, commission, bureau or agency, information and assistance in locating the absent parents of children for whom the Department has assignment of child support rights. The Commissioner or his duly authorized representative shall be entitled to have access to all pertinent information which is within the custody of any governmental department, board, commission, bureau or agency, including but not limited to, income tax information contained in any report or return required under the Income Tax Act of 1931 by the Georgia Department of Revenue, including information from federal income tax returns required to be included as a part of any State report or return, which information but for this section would not be subject to disclosure pursuant to the provisions of Code Section 92-3216, and which is relative to such parents' location, income or property: Provided that any tax information secured from the federal government by the Georgia Department of Revenue, pursuant to the express provisions of Section 6103 of the

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Internal Revenue Code of 1954, may not be disclosed by that Department pursuant to this subsection. Any person receiving any tax information or tax returns under the authority granted in this subsection shall be considered either an officer or employee as those terms are used in the first paragraph of Code Section 92-3216, and as such an officer or employee, any person receiving any tax information or returns under the authority of this section shall be subject to the provisions of Code Section 92-9914. relating to the sanctions to be imposed for the unauthorized disclosure of confidential material."
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 ayes were 105, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.

SB 4. By: Senators Starr of the 44th, Robinson of the 27th, Foster of the 50th, Howard of the 42nd and Langford of the 51st: A BILL to provide for the review, con tinuation, reestablishment or termination of certain regulatory agencies of the executive branch of the State government; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read:

A BILL
To provide for the review, continuation, reestablishment or termination of certain regulatory agencies of the executive branch of the State government; to provide for a short title; to provide for a definition; to provide for procedures and requirements; to pro vide 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. Short Title. This Act shall be known and may be cited as "The Act Provid ing for the Review, Continuation, Reestablishment or Termination of Regulatory Agen cies."
Section 2. Findings and Purpose. The General Assembly finds that the need for and the effectiveness of many regulatory agencies which have been created in the State of Georgia have not been systematically evaluated. It is the purpose of this Act to establish a procedure for the systematic review of regulatory agencies to the end that those which do not serve the public interest shall be terminated and that others which do serve a public need shall be continued or modified to increase their effectiveness and efficiency.
Section 3. Regulatory Agency Defined. As used in this Act, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, "regulatory agency" means any agency specified in Section 7 of this Act and any department, division, board, bureau, commission or other agency of the executive branch of the State government created by law after January 1, 1977, which is created for the purpose of licensing or otherwise regulating or controlling any profes sion, business or trade.
Section 4. Legislative Review, (a) Prior to termination, continuation or reestablish ment of any regulatory agency, the appropriate standing committee of each house of the General Assembly, as determined by the respective presiding officers of such houses, shall

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hold public hearings to receive testimony from the public and from the officials of the regulatory agency involved relative to the need for and the effectiveness and efficiency of the regulatory agency; and at such hearings, the regulatory agency shall have the burden of demonstrating a public need for its continued existence.
(b) The determination as to whether a regulatory agency has demonstrated a public need for its continued existence shall take into consideration, among others, the following factors:
(1) whether the absence of regulation would significantly harm, affect or endan ger the public health, safety or welfare;
(2) whether there is a less restrictive method of regulation available which would adequately protect the public;
(3) the extent to which the regulatory agency has permitted qualified applicants to serve the public;
(4) the extent to which affirmative action requirements of State and federal stat utes and constitutions have been complied with by the regulatory agency or the profession, business or trade it regulates;
(5) the extent to which the regulatory agency has operated in the public interest and the extent to which its operation has been impeded or enhanced by existing stat utes, procedures, practices and rules and regulations, and any other circumstances, including budgetary, resource and personnel matters;
(6) the extent to which the regulatory agency has recommended statutory changes to the General Assembly which would benefit the public as opposed to the persons it regulates;
(7) the extent to which the regulatory agency has required the persons it regulates to report to it concerning the impact of rules and decisions of the regulatory agency on the public regarding improved service, economy of service and availability of ser vice;
(8) the extent to which persons regulated by the regulatory agency have been required to assess problems in their profession, business or trade which affect the public;
(9) the extent to which the regulatory agency has encouraged participation by the public in making its rules and decisions as opposed to participation solely by the persons it regulates;
(10) the efficiency with which formal public complaints filed with the regulatory agency concerning persons subject to regulation have been processed to completion by the regulatory agency; and
(11) the extent to which changes are necessary in the enabling laws of the regula tory agency to adequately comply with the factors listed in this subsection.
Section 5. Performance Audit. The Legislative Services Committee shall cause the State Auditor to conduct a performance audit of each regulatory agency scheduled for termination in accordance with Section 7 of this Act. The performance audit shall be completed by the first day of January immediately preceding the date established for termination of the regulatory agency and presented to the appropriate standing committee of each house of the General Assembly to which the review of the regulatory agency scheduled for termination has been assigned.
Section 6. Conforming Laws to Termination, Continuation or Reestablishment; Reports, (a) If the legislative review process required by Section 4 of this Act results with a determination that:
(1) the regulatory agency involved shall be allowd to terminate as scheduled, then the committees completing the review shall have prepared proposed legislation which may be necessary, if any, to conform related laws to the termination of the regulatory agency; or
(2) the regulatory agency involved shall be continued or reestablished, then the committees completing the review shall have prepared proposed legislation necessary to accomplish such continuation or reestablishment, and a separate bill shall be pre pared for each regulatory agency continued or reestablished.

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(b) The committees completing the legislative review required by Section 4 of this Act shall issue a report of their findings and recommendations to the Governor, to the regulatory agency involved and to each member of the General Assembly. Such report shall include as an attachment thereto copies of any proposed legislation prepared pur suant to the requirements of subsection (a) of this Section.
Section 7. Termination of Regulatory Agencies, (a) Unless reestablished or con tinued in accordance with the provisions of Section 9 of this Act, the following regulatory agencies shall be terminated on July 1, 1978, and the laws relating to such agencies, as indicated below, shall be repealed in their entirety effective on the date specified in Section 8 of this Act.
(1) The Georgia Auctioneers Commission. Code Chapter 84-3A, relative to auc tioneers and apprentice auctioneers.
(2) The State Board of Geologists Examiners. Code Chapter 84-21A, known as the "Registration of Geologists Act of 1975", as amended.
(3) The Employment Agency Advisory Council. An Act known as the "Private Employment Agencies Act", approved March 21, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 567).
(4) The State Board of Examiners for Certified Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators. An Act known as the "Certification of Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators Act", approved April 8, 1969 (Ga. Laws 1969, p. 272), as amended.
An Act amending an Act known as the "Certification of Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators Act", approved April 24, 1975 (Ga. Laws 1975, p. 1074).
(5) The Board of Hearing Aid Dealers and Dispensers. An Act known as the "Georgia State Hearing Aid Dealers and Dispensers Act", approved March 24, 1970 (Ga. Laws 1970, p. 653).
(6) The State Building Administrative Board. An Act creating the State Building Administrative Board, approved April 21, 1969 (Ga. Laws 1969, p. 546), as amended.
(7) The Georgia Franchise Practices Commission. Code Chapter 84-66, known as the Motor Vehicle, Farm Machinery and Construction Equipment Franchise Practices Act (Ga. Laws 1976, p. 1440).
(8) The State Board of Examiners of Speech Pathology and Audiology. An Act known as the "Georgia State Speech Pathology and Audiology Act", approved March 26, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 1009), as amended.
(9) The Georgia Board of Occupational Therapy. An Act known as the "Georgia State Occupational Therapy Licensing Act", approved March 31, 1976 (Ga. Laws 1976, p. 993).
(10) The State Board of Registration for Professional Soil Classifiers. An Act regu lating professional soil classifying, approved April 7, 1976 (Ga. Laws 1976, p. 1654). (b) Unless reestablished or continued in accordance with the provisions of Section 9 of this Act, the following regulatory agencies shall be terminated on July 1, 1980, and the laws relating to such agencies, as indicated below, shall be repealed in their entirety effective on the date specified in Section 8 of this Act.
(1) The Georgia State Board of Electrical Contractors. An Act known as the "Georgia Electrical Contractors Act", approved April 8, 1971 (Ga. Laws 1971, p. 583), as amended.
(2) The Georgia Board of Private Detective and Security Agencies. An Act known as the "Georgia Private Detective and Private Security Agencies Act", approved March 12, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 40), as amended.
(3) The Georgia Marriage and Family Counselor Licensing Board. An Act known as the "Marriage and Family Counselor Licensing Act", approved March 24, 1976 (Ga. Laws 1976, p. 659).
(4) The Board of Recreation Examiners of the State of Georgia. An Act creating the Board of Recreation Examiners of the State of Georgia, approved March 8, 1968 (Ga. Laws 1968, p. 137), as amended.
(5) Georgia State Board of Funeral Service. An Act creating and establishing a Board of Funeral Service, approved February 13, 1950 (Ga. Laws 1950, p. 238), as amended.

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An Act requiring county boards of health to inspect funeral establishments, approved March 17, 1959 (Ga. Laws 1959, p. 359).
(6) The Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy. An Act known as the "Georgia Physical Therapy Act", approved March 21, 1972 (Ga. Laws 1972, p. 388).
(7) The State Board of Examiners of Psychologists. An Act making provision for licensure of applied psychologists through a State Board of Examiners of Psychol ogists, approved February 21, 1951 (Ga. Laws 1951, p. 408), as amended.
(8) The Structural Pest Control Commission. An Act known as the "Structural Pest Control Act", approved March 7, 1955 (Ga. Laws 1955, p. 564), as amended.
(9) The State Board of Dispensing Opticians. An Act creating the State Board of Dispensing Opticians, approved February 17, 1956 (Ga. Laws 1956, p. 148), as amended.
(10) The State Board of Examiners of Registered Professional Sanitarians. An Act regulating the practice of professional sanitarians, approved March 7, 1957 (Ga. Laws 1957, p. 219), as amended.
(11) The State Board of Warm Air Heating Contractors. An Act regulating the installation of warm air heating equipment, approved February 25, 1949 (Ga. Laws 1949, p. 1622), as amended.
(12) The State Board of Registration of Used Car Dealers. An Act known as the "Used Car Dealers' Registration Act", approved February 20, 1958 (Ga. Laws 1958, p. 55), as amended.
(13) The Georgia State Board of Landscape Architects. Code Chapter 84-40, rela tive to landscape architects (Ga. Laws 1976, p. 1730).
(14) The Georgia State Board of Cosmetology. An Act regulating the occupation of cosmetology, approved March 11, 1963 (Ga. Laws 1963, p. 45), as amended.
(15) The State Board of Registration for Dealers in Used Motor Vehicle Parts. An Act known as the "Dealers in Used Motor Vehicle Parts Registration Act", approved March 14, 1966 (Ga. Laws 1966, p. 471), as amended.
(16) The State Board of Examiners of Plumbing Contractors. An Act creating the State Board of Examiners of Plumbing Contractors, approved March 15, 1968 (Ga. Laws 1968, p. 308), as amended.
(17) The Georgia State Board of Nursing Home Administrators. An Act relating to nursing homes and personal care homes, approved April 8, 1968 (Ga. Laws 1968, p. 1143), as amended. (c) Unless reestablished or continued in accordance with the provisions of Section 9 of this Act, the following regulatory agencies shall be terminated on July 1, 1982, and the laws relating to such agencies, as indicated below, shall be repealed in their entirety effective on the date specified in Section 8 of this Act.
(1) The Board of Polygraph Examiners. An Act known as the "Georgia Polygraph Examiners Act", approved April 9, 1968 (Ga. Laws 1968, p. 1217), as amended.
(2) The State Board of Registration for Foresters. An Act creating the State Board of Registration for Foresters, approved February 21, 1951 (Ga. Laws 1951, p. 581), as amended.
(3) The Board of Practical Nurse Examiners of Georgia. An Act providing for the licensing of practical nurses, approved March 2, 1953 (Ga. Laws 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 333), as amended.
(4) The State Board of Accountancy. Code Chapter 84-2, relative to accountants, as amended.
Code Section 84-9902, relative to penalties for violating Chapter 84-2, relating to certified public accountants, as amended.
(5) The State Board for Examination, Qualification and Registration of Architects. Code Chapter 84-3, relative to architects, as amended.
Code Section 84-9903, relative to the penalty for practicing as an architect without compliance with Chapter 84-3; false oaths and injunctions, as amended.
(6) The Georgia State Board of Barbers. An Act known as the "Georgia Barber Act", approved April 19, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 1450).
(7) The Georgia Board of Chiropractic Examiners. Code Chapter 84-5, relative to
chiropractors, as amended.

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Code Section 84-9905, relative to the penalty for practicing chiropractic with out a license.
(8) The State Board of Podiatry Examiners. Code Chapter 84-6, relative to podia try or chiropody, as amended.
Code Section 84-9906, relative to the penalty for practicing podiatry without a license, as amended.
(9) The Board of Dental Examiners of Georgia. Code Chapter 84-7, relative to dentists and dental hygienists, as amended.
Code Section 84-9907, relative to the penalty for practicing dentistry under another's license.
Code Section 84-9909, relative to the penalty for practicing dentistry without a license.
Code Section 84-9911, relative to the burden of proof as to authority to prac tice dentistry.
(10) The Composite State Board of Medical Examiners. Code Chapter 84-9, rela tive to medical practitioners, as amended.
An Act to prohibit the issuance of licenses to practice medicine or pharmacy to any person who is not a citizen of the United States, approved March 23, 1939 (Ga. Laws 1939, p. 319), as amended.
An Act known as the "Physician's Assistant Act", approved March 31, 1972 (Ga. Laws 1972, p. 676).
An Act known as the "Orthotists Practice Act", approved March 31, 1976 (Ga. Laws 1976, p. 1349).
Code Section 84-9914, relative to practicing medicine illegally, as amended. Code Section 84-9918, relative to fraudulently buying, selling or obtaining a license to practice osteopathy. Code Section 84-9919, relative to the illegal practice of osteopathy. (11) The Georgia Board of Nursing. Code Chapter 84-10, relative to nurses, as amended. An Act providing for the participation of nurse anesthetists in the administra tion of anesthesia, approved April 12, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 433), as amended. Code Section 84-9915, relative to the penalties for violating Chapter 84-10, relating to the practice of nursing, as amended. (12) The Board of Examiners in Optometry. Code Chapter 84-11, relative to optometrists, as amended. Code Section 84-9917, relative to the penalty for practicing optometry without a license. (13) The Georgia State Board of Pharmacy. Code Chapter 79A-2, relative to the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy, as amended. (14) The Georgia Real Estate Commission. Code Chapter 84-14, relative to real estate brokers and salesmen, as amended. Section 2 of an Act amending Code Title 84, relative to professions, businesses and trades, so as to comprehensively revise the laws relative to real estate brokers and salesmen, approved March 16, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 100). Code Section 84-9922, relative to refusal to testify or produce evidence before the Real Estate Commission. (15) The State Board of Veterinary Medicine. Code Chapter 84-15, known as the Georgia Veterinary Practice Act, as amended. (16) The State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Sur veyors. Code Chapter 84-21, relative to professional engineers and land surveyors. (17) The State Board for the Certification of Librarians. An Act establishing a State Board for the Certification of Librarians, approved March 31, 1937 (Ga. Laws 1937, p. 245).
Section 8. Termination Period for Agencies. Upon its termination as provided by Section 7 of this Act, each regulatory agency shall continue in existence until July 1 of the next succeeding year for the purpose of concluding its affairs and activities. During
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not be reduced or otherwise limited. The laws relative to such regulatory agency shall be continued in effect for the duration of the termination period only for the purpose of concluding its affairs. As of the last day of the termination period, the laws relative to each respective terminated regulatory agency shall stand repealed in their entirety. During the termination period, the regulatory agency shall not issue any new licenses nor renew any licenses, nor collect any license fees which were not due and payable prior to the date of termination of the agency.
Section 9. Continuation or Reestablishment. (a) Any regulatory agency may be con tinued or reestablished by the General Assembly for a period not to exceed six years.
(b) Any regulatory agency created after January 1, 1977, shall continue in existence for not more than six years from the effective date of its establishment unless the Act creating such agency specifically provides that such agency shall not be subject to the provisions of this Act.
Section 10. Rights and Claims Protected. The termination of a regulatory agency pursuant to the provisions of this Act shall not cause the dismissal of any claim or right of any citizen against any regulatory agency or any claim or right of a regulatory agency terminated pursuant to this Act which is subject to litigation. Unless otherwise provided by legislation adopted pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Section 6 of this Act, such claims and rights shall be assumed by the Joint Secretary, State Examining Boards, until their final disposition.
Section 11. Repealer. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The following amendment was read:

Representatives Irvin of the 23rd and Karrh of the 106th move to amend the Commit tee Substitute to Senate Bill 4 by adding on Page 1, Line 11, following the word "of", the words "Departments and".
anadn"d by adding on Page 1, Line 18, following the word "of", the words "departments
and by adding a new Section 3(a) to read as follows:
Section 3(a). Department Defined. As used in this Act, "department" means any department, administrative office, agency, commission, board, or other instrumentality of state government created and continued in existence by statute or legislative resolu tion.
and by adding on Page 2, lines 8, 12, and 14, before the words "regulatory agency", the words "department or".
and by adding on Page 4 a new subsection (c) to Section 4, to read as follows:
(c) The determination as to whether a department other than a regulatory agency has demonstrated a public need for its continued existence shall take into consideration, among others, the following factors, to be provided by such department:
(1) a detailed statement identifying all substantial aspects of departmental oper ations, priorities, and activities.
(2) a description of the objective or objectives or each program.
(3) a description of the activity or activities which are intended to accomplish each objective.
(4) indicators of quantity and quality of performance of these activities.
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(6) the level of effort required to accomplish each activity in terms of funds and personnel.
(7) a statement of the effect of funding each activity at seventy percent of its current level.
and by adding on Page 4, on lines 16, 21, 22, 27, and 32, prior to the words "regulatory agency", the words "department or".
and by adding on Page 5, lines 5 and 8, prior to the words "regulatory agencies" the words "departments and".
and by adding a new subsection (d) to Section 7 to read as follows:
(c) Unless reestablished or continued in accordance with the provisions of Section 9 of this Act, the following departments shall be terminated by July 1, 1980, and the laws relating to such department shall be repealed in their entirety effective on the date specified by Section 8 of this Act.
(1) The Department of Banking and Finance
(2) The Department of Human Resources
(3) The Department of Transportation
(4) The State Scholarship Commission
(5) The Soil & Water Conservation Committee
(6) The Department of Veteran's Service
and by adding a new subsection (e) to Section 7 to read as follows:
(e) Unless reestablished or continued in accordance with the provisions of Section 9 of this Act, the following departments shall be terminated by July 1, 1982, and the laws relating to such departments shall be repealed in their entirety effective on the date specified by Section 8 of this Act.
(1) The Department of Law
(2) The Department of Natural Resources
(3) The Department of Agriculture
(4) The Department of Education
(5) The Georgia Bureau of Investigation
(6) The Merit System of Personnel Administration
(7) The Department of Labor
and by adding a new subsection (f) to Section 7 to read as follows:
(f) Unless reestablished or continued in accordance with the provisions of Section 9 of this Act, the following departments shall be terminated by July 1, 1984, and the laws relating to such departments shall be repealed in their entirety effective on the date specified by Section 8 of this Act.
(1) The Forestry Commission
(2) The Department of Offender Rehabilitation
(3) The Department of Medical Services
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(5) The Department of Industry and Trade
(6) The Forest Research Council
(7) The Department of Public Safety
and by adding on Page 12, lines 20, 23, 25, 29, and 31, prior to the words "regulatory agency", the words "department or"
and by adding on Page 13, lines 3, 5, 8, 11, 13, and 14, prior to the words "regulatory agency", the words "department or".

On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adams, G. N Adams, Marvin
N Anderson, W.
N Argo, B.
Y Auten, D.
N Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M.
Y Beckham, B. N Benefield, J.
N Birdsong, K.
Bishop, S. N Bolster, P. N Bray, C.A. N Buck, T.B. N Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J.
Y Butler, D.
Canty, H.
N Carlisle, J. N Games, C. N Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. N Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. N Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. N Clark, Betty N Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. N Coleman, T. N Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H.
N Connell, J.
Y Cooper, B.

N Cox, W.E. N Crosby, T.
N Culpepper, B.
N Daniel, G.
N Daugherty, J.C.
N Davis, B. Dean, D.C.
N Dent, R.A.
Y Deveaux, C. N Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill N Edwards, W.
Y Elliott, E.H. N Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. N Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L.
Galer, M.
N Gammage, L.
N Gignilliat, A. N Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. N Greene, J. N Greer, J.W.
N Ham, B.
N Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Hanner, B. N Harris, B.B.,Sr. N Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C.
N Hatcher, C.F. N Hawkins, J.
N Hays, F.,Jr. Hill, B.L.
N Holmes, Bob N Home, F.

N Horton, G.T. N Housley, E. N Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J.
Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben N Johnson, G.
N Johnson, P. N Johnson, W.Rud.
Johnston, J. N Jones, B.
Jones, Herb N Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. N Kemp, R. N Keyton.J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. N Knight, N.G. N Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick
Lane, W.J. N Lee, W.J.(Bill) N Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. N Logan, H. NLong, W.K. N Looper, M. N Lord, J. N Lucas, D.E. N Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, D.R.

N McCollum, H. N McDonald, L. NMcKinney.J.E. N Milford, B. N Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. N Murray, B.
Nessmith, P.E. N Nichols, M. Y Nix, K.
Noble, Bill N Oldham, L.
Owens, R.D. N Parham, B.E.
N Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L. N Peters, R.G.
Phillips, L.L. Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. N Piiewicz, G. NPinkston.F.C. N Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. N Ramsey, T. N Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. N Robinson, C. N Ross, Ben B. N Rowland, J.R. N Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Scott, A. N Scott, D.

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 25, nays 131. The amendment was lost.

Sizemore, E.
Y Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. Snow, Wayne.Jr. N Steinberg, C. N Stone, R. N Swann, D.
N Taggart, T. N Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. Triplet!, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M.
N Tuten, J. N Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. N Veazey, M. N Waddle, T.W.
N Walker, L. Y Wall, V. N Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. N Wheeler, Bobby
White, J. N Whitmire, D. N Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

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. Y Adams, Marvin
Y Anderson, W.
Y Argo, B.

Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E.
Y Battle, Joe
Y Baugh, W.E.

Y Beck, J.M.
Y Beckham, B.
Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K.

Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P.
Y Bray, C.A.
Y Buck, T.B.

Y Burruss, A.L.

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Y Burton, J.
Y Butler, D. Y Canty, H.
Y Carlisle, J. YCarnes, C. YCarrell.B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. YChilders, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. YConnell.J, Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E.
Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B. YDean.D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. N Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H.

Y Evans, W.D.
Y Felton, D.
Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L.
Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. YGignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J.
Greer, J.W. YHam.B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Manner, B.
Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C.
Y Hatcher, C.F.
Y Hawkins, J.
Y Hays, F.,Jr.
Y Hill, B.L.
Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F. Y Horton, G.T.
Y Housley, E.
Y Howell, M.
Y Hudson, Ted
Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J.
Y Jackson, J.D.

Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P.
Y Johnson, W.Rud.
Y Johnston, J.
Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb
Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R.
Y Keyton, J.W.
Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G.
Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J.
Y Logan, H. Long, W.K.
Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.
Y McColIum, H.
Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E.
Milford, B.
Y Money, J.

Y Mostiler, J.L. YMullinax.E.G.
Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K.
Y Noble, Bill
Y Oldham, L.
Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C.
Patten, R.L.
Y Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C.
Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T.
Randall, W.C.
Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A. Y Scott, D.
Y Sizemore, E.

Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T.
Toles, E.B. Townsend, K.V. Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J.
Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. YWall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby
White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 160, nays 1.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.

Representative Dixon of the 151st stated that he inadvertently voted "nay" when the roll was called on SB 4, by substitute. He intended to vote "aye" thereon.

Representative Toles of the 16th stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll was called on SB 4, by substitute, but had he been present would have voted "aye" thereon.

SB 37. By: Senators Russell of the 10th, Kidd of the 25th, Dean of the 6th, Stephens of the 36th and others: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Barber Act," approved April 19, 1973, so as to change the composition of the Georgia State Board of Barbers; and for other purposes.

The report 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 12.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Representatives Childers of the 15th and Wall of the 61st requested that they be recorded as having voted "nay" on the passage of SB 37.
Representative Vaughn of the 57th moved that the house do now adjourn until 10 o'clock, tomorrow morning and the motion prevailed.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia Wednesday, February 23, 1977

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 John W. Layfield, Pastor, Emmanuel Baptist Church, Milledgeville, Georgia.
Representative Milford of the 13th, 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 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:
HB 1034. By: Representative Castleberry of the lllth: A BILL to amend an Act abolis'.. ing the present method of compensating the Sheriff of Stewart County, knovvn as the fee system, and providing in lieu thereof an annual salary, as amended, so as to change the compensation of the sheriff's deputy; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.
HB 1035. By: Representative Castleberry of the lllth: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Webster County upon an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation, as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of personnel; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.
HB 1036. By: Representative Castleberry of the lllth: A BILL to provide for the salary of the Sheriff of Chattahoochee County; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

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HB 1037. By: Representatives Veazey and Patten of the 146th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Tifton, as amended, so as to extend the corporate limits of the City of Tifton; to provide for a referendum; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1038. By: Representatives Veazey and Patten of the 146th: A BILL to provide a new Charter for the City of Tifton; to repeal the Charter provided by an Act approved Aug. 14, 1920, as amended; to provide for definitions; to provide for the corporate boundaries; to provide for corporate powers; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1039. By: Representatives Johnson, Lee, Benefield and Wood of the 72nd: A BILL to amend an Act providing a salary for the official court reporter of the Clayton Judicial Circuit, as amended, so as to change the compensation of the official court reporters of the Clayton Judicial Circuit; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1040. By: Representatives McDonald of the 12th, and Irvin of the 10th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Banks County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to provide that the governing authority of Banks County shall furnish the sheriff with the necessary auto mobiles and equipment for the proper operation of his office including commu nications equipment, maintenance, repairs, gas and oil for said automobiles; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1041. By: Representatives McDonald of the 12th, and Irvin of the 10th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Banks County, as amended, so as to change the compensation of the chairman and the other members of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1042. By: Representatives McDonald of the 12th, and Irvin of the 10th: A BILL to provide a salary for the Coroner of Banks County; to provide for reimburse ment by the governing authority of Banks County of all necessary expenses incurred by the coroner in fulfilling his duties; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1043. By: Representative Irvin of the 10th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues in the County of Stephens, as amended, so as to change the compensation of said Commissioners; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1054. By: Representatives Carrell of the 75th, and Harris of the 8th: A BILL to amend an Act completely and exhaustively revising the laws relating to game and fish, as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to killing dogs running

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deer and freedom from liability in connection therewith; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on Game, Fish & Recreation.

HB 1058. By: Representative Irvin of the 10th: A BILL to amend an Act of the General Assembly of Georgia incorporating the City of Toccoa, as heretofore amended, so as to add additional lots, tracts or parcels of land adjacent to the present city limits of the City of Toccoa to be included in the city limits of said city; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1059. By: Representative Ross of the 76th: A BILL to amend an Act abolishing the offices of Tax Collector and Tax Receiver in Warren County, Georgia, and creating the office of Tax Commissioner of Warren County, Georgia, so as to change the compensation of the tax commissioner; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1060. By: Representative Ross of the 76th: A BILL to amend an Act consolidating the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Lincoln County into the office of Tax Commissioner of Lincoln County, as amended, so as to provide for the collection of certain commissions and the payment of the same into the county treasury; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1061 By: Representatives Lee, Wood, Benefield and Johnson of the 72nd: A BILL to amend an Act known as the Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act, as amended, so as to further define the term "municipality"; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1062. By: Representative Hatcher of the 131st: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Baker County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to authorize the governing authority of Baker County to provide for a supplement to the compensation of the Sheriff of Baker County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HR 285-1062. By: Representatives Carrell of the 75th, and Castleberry of the lllth: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by law for a joint committee composed of members of the Senate and House of Representatives to approve expenditures of new or additional federal funds, and necessary State matching funds, when the General Assembly is not in session; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HR 286-1062. By: Representatives Carrell of the 75th, and Castleberry of the lllth: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that federal funds received by the State shall be expended only pursuant to appropriation made by law; to provide exceptions; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HB 1066. By: Representatives Deveaux of the 28th, Dean of the 29th, Glover of the 32nd, Holmes of the 39th, Scott of the 37th, Hamilton of the 31st, Carnes of the 43rd, and others: A BILL to amend an Act approved Mar. 4, 1966, as amended, which granted certain cities certain powers to require the repair, closing or demolition of certain dwellings, buildings or structures, and for other purposes, so as to clarify certain standards relating to the cost of repair; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1067. By: Representative Carrell of the 75th: A BILL to provide for an expense allow ance for the Judge and District Attorney of the Superior Court of the Alcovy Judicial Circuit from the funds of Walton County; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1068. By: Representative Carrell of the 75th: A BILL to provide for a cost-of-living increase to the compensation, salaries, expenses and allowances of the Sheriff, the Tax Commissioner, the Judge of the Probate Court and the Clerk of the Superior Court of Walton County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HR 290-1068. By: Representatives Johnson, Benefield, Wood and Lee of the 72nd, and Horton of the 43rd: A RESOLUTION to repeal a Resolution creating the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Overview Committee, as amended; to pro vide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HB 1069. By: Representatives Home of the 104th, Birdsong of the 103rd, Lucas of the 102nd, Pinkston of the 100th, and Randall of the 101st: A BILL to change the provisions relative to the compensation and expenses of the elective mem bers of the Board of Public Education and Orphanage of Bibb County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1070. By: Representative Colwell of the 4th: A BILL to provide that no public corpora tion or authority created by law for the purpose of acquiring, establishing, operating or administering a system of public transportation of passengers for hire within any area of this State shall be exempt from the taxes imposed on motor fuels by the laws of this State; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1071. By: Representatives Phillips of the 120th, and Rush of the 121st: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Toombs County, as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to the election of members of the board of commissioners; to provide for districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1072. By: Representatives Swann of the 90th, Connell of the 87th, and Daniel of

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the 88th: 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; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HR 291-1072. By: Representative Knight of the 67th: A RESOLUTION continuing the Curriculum Study Committee for the public schools of Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

HB 1073. By: Representative Connell of the 87th: A BILL to amend an Act placing certain county officers upon an annual salary, as amended, so as to change certain of the provisions thereto pertaining to employees of the sheriff's office in such counties; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1074. By: Representative Connell of the 87th: A BILL to amend an Act providing and fixing the compensation of certain elected officials in certain counties of this State so as to change certain of the provisions thereof pertaining to officers and employees of said officers in such counties; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1075. By: Representative Rush of the 121st: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Ludowici, as amended, so as to change the qualifica tions of the recorder; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1076. By: Representatives Culpepper of the 98th, Walker of the 115th, Williams and Foster of the 6th, and Baugh of the 108th: A BILL to amend Code Section 88-504.5 relating to release of patients from emergency receiving facilities, so as to change the provisions relating to release of patients under criminal charges; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

HB 1077. By: Representatives Taggart of the 125th, Carlisle of the 71st, Childs of the 51st, Williamson of the 45th, and Ware of the 68th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the giving of security by owners and operators of motor vehicles, as amended, so as to increase the minimum security required by said Act; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 1078. By: Representatives Hill of the 127th, Taggart of the 125th, Scott of the 123rd, Triplett of the 128th, Battle of the 124th, and Gignilliat of the 122nd: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the compensation of the Judge of the Probate Court of Chatham County, as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation of the Judge of the Probate Court of Chatham County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1079. By: Representatives Vaughn of the 57th, and Johnson of the 74th: A BILL

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to change the county lines of Rockdale and Newton Counties; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.

HB 1080. By: Representative Ham of the 80th: A BILL to amend Code Section 27-2534.1, relating to the procedure to be followed in cases in which the jury or judge may consider the death penalty, so as to remove armed robbery from the enumerations of capital felonies contained therein; to make armed robbery a statutory aggravating circumstance when committed during the course of commission of a capital felony; to provide an effective date; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1081. By: Representative Ham of the 80th: A BILL to amend an Act comprehensively and exhaustively revising, superseding and modernizing pretrial, trial and certain post-trial procedure in civil cases, known as the Georgia Civil Practice Act, as amended, so as to provide that appeals to the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals of orders granting or denying summary judgments shall be by application rather than right; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1082. By: Representative Ham of the 80th: A BILL to amend Code Section 6-1702, relating to costs in cases carried to the Supreme Court and to the Court of Appeals, as amended, so as to change the amount thereof; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1083. By: Representative Ham of the 80th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Administrative Procedure Act", as amended, so as to provide that appeals to the Supreme Court or the Court of Appeals shall be by application rather than right; to provide for procedures and requirements and other mat ters relative thereto; to provide an effective date and for the applicability of this Act; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 1084. By: Representative Ham of the 80th: A BILL to amend subsection (a) of Code Section 26-1902, as amended, relating to armed robbery, so as to change the maximum punishment from death to life imprisonment; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1085. By: Representative Phillips of the 120th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 57-1, relating to interest and usury, so as to provide for interest on certain loans which are repayable in weekly installments; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Banks & Banking.

HB 1086. By: Representatives Jones of the 78th, and Adams of the 79th: A BILL to abol ish the present mode of compensating the Judge of the Probate Court of Pike 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 office shall become the property of the county; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1087. By: Representative Ham of the 80th: A BILL to amend Code Section 114-710, relating to appeals from awards of the State Board of Workmen's Compen sation, as amended, so as to provide that appeals to the Supreme Court or Court of Appeals shall be by application rather than right; to provide for procedures and requirements relative thereto; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1088. By: Representatives Housley and Burruss of the 21st, Cooper and Wilson of the 19th, and Harrison of the 20th: A BILL to amend an Act changing the compensation of the Clerk of the Superior Court, the Sheriff and the Judge of the Probate Court of Cobb County from the fee system to the salary system, as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation of said officers; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1089. By: Representatives Hill of the 127th, and Scott of the 123rd: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Revenue Tax Act to Legalize and Control Alcoholic Bev erages and Liquors", as amended, so as to provide that certain counties or municipalities in the State of Ga. where the sale of distilled spirits or alcoholic beverages is authorized by law may, through proper resolution or ordinance, authorize the issuance of licenses to sell distilled spirits, alcoholic beverages, malt beverages and wine for beverage purposes by the drink for consumption; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Temperance.

HB 1090. By: Representative Chance of the 129th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Court of Effingham County, as amended, so as to provide procedures for the collection, payment and accounting of monies payable to the court; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1091. By: Representative Jessup of the 117th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of Commissioner of Bleckley County, as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to the expense allowance of the commissioner; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1092. By: Representatives Glanton and Johnson of the 66th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing a new charter for the City of Carrollton, as amended, so as to change the maximum fine of a certain police court; to provide for a recorder for said court, how elected and the duties, power, authority and salary thereof; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1093. By: Representatives Jones of the 78th, and Adams of the 79th: A BILL to amend an Act consolidating the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Pike County into the office of Tax Commissioner of Pike County, as amended, so as to change the compensation of the deputy tax commissioner; to provide for minimum compensation for the deputy tax commissioner; and for other pur poses.

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Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1094. By: Representatives Jones of the 78th, and Adams of the 79th: A BILL to abol ish the present mode of compensating the Clerk of the Superior Court of Pike County, known as the fee system; to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HR 293-1094. By: Representative Adams of the 79th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide a homestead exemption of $10,000.00 from all City of Thomaston ad valorem taxes, including ad valorem taxes for the city school district, for residents of the City of Thomaston, Ga., who are disabled and who have a net income not exceeding $10,000.00 for the immediately preceding taxable year; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1095. By: Representative Owens of the 77th: A BILL to provide that in certain coun ties the district attorney of the judicial circuit of such counties shall receive a supplement to the salary paid by the State; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1096. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Vaughn of the 57th, Lee of the 72nd, Harris of the 8th, Knight of the 67th, Connell of the 87th, Collins of the 144th, Hamilton of the 31st, and others: A BILL to provide for the recall of elected officials of each county and municipality within this State; to provide for peti tions; to provide for the conduct of such recall elections; to provide for practices, procedures and requirements in connection with such recall elections; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.

HB 1097. By: Representatives Hill of the 127th, Hawkins of the 50th, Richardson of the 52nd, Clark of the 55th, and White of the 132nd: A BILL to require State agencies to establish and operate a small business procurement and property sales program in order to provide small business concerns the opportunity to secure State contracts by setting aside ten percent (10%) of their total contracts for small business concerns; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry.

HB 1098. By: Representatives Argo of the 63rd, Logan of the 62nd, and Russell of the 64th: A BILL to provide for the combination of the present functions of the Magistrate's Court of Clarke County, Ga., and the Recorder's Court of the City of Athens, Ga., into one court; to provide for the manner of selection of the judge of this court; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1099. By: Representatives Logan of the 62nd, Russell of the 64th, and Argo of the 63rd: A BILL to amend an Act establishing a city court in the County of Clarke (now known as the State Court of Clarke County) so as to change the provisions relating to the number and selection of jurors in civil and misdemeanor trials in said court; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1100. By: Representative Owens of the 77th: A BILL to change the compensation of coroners in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 22,320 and not more than 22,500, 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.

HR 295-1100. By: Representative Logan of the 62nd: A RESOLUTION creating the Lower Court Reorganization Study Committee; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1101. By: Representative Walker of the 115th: A BILL to amend Code Section 74-9902, relating to abandonment of minor children, as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to the venue of the offense of child abandon ment; to provide for venue in cases in which the child is legitimate or illegiti mate; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1102. By: Representative Ross of the 76th: A BILL to provide for a Board of Commis sioners of Warren County; to provide for elections and terms of office; to pro vide for election districts; to provide for vacancies; to provide for meetings of the board; to provide for compensation of members of the board; to provide for bonds; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1103. By: Representatives Rainey of the 135th, and Foster of the 152nd: A BILL to make certain provisions relating to protected species of plant and animal life; to provide a short title ("The Protected Species Act of 1977"); to provide certain definitions; to provide that certain acts relating to protected species shall be unlawful; to provide a list of protected species; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Game, Fish & Recreation.

HB 1104. By: Representatives Gignilliat of the 122nd, Battle of the 124th, Jones of the 126th, Scott of the 123rd, Triplett of the 128th, Chance of the 129th, and Taggart of the 125th: A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to authorize the Board of Public Education for the City of Savannah and the County of Chatham, to adopt, establish and administer a system of pensions for old age and disabilities of its teachers and employees, and to contribute the necessary funds therefor from the public monies committed to its charge, and to adopt reasonable rules and regulations for the administration of said system of pen sions..."; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1105. By: Representative Reaves of the 147th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Brooks County on a salary basis, in lieu of the fee system of compen sation, as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation of the chief deputy sheriff; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

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HB 1106. By: Representatives Lee, Johnson, Benefield and Wood of the 72nd: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Morrow so as to change the date of elections in said city; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HR 296-1106. By: Representatives Johnson, Lee, Benefield and Wood of the 72nd: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that residents of the City of Morrow who are 65 years of age or over or who are totally disabled, and whose gross income does not exceed $4,000.00 per annum, shall be granted a homestead exemption of $8,000.00 from ad valorem taxation by said city; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1107. By: Representatives Hatcher of the 131st, White of the 132nd, McCollum of the 134th, and Hutchinson of the 133rd: A BILL to amend an Act placing cer tain of the county officers of Dougherty County upon an annual salary, as amended, so as to change the salary of the clerk of the superior court of said county; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1108. By: Representative Phillips of the 91st: A BILL to provide that the governing authority of Harris County shall maintain a list of all county officers and employees, together with their individual salaries, expense allowances and other fringe benefits; to provide that said list shall be available for public inspection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HR 306-1108. By: Representatives Ware of the 68th, Collins of the 144th, Lee of the 72nd, Connell of the 87th, Harris of the 8th, Vaughn of the 57th, and Hawkins of the 50th: A RESOLUTION creating the State Authorities Study Committee; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.

HB 1109. By: Representative Phillips of the 91st: A BILL to require the Superintendent of Schools of Harris County and the Board of Education of Harris County to maintain a current list of the members and all employees of the Board of Edu cation of Harris County, together with their individual salaries, supplements, expenses and other emoluments; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1110. By: Representatives Twiggs and Colwell of the 4th: A BILL to abolish the present method of compensating the Clerk of the Superior Court of Towns County known as the fee system and provide in lieu thereof an annual salary for said officer; to provide for clerical assistance; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1111. By: Representatives Twiggs and Colwell of the 4th: A BILL to abolish the present method of compensating the Tax Collector of Towns County known as the fee system and provide in lieu thereof an annual salary for said officer; to provide for clerical assistance; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.
HB 1112. By: Representative Twiggs of the 4th: A BILL to provide for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Towns County; to provide for other matters relative thereto; to provide for a referendum; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.
HB 1113. By: Representative Twiggs of the 4th: A BILL to provide for the appointment of the County School Superintendent of Towns County by the Board of Edu cation of Towns County; to provide for the time of the initial appointment; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for a refer endum; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HR 309-1113. By: Representative Colwell of the 4th: A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain State-owned property; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HB 1114. By: Representative Colwell of the 4th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Youthful Offender Division of the State Board of Corrections, known as the Georgia Youthful Offender Act of 1972, so as to reconstitute the membership of the Youthful Offender Division; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HB 1115. By: Representative Colwell of the 4th: A BILL to amend an Act approved April 6, 1972 providing for the reorganization of certain functions within the Execu tive Branch of State Government, so as to provide for the abolishment of the State Board of Corrections and for the transfer of its policymaking functions and its power to make rules and regulations to the Board of Offender Rehabili tation; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HB 1116. By: Representative Colwell of the 4th: A BILL to amend an Act approved April 13, 1973 providing for the compensation and allowances of certain State offi cials and for matters relative thereto so as to strike references to the Director of Corrections and the State Board of Corrections and insert in lieu thereof respectively the Commissioner of Offender Rehabilitation and the Board of Offender Rehabilitation; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate were read the second time:

HB 979 HB 980 HB 981 HB 982 HB 983 HB 984 HR 268-984

HR 269-984 HR 270-984 HR 271-984 HR 272-984 HB 986 HB 987 HB 988

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HB 989 HB 990 HB 991 HB 992 HB 993 HB 994 HB 995 HB 996 HB 997 HB 1001 HB 1002 HB 1003 HB 1004 HB 1005 HB 1006 HB 1007 HB 1008 HB 1009 HB 1010 HB 1011 HB 1012 HB 1013 HB 1014 HB 1015 HR 273-1015 HB 1020 HB 1021 HB 1022 HB 1023 HB 1024 HB 1025 HB 1026 HB 1027 HB 1029 HB 1030

HB 1031 HR 274-1031 HB 1032 HB 1033 HB 1044 HB 1045 HB 1046 HB 1047 HB 1048 HB 1049 HB 1050 HB 1051 HB 1052 HB 1053 HR 276-1053 HB 1055 HB 1056 HB 1057 HB 1063 HB 1064 HB 1065 SB 241 SB 268 SB 269 SB 271 SB 273 SB 276 SB 277 SB 278 SB 292 SB 293 SB 294 SB 295 SB 297 SB 298

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR Wednesday, February 23, 1977

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Rules has met and fixed the calendar for House consideration today, as enumerated below:

HB 179 HB 233 HB 282 HB 304 HB 507 HB 604 HB 665 HB 692 HB 704 HB 724 HB 740

Appropriations, Fiscal Year 7/1/77 - 6/30/78 Board of Athletic Trainers, Create (Reconsidered) Vehicles Etc. Seizure, Liquor Law DA Emeritus Ret., Survivors' Benefits Cigar & Cig. Tax, Refunds or Credits Real Estate Brokers, Taxation Child Support Recovery; Parents/Wage Assignments Marriage License, Applicant, Serologic Tests Felon, Bail Acceptable to Sheriff Motor Vehicle Traffic Accidents, Obstructing Traffic Registration of Geologists, Applicants' Materials

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HB 744

Billiard Rooms, Licenses, Hours of Operation

HB 746

Wine Taxation, Revise Laws

HB 747

Public Housing, Deceptive Practices

HB 760

Higher Ed. Ass't Corp. Student Incentive

HB 786

Detention Facilities, Minimum Standards

HB 790

State Properties Commission, Oil and Gas Leases

HB 812

State Commission of Indian Affairs, Create

HB 813

Indian Housing Authorities, Create

HB 928

Nat. Res. Dept. Review, Environmental Protection

HR 194-774 Convey Property, Glynn County

HR 217-838 Code Revision Commission, Create

These measures may be called in any order you may so desire.

Respectfully submitted,

Is/Lee of the 72nd Chairman

Representative Ross of the 76th District, Chairman of the Committee on Education, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Education has had under consideration the following Bill and Resolutions of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

SB 216 Do Pass

SR 32 Do Pass

SR 65 Do Pass, as Amended



Respectfully submitted, Ross of the 76th Chairman

Representative Rainey of the 135th District, Chairman of the Committee on Game, Fish & Recreation, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Game, Fish & Recreation has had under consideration the follow ing Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 904 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Rainey of the 135th Chairman
Representative 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 the same back to the House with the follow ing recommendations:

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HB 999 Do Pass HB 1012 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Marcus of the 26th Chairman

Representative Lane of the 81st District, Chairman of the Committee on Highways, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Highways has had under consideration the following Bills and Resolution of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HR 230-872 Do Pass

SB 233

Do Pass

SB 242

Do Pass

SB 245

Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Lane of the 81st Chairman

Representative Mullinax of the 69th District, Chairman of the Committee on Indus trial Relations, 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 the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
SB 202 Do Pass, as Amended
Respectfully submitted, Mullinax of the 69th Chairman

Representative Ware of the 68th District, Chairman of the Committee on Insurance, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Insurance has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 929 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Clifton of the 107th Secretary

Representative Horton of the 43rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Industry, submitted the following report:

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Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Industry has had under consideration the following Bill of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
SB 254 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Watson of the 114th Secretary

Representative Horton of the 43rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Industry, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Industry has had under consideration the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HR 208-823 Do Pass

HR 121-513 Do Pass, by Substitute

HB 653

Do Pass

HB 917 HB 823 HB 327

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, Horton of the 43rd Chairman

Representative Snow of the 1st District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following Bills and Resolution of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 723 Do Pass SR 31 Do Pass SB 312 Do Pass

HB 867 Do Pass, as Amended HB 732 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, Snow of the 1st Chairman

Representative Jessup of the 117th District, Chairman of the Committee on Motor Vehicles, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Motor Vehicles has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the follow ing recommendations:
HB 208 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Jessup of the 117th Chairman

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Representative Buck of the 95th District, Chairman of the Committee on Retirement, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Retirement has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 85 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, Buck of the 95th
Chairman

Representative Lee of the 72nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Rules, sub mitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Rules has had under consideration the following Bill and Resolu tion of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 468 Do Not Pass HR 97-458 Do Not Pass
Respectfully submitted, Lee of the 72nd Chairman

Representative Thompson of the 93rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Special Judiciary has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 644 Do Pass SB 235 Do Pass HB 576 Do Pass

HB 369 Do Not Pass HB 574 Do Pass HB 575 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Scott of the 37th Secretary

Representative Colwell of the 4th District, Chairman of the Committee on State Insti tutions & Property, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on State Institutions & Property has had under consideration the following Bill and Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

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HB 808

Do Pass, as Amended

HR 276-1053 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Colwell of the 4th Chairman

Representative Howell of the 140th District, Chairman of the Committee on State of Republic, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on State of Republic has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

SB 51 Do Pass, as Amended SB 69 Do Pass, as Amended SB 168 Do Pass, as Amended

SB 183 Do Pass HB 940 Do Pass SB 36 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Bray of the 70th Vice-Chairman

Representative Adams of the 36th District, Chairman of the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs has had under consider ation the following Bills and Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 706 HB 709 HB 971

Do Pass, as Amended Do Pass Do Pass

HR 176-700 Do Pass, by Substitute

HB 412

Do Pass, by Substitute

HB 1045 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th Chairman

Representative Adams of the 36th District, Chairman of the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - 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 943 HB 946 HB 947 HB 948 HB 949 HB 950 HB 951 HB 952 HB 953

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass, as Amended Do Pass, as Amended

HB 954 HB 955 HB 956 HB 957 HB 958 HB 961 HB 965 HB 967

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, as Amended Do Pass, as Amended Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

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HB 968

Do Pass

HB 974

Do Pass

HB 977

Do Pass

HR 258-964 Do Pass

HB 238

Do Pass

HB 315

Do Pass, as Amended

HB 427

Do Pass, by Substitute

HB 693 HB 726 HB 820 HB 1016 HB 1017 HB 1018 HB 1019

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th Chairman

Representative Dixon of the 151st District, Chairman of the Committee on Temper ance, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Temperance has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 1046 Do Pass HB 1047 Do Pass HB 988 Do Pass, as Amended
Respectfully submitted, Dixon of the 151st Chairman

Representative 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 of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the follow ing recommendations:
HB 578 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, Collins of the 144th Chairman

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolution of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 315. By: Representative Greer of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Judges' and Solicitor Generals' Retirement Fund of Fulton County so as to provide for increased benefits for service by a member after becoming eligible for retirement; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

The Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs moves to amend HB 315 as follows:
Insert the words "of salary" between the words "cent" and "increase" in line 23 of

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bill; substitute the word "additional" for the word "such" in line 24; strike the words "not exceeding twelve years" in line 24 and substitute "provided, that no member shall be entitled to receive or receive benefits amounting to more than sixty-two per cent of his salary at the time of retirement", so that new subsection (c) added in Section 1 of the bill shall read as follows:
"(c) Members who continue to serve after becoming eligible for retirement on full benefits shall be entitled to a one per cent of salary increase in benefits for each year of additional service, provided, that no member shall be entitled to receive or receive benefits amounting to more than sixty-two per cent of his salary at the time of retire ment."

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 120, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

HB 427. By: Representative McKinney of the 35th: A BILL to amend an Act authorizing the Commissioners of Fulton County to establish rules and regulations gov erning the payment of pension to county employees, as amended, so as to authorize the retirement without penalty of individuals who shall be fifty-five (55) years of age and have served thirty (30) years; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL
To amend an Act authorizing the Commissioners of Fulton County to establish rules and regulations governing the payment of pensions to county employees, approved March 3, 1939 (Ga. Laws 1939, p. 571), as amended, so as to provide prior service credit for service to Fulton County pursuant to a contract if such person has subsequently become qualified for pension benefits under this Act and if such person is engaged in the same type of employment; to provide the conditions and payment for such service and certain other requirements as may be prescribed by the Board of Trustees; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
That an Act authorizing the Commissioners of Fulton County to establish rules and regulations governing the payment of pensions to county employees, approved March 3, 1939 (Ga. Laws 1939, p. 571), as amended, is further amended as follows:
Section 1. Any officer or employee of Fulton County who is qualified for pension benefits under this Act, as amended, who rendered full-time prior service to Fulton County pursuant to a contract and who engaged in the same type of employment under such contract that he is engaged in on the effective date of this Section and for which he is now qualified to receive pension benefits, may receive credit for such service for benefits under this Act, as amended, upon the following terms and conditions:
(1) Application must be made for credit within six (6) months after the effective date of this Section.
(2) Such officer or employee shall pay into the pension fund created by this Act, as amended, an amount which he would have paid into such fund had he been an employee of Fulton County during such time, plus matching funds, plus 6% interest on the total amount. The payments may be divided into thirty-six (36) equal installments, bearing interest at 6%, and the amount thereof deducted from any compensation due such person.

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(3) It shall be the responsibility of the officer or employee making application for such credit to furnish to the Board of Trustees proof for the years of service and the monthly rate of compensation in such manner as the Board may, by rules, prescribe.
(4) The total amount of creditable service under this Section and for prior service described herein shall not exceed three (3) years, provided, however, that such years of credit shall not be used to obtain pension benefits in any other pension system.
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 120, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.

HB 952. By: Representative Jessup of the 117th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Office of Commissioner of Pulaski County, as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation of said Commissioner; to provide for an expense allowance; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

The Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs moves to amend HB 952 as follows:
By striking Section 2 in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Section 2 to read as follows:
"Section 2. This Act shall become effective on the first day of the month following the month in which it is approved by the Governor or in which it becomes law without his approval."

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 120, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

HB 953. By: Representative Jessup of the 117th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of Tax Commissioner of Pulaski County, as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of said officer and his deputy; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

The Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs moves to amend HB 953 as follows:
By striking Section 3 in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Section 3 to read as follows:
"Section 3. This Act shall become effective on the first day of the month following the month in which it is approved by the Governor or in which it becomes law without his approval."

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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 120, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

HB 954. By: Representative Jessup of the 117th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Pulaski County upon an annual salary, as amended, so as to change the compensation of the Sheriff and the provisions relative to deputies; to pro vide an effective date; and for other purposes.-

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL
To amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Pulaski County upon an annual salary, approved March 24, 1965 (Ga. Laws 1965, p. 2612), as amended, so as to change the compensation of the Sheriff and the provisions relative to deputies; 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 placing the Sheriff of Pulaski County upon an annual salary, approved March 24, 1965 (Ga. Laws 1965, p. 2612), as amended, is hereby amended by striking Section 1 in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Section 1, to read as follows:
"Section 1. (a) The Sheriff of Pulaski County shall be compensated by an annual salary of $15,000.00, to be paid in equal monthly installments from the funds of Pulaski County. In addition to such annual salary, the Sheriff shall receive an expense allow ance of $100.00 per month from the funds of Pulaski County, as reimbursement for the use of his own automobile in carrying out his official duties.
(b) The compensation and allowances provided for in subsection (a) hereof shall be in lieu of all fees, costs, fines, forfeitures, commissions, emoluments, and perquisites of whatever kind heretofore allowed as compensation to the Sheriff, regardless of in what capacity said services for such fees, costs, fines, forfeitures, commissions, emolu ments or perquisites were rendered. Nothing in this Section shall be construed to pre vent said officer from receiving any retirement in addition to any salary which such officer has been paid during his tenure of office."
Section 2. Said Act is further amended by striking Section 2 in its entirety and sub stituting in lieu thereof a new Section 2 to read as follows:
"Section 2. The Sheriff shall have the authority to appoint a deputy who shall be compensated in the amount of $9,200.00 per annum, payable in equal monthly installments from the funds of Pulaski County; a second deputy who shall be compen sated in the amount of $8,400.00 per annum, payable in equal monthly installments from the funds of Pulaski County; and a third deputy who shall be compensated in the amount of $7,200.00 per annum, payable in equal monthly installments from the funds of Pulaski County; provided, however, that after the first year of receiving such salary and continuing for the next four years, in each of such years each of said deputies shall receive a five percent (5%) increase in salary. It shall be within the sole power and authority of the Sheriff, during his respective term of office, to designate, name and appoint the persons who shall be employed as deputies and to prescribe their duties and assignments and to remove or replace the deputies at will and within his sole discretion."
Section 3. This Act shall become effective on the first day of the month following

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the month in which it is approved by the Governor or in which it becomes 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 120, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.

HB 955. By: Representative Jessup of the 117th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Clerk of the Superior Court of Pulaski County upon an annual salary, as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation of said officer and his assistant; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

The Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs moves to amend HB 955 as follows:
By striking Section 3 in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Section 3 to read as follows:
"Section 3. This Act shall become effective on the first day of the month following the month in which it is approved by the Governor or in which it becomes law without his approval."

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 120, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

HB 956. By: Representative Jessup of the 117th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Judge of the Probate Court of Pulaski County upon an annual salary, as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation of said officer and his assistants; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

The Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs moves to amend HB 956 as follows:
By striking Section 4 in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Section 4 to read as follows:
"Section 4. This Act shall become effective on the first day of the month following the month in which it is approved by the Governor or in which it becomes law without his approval."

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, as amended, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 120, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

HB 238. By: Representatives Glover of the 32nd, Marcus of the 26th, Nichols of the 27th, Deveaux of the 28th, Holmes of the 39th, Smith of the 42nd, and Pilewicz of the 41st: A BILL to provide that the governing authorities of all municipalities, whose laws or ordinances provide for the issuance of building permits, which are wholly or partially located in counties having a population of 600,000 or more, shall send copies of building permits issued within their respective municipalities to the board of tax assessors of such counties; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 120, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 693. By: Representative Felton of the 22nd: A BILL to amend Code Section 34-703 relating to petitions for new election districts, so as to provide for notices of changes in election districts within counties of this State having a population of 500,000 or more according to the U.S. Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 120, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 726. By: Representative Greer of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act approved Mar. 15, 1943, creating a Civil Service Board in Fulton County, as amended, so as to provide for the filling of vacancies as crime investigators and members of the intelligence squad of the district attorney'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 120, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 820. By: Representatives Logan of the 62nd, Russell of the 64th, and Argo of the 63rd: A BILL to amend Code Section 92-4101 relating to limits on municipal taxes as enacted by an Act limiting and regulating the assessment and collec tion of taxes by municipal authorities in this State, as amended; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 120, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 878. By: Representative Connell of the 87th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for a third Judge for the Augusta Judicial Circuit of Georgia so as to provide for a court reporter; 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 120, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 879. By: Representative Connell of the 87th: A BILL to amend an Act relating to the appointment of certain assistant solicitors-general (now district attorneys), investigators and stenographer-clerks in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 135,000 and not more than 140,000 according to the U.S. Census of 1960 or any future such census, as amended, so as to change the number of assistant district attorneys, investigators and stenographerclerks authorized in such counties; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 120, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 943. By: Representative Jessup of the 117th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Wilcox County on an annual salary, as amended, so as to change the compensation of the Sheriff; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 120, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 946. By: Representative Jessup of the 117th: A BILL to amend an Act fixing the salaries of certain county officers of Bleckley County, as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation of the Judge of the Probate Court of Bleckley County and the clerk 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 120, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 947. By: Representative Jessup of the 117th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Clerk of the Superior Court of Bleckley County upon an annual salary, as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation of said officer and his clerical assistant; 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 120, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 948. By: Representative Jessup of the 117th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Bleckley County upon an annual salary, as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation of the Sheriff and his 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 120, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 949. By: Representative Jessup of the 117th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of Tax Commissioner of Bleckley County, as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation of the tax commissioner and the employees of said officer; 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 120, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 950. By: Representative Jessup of the 117th: A BILL to amend Code Section 92-4101, relating to limitation on cities' right of taxation, as amended, so as to include the City of Hawkinsville 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.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 120, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 951. By: Representative Jessup of the 117th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Hawkinsville, as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to taxation by said City; to provide for other matters rela tive thereto; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 120, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 957. By: Representatives Dover of the llth, and Twiggs and Colwell of the 4th: A BILL to amend an Act abolishing the offices of tax collector and tax receiver of White County and creating the office of tax commissioner of said county, as amended, so as to set the compensation paid to 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 120, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 958. By: Representatives Dover of the llth, and Twiggs and Colwell of the 4th: A BILL to repeal an Act entitled "An Act to provide for the compensation of the tax commissioner in certain counties; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.", as amended; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 120, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 961. By: Representatives Cooper, Wilson and Kaley of the 19th, Housley and Burruss of the 21st, and Harrison, Nix and Isakson of the 20th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Court of Cobb County, as amended, so as to change the compensation of the judges 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 120, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 965. By: Representatives Johnson, Lee, Benefield and Wood of the 72nd: A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Court of Clayton County, so as to change the compensation of the solicitor of said court; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 120, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 967. By: Representatives Wilson of the 19th, Burruss and Housley of the 21st, and Nix, Isakson and Harrison of the 20th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners for Cobb County, Ga., so as to change the compen sation of the 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 120, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 968. By: Representatives Beck of the 148th, Patten of the 149th, and Reaves of the 147th: A BILL to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Valdosta so as to change the corporate limits of the 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 120, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 974. By: Representatives Cooper and Wilson of the 19th, Housley and Burruss of the 21st, and Harrison, Isakson and Nix of the 20th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a system of public schools for the City of Marietta, in the County of Cobb, as amended, so as to provide for the compensation of the members of the Board of Education of the City of Marietta; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 120, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 977. By: Representatives Foster and Wheeler of the 152nd, and Hudson of the 137th: A BILL to amend an Act placing certain county officers of Coffee County upon an annual salary, as amended, so as to provide that the officers and personnel covered by said Act shall continue to receive the compensation they were receiving on Jan. 1, 1977 until such time as said compensation shall be changed by the Board of Commissioners of Coffee 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 120, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1016. By: Representatives Kemp of the 139th, and Rush of the 121st: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Long County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation, as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to automobile expenses; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 120, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1017. By: Representative Kemp of the 139th: A BILL to amend an Act abolishing the fee system of compensating the Judge of the Probate Court of Mclntosh County and providing in lieu thereof an annual salary, as amended, so as to change the compensation of the judge of the probate court; and for other pur poses.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 120, nays 0.

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The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1018. By: Representative Kemp of the 139th: A BILL to amend an Act abolishing the fee system method of compensating the clerk of the superior court, the sheriff, and the tax commissioner of Mclntosh County, and to provide in lieu thereof annual salaries for such officers, so as to change the allowances of the tax commissioner of Mclntosh County for additional clerical help; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 120, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1019. By: Representative Kemp of the 139th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Clerk of the Superior Court, Sheriff and Tax Commissioner of Mclntosh County upon an annual salary, as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of certain deputy sheriffs; to provide for additional deputy sheriffs; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 120, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 179. By: Senator Doss of the 52nd: A BILL to increase the fees of coroners for services in connection with the holding of inquests 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 120, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 656. By: Representative Childs of the 51st: A BILL to prohibit courts with commit ment jurisdiction in counties of this State in which is located all or a portion of a municipality having a population of more than 400,000 according to the U.S. Decennial of 1970, from accepting bail when certain sureties on the bond are not approved by the sheriff; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 120, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HR 258-964. By: Representatives Childs of the 51st, Butler of the 56th, Tolbert of the 56th, Robinson of the 58th, Lenderman of the 53rd, Noble of the 48th, Steinberg of the 46th, Williamson of the 45th, Elliott of the 49th, and others:

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A RESOLUTION

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that effective with tax years beginning after December 31, 1978, the county authorities of DeKalb County shall not levy the one mill tax for educational purposes which was authorized by an amendment to the Constitution of 1877, proposed by Ga. Laws 1943, p. 20, and ratified August 10, 1943, within the territory embraced in independent school systems; 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. An amendment now in force to Paragraph II of Section VI of Article VII of the Constitution of 1877, proposed by Ga. Laws 1943, p. 20, and ratified on August 10, 1943, directing the county authorities of DeKalb County to levy a countywide tax not exceeding one mill for educational purposes when requested to do so by the county board of education is hereby amended by adding at the end of the first sentence of said amendment the following:
"; provided that such tax shall not be levied on the taxable property included within the territory embraced in any independent school systems within the county for any taxable year beginning after December 31, 1978", so that when so amended, said amendment shall read as follows:
"Upon the request of the Board of Education of DeKalb County, the County author ities thereof are hereby directed to levy in addition to all other taxes now levied by law, a tax not exceeding one mill for educational purposes, on all the taxable property throughout the entire County, including territory embraced in independent school sys tems, the same to be appropriated to the use of the County Board of Education and to the educational work directed by them ; provided that such tax shall not be levied on the taxable property included within the territory embraced in any independent school systems within the county for any taxable year beginning after December 31, 1978. If the people ratify this amendment and proclamation of the same is made by the Governor of this State at the next General election as hereinafter provided, the Judge of the Probate Court of DeKalb County shall within thirty days after said proclamation call a special election to be held within twenty days after such call. At said special election the sole question to be submitted to the voters of DeKalb County shall be whether or not said Act shall become operative in said County and if a majority of the voters qualified to vote for members of the General Assembly in said County, voting in said election, approve this Act, then said tax shall be levied as above set forth. If a majority of said voters, voting in said election, in said County, fail to approve this Act, then said Act shall not become operative."

Section 2. The above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of
Georgia of 1976. 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 effective with tax years beginning after December 31, 1978, the county authorities of DeKalb County shall not levy the one mill tax for educational purposes which was authorized by an amendment to the Constitution of 1877, proposed by Ga. Laws 1943, p. 20, and ratified August 10, 1943, within the territory embraced in independent school systems?"

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.

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On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin
Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe
Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D.
Y Coleman, T. Collins, M.
Y Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J.
Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.
Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C.
Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Edwards, W. Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Banner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.
Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.

Y Horton, G.T. Housley, E.
Y Howell, M.
Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J.
Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B.
Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick
Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J.
Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J.
Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E.
Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E.
Patten, G.C. Patten, R.L. Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C. Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E.
Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey
Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A.
Scott, D.

Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D.
Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G.
Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 156, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted.

Representative Elliott of the 49th stated that he wished to be recorded in the Journal as voting "aye" on the adoption of HR 258-964.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House and Senate:

HB 127. By: Representatives Home of the 104th, Birdsong of the 103rd, Randall of the 101st, Davis of the 99th, Lucas of the 102nd, and Pinkston of the 100th: A BILL to provide for the recall of members of the Board of Commissioners of Bibb County, Georgia; to provide for procedures for recall; to provide for elec tions; to provide limitations of periods of time during which elections may be held; and for other purposes.

HB 749. By: Representative Lord of the 105th: A BILL to amend an Act abolishing the mode of compensating the Judge of the Probate Court of Washington County,

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known as the fee system, and providing in lieu thereof an annual salary, so as to change the compensation of said Judge and the method of fixing said compensation; and for other purposes.

HB 766. By: Representatives Peters of the 2nd, and Ramsey of the 3rd: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Judge of the Probate Court and Clerk of the Superior Court of Catoosa County on an annual salary in lieu of fees, as amended, so as to increase the salary of the clerk of the superior court; and for other purposes.

HB 789. By: Representatives Peters of the 2nd, and Ramsey of the 3rd: A BILL to provide for the fiscal administration of the office of the Sheriff of Catoosa County; to provide for an annual budget; to provide for an annual salary for the sheriff; to provide for a fiscal year; and for other purposes.

HB 796. By: Representatives Buck of the 95th, Thompson of the 93rd, Cason of the 96th, Galer of the 97th, Smyre of the 92nd, Phillips of the 91st, and Bishop of the 94th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the State Court of Muscogee County, as amended, so as to change the compensation of the Judge of the State Court, the solicitor of the State Court and the second Assistant Solicitor of the State Court; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

HB 797. By: Representatives Buck of the 95th, Thompson of the 93rd, Cason of the 96th, Galer of the 97th, Smyre of the 92nd, Phillips of the 91st, and Bishop of the 94th: 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 thereof a municipal court in and for the City of Columbus and County of Muscogee, as amended, so as to change the compensation of the judge, clerk and marshal of said court; and for other purposes.

HB 798. By: Representatives Buck of the 95th, Thompson of the 93rd, Cason of the 96th, Galer of the 97th, Smyre of the 92nd, Phillips of the 91st, and Bishop of the 94th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the salary of the Judge of the Probate Court of Muscogee County, as amended, so as to change the salary of the judge of the probate court; and for other purposes.

HB 799. By: Representatives Buck of the 95th, Thompson of the 93rd, Cason of the 96th, Galer of the 97th, Smyre of the 92nd, Phillips of the 91st, and Bishop of the 94th: A BILL to amend an Act abolishing the offices of the Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Muscogee County and creating the office of tax commissioner of said county, as amended, so as to change the compensation of the tax com missioner; and for other purposes.

HB 800. By: Representatives Buck of the 95th, Thompson of the 93rd, Cason of the 96th, Galer of the 97th, Smyre of the 92nd, Phillips of the 91st, and Bishop of the 94th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing a salary for the Clerk of the Supe rior Court of Muscogee County, as amended, so as to change the salary of the clerk of the superior court; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

HB 801. By: Representatives Buck of the 95th, Thompson of the 93rd, Cason of the 96th, Galer of the 97th, Smyre of the 92nd, Phillips of the 91st, and Bishop of the 94th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the salary of the Sheriff of Muscogee County, as amended, so as to change the salary of the sheriff; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

HB 810. By: Representative Hudson of the 137th: A BILL to create and establish a Small

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Claims Court in and for Ben Hill County; to prescribe the jurisdiction of said court; to prescribe the pleadings and practices in said court; to provide for the appointment, duties, powers, qualifications and substitutions of the Judge of said court; and for other purposes.
HB 815. By: Representatives Foster and Wheeler of the 152nd, and Stone and Greene of the 138th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the State Court of Pierce County, formerly the City Court of Blackshear, as amended, so as to change the compensation of the Judge and Solicitor of the State Court of Pierce County; and for other purposes.
HB 818. By: Representative Lord of the 105th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Washington County upon an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation, as amended, so as to change the compensation of the sheriff; and for other purposes.
HB 828. By: Representative Edwards of the 110th: A BILL to provide a new Charter for the City of Buena Vista in the County of Marion; to provide for the corpo rate powers of said City; to provide for the governing authority; to provide for the administrative affairs of said City; to provide for a municipal court; to provide for elections; and for other purposes.
HB 829. By: Representative Edwards of the 110th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the County of Marion, as amended, so as to provide that the County Commissioners of Marion County, Ga., shall be able to pay up to the amount charged for legal advertisements on publication of an itemized statement; and for other purposes.

HB 830. By: Representative Edwards of the 110th: A BILL to amend an Act consolidating the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Taylor County, so as to change the compensation of the tax commissioner; to change the compensation of the secretary of the tax commissioner; and for other purposes.

HB 32. By: Representatives Lee, Johnson, Benefield and Wood 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; to fix a time at which he shall begin his term of office; and for other purposes.

HB 37. By: Representative Smith of the 42nd: A BILL to amend Code Title 68B, relating to motor vehicle driver's licenses, so as to provide exemptions to persons tempo rarily 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.
HB 67. By: Representatives Walker of the 115th, Culpepper of the 98th, Foster of the 6th, and Karrh of the 106th: A BILL to amend Code Section 30-202.1, relating to the grant of attorney's fees in cases involving alimony or divorce so as to provide that the grant of such fees is within the sound discretion of the court, except that the court shall consider the financial circumstances of the wife, as well as those of the husband; and for other purposes.

HB 86. By: Representative Childers of the 15th: A BILL to amend Code Section 34-1402, relating to application for the absentee ballot, as amended, and Code Section 34A-1304, relating to application for the absentee ballot in municipal primaries and elections, as amended; and for other purposes.

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HB 128. By: Representatives Snow of the 1st, and Carnes of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act providing retirement benefits for the clerks of the Superior Courts of Georgia, so as to provide for the collection of additional legal costs in each civil suit, action, case or proceeding; to provide for the disposition of such costs; to provide that such costs and fees shall be remitted to the board; and for other purposes.

HB 203. By: Representative Taggart of the 125th: A BILL to amend Code Section 68-213 relating to the registration of manufacturers and dealers of motor vehicles so as to provide for the registration of manufacturers and dealers engaged in the manufacture or sale or leasing of motor vehicles, tractors or trailers; and for other purposes.

HB 205. By: Representative Taggart of the 125th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the issuance of special motor vehicle license tags to members of the Georgia National Guard, as amended, so as to provide for the transfer of such tags; and for other purposes.

HB 457. By: Representatives McDonald of the 12th, Castleberry of the lllth, and Jack son, Whitmire and Wood of the 9th: A BILL to amend Code Section 68B-307 relating to the authority of the Department of Public Safety to suspend or revoke licenses and establishing a point system, so as to change the number of points assessed for certain traffic offenses; and for other purposes.

HB 552. By: Representatives Coleman of the 118th, Jackson of the 9th, and Jessup of the 117th: A BILL to amend Code Section 68-101 relating to the definition of certain words used with respect to licenses, registration and operation of motor vehicles, so as to define the term "motorized bicycle"; and for other pur poses.

HB 481. By: Representatives Childs of the 51st, and Richardson of the 52nd: A BILL to amend Code Section 59-201, relative to the qualifications of grand jurors and the incompetency of certain public officers to serve as grand jurors, as amended, so as to change certain provisions relative to the qualifications of grand jurors; and for other purposes.

SB 203. By: Senators Ballard of the 45th, Hill of the 29th, Stephens of the 36th, Scott of the 43rd, Pearce of the 16th, and others: A BILL to establish a Trust Fund to be known as the Public Employees Unemployment Compensation Fund; to provide for a short title; to provide for a Custodian; to provide that such fund shall not lapse any moneys; to provide for the investment of funds; and for other purposes.

SB 236. By: Senators Riley of the 1st, Duncan of the 30th, Dean of the 31st, Hudson of the 35th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act approved Mar. 16, 1972, known as the "Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Act", relating to the creation, powers and duties of the Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Con gress Center Authority, so as to provide additional and redefine existing powers of the Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority relative to the operation and management of the Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center; and for other purposes.

SB 244. By: Senator Reynolds of the 48th: A BILL to amend an Act approved April 18, 1973 known as the Georgia Code of Public Transportation, so as to require

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that applications for federal airport development funds be approved by the Department of Transportation prior to submission to the federal government; and for other purposes.
SB 302. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Wilkinson County on an annual salary, so as to change the provisions relating to deputy sheriffs, radio operators, jailers and secretaries, and their compen sation; and for other purposes.
SB 305. By: Senator Traylor of the 3rd: A BILL to create and establish a Small Claims Court in and for Bryan County; to prescribe the jurisdiction of said court; to prescribe the pleading and practice in said court; to provide for the appoint ment, duties, powers, compensation, qualifications, substitutions, and tenure of the office of the judge of said court; and for other purposes.
SB 306. By: Senator Traylor of the 3rd: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the State Court of Bryan County (formerly the City Court of Pembroke), so as to change the eligibility requirements for the office of judge and the office of solicitor of said court; and for other purposes.

SB 307. By: Senators Barnes of the 33rd, Thompson of the 32nd, and Brantley of the 56th: A BILL to amend an Act to authorize the establishment of a Civil Service System in Cobb County for persons receiving salary and wages in whole or in part from Cobb County, so as to delegate certain authority for amending the Act to the governing authority of Cobb County; and for other purposes.

SB 310. By: Senators Greene of the 26th, Pearce of the 16th, Barnes of the 33rd, and Johnson of the 34th: A BILL to amend Code Section 26-1601, relating to bur glary, so as to redefine the crime of burglary; to provide that it shall be unlaw ful to enter or remain in a railroad car with the intent to commit a felony or theft; and for other purposes.

SB 316. By: Senator Traylor of the 3rd: A BILL to abolish the office of Treasurer of Bryan County; to provide that the Board of Commissioners of Bryan County shall appoint depositories for county funds; to provide for the clerk of the board of commissioners to exercise certain duties; to provide that the clerk cannot hold other elective or appointive public office; and for other purposes.

The Senate has passed, as amended, by the requisite .constitutional majority the following Bills of the House:

HB 359. By: Representatives Pilewicz of the 41st, Carnes of the 43rd, Irvin of the 23rd, Bray of the 70th, Tucker of the 73rd, Walker of the 115th, Culpepper of the 98th, Wood of the 9th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways" approved January 11, 1954, as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to when lighted lamps are required; and for other purposes.

HB 362. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Carlisle of the 71st, Nichols of the 27th, Tuten of the 153rd, Kemp of the 139th, and Home of the 104th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the qualifications for agents of the Bureau of Investigation so as to authorize that any sworn member of the Ga. Bureau of Investigation shall be entitled to retain as part of his compensation his ser vice revolver and badge with the word "retired" affixed thereon, pursuant to regulations promulgated by the Director of the Ga. Bureau of Investigation;
and for other purposes.

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HB 535. By: Representatives Burruss and Housley of the 21st, Kaley, Wilson and Cooper of the 19th, and Isakson, Nix and Harrison of the 20th: A BILL to amend an Act pertaining to the registration and licensing of motor vehicles in the coun ties throughout the State, so as to authorize and direct the State Revenue Commissioner to promulgate rules and regulations governing the processing, in any manner whatsoever, of applications for the registration of motor vehi cles by private persons, firms or corporations; and for other purposes.

The Senate has passed, by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House:

HB 553. By: Representatives Carlisle and Mostiler of the 71st: A BILL to amend an Act abolishing the fee system as the mode of compensation of certain Spalding County officers and providing in lieu thereof salaries for the compensation of such officers, approved March 17, 1960, as amended; and for other purposes.

HB 765. By: Representatives Peters of the 2nd, and Ramsey of the 3rd: A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of Commissioner of Catoosa County, as amended, so as to provide for hospitalization insurance for certain county elected offi cials; to provide for the cost of such insurance; and for other purposes.

HB 768. By: Representatives Peters of the 2nd, and Ramsey of the 3rd: A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of Commissioner of Catoosa County, as amended, so as to change the compensation and travel expense allowance of the commis sioner; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the Senate:

SB 243. By: Senator Reynolds of the 48th: A BILL to amend an Act approved April 18, 1973 known as the Georgia Code of Public Transportation, so as to provide for the licensing of open-to-the-public airports by the Dept. of Transportation; to define certain terms; to provide for the procedures for licensing of airports; and for other purposes.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the committees:

SB 203. By: Senators Ballard of the 45th, Hill of the 29th, Stephens of the 36th, Scott of the 43rd, Pearce of the 16th, and others: A BILL to establish a Trust Fund to be known as the Public Employees Unemployment Compensation Fund; to provide for a short title; to provide for a Custodian; to provide that such fund shall not lapse any moneys; to provide for the investment of funds; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industrial Relations.

SB 236. By: Senators Riley of the 1st, Duncan of the 30th, Dean of the 31st, Hudson of the 35th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act approved Mar. 16, 1972, known as the "Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Act", relating to the creation, powers and duties of the Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Con gress Center Authority, so as to provide additional and redefine existing powers of the Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority relative to the operation and management of the Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

SB 244. By: Senator Reynolds of the 48th: A BILL to amend an Act approved April 18, 1973 known as the Georgia Code of Public Transportation, so as to require that applications for federal airport development funds be approved by the Department of Transportation prior to submission to the federal government; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Highways.

SB 302. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Wilkinson County on an annual salary, so as to change the provisions relating to deputy sheriffs, radio operators, jailers and secretaries, and their compen sation; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

SB 305. By: Senator Traylor of the 3rd: A BILL to create and establish a Small Claims Court in and for Bryan County; to prescribe the jurisdiction of said court; to prescribe the pleading and practice in said court; to provide for the appoint ment, 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.

SB 306. By: Senator Traylor of the 3rd: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the State Court of Bryan County (formerly the City Court of Pembroke), so as to change the eligibility requirements for the office of judge and the office of solicitor of said court; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

SB 307. By: Senators Barnes of the 33rd, Thompson of the 32nd, and Brantley of the 56th: A BILL to amend an Act to authorize the establishment of a Civil Service System in Cobb County for persons receiving salary and wages in whole or in part from Cobb County, so as to delegate certain authority for amending the Act to the governing authority of Cobb County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

SB 310. By: Senators Greene of the 26th, Pearce of the 16th, Barnes of the 33rd, and Johnson of the 34th: A BILL to amend Code Section 26-1601, relating to bur glary, so as to redefine the crime of burglary; to provide that it shall be unlaw ful to enter or remain in a railroad car with the intent to commit a felony or theft; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 316. By: Senator Traylor of the 3rd: A BILL to abolish the office of Treasurer of Bryan County; to provide that the Board of Commissioners of Bryan County shall appoint depositories for county funds; to provide for the clerk of the board of commissioners to exercise certain duties; to provide that the clerk cannot hold other elective or appointive public office; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

SB 243. By: Senator Reynolds of the 48th: A BILL to amend an Act approved April 18,

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1973 known as the Georgia Code of Public Transportation, so as to provide for the licensing of open-to-the-public airports by the Dept. of Transportation; to define certain terms; to provide for the procedures for licensing of airports; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Highways.

Representative Thompson of the 93rd moved that the House reconsider its action in failing to give the requisite constitutional majority to the following Bill of the House:

HB 776. By: Representatives Smyre of the 92nd, Bishop of the 94th, Thompson of the 93rd, Cason of the 96th, and Galer of the 97th: A BILL to provide that in each consolidated government of this State within the limits of which the sale of alcoholic beverages, distilled spirits, malt beverages and wines is lawfully authorized, such sales for consumption on the premises shall be authorized during certain hours; and for other purposes.

On the motion, the ayes were 88, nays 14. 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 179. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, 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, 1977, and ending June 30, 1978; to make and provide such appropriations for the operations of the State Government, its department, 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, 1977, and ending June 30, 1978, as prescribed hereinafter for such fiscal year, from the General Funds of the State, including unappropriated surplus, Fed eral Revenue Sharing Funds, and Public Employment Title II Funds.

PART I. LEGISLATIVE BRANCH

Section 1. Legislative Branch

Fiscal Year 1978

$ 8,380,000

For compensation, expenses, mileage, allowances, air travel expense and benefits for members of the General Assembly, and for the officials, employees, and committees of the General Assembly, and each branch thereof; for cost of operating the Office of Lieu tenant Governor and Speaker of the House of Representatives; for membership in the Council of State Governments, National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws; National Conference of Legislative Leaders, Conference of Insurance Legislators, and Marine Fisheries Compact; for equipment, supplies, repairs, printing and other inci dental expenses for the Legislative Branch; for cost of compiling,publishing and distrib-

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uting the Acts and Journals of the General Assembly; for the annual report of the State Auditor to the General Assembly; and for cost of Legislative Services Committee, Office of Legislative Counsel, and Legislative Budget Analyst, as authorized by law.
The Legislative Services Committee shall seek to determine ways to effect economies in the expenditure of funds appropriated to the Legislative Branch of Government. The Committee is hereby authorized to promulgate rules and regulations relative to the 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

Fiscal Year 1978

$ 2,955,000

Part II. JUDICIAL BRANCH

Section 3. Supreme Court

Fiscal Year 1978

$ 1,350,235

For the cost of operating the Supreme Court of the State of Georgia, including sal aries 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 L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess. pp. 478-479.

Section 4. Superior Court

Fiscal Year 1978

$ 8,749,676

For the cost of operating the Superior Courts of the State of Georgia, including pay ment of Judges' salaries, contingent expense allowances authorized by law, the payment of mileage authorized by law, the payment of travel, tuition and expenses of Judges authorized to attend the National College of State Trial Judges, and such other salaries and expenses as may be authorized by law.
For payment of salaries, contingent expense allowances, the payment of mileage and other expenses as may be authorized by law for the District Attorneys, Assistant District Attorneys, and District Attorneys Emeritus.
Provided, however, that the listed appropriation shall be increased by the amount of $21,666 per annum for each additional Judge Emeritus position established during the fiscal year, and by the amount of $6,000 per annum for each additional District Attor ney 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 1977 Session of the General Assembly.

Section 5. Court of Appeals

Fiscal Year 1978

$ 1,422,855

For the cost of operating the State Court of Appeals, including salaries and retire ment 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

Fiscal Year 1978

$ 411,637

Section 7. Appellate Court Reports

Fiscal Year 1978

$ 116,700

Section 8. Judicial Qualifications Commission

Fiscal Year 1978

54,652

Section 9. Georgia Criminal Justice Defense Council

Fiscal Year 1978

$ 250,000

Section 10. Board of Court Reporting

Fiscal Year 1978

$ 20,521

Section 11. Council of Juvenile Court Judges

Fiscal Year 1978

55,143

PART III EXECUTIVE BRANCH

Section 12. Department of Administrative Services

Fiscal Year 1978

$ 30,239,696

Section 13. Department of Agriculture

Fiscal Year 1978

$ 16,821,345

Section 14. Department of Banking and Finance

Fiscal Year 1978

2,010,865

Section 15. Department of Community Development

Fiscal Year 1978

$ 11,092,135

Section 16. Office of Comptroller General

Fiscal Year 1978

$ 3,342,902

Section 17. Department of Defense

Fiscal Year 1978

$ 2,360,420

Section 18. State Board of Education

Fiscal Year 1978

736,790,604

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 of the above appropriation relative to Compensatory Education, $12,746,747 is designated and committed for a compensatory education program for stu dents in grades 1 through 5 and shall be used for remedial purposes only. Provided, fur ther, that $10,246,747 of these funds shall be distributed on a parity formula based on the total average daily attendance in grades 1 through 5 while the remaining funds of $2,500,000 shall be distributed on the basis of the proportion of students in each local system failing to achieve 10 or more of the objectives on the fourth grade criterionreferenced test in reading.

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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 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 selective pre-school development, funds shall be used to fund a half-day program for children who are five by December 31, and who have the greater developmental needs. Provided, however, that such needs 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 test as a criterion for admission.
Provided, further, that for said selective pre-school development programs, each system shall be allotted one instructional unit and any additional instructional units shall be allotted on the basis of one teacher and one aide for each 40 students or major fraction thereof in average daily attendance; except in the case of mentally, physically or emotion ally handicapped children, the ratio shall be one teacher and one aide for 24 students or major fraction thereof in average daily membership. Allotments shall be based upon 1976-77 attendance data from the selected pre-school development program for continu ation of existing programs; additional allotments shall be based upon the proportion of the local systems's first grade ADA to the total State first grade ADA, with unused allot ments redistributed to local systems on the basis of need as determined by the State Board of Education. Each instructional unit shall be funded on the basis of actual reimburse ment for salary, retirement, and school lunch cost and $7,409 for operational cost incurred by continued units and $9,259 for operational cost incurred by new units in pre-school development programs. Operational cost shall include maintenance and operation, sick and personal leave, instructional media, instructional equipment, 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 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 related to non-teaching certificated personnel who are presently employed.
Provided, that funds appropriated above for Instructional Equipment, (Section 14 of the Adequate Program of Education Act) shall be distributed to local systems based on 75 cents per child in average daily attendance.

Section 19. Forest Research Council

Fiscal Year 1978

$ 581,341

Section 20. Forestry Commission

Fiscal Year 1978

$ 11,711,748

Section 21. Georgia Bureau of Investigation

Fiscal Year 1978

$ 8,207,400

Section 22. Georgia Franchise Practices Commission

Fiscal Year 1978

$ 45,600

Section 23. Office of the Governor

Fiscal Year 1978

$ 6,347,457

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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 incurred in ordering the organized militia into active service of the State in case of inva sion, disaster, insurrection, riot, breach of the peace, or combination to oppose the enforcement of the law by force or violence, or imminent danger thereof or other grave emergency when available funds are not sufficient for such purposes.

Section 24. Grants to Counties and Municipalities

Fiscal Year 1978

$ 6,800,000

Section 25. Department of Human Resources

Fiscal Year 1978

$ 281,582,432

Provided, that of the above appropriation, $5,000,000 is designated 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.

Section 26. Department of Labor

Fiscal Year 1978

$ 3,488,346

Section 27. Department of Law

Fiscal Year 1978

$ 2,388,110

Section 28. Department of Medicaid Services

Fiscal Year 1978

$ 122,994,034

Section 29. Department of Natural Resources

Fiscal Year 1978

$ 31,645,367

Section 30. Department of Offender Rehabilitation Fiscal Year 1978

$ 59,858,706

Provided, that the Department is hereby authorized and directed to redirect up to $280,000 from funds available to the Georgia Building Authority (Penal) for a waste treatment plant at the Lee Correctional Institution.

Section 31. Department of Public Safety

Fiscal Year 1978

$ 26,814,685

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).

Section 32. Public School Employees' Retirement System Fiscal Year 1978

$ 8,427,180

Section 33. Public Service Commission Fiscal Year 1978

2,480,000

Section 34. Regents, University System of Georgia Fiscal Year 1978

$ 295,487,543

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Provided, none of the funds herein appropriated for construction shall be available for the purchase of any books whatsoever.
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.
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 original budget estimates of student fees by $8,000,000 shall not be available for operations unless prior approval is granted by the Fiscal Affairs Subcommittees of the House and Senate; provided, fur ther, 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.

Section 35. Department ,of Revenue

Fiscal Year 1978

$ 20,589,269

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 $151,596 in Fiscal Year 1978. Such amount shall be available for further tax evaluation loans to counties.

Section 36. State Scholarship Commission

Fiscal Year 1978

$ 11,057,165

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.

Section 37. Secretary of State Fiscal Year 1978

$ 7,049,700

Section 38. Soil and Water Conservation Committee Fiscal Year 1978

$ 411,898

Section 39. Teachers' Retirement System Fiscal Year 1978

$ 852,000

Section 40. Department of Transportation

Fiscal Year 1978

$ 262,171,231

Appropriation of State funds to the Department of Transportation shall be in conformity with and pursuant to Article VII, Section IX, Paragraph IV of the State Con stitution, 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 collection costs authorized by law. The fiscal officers of the State are hereby directed, as of July 1, of each fiscal year, to determine the net collection of motor fuel tax received by the Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services in the 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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Section 41. Department of Veterans Service

Fiscal Year 1978

$ 6,117,073

Section 42. State Board of Workmen's Compensation

Fiscal Year 1978

$ 2,171,213

Section 43. State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund

Fiscal Year 1978

$ 43,105,052

Provided, that from the above appropriation for the State of Georgia General Obli gation 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 $10,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt.
Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, $2,400,000 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, including voca tional education comprehensive high schools through the issuance of not to exceed $24,000,000 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 sys tems, 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 Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, $100,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing State matching grants for constructing new or expanded local and regional public library facilities through the issuance of not to exceed $1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt.
Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, $1,000,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of renovating public school buildings and facilities, through the issuance of not to exceed $10,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt. Renovation projects shall be for the purpose of better housing educational programs and for the improvement of health and safety conditions in existing facilities. The allocation of these funds shall be determined on the basis of policies, and procedures to be developed by the State Board of Education, which shall include, but not be limited to the following:

1. Only one single building project per local system shall be eligible for State funds in any one fiscal year.

2. No project shall be eligible if the estimated cost of construction exceeds 60 percent of the estimated cost of a new building to house the same programs.

3. No project shall be eligible unless it is to be utilized at or near capacity for the foreseeable future.

4. No project shall be eligible unless it comprehensively addresses all needed improvements to house the functions and educational programs within the facility.
5. A higher priority ranking shall be given to those projects which:

a. Require a lesser percentage of construction cost for items which would other wise be financed from maintenance and operations funds.

b. Require a lesser cost per square foot.

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6. A local system shall be required to provide local funds in an amount to be deter mined by the State Board of Education's policies which reflect the local system's finan cial ability to participate.
Provide, that from the above appropriated amount for State of Georgia General Obli gation Debt Sinking Fund, $699,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of con structing and equipping new facilities at the Georgia School for the Deaf, the Atlanta Area School for the Deaf and the Georgia Academy for the Blind through the issuance of not to exceed $6,990,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt.
Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, $1,100,000 is specifically appropriated for the purposes of financing construction of a Community Correction Center in Savannah through the issuance of not to exceed $11,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt.
Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, $1,070,000 is specifically appropriated for the purposes of financing construction of a Community Correctional Center in Atlanta through the issuance of not to exceed $10,700,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt.
Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, $1,000,000 is specifically appropriated for the purposes of financing a new construction program which consists of the acquisition of land (if needed) and the construction and equipping of buildings and facilities at various insti tutions under the control of the State Board of Regents of the University System through the issuance of not to exceed $10,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt.
Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, $3,000,000 is specifically appropriated for construction, repairs and maintenance of urban and rural roads through the issuance of not to exceed $30,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt.
Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, $2,000,000 is specifically appropriated for advance con struction of interstate highway systems through the issuance of not to exceed $20,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt.
Section 44
In addition to all other appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1978, there is hereby appropriated based on a five percent (5%) salary increase, with a minimum of $500, to be effective July 1, 1977, $24,346,356 for State employees. For the University System employees, there is hereby appropriated based on a seven and one-half percent (7 >/2%) salary increase $20,302,000, to be effective on July 1, 1977, for non-academic personnel and fiscal year contracted personnel, and September 1, 1977, for academic con tracted personnel. Two and one-half percent (2 l/2%) of the seven and one-half percent (7 '/2%) for University System employees will be distributed across-the-board to be effec tive on July 1,1977, for non-academic personnel and fiscal year contracted personnel and September 1, 1977, for academic contracted personnel. For the teachers, other instruc tional and supportive personnel there is hereby appropriated $34,548,687 for a seven per cent (7%) salary increase to be effective on September 1, 1977.
Section 45
In addition to all other appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1978, there is hereby appropriated $1,138,648 to cover an increase in the State contributions for Employees' Health Insurance.
Section 46
In addition to all other appropriations, there is hereby appropriated as needed, a spe cific 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 author-

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ized by Act of the Georgia General Assembly of 1947 (Ga. Laws 1947, p. 1115), by virtue of the said wholesale distributor being engaged in retailing motor fuel.
Section 47
In accordance with the requirements of Article VII, Section VI, Paragraph la of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, as amended, there is hereby appropriated payable to each department, agency, or institution of the State sums sufficient to satisfy the payments required to be made in each year, under lease contracts now in existence or as provided for in this Appropriations Act between any department, agency, or institution of the State, and any authority created and activated at the time of the effective date of the aforesaid constitutional provision, as amended, or appropriated for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1977, and for each and every fiscal year thereafter, until all payments required under lease contracts have been paid in full, and if for any reason any of the sums herein provided under any other provision of the 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 appropria tions.
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 48
All expenditures and appropriations made and authorized under this Act shall be according to the programs and activities as specified in the Governor's recommenda tions contained in the Budget Report submitted to the General Assembly at the regular 1977 session, except as otherwise specified in this Act; provided, however, the Director of the Budget is authorized to make internal transfers within a budget unit between objects, programs, and activities subject to the conditions that no funds whatsoever shall be transferred for use in initiating or commencing any new program or activity not cur rently having an appropriation, nor which would require operating funds or capital outlay funds beyond Fiscal Year 1976, and provided, further, that no funds whatsoever shall be transferred between objects without the prior approval of at least eleven (11) members of the Fiscal Affairs Subcommittees in a meeting called to consider said transfers. This Section shall apply to all funds of each budget unit from 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 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. The Office shall also determine the appropriations con tained in this Act to which Federal Revenue Sharing funds and Public Employment funds shall apply.

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TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS

Fiscal Year 1978

$ 2,129,144,627

Section 50

This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becom ing law without his approval.

Section 51

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, 1977, and ending June 30, 1978; 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, 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 beginning July 1, 1977, and ending June 30, 1978, as prescribed hereinafter for such fiscal year, from the General Funds of the State, including unappropriated surplus and Federal Revenue Sharing Funds and a revenue estimate of $2,065,000,000 for fiscal year 1978.

PART I. LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Section 1. Legislative Branch. Budget Unit: Legislative Branch................................................................$ 8,380,000 1. Operations..............................................................................................! 8,080,000 Total Funds Budgeted ................................................................................$ 8,080,000 State Funds Budgeted ................................................................................$ 8,080,000
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...................................................................................................! 8,080,000 Election Blanks and Other Election Expenses ......................................................................................$ 300,000
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 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-

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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...............................................................$ 2,955,000 1. Operations..................................................................................................! 2,605,000 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,605,000 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,605,000
2. Tax Ratio Study............................................................................................$ 350,000 Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 350,000 State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 350,000
Budget Unit Object Classes: Operations.......................................................................................................$ 2,605,000 Tax Ratio Study.................................................................................................$ 350,000

PART II. JUDICIAL BRANCH
Section 3. Supreme Court. Budget Unit: Supreme Court..........................................................................$ 1,251,535
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.
Provided, however, that the sum of $7,000 shall be allocated for the cost of Georgia's pro rata share for the operation of the National Center for State Courts.

Section 4. Superior Courts. Budget Unit: Superior Courts.........................................................................$ 8,106,437
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.

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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 $14,000 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 1977 session of the General Assembly.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Superior Courts, $225,000 is desig nated and committed for the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council for operations and $38,000 is designated and committed for the Sentence Review Panel.

Section 5. Court of Appeals. Budget Unit: Court of Appeals.......................................................................$ 1,380,000
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.

Section 6. Administrative Office of the Court.
Budget Unit: Administrative Office of the Court.............................................................................................$ 185,000
Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,204,612 State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 185,000
For the cost of operating the Administrative Offices of the Court.

Section 7. Appellate Court Reports. Budget Unit: Court Reports...............................................................................$ 116,700
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: ..........................................................................................................$ 8,000
For the cost of operating the Board of Court Reporting.

Section 10. Council of Juvenile Court Judges.
Budget Unit:............................................................................................................$43,000
For the cost of operating the Council of Juvenile Court Judges.

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PART III. EXECUTIVE BRANCH

Section 11. Department of Administrative

Services.

Budget Unit: Department of

Administrative Services....................................................................$ 28,654,057

1. Georgia Building Authority Budget:

Direct Payments to Authority

for Operations.............................................................................................$ 4,524,534

Capital Outlay...................................................................................................$280,000

Authority Lease Rentals................................................................................$ 1,050,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 5,854,534

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$5,854,534

Total Positions Budgeted

0

2. Departmental Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$604,000

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 50,000

Travel.....................................................................................................................$7,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 3,000

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................$3,200

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$667,200

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 667,200

Total Positions Budgeted

35

3. Fiscal Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 425,000

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 31,500

Travel.....................................................................................................................$3,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 7,500

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,000

Computer Charges..........................................................................................$ 3,775,000

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 4,243,500

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 4,243,500

Total Positions Budgeted

25

4. Self-Insurance Administration

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 273,191

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 16,497

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 20,400

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,825

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,100

Computer Charges....................................................................................................$ 500

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...................................................................................$ -0-

Workmen's Compensation .............................................................................$ 1,700,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$2,015,513

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,979,513

Total Positions Budgeted

18

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5. Procurement Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 782,000

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 91,000

Travel.....................................................................................................................$4,800

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 18,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 4,000

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................^ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 899,800

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 899,800

Total Positions Budgeted

53

6. General Services Administration

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 136,300

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 81,000

Travel........................................................................................................................? 750

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

PublicationsandPrinting....................................,...................................................$ 100

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,766

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 220,916

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 100,605

Total Positions Budgeted

13

7. Property Management

Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 228,000

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 28,256

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 5,200

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................? 680

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,260

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 16,954

Real Estate Rentals.............................................................................................? 19,244

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..............................................................................? 1,450

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 301,044

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 301,044

Total Positions Budgeted

16

8. Data Processing Services Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................? 9,583,549

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................? 1,319,757

Travel...................................................................................................................? 30,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................? 5,000

Publications and Printing...................................................................................? 20,000

Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................? 103,295

Computer Charges.............................................................................................? 165,000

Rents and Maintenance Expense ................................................................? 10,691,182

Real Estate Rentals...........................................................................................? 422,703

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .......................................................................$ 1,342,837

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................? 23,683,323

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................? 12,851,325

Total Positions Budgeted

647

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9. Motor Pool Services Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 326,176

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 627,348

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 1,925

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................$ 125,000

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,550

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 6,465

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 1,500

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,089,964

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................$-0-

Total Positions Budgeted

29

10. Communication Services Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,445,045

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 309,216

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 10,024

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 47,300

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 27,750

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 73,260

Real Estate Rentals...............................................................................................$ 8,225

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts............................................................................$ 14,700

Telephone Billings........................................................................................$ 13,259,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 15,194,520

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,502,790

Total Positions Budgeted

105

11. Printing Services Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 924,738

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,082,869

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 3,450

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 75,500

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 5,250

Real Estate Rentals.............................................................................................$ 39,914

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .................................................................................$ 600

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$2,133,321

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................$-0-

Total Positions Budgeted

76

12. Central Supply Services Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 131,794

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................! 1,577,454

Travel........................................................................................................................$ 500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

PublicationsandPrinting.....................................................................................$ 1,800

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 4,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals.............................................................................................$ 44,419

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..............................................................................$ 1,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,760,967

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................$-0-

Total Positions Budgeted

12

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13. State Properties Commission

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 127,688

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 26,308

Travel.....................................................................................................................$5,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ 6,500

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$4,000

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................$2,000

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ............................................................................$ 15,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 186,496

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 186,496

Total Positions Budgeted

9

14. Volunteer Services Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$47,500

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 7,000

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 3,200

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 5,750

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ..............................................................................$ 3,800

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 67,250

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$67,250

Total Positions Budgeted

3

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 15,034,981

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 5,248,205

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 95,749

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................$ 136,500

Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 113,505

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................$233,336

Computer Charges..........................................................................................$4,037,464

Real Estate Rentals...........................................................................................$ 534,505

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.......................................................................$ 1,379,387

Rents and Maintenance Expense ................................................................$ 10,691,182

Workmen's Compensation .............................................................................$ 1,700,000

Direct Payments to Authority

for Operations.............................................................................................$ 4,524,534

Capital Outlay ...................................................................................................$ 280,000

Authority Lease Rentals................................................................................$ 1,050,000

Telephone Billings........................................................................................$ 13,259,000

Total Positions Budgeted

1,041

Section 12. Department of Agriculture. Budget Unit: Department of Agriculture.........................................................................................$ 16,945,642
1. Plant Industry Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,320,000 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 209,961 Travel.................................................................................................................$ 111,580 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 28,800 Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 28,300 Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................$68,934 Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

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Real Estate Rentals...............................................................................................$ 1,980

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts............................................................................$ 50,600

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,820,155

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,700,155

Total Positions Budgeted

189

2. Animal Industry Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 692,290

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 104,494

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 30,700

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 29,400

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 8,800

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 5,000

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...................................................................................$ -0-

Athens Veterinary Laboratory

Contract..........................................................................................................$ 247,000

Tifton Veterinary Laboratory

Contract..........................................................................................................$ 401,000

Poultry Improvement Contract ........................................................................$ 622,000

Veterinary Fees.................................................................................................$ 475,000

Research Contract with Georgia

Institute of Technology..................................................................................! 192,000

Contract with University of

Georgia to Study Avian Disease ...................................................................$ 184,950

Indemnities........................................................................................................$ 125,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,117,634

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,897,634

Total Positions Budgeted

51

3. Marketing Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,146,000

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 312,000

Travel...................................................................................................................$37,200

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 17,600

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 14,200

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 4,480

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ............................................................................$ 32,500

Advertising Contract..........................................................................................$ 35,000

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$945,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,543,980

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$2,378,530

Total Positions Budgeted

98

4. General Agricultural Field
Forces Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,420,000 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 85,474 Travel.................................................................................................................$ 160,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 33,400 Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,200 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 8,240 Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0Real Estate Rentals...............................................................................................$ 3,000 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...................................................................................$ -0Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,712,314

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State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,712,314

Total Positions Budgeted

131

5. Internal Administration Budget:

Personal Services..............................................................................................^ 730,000

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 115,694

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 8,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 25,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 5,000

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 86,000

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .................................................................................$ 750

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 970,944

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 950,944

Total Positions Budgeted

48

6. Information and Education Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 132,600

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$349,915

Travel........................................................................................................................$990

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 271,554

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,245

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 758,304

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 758,304

Total Positions Budgeted

11

7. Fuel and Measures Standards

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 708,000

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 123,000

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 61,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 53,800

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 6,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 14,175

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$966,475

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 964,975

Total Positions Budgeted

62

8. Consumer Protection Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 591,675

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 56,306

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 17,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 21,000

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 8,300

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,575

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..............................................................................$ 1,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 699,356

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 699,356

Total Positions Budgeted

39

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9. Consumer Protection Field

Forces Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................? 1,496,000

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 80,000

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 107,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 21,000

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 5,850

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,650

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals...............................................................................................$ 7,500

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................ ..................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 1,720,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 1,520,000

Total Positions Budgeted

112

10. Meat Inspection Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................? 1,907,600

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 52,070

Travel.................................................................................................................? 152,140

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................? 16,800

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 4,500

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................? 1,390

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................? -0-

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................? -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ............................................................................$ 75,150

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 2,209,650

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 928,430

Total Positions Budgeted

150

11. Georgia Agrirama Development Authority Budget: Payments to Agrirama Authority for Operations................................................................................................$ 100,000
Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 100,000 Agency Funds Budgeted............................................................................................? -0State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 100,000

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-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................? -0-

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$ -0-

PerDiem, Fees and Contracts..........................................................................? 710,400

Purchase of Bait ................................................................................................$ 590,600

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 1,500,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 1,335,000

Total Positions Budgeted

0

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..........................................................................................? 11,300,365 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................? 1,490,914 Travel.................................................................................................................? 726,310 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................? 221,800 Publications and Printing.................................................................................? 376,304

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Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 116,689

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 86,000

Real Estate Rentals.............................................................................................$ 12,480

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ..........................................................................$ 870,400

Purchase of Bait ................................................................................................$ 590,600

Athens Veterinary Laboratory

Contract..........................................................................................................$ 247,000

Tifton Veterinary Laboratory

Contract..........................................................................................................? 401,000

Poultry Improvement Contract ........................................................................$ 622,000

Veterinary Fees.................................................................................................$ 475,000

Research Contract with Georgia

Institute of Technology..................................................................................? 192,000

Contract with University of

Georgia to Study Avian Disease ...................................................................$ 184,950

Indemnities........................................................................................................? 125,000

Advertising Contract...........................................................................................? 35,000

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 945,000

Payments to Agrirama Authority

for Operations................................................................................................? 100,000

Total Positions Budgeted

891

Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Regular Operating Expenses, $50,000 is designated and committed for livestock and poultry shows relating to research and promoting.
Provided, that of the above appropriated amount relative to the Poultry Improvement Contract, $80,000 is designated and committed for a Poultry Laboratory in Statesboro, Georgia.

Section 13. Department of Banking

and Finance.

Budget Unit: Department of Banking

and Finance..........................................................................................$ 2,010,865

1. Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 416,936

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 48,112

Travel.....................................................................................................................? 7,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................? 14,000

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................? 3,055

Computer Charges.................................................................................................? 6,000

Real Estate Rentals.............................................................................................? 37,150

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts............................................................................ ..$3,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 535,253

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 535,253

Total Positions Budgeted

24

2. Examination Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................? 1,141,682 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 15,670 Travel.................................................................................................................? 312,560 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................? -0Publications and Printing .........................................................................................? -0Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 5,700 Computer Charges.....................................................................................................? -0Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................? -0Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...................................................................................$ -0Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,475,612

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State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,475,612

Total Positions Budgeted

67

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,558,618

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 63,782

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 319,560

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 14,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 8,755

Computer Charges.................................................................................................! 6,000

Real Estate Rentals.............................................................................................$ 37,150

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ..............................................................................$ 3,000

Total Positions Budgeted

91

Section 14. Department of Industry

and Trade.

A. Budget Unit: Bureau of Industry

and Trade...............................................................................................$ 6,661,368

1. Industry Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................? 322,000

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 12,500

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 45,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,500

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,500

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ..............................................................................$ 2,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 386,000

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 386,000

Total Positions Budgeted

17

2. Research Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 232,011

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 52,685

Travel.....................................................................................................................! 2,760

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 2,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................! 1,375

Computer Charges...............................................................................................! 13,673

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..............................................................................$ 2,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 306,504

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 306,504

Total Positions Budgeted

15

3. Tourism Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................! 802,000 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 364,108 Travel...................................................................................................................! 40,731 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................! -0Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 400 Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................! 9,133 Computer Charges.................................................................................................! 5,000 Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................! -0Per Diem, Fees and Contracts............................................................................! 50,000 Local Welcome Center Contracts .......................................................................! 75,230

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Historic Chattahoochee

Commission Contract ......................................................................................$ 35,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,381,602

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,381,602

Total Positions Budgeted

77

4. Internal Administration Budget:

Personal Services................................................................................................$412,174

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 358,410

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 14,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................? 36,900

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 26,250

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 7,500

Real Estate Rentals...........................................................................................! 130,051

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts............................................................................$ 16,000

Direct Payments for World

Congress Center Operations .........................................................................$ 500,000

Georgia Ports Authority

Lease Rentals..............................................................................................$2,790,000

General Obligation Bond

Payments........................................................................................................! 500,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 4,791,285

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,501,285

Total Positions Budgeted

25

5. International Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 155,832

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 45,100

Travel...................................................................................................................! 44,700

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 2,050

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 5,000

Computer Charges.................................................................................................? 9,245

Real Estate Rentals.............................................................................................? 23,950

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..........................................................................! 135,100

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 420,977

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 420,977

Total Positions Budgeted

8

6. Advertising Budget:

Advertising........................................................................................................! 665,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 665,000

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 665,000

Total Positions Budgeted

0

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................? 1,924,017 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................? 832,803 Travel.................................................................................................................? 147,691 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................? -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 43,850 Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................? 43,258 Computer Charges...............................................................................................? 35,418 Real Estate Rentals...........................................................................................? 154,001 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..........................................................................? 205,100 Local Welcome Center Contracts .......................................................................? 75,230 Advertising.. .....................................................................................................! 665,000

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Georgia Ports Authority

Lease Rentals..............................................................................................$ 2,790,000

General Obligation Bond

Payments........................................................................................................! 500,000

Direct Payments for World

Congress Center Operations .........................................................................$ 500,000

Historic Chattahoochee

Commission Contract ......................................................................................$ 35,000

Total Positions Budgeted

142

B. Budget Unit: Community Affairs.......................,.......................................$ 2,620,700

1. Executive Office and Administrative

Support:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 285,224

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 50,669

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 12,300

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,600

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 400

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals...............................................................................................$ 4,500

Per Diem. Fees and Contracts..............................................................................$ 5.200

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 360,893

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 294,372

Total Positions Budgeted

17

2. Area Development:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 303,009

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 14,483

Travel.....................................................................................................................! 8,400

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 2,400

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................! 300

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.................................................................................! 600

Grants to Area Planning and

Development Commissions........................................................................! 1,170,000

HUD 701 Planning Grants...............................................................................$ 750,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 2,249,192

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,356,765

Total Positions Budgeted

16

3. Local Development:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 303,198

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 18,376

Travel...................................................................................................................! 17,200

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 6,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................! 1,250

Computer Charges.................................................................................................! 1,500

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...................................................................................! -0-

Intermodal Contract............................................................................................$ 10,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 357,524

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 135,837

Total Positions Budgeted

17

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4. State Crime Commission Planning

and Grant Administration: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 774,586 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 69,120 Travel...................................................................................................................! 35,015 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0PublicationsandPrinting...................................................................................$ 19,800 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,000 Computer Charges...............................................................................................! 16,459 Real Estate Rentals.............................................................................................$43,035 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts............................................................................$32,200 Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 992,215 State Funds Budgeted.......................................,.................................................$ 89,226

Total Positions Budgeted

46

5. LEAA Grants Budget:

LEAA Juvenile Justice..................................................................................$ 1,200,000

LEAA Action Local ........................................................................................$ 4,599,000

LEAA Action State.........................................................................................$ 3,600,000

LEAA State Buy-In Reserve.............................................................................$ 744,500

LEAA Planning.................................................................................................$ 525,600

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 10,669,100

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 744,500

Total Positions Budgeted

0

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,666,017

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 152,648

Travel...................................................................................................................$72,915

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 30,800

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,950

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 17,959

Real Estate Rentals.............................................................................................$ 47,535

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts............................................................................! 38,000

Intermodal Contract............................................................................................$ 10,000

Grants to Area Planning and

Development Commissions........................................................................! 1,170,000

HUD 701 Planning Grants...............................................................................! 750,000

LEAA Action Local........................................................................................! 4,599,000

LEAA Action State.........................................................................................! 3,600,000

LEAA State Buy-In Reserve.............................................................................! 744,500

LEAA Planning.................................................................................................$525,600

LEAA Juvenile Justice..................................................................................! 1,200,000

Total Positions Budgeted

96

C. Budget Unit: State Building

Administrative Board..............................................................................$ 101,903

State Building Administrative

Board Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................! 80,403

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................! 5,000

Travel.....................................................................................................................$5,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 11,000

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................! -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..............................................................................$3,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 104,403

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1395

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 101,903

Total Positions Budgeted

6

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$80,403

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 5,000

Travel.....................................................................................................................$5,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

PublicationsandPrinting...................................................................................$ 11,000

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..............................................................................$ 3,000

Total Positions Budgeted

6

For general administrative cost of operating the Department of Industry and Trade, 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 "buy-in" for Law Enforcement Assistance Agency grants to local governmental units.

Section 15. Office of Comptroller

General.

Budget Unit: Office of Comptroller

General.................................................................................................$ 3,402,314

1. Internal Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 299,900

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$76,204

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 9,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 6,860

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................? -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$ -0-

PerDiem, Fees and Contracts..............................................................................$9,200

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 401,164

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 401,164

Total Positions Budgeted

19

2. Insurance Regulation Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 555,000

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 40,000

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 7,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................? 22,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,200

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$88,000

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................? -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts............................................................................$ 14,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 727,200

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 727,200

Total Positions Budgeted

43

3. Industrial Loans Regulation Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................? 242,270 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 22,534
Travel...................................................................................................................? 11,500
Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................? -0-

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Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,400

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................? -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 278,704

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 278,704

Total Positions Budgeted

15

4. Information and Enforcement

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................? 514,000

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 35,000

Travel...................................................................................................................? 14,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................? -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 3,850

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................? -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................? -0-

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................? -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...................................................................................? -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 566,850

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 566,850

Total Positions Budgeted

41

5. Fire Safety and Mobile Home

Regulation Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................? 1,377,156

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 76,840

Travel.................................................................................................................? 126,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 8,400

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................? -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................? -0-

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................? -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 1,588,396

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 1,428,396

Total Positions Budgeted

104

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services............................................................................................? 2,988,326

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................? 250,578

Travel.................................................................................................................? 167,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................? -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................? 43,510

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................? 1,200

Computer Charges...............................................................................................? 88,000

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................? -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts............................................................................? 23,200

Total Positions Budgeted

222

Section 16. Department of Defense. Budget Unit: Department of Defense ............................................................$ 2,339,823 1. Administration and Support of State Militia Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................? 590,000 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 103,500 Travel.....................................................................................................................? 5,500

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1397

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 25,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 9,215

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$ -0-

PerDiem, Fees and Contracts ..............................................................................$ 7,000

National Guard Units Grants...........................................................................$ 225,000

Georgia Military Institute Grant.......................................................................$ 16,000

Civil Air Patrol Contract ....................................................................................$ 25,000

Capital Outlay ...................................................................................................$ 232,995

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,239,210

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,064,465

Total Positions Budgeted

36

2. Civil Defense Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 500,000

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 76,000

Travel ...................................................................................................................$ 11,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

PublicationsandPrinting.....................................................................................$ 5,800

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,350

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...................................................................................$ -0-

Capital Outlay .....................................................................................................$ 91,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 685,150

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 380,490

Total Positions Budgeted

32

3. Armory Maintenance and Repair

Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 64,100

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 110,000

Travel.....................................................................................................................! 4,400

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing .........................................................................................$ -0-

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 14,200

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...................................................................................! -0-

Capital Outlay...................................................................................................! 428,400

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 621,100

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 621,100

Total Positions Budgeted

5

4. Disaster Preparedness and Recovery

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 159,528

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................! 8,050

Travel...................................................................................................................! 18,960

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 12,100

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................! 3,250

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ............................................................................$ 12,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 213,888

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................!-0-

Total Positions Budgeted

9

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5. Service Contracts Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,430,432

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 603,528

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 4,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing .........................................................................................$ -0-

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,038,460

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 273,768

Total Positions Budgeted

130

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,744,060

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 901,078

Travel...................................................................................................................$44,360

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 42,900

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................$ 28,015

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts............................................................................$ 19,000

National Guard Units Grants...........................................................................$ 225,000

Georgia Military Institute Grant .......................................................................$ 16,000

Civil Air Patrol Contract....................................................................................$ 25,000

Capital Outlay...................................................................................................$ 752,395

Total Positions Budgeted

212

Section 17. State Board of Education -

Department of Education.

A. Budget Unit: Department of

Education...........................................................................................$ 723,105,295

1. Instructional Services Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 99,541

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 14,316

Travel.....................................................................................................................$5,050

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 3,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,510

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ............................................................................$ 16,200

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 140,617

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 140,617

Total Positions Budgeted

5

2. Pre-School and Special Education Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 580,823 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 32,935
Travel...................................................................................................................$44,466 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 6,000 Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 500 Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

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1399

Real Estate Rentals.............................................................................................$ 19,801

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..............................................................................$2,700

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$687,225

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$427,357

Total Positions Budgeted

33

3. Governor's Honors Program Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 228,000

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 57,323

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 3,650

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 3,400

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals...............................................................................................$ 3,150

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..........................................................................$246,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$542,523

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 399,161

Total Positions Budgeted

2

4. General Education Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$679,104

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 40,143

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 43,362

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing....................................................................................$ 54,325

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 925

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals.............................................................................................$ 21,412

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts............................................................................$ 43,280

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$882,551

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 562,467

Total Positions Budgeted

37

5. Vocational and Adult

Education Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,791,645

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$235,832

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 170,229

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 27,360

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 12,500

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals.............................................................................................$ 16,779

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...................................................................... .$1,202,150

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,456,495

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,086,586

Total Positions Budgeted

108

6. Compensatory Education Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$380,535 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$23,539 Travel...................................................................................................................$20,800 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 6,300 Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0Real Estate Rentals.............................................................................................$ 11,475 Per Diera,Fees and Contracts..............................................................................$9,870

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Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 452,519

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 51,658

Total Positions Budgeted

24

7. Student Services Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 278,637

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 14,978

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 17,803

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 3,800

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals...............................................................................................$ 9,007

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..........................................................................$ 342,170

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 666,395

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 630,824

Total Positions Budgeted

16

8. Media Services Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,330,072

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,709,427

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 54,700

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ 4,000

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 92,000

Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 282,332

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals...............................................................................................$ 5,897

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ..........................................................................$ 189,230

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 4,667,658

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 4,234,651

Total Positions Budgeted

181

9. Public Library Services Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 578,004

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 215,211

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 11,858

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 3,600

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,900

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals.............................................................................................$ 67,827

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ............................................................................$ 22,200

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 902,600

State Funds Budgeted.................................................................,.....................$ 668,353

Total Positions Budgeted

51

10. Program and Staff Development

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 730,079

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 49,754

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 32,614

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

PublicationsandPrinting...................................................................................$ 10,500

Equipment Purchases ...............,...........................................................................$ 1,250

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..........................................................................$ 422,686

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,246,883

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,014,045

Total Positions Budgeted

51

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1401

11. State Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................? 557,011

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 86,912

Travel...................................................................................................................? 18,750

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................? 17,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 16,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................? -0-

Real Estate Rentals...............................................................................................? 8,566

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..........................................................................? 121,200

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 825,439

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 681,075

Total Positions Budgeted

28

12. Administrative Services Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................? 3,410,966

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................? 460,409

Travel.................................................................................................................? 174,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................? 11,000

Publications and Printing...................................................................................? 98,000

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................? 15,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................? 400,850

Real Estate Rentals.............................................................................................? 62,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts............................................................................? 28,287

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 4,660,512

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.....................................................................? 220,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 2,772,344

Total Positions Budgeted

234

13. Local Programs Budget: Grants to School Systems for Authority Lease Rental Payments to Georgia Education Authority (Schools)...................................................................................? 26,743,567 Direct Grants to School Systems for Capital Outlay Purposes.............................................................................................? 624,243 Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................? 333,204 APEG Grants: Salaries of Instructional Personnel (Sec. 10(a) (1) and 10(a) (2))........................................................................................? 378,563,513 Salaries of Instructional Personnel (Sec. 5)..................................................................................? 47,578,976 Salaries of Student Supportive Personnel (Sec. 20 (a))...........................................................................? 16,580,341 Salaries of Administrative and Supervisory Personnel (Sec. 21)..................................................................................................? 48,418,303 Special Education Leadership Personnel (Sec. 21(c) (2)).........................................................................? 1,496,168 Instructional Media (Sec.13)....................................................................? 15,669,600 Instructional Equipment (Sec. 14).......................................................................................................? 741,510 Maintenance and Operation (Sec. 15)..................................................................................................? 68,603,843 Sick and Personal Leave

(Sec. 16)....................................................................................................? 3,354,450

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Travel - Regular (Sec. 17)..............................................................................$ 600,000 Travel - Special (Sec. 17) .................................................................................$ 87,400 Pupil Transportation
Regular (Sec. 25) ...................................................................................$ 38,880,337 Pupil Transportation
Special (Sec. 25).......................................................................................$ 3,080,160 Isolated Schools..............................................................................................$ 148,521 Selective Pre-School
Development..........................................................................................? 12,024,986 Mid-Term Adjustment................................................................................? 2,000,000 Required Local Effort..............................................................................$(78,550,000) Non-APEG Grants: Education of Children of
Low-Income Families............................................................................? 47,036,602 Driver Education ...........................................................................................? 300,000 Teacher Retirement..................................................................................? 42,633,078 Instructional Services for
the Handicapped......................................................................................? 2,299,715 Preparation of Professional
Personnel in Education of Handicapped Children...........................................................................? 106,454 Educational Training Services for the Mentally Retarded.............................................................................? 5,000 Tuition for the Multi handicapped................................................................................................? 622,000 Severely Emotionally Disturbed................................................................? 5,727,467 Compensatory Education.........................................................................? 12,746,747 Guidance, Counseling and Testing........................................................................................................? 180,626 School Library Resources and Other Materials................................................................................? 3,429,284 School Lunch.............................................................................................? 95,332,483 Supplementary Education Centers and Services...............................................................................? 3,012,708 Staff Development.........................................................................................? 890,000 Supervision and Assessment of Students..................................................................................................? 545,000 Cooperative Educational Service Agencies......................................................................................? 2,412,000 Superintendents'Salaries..........................................................................? 3,161,220 High School Program................................................................................? 15,163,096 Area Vocational-Technical Schools ...................................................................................................? 30,786,342 Junior College Vocational Program......................................................................................................? 603,785 Quick Start Program..................................................................................? 1,000,000 Comprehensive Employment and Training............................................................................................? 3,225,000 Vocational Research and Curriculum.................................................................................................? 162,000 Adult Education..........................................................................................? 2,576,057 Salaries and Travel of Public Librarians....................................................................................? 2,750,578 Public Library Materials............................................................................? 1,811,952 Talking Book Centers....................................................................................? 256,000 Public Library Maintenance and Operation..........................................................................................? 1,149,072

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Comprehensive Planning ..............................................................................$ 500,000

Competency-Based High School

Graduation Requirements .........................................................................$ 250,000

Total Funds Budgeted................................................................................$ 867,653,388

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................$ 710,330,850

Total Positions Budgeted

0

14. State Schools Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 106,332

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 3,615

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 4,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 650

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 300

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 115,397

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 105,307

Total Positions Budgeted

6

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..........................................................................................? 11,750,749 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................? 2,944,394 Travel.................................................................................................................$ 601,782
Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................................? 15,000
Publications and Printing.................................................................................? 325,935 Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................? 336,217 Computer Charges.............................................................................................? 400,850 Real Estate Rentals...........................................................................................? 225,914 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.......................................................................? 2,645,973 APEG Grants:
Salaries of Instructional Personnel (Sec. 10(a) (1) and 10(a) (2))........................................................................................$378,563,513
Salaries of Instructional Personnel (Sec. 5) ..................................................................................$ 47,578,976
Salaries of Student Supportive Personnel (Sec. 20 (a))...........................................................................? 16,580,341
Salaries of Administrative and Supervisory Personnel (Sec. 21)..................................................................................................? 48,418,303
Special Education Leadership Personnel (Sec. 21(c) (2)).........................................................................? 1,496,168
Instructional Media (Sec. 13)...................................................................? 15,669,600 Instructional Equipment
(Sec. 14).......................................................................................................? 741,510 Maintenance and Operation
(Sec. 15)..................................................................................................? 68,603,843 Sick and Personal Leave
(Sec. 16)....................................................................................................? 3,354,450 Travel - Regular (Sec. 17)..............................................................................? 600,000 Travel - Special (Sec. 17)...................,.............................................................? 87,400 Pupil Transportation
Regular (Sec. 25)...................................................................................? 38,880,337 Pupil Transportation
Special (Sec. 25).......................................................................................? 3,080,160

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Isolated Schools..............................................................................................$ 148,521 Selective Pre-School
Development..........................................................................................$ 12,024,986 Mid-Term Adjustment................................................................................! 2,000,000 Required Local Effort..............................................................................$(78,550,000) Non-APEG Grants: Education of Children of
Low-Income Families............................................................................! 47,036,602 Driver Education ...........................................................................................$ 300,000 Teacher Retirement..................................................................................! 42,633,078 Instructional Services for
the Handicapped......................................................................................! 2,299,715 Preparation of Professional
Personnel in Education of Handicapped Children...........................................................................! 106,454 Educational Training Services for the Mentally Retarded.............................................................................! 5,000 Tuition for the Multi handicapped................................................................................................$ 622,000 Severely Emotionally Disturbed................................................................! 5,727,467 Compensatory Education.........................................................................! 12,746,747 High School Program................................................................................! 15,163,096 Vocational Research and Curriculum..........................................................................................! 162,000 Adult Education..........................................................................................! 2,576,057 Area Vocational Technical Schools ...................................................................................................! 30,786,342 Junior College Vocational Program......................................................................................................! 603,785 Quick Start Program..................................................................................! 1,000,000 Comprehensive Employment and Training............................................................................................! 3,225,000 Guidance, Counseling and Testing........................................................................................................! 180,626 School Library Resources and Other Materials................................................................................! 3,429,284 Salaries and Travel of Public Librarians....................................................................................! 2,750,578 Public Library Materials............................................................................! 1,811,952 Talking Book Centers....................................................................................! 256,000 Public Library Maintenance and Operation..........................................................................................! 1,149,072 School Lunch.............................................................................................! 95,332,483 Supplementary Education Centers and Services...............................................................................! 3,012,708 Staff Development.........................................................................................! 890,000 Supervision and Assessment of Students..................................................................................................! 545,000 Cooperative Educational Service Agencies......................................................................................! 2,412,000 Superintendents' Salaries ..........................................................................! 3,161,220 Comprehensive Planning..............................................................................! 500,000 Competency-Based High School Graduation Requirements.........................................................................! 250,000 Grants to School Systems for Authority Lease Rental Payments to Georgia Education Authority (Schools)...................................................................................! 26,743,567

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Direct Grants to School

Systems for Capital

Outlay Purposes.............................................................................................$ 624,243

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................! 333,204

Total Positions Budgeted

776

B. Budget Unit: Institutions............................................................................$ 9,227,406

1. Georgia Academy for the Blind

Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................! 1,480,000

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 270,100

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 3,300

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................! 6,500

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 1,800

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................! 20,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..............................................................................! 2,625

Capital Outlay............................................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,784,325

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,526,487

Total Positions Budgeted

153

2. Georgia School for the Deaf

Budget:

Peiaonal Services............................................................................................$2,73SJ45

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$612,788

Travel.....................................................................................................................! 4,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.....................,...........................................! 14,000

Publications and Printing .........................................................................................! -0-

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................! 74,748

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts............................................................................! 10,551

Capital Outlay............................................................................................................!-0-

Authority Lease Rentals.....................................................................................! 23,400

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 3,478,732

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 3,066,886

Total Positions Budgeted

284

3. Atlanta Area School for the Deaf

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 941,056

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 221,944

Travel.....................................................................................................................! 2,686

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 750

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................! 5,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts............................................................................! 45,325

Capital Outlay............................................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,216,761

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,138,154

Total Positions Budgeted

80

4. Alto Education and Evaluation Center Budget:
Personal Services...............................................................................................! 782,456

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Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 169,821

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 4,250

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,500

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................$23,836

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 981,863

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 678,773

Total Positions Budgeted

54

5. North Georgia Vocational-Technical

School Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,402,249

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 568,945

Travel...................................................................................................................$16,030

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 16,500

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$4,275

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................$93,500

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts............................................................................$43,000

Authority Lease Rentals.....................................................................................$54,750

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$2,199,249

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,565,321

Total Positions Budgeted

103

6. South Georgia Vocational-Technical

School Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,193,000

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$382,693

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 12,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 3,360

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................$ 127,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ..............................................................................$ 3,360

Capital Outlay............................................................................................................$-0-

Authority Lease Rentals.....................................................................................$49,315

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,770,728

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,251,785

Total Positions Budgeted

96

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 8,537,506

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 2,226,291

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 42,766

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 37,000

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 11,685

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................$ 344,084

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ..........................................................................$ 104,861

Capital Outlay............................................................................................................$-0-

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 127,465

Total Positions Budgeted

770

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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,
$12,746,747 is designated and committed for a compensatory education program for stu dents in grades 1 through 5. 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 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 to serve 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 as a criterion for admission.
Provided, further, that for said selective pre-school development program, each system shall be allotted one instructional unit and any additional instructional units shall be allotted on the basis of one teacher and one aide for each 40 students or major fraction thereof in average daily attendance; except in the case of mentally, physically or emotion ally handicapped children, the ratio shall be one teacher and one aide for 24 students or major fraction thereof in average daily membership. All allotments shall be based upon 1976-77 attendance data from the selected pre-school development program. Each instruc tional unit shall be funded on the basis of actual reimbursement for salary, retirement, and school lunch cost, and $7,440 for operational cost incurred by continued units and $9,320 for operational cost incurred by new units in said pre-school development program to include maintenance and operation, sick and personal leave, instructional media, instructional equipment, 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, further, that the funds appropriated above for salary increases for vocational education (Section 32-611-a of APEG) such increases may be used to adjust the present salary schedules to a single index schedule as approved by the State Board of Education, which includes all levels of certification.
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.

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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 interchangeably 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 funds appropriated above for Instructional Equipment, (Section 14 of the Adequate Program of Education Act) shall be distributed to local systems based on 75 cents per child in average daily attendance.
Provided, that of the above appropriation for Severely Emotionally Disturbed Centers, $5,727,467 for said centers and 183 APEG Section 5 units allotted to these centers shall be used to serve a minimum of 6,866 severely emotionally disturbed children or .5% of the population through age 14. Grant funds shall be allocated to each SED Center on a formula basis approved by the State Board of Education. The 183 APEG Section 5 units shall be allotted on the basis of one unit to each sixteen children contracted to be served in therapy classes. The majority of the work time of all APEG Section 5 unit personnel shall be limited to working with children in therapy classes, working with parents of children served, working with schools or agencies served by the Psychoeducational Center or other direct services to children.
Provided, further, that of the above appropriation for Severely Emotionally Disturbed Centers, $75,000 shall be used for contracting by the State Board of Education with the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia or private institutions of higher learning for technical assistance and accountability services to the SED Centers. These services shall assist centers in maintaining standards; insuring that no techniques are used that can be construed as abusive to children; provide highly specialized staff devel opment; provide information annually to the State Department of Education for transmis sion to the State Board of Education and finally, to the Georgia General Assembly, con cerning efficiency and effectiveness of the SED program; and advise the State Board of Education in matters pertaining to the SED program.

Section 18. Employees' Retirement System.

Budget Unit: Employees' Retirement

System..............................................................................................................$-0-

1. Employees' Retirement System Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 440,000

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 50,878

Travel.....................................................................................................................$6,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 12,000

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................$ 3,275

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 175,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ..........................................................................$ 276,283

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$963,436

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................$-0-

Total Positions Budgeted

32

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 440,000

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 50,878

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 6,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 12,000

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................$ 3,275

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 175,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ..........................................................................$ 276,283

Total Positions Budgeted

32

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Section 19. Forest Research Council.

Budget Unit: Forest Research Council..............................................................$ 581,341

Forest Research Council Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 102,340

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 25,550

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 3,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$22,000

Equipment Purchases..............................................................................................! 500

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...................................................................................$ -0-

ContractualResearch........................................................................................$ 436,490

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 590,380

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$581,341

Total Positions Budgeted

.

6

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 102,340

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 25,550

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 3,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

PublicationsandPrinting...................................................................................$ 22,000

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 500

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...................................................................................$ -0-

Contractual Research........................................................................................$ 436,490

Total Positions Budgeted

6

Section 20. Forestry Commission

Budget Unit: Forestry Commission..............................................................$ 10,830,301

1. Reforestation Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 476,000

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 270,000

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 3,300

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 15,600

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 514

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 13,375

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 11,099

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ............................................................................$ 45,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 834,888

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 253,184

Total Positions Budgeted

30

2. Field Services Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 9,336,774 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,687,779 Travel...................................................................................................................$65,203 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................$ 960,000 Publications and Printing...................................................................................$26,552 Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 125,775 Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 19,760 Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................$25 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..............................................................................$ 7,890 Ware County Grant.............................................................................................$60,000 Capital Outlay...................................................................................................$ 178,900

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Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 12,468,658

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 10,087,782

Total Positions Budgeted

808

3. General Administration and

Support Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$376,000

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$83,500

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 11,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 10,200

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 500

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$64,000

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ..............................................................................$ 2,900

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 548,600

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$489,335

Total Positions Budgeted

22

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 10,188,774

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$2,041,279

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 80,003

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................$ 975,600

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 37,266

Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 139,650

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 94,859

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................$ 25

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ............................................................................$ 55,790

Ware County Grant.............................................................................................$ 60,000

Capital Outlay...................................................................................................$ 178,900

Total Positions Budgeted

860

Provided, that to the extent that Federal Funds are realized in excess of the amounts of such funds contemplated in the Cooperative Forest Protection, Cooperative Forest Management, Insect and Disease, Forest Incentive and Public Service Employment Pro grams in the Field Services Activity of this Act, the Office of Planning and Budget is authorized and directed to use the first $500,000 of such excess funds to supplant State Funds appropriated herein. Provided further that such supplantation shall not be imple mented if so doing would cause any portion of the anticipated Federal Funds not to be
realized.

Section 21. Georgia Bureau of Investigation.

Budget Unit: Georgia Bureau of

Investigation........................................................................................$8,121,857

1. General Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 411,200

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 40,700

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 5,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,000

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals.............................................................................................$ 26,600

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 484,500

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 459,400

Total Positions Budgeted

28

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2. Investigative Division Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 3,084,900

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 427,500

Travel.................................................................................................................$273,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................$ 139,200

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 23,500

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 3,500

Real Estate Rentals.............................................................................................$ 51,500

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...................................................................................$ -0-

Evidence Purchased ............................................................................................$ 98,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 4,101,100

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,644,600

Total Positions Budgeted

169

3. Crime Laboratory Budget:

Personal Services.................................,..........................................................$ 1,266,000

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 240,200

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 14,400

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 3,300

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................$ 112,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 130,922

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,766,822

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,644,022

Total Positions Budgeted

78

4. Georgia Crime Information

Center Budget:

Personal Services.....................................................................,......................$ 1,315,000

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 325,000

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 9,735

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 83,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 14,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 910,000

Real Estate Rentals...............................................................................................$3,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ..............................................................................$ 5,300

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$2,665,035

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,373,835

Total Positions Budgeted

102

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 6,077,100

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,033,400

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 302,135

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................$ 139,200

Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 110,800

Equipment Purchases. ......................................................................................$ 126,000

Computer Charges..........................................................................................$1,044,422

Real Estate Rentals.............................................................................................$ 81,100

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ..............................................................................$ 5,300

Evidence Purchased............................................................................................$ 98,000

Total Positions Budgeted

377

Provided that to the extent that Federal Funds are realized in excess of the amounts

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of such funds contemplated in the Investigative Division and Georgia Crime Information Center Activities of this Act, the Office of Planning and Budget is authorized and directed to use the first $500,000 of such excess funds to supplant State Funds appropriated herein. Provided further that such supplantation shall not be implemented if so doing would cause any portion of the anticipated Federal Funds not to be realized.

Section 22. Georgia Franchise

Practices Commission.

Budget Unit: Georgia Franchise

Practices Commission...............................................................................$ 46,810

Georgia Franchise Practices

Commission Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 29,200

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 6,790

Travel........................................................................................................................$ 500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$2,000

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 800

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals...............................................................................................$ 2,520

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ..............................................................................$ 5,000

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 46,810

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$46,810

Total Positions Budgeted

2

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 29,200

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$6,790

Travel........................................................................................................................$500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$2,000

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 800

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals...............................................................................................$ 2,520

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ..............................................................................$ 5,000

Total Positions Budgeted

2

Section 23. Georgia State Financing

and Investment Commission.

Budget Unit: Georgia State Financing

and Investment Commission ..........................................................................$ -0-

Departmental Operations Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$695,000

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 110,000

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 14,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 12,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 11,600

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 8,000

Real Estate Rentals.............................................................................................$49,808

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ..........................................................................$ 254,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,154,908

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................$-0-

Total Positions Budgeted

40

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 695,000 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 110,000

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Travel...................................................................................................................$ 14,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 12,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 11,600

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 8,000

Real Estate Rentals.............................................................................................$ 49,808

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ..........................................................................$ 254,000

Total Positions Budgeted

40

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, 1978, 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.

It is the intent of this General Assembly that the allocation of General Obligation

Bonds proceeds for the following projects for the Department of Education, Department

of Human Resources, and the Department of Offender Rehabilitation, authorized in

Section 45 of this Act, shall be approximately as listed hereunder, if and when bonds

are issued to finance the construction of such projects:

Area Vocational-Technical School

at Augusta

$ 3,880,000

Area Vocational-Technical School in Troup County

$ 1,297,000

Area Vocational-Technical School in Ware County

$ 933,000

Instructional Building at Georgia Academy for the Blind

$ 1,840,000

Middle School Dormitory and Clinic Building at Georgia School for the Deaf

$ 2,300,000

Food Service Building at Georgia School for the Deaf

$ 1,250,000

Central Services Building at Atlanta Area School for the Deaf

$ 1,600,000

Acquisition of Facility in Albany

$ 2,500,000

Regional Youth Development Center in Fitzgerald

$ 750,000

Sheltered Workshops in Dougherty and Gwinnett Counties

$ 800,000

Community Correctional Center Atlanta

$ 10,700,000

Community Correctional Center in Savannah

$ 11,000,000

Section 24. Office of the Governor. A. Budget Unit: Governor's Office ..................................................................$ 3,097,385
1. Governor's Office Budget: Cost of Operations.............................................................................................$961,550 Mansion Allowance.............................................................................................$ 40,000 Governor's Emergency Fund .........................................................................$ 2,000,000 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,001,550
State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,001,550

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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.

2. Intern Program Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$59,585

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 7,050

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 1,450

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,000

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 750

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...................................................................................$ -0-

InternStipends....................................................................................................$ 25,000

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$95,835

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 95,835

Total Positions Budgeted

4

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Cost of Operations.............................................................................................$ 961,550

Mansion Allowance.............................................................................................$ 40,000

Governor's Emergency Fund .........................................................................$ 2,000,000

Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 59,585

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 7,050

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 1,450

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,000

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 750

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...................................................................................! -0-

Intern Stipends....................................................................................................$ 25,000

Total Positions Budgeted

4

B. Budget Unit: Office of Planning and Budget.............................................................................................$ 3,036,780
1. General Administration and Support Budget:
Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 346,289 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 35,737 Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 8,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing.................................,...................................................$ 2,500 Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................$ 1,500 Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 8,500 Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$ -0Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ............................................................................$ 40,500 Payments to Regional Commissions ................................................................$ 127,500 Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 571,026

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State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 558,026

Total Positions Budgeted

18

2. Council of the Arts Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................! 52,400

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 6,800

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 1,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,500

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 550

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals.............................................................................................$ 13,005

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..............................................................................$ 5,500

Art Grants..........................................................................................................$ 831,300

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 913,555

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 382,255

Total Positions Budgeted

3

3. Budget Division Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 362,000

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 14,200

Travel.....................................................................................................................$7,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 8,500

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................! 13,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 405,200

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 292,200

Total Positions Budgeted

16

4. Intergovernmental Relations Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 370,000

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 24,000

Travel...................................................................................................................$23,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 2,500

Equipment Purchases..............................................................................................! 747

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ..............................................................................$ 2,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 422,747

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 367,747

Total Positions Budgeted

21

5. Management Review Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 315,799

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 10,670

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 4,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing.........................................................................................! -0-

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................! 1,360

Computer Charges....................................................................................................! 500

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$332,829

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$282,829

Total Positions Budgeted

15

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6. Policy Planning Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 620,000

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 32,000

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 50,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$36,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,000

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$52,000

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ..........................................................................$ 621,500

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,414,500

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 342,227

Total Positions Budgeted

39

7. Office of Consumer Affairs:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 660,000

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 140,000

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 13,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

PublicationsandPrinting...................................................................................$ 16,000

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 775

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 10,000

Real Estate Rentals.............................................................................................$48,366

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..............................................................................! 6,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 894,141

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.......................................................................$ 85,650

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 521,491

Total Positions Budgeted

50

8. State Energy Office Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 170,522

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$26,698

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 9,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 11,000

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................$ 1,000

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$ -0-

PerDiem, Fees and Contracts..............................................................................! 2,100

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$220,320

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 170,320

Total Positions Budgeted

12

9. Georgia Post-Secondary Education

Commission Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 80,164

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 8,463

Travel.....................................................................................................................! 3,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 3,000

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 875

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 5,000

Real Estate Rentals...............................................................................................! 6,671

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts............................................................................! 11,650

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 118,823

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$44,785

Total Positions Budgeted

4

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1417

10. Facilities Management Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................! 66,900

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 4,000

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 4,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing .........................................................................................$ -0-

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................? -0-

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................,..................................................? -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 74,900

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................? 74,900

Total Positions Budgeted

3

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 3,044,074

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 302,568

Travel.................................................................................................................! 124,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................? 82,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 22,807

Computer Charges...............................................................................................? 76,000

Real Estate Rentals.............................................................................................? 68,042

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..........................................................................? 689,250

Art Grants..........................................................................................................? 831,300

Payments to Regional Commissions ................................................................? 127,500

Total Positions Budgeted

181

Provided that to the extent that Federal funds are realized in excess of the amounts of such funds contemplated in the Intergovernmental Relations and the Policy Planning Budgets, the Office of Planning and Budget is authorized and directed to use the first ?500,000 of such excess funds to supplant State funds appropriated herein. Provided fur ther that such supplantation shall not be implemented if so doing would cause any portion of the anticipated Federal funds not to be realized.

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.........................................................................................? 144,778,352

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1. General Administration and

Support Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$9,142,036

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,176,545

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 289,320

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$37,600

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 24,584

Computer Charges..........................................................................................$ 1,250,000

Real Estate Rentals...........................................................................................$ 289,595

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ..........................................................................$ 633,300

Capital Outlay...................................................................................................$310,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 13,152,980

Indirect DOAS Services Funding..................................................................$ 1,320,000

Agency Funds.................................................................................................$ 5,714,438

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$6,118,542

Total Positions Budgeted

643

General Administration and Support Functional Budgets

Total Funds

State Funds

Pos.

Commissioner's Office

$ 359,210

$ 359,210

16

Volunteer Services

$ 208,425

$ 208,425

10

Comprehensive Health Planning

$ 200,930

$ 50,232

10

Planning and Budget

$ 520,200

$ 520,200

29

Evaluation and Research

$ 1,492,700

$ 1,467,700

74

Director's Office-- State and Local Affairs

$ 238,700

$ 238,700

13

Affirmative Action

$ 63,920

$ 63,920

4

Child Support Recovery Contracts

227,500

$ 107,500

0

Child Support Recovery

842,020

$ 210,505

65

District Coordination

1,599,145

$ 1,554,145

72

Grants Management

127,870

$ 127,870

7

Public Relations and Information

117,500

$ 117,500

Regional Building Maintenance

40,900

$ 40,900

Special Administrative Services

409,530

$ 409,530

25

Staff Development and Training

512,600

$ 470,400

27

Administrative Policy, Coordination and Direction

76,000

$ 76,000

Financial Accounting and Control

1,303,300

$ 1,278,300

104

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1419

Personnel
Administrative Support Services
Systems Planning, Development and Training
Electronic Data Processing, Planning and Coordination
Patient Accounts
Appalachian Health and Child Development Office
Indirect Cost
Undistributed
Total

$ 851,800

$ 813,200

63

$ 1,550,550

$ 1,364,550

66

$ 255,750

255,750

14

$ 1,250,000

$ 37,500

0

$ 146,300

$ 146,300

13

$ 241,900

$ 37,975

8

$

-- 0--

$ (4,354,000)

0

$ 516,230

$ 516,230

13

$ 13,152,980

$ 6,118,542

643

2. Special Programs:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 351,000

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 27,900

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 9,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$3,000

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals.............................................................................................$29,085

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ............................................................................$ 29,500

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$449,485

Indirect DOAS Services Funding..............................................................................$ -0-

Agency Funds....................................................................................................$254,853

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 194,632

Total Positions Budgeted

21

Special Programs Functional Budgets

State Economic Opportunity Office
Council on Family Planning
Council on Maternal and Infant Health
Undistributed
Total

Total Funds $ 270,410 $ 83,170 $ 95,905
$ 449,485

State Funds

Pos.

$ 90,410

13

$

8,317

4

$ 95,905

4

$

--0--

0

$ 194,632

21

3. Physical Health - Program Direction and Support Budget:
Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,330,500 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 210,950 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 47,600 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

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Publications and Printing...................................................................................$24,500

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$9,900

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals.............................................................................................$ 11,200

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ............................................................................$ 10,500

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,645,150

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.....................................................................$ 100,000

Agency Funds....................................................................................................$ 189,700

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,355,450

Total Positions Budgeted

98

Physical Health - Program Direction and Support Functional Budgets

Total Funds

State Funds

Pos.

Director's Office

$ 331,100

$ 231,100

7

Employee's Health

$ 202,700

$ 121,000

10

Office of Professional Services

$ 257,100

$ 177,100

13

Health Program Management

$ 157,500

$ 157,500

9

Vital Records

$ 553,200

$ 553,200

49

Health Services Research

$ 143,550

$ 115,550

10

Undistributed

$

--0--

$

--0--

0

Total

$ 1,645,150

$ 1,355,450

98

4. Physical Health - Family

Health Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 3,218,000

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,096,450

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 99,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 39,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 10,300

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 110,000

Real Estate Rentals...........................................................................................$ 250,855

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.......................................................................$4,569,123

Regional Grants for Prenatal and

Postnatal Care Programs..............................................................................$ 150,000

Crippled Children Benefits............................................................................$ 3,405,000

Kidney Disease Benefits...................................................................................$ 450,000

Cancer Control Benefits....................................................................................$ 772,290

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....................................................................................................$ 25,000

Family Planning Benefits.................................................................................$ 213,530

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 14,684,048

Indirect DOAS Services Funding .......................................................................$ 25,000

Agency Funds.................................................................................................$ 8,624,757

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$6,034,291

Total Positions Budgeted

233

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1977

Physical Health - Family Health Functional Budgets

Total Funds

State Funds

Family Health Management Crippled Children Unit

$ 4,199,955 $ 5,499,950

$ 59,955 $ 2,865,850

Maternal Health

$ 380,000

$ 306,015

Infant and Child Health

$ 667,820

$ 575,700

Chronic Disease Malnutrition

$ 2,348,273 $ 477,650

$ 1,959,296

$

-- 0--

Family Planning

$ 841,000

$ 84,100

Dental Health Undistributed

$ 269,400

$ 183,375

$

-0-

Total

$ 14,684,048

$ 6,034,291

1421
Pos. ]0 117 9 18 41 12 17 9 0
233

5. Physical Health - Community

Health Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$5,435,000

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,165,750

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 209,200

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$46,300

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 8,400

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 18,540

Real Estate Rentals........................................... ...............................................$ 133,225

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ..........................................................................$ 397,610

Facilities Construction Grants ......................................................................$ 8,925,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 16,339,025

Indirect DOAS Services Funding .......................................................................$ 20,000

Agency Funds.................................................................................................$ 5,897,140

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 10,421,885

Total Positions Budgeted

366

Physical Health - Community Health Functional Budgets

Total Funds

State Funds

Community Health Management

$ 144,900

$ 124,900

Environmental Health -- Director's Office

$ 164,250

$ 164,250

General Sanitation

$ 169,800

169,800

Institutional Health

$ 123,700

123,700

Radiological Health

$ 256,700

256,700

Occupational Health

$ 79,500

79,500

Land Use

$ 157,600

157,600

Epidemiology

$ 444,800

444,800

Pos. 4
7 9 7 12 5 9 7

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Immunization Venereal Disease Tuberculosis Control Laboratory Services Laboratory Licensure Standards and Licensure Quality Control Plans and Construction Emergency Health Undistributed Total

$ 57,850

$

--0--

3

$ 150,375

$ 150,375

7

$ 780,600

$ 603,600

30

$ 2,096,900

$ 1,931,360

141

$ 370,100

$ 263,100

21

$ 815,600

$ 82,600

37

$ 544,650

$ 71,150

33

$ 9,475,350

$ 5,292,100

22

$ 290,350

$ 290,350

12

$ 216,000

$ 216,000

0

$ 16,339,025

$ 10,421,885

366

6. Physical Health - Local

Services Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 6,978,600

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 589,400

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 401,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 4,500

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 29,125

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals.............................................................................................$ 74,900

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .......................................................................$ 1,738,400

Family Planning Benefits...................................................................................$ 10,000

Benefits for Medically Indigent

High Risk Pregnant Women

and Their Infants........................................................................................$ 2,835,000

Grant for DeKalb County Mental

Retardation Project........................................................................................$ 106,646

Grant for Chatham County

Mental Retardation Project...........................................................................$ 102,464

Grant-In-Aid to Counties.............................................................................$10,460,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 23,330,535

Indirect DOAS Services Funding .......................................................................$ 53,200

Agency Funds.................................................................................................$ 6,671,100

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 16,606,235

Total Positions Budgeted

508

Physical Health - Local Services Functional Budgets

Total Funds

State Funds

Pos.

Minimum Foundation

$ 4,587,900

$ 4,485,410

234

Grant-In-Aid to Counties

$ 10,460,000

$ 7,541,000

0

Stroke and Heart Attack Prevention

$ 509,500

$ 509,500

27

Family Planning

$ 2,978,000

$ 254,100

175

Sickle Cell, Vision and Hearing

$ 234,700

$ 234,700

17

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1423

Sexually Transmitted Diseases
High Risk Pregnant Women and Their Infants
Newborn Follow-Up Care
District Dental
Comprehensive Maternal and Infant Care Project
Mental Retardation Projects
Undistributed
Total

$ 572,000

$ 30,700

15

$ 2,835,000

$ 2,835,000

0

$ 182,200

$ . 182,200

13

$ 533,625

$ 533,625

18

$ 228,500

$

--0--

9

$ 209,110

$

--0--

0

$

--0--

$

--0--

0

$ 23,330,535

$ 16,606,235

508

7. Mental Health - Program

Direction and Support Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$999,000

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 78,800

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 63,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 8,000

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$600,000

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ..........................................................................$ 420,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,168,800

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.....................................................................$ 323,000

Agency Funds....................................................................................................$ 487,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,358,800

Total Positions Budgeted

57

Mental Health - Program Direction and Support Functional Budgets

Administration and Support Developmental Disabilities
Services
Undistributed
Total

Total Funds $ 1,690,300

$ 475,500

$

3,000

$ 2,168,800

State Funds

Pos.

$ 1,355,800

52

$

--0--

5

$

3,000

0

$ 1,358,800

57

8. Drug and Alcohol Services Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,582,000 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 160,960 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 46,300 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 4,750 Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0Real Estate Rentals...........................................................................................$ 144,930 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .......................................................................$ 2,504,013 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$4,442,953

1424

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Indirect DOAS Services Funding. Agency Funds................................ State Funds Budgeted................... Total Positions Budgeted

..........$ -0: 2,980,024 1 1,462,929
130

Drug and Alcohol Services Functional Budgets

Total Funds

State Funds

Pos.

Alcohol and Drug Administration

$ 173,500

$ 93,500

13

Evaluation, Standards and Planning

$ 74,020

$ 69,020

5

Treatment Support

$ 540,590

$ 284,590

29

Prevention

$ 53,505

$ 15,505

3

Fiscal and Contracts

$ 137,780

$ 115,780

9

Pharmacy Federal Travel

$ 128,025

$ 73,025

6

$ 12,000

$

--0--

0

Central Intake

$ 178,930

$ 61,612

10

Synthesis West Treatment Center

$ 213,800

$ 56,258

15

Tenth Street Treatment Center

$ 206,600

$ 55,988

13

Odyssey

$ 63,000

4

Little Five Points Treatment Center

$ 210,260

$ 55,054

15

Statewide Services Contract

$ 1,615,943

$ 358,547

0

Title XX Contracts

$ 715,000

$ 104,050

0

Undistributed

$ 120,000

$ 120,000

8

Total

$ 4,442,953

$ 1,462,929

130

9. Mental Health - Local Services Budget:
Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 726,000 Regular Operating Expenses. .............................................................................$ 12,400 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 37,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-
Equipment Purchases................................................................................................ $ -0Computer Charges..................................................................................................... $ -0Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$ -0Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.. ........................................................................$ 160,100 Benefits for Supportive Living. .....................................................................$ 1,175,000 Community Residential
Services Program.. .........................................................................................$ 548,000 Contracts with Day Care Centers
for the Mentally Retarded... .....................................................................$ 26,000,000 Grants for Alcoholism Community
Treatment Programs ..................................................................................$ 2,492,000

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1977

1425

Grants for Drug Abuse

Community Treatment Programs.................................................................$ 516,000

Grants for Child Mental Health....................................................................$ 1,175,025

Grants for Adult Mental Health ...................................................................$ 4,190,024

Foster Grandparent Program .............................................................................$ 87,000

Group Homes for the

Mentally Retarded......................................................................................$ 1,758,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 38,876,849

Agency Funds...............................................................................................$ 16,885,590

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$21,991,259

Total Positions Budgeted

67

Mental Health - Local Services Functional Budgets

Supportive Living
Community Residential Services
Adult Mental Health Grants
Child Mental Health Grants
Group Homes for the Mentally Retarded
Foster Grandparent
Alcoholism Community Treatment Grants
Day Care Centers for the Mentally Retarded
Community Drug Abuse Grants
Project Rescue
Undistributed
Total

Total Funds $ 1,371,800
$ 1,077,000 $ 4,090,998 $ 1,076,000
$ 1,758,000 $ 67,000
$ 2,492,000
$ 26,000,000 $ 516,000 $ 160,000 $ 268,051 $ 38,876,849

State Funds $ 1,186,700
$ 1,077,000 $ 3,828,998 $ 1,076,000
$ 1,758,000 $ 67,000
$ 1,442,000
$ 10,981,510 $ 266,000 $ 40,000 $ 268,051 $ 21,991,259

Pos. 21
46 0 0
0 0
0
0 0 0 0 67

10. Community Social Services

and Administration:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,674,700

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 270,000

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 173,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 8,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 19,600

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals.............................................................................................$ 88,400

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ..........................................................................$ 195,900

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,429,600

Indirect DOAS Services Funding .......................................................................$ 55,000

Agency Funds.................................................................................................$ 2,166,875

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,207,725

Total Positions Budgeted

193

1426

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Community Social Services and Administration Functional Budgets

Total Funds

State Funds

Pos.

Director's Office

$ 175,100

$ 38,100

7

Staff Development and Training

$ 207,100

$ 51,775

6

Community Social Services

$ 158,200

$ 39,550

1

Program Unit

$ 278,300

$ 64,575

17

Affirmative Action

$ 15,500

$

3,500

1

Field Services

$ 892,600

$ 205,150

50

Licensing Services

$ 786,800

$ 560,800

55

Service Review and Evaluation

$ 78,500

$ 19,625

4

Work Incentive Services

$ 666,500

$ 53,650

41

Undistributed

$ 171,000

$ 171,000

11

Total

$ 3,429,600

$ 1,207,725

193

11. Title XX Administration:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,817,000

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 141,500

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 98,900

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 32,000

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................$ 2,500

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 450,000

Real Estate Rentals...........................................................................................$ 120,800

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .....................................................................$ 22,374,422

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$25,037,122

Agency Funds...............................................................................................$23,317,172

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.....................................................................$ 200,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,519,950

Total Positions Budgeted

127

Title XX Administration Functional Budgets

Total Funds

State Funds

Pos.

Administration

$ 1,182,200

$ 14,950

41

Contract Management

$ 1,605,500

$

--0--

86

Day Care

$ 16,875,522

$ 1,454,468

0

Family Planning

$ 310,989

$

--0--

0

Foster Care for Children

$ 219,228

$

--0--

0

Chore/Homemaker

$ 951,928

$

_0--

0

Adult Day Care

$ 847,074

$

--0--

0

Home Delivered and Congregate Meals

$ 486,575

$

--0--

0

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1977

1427

Home Management Outreach Transportation Information and Referral Health Related Undistributed Total

$ 1,049,351

$

--0--

0

$ 359,524

$ 50,532

0

$ 218,941

$

--0--

0

$ 324,238

$

--0--

0

$ 606,052

$

--0--

0

$

--0--

$

--0--

0

$ 25,037,122

$ 1,519,950

127

12. Purchase of Social Services:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ -0-

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 290,000

Travel..........................................................................................................................$-0-

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing .........................................................................................$ -0-

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...................................................................................$ -0-

W.I.N. Benefits..................................................................................................$ 900,000

Grants to Fulton County for 24

hour Emergency Social Services...................................................................$ 130,000

Benefits for Child Care..................................................................................$ 7,081,000

Chatham County Homemaker Project.............................................................$ 170,760

Fulton County Homemaker Project .................................................................$ 334,895

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 8,906,655

Agency Funds.................................................................................................$ 5,214,655

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$3,692,000

Total Positions Budgeted

0

Purchase of Social Services Functional Budgets

Total Funds

State Funds

Pos.

Chatham County Homemaker Project

$ 170,760

$

--0--

0

Fulton County Homemaker Project

$ 334,895

$

--0--

0

Work Incentive Benefits

$ 900,000

$ 90,000

0

Grants to Fulton County for 24-hour Emergency Social Services

$ 130,000

$ 130,000

0

Legal Services

$ 290,000

$ 72,500

0

AFDC--Family Foster Care

$ 2,650,000

$ 1,113,000

0

AFDC--Institutional Foster Care

$ 650,000

$ 396,500

0

Specialized Institutional Foster Care

$ 60,000

$ 60,000

0

Specialized Foster Care

$ 30,000

$

7,500

0

1428

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Child WelfareFamily Foster Care
Adoption Supplement Liability Insurance Emergency Shelter Care Day Care Psychiatric, Psychological
and Speech Therapy Maternity Care Return of Runaways--County
Undistributed
Total

$ 2,570,000

$ 1,120,000

0

$ 60,000

$ 30,000

0

$ 16,000

$ 16,000

0

$ 120,000

$ 30,000

0

$ 415,000

$ 229,000

0

$ 145,000

$ 36,250

0

$ 200,000

$ 200,000

0

$

5,000

$

1,250

0

$ 160,000

$ 160,000

0

$ 8,906,655

$ 3,692,000

0

13. Community Youth Services:

Personal Services............................................................................................$3,653,000

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$319,750

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 217,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 10,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals...........................................................................................$ 176,700

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...................................................................................$ -0-

Benefits for Child Care.......................................................................................$ 10,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 4,388,950

Indirect DOAS Services Funding .......................................................................$ 82,600

Agency Funds.................................................................................................$ 2,014,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$2,292,350

Total Positions Budgeted

342

Community Youth Services Functional Budgets

Total Funds

State Funds

Pos.

Court Services

$ 2,734,000

$ 1,221,460

219

Community Treatment Centers

$ 492,150

$ 228,316

43

Youth Services Administration

$ 425,100

$ 284,120

22

Day Centers

$ 354,100

$ 174,854

28

Group Homes

$ 288,100

$ 288,100

28

Attention Homes

$ 95,500

$ 95,500

2

Undistributed

$

--0--

$

--0--

0

Total

$ 4,388,950

$ 2,292,350

342

14. Services to the Aged Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 380,000 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$20,800 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 13,000

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1977

1429

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 3,000

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals.............................................................................................$ 34,660

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts............................................................................$ 99,899

Areawide and Community Grants ................................................................$ 1,940,961

Nutrition Grants............................................................................................$2,980,927

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 5,473,247

Indirect DOAS Services Funding .......................................................................$ 11,240

Agency Funds.................................................................................................? 4,986,288

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$475,719

Total Positions Budgeted

24

Services to the Aged Functional Budgets

Total Funds

State Funds

Pos.

Administration and Planning

? 517,960

$ 178,320

24

Nutrition Grants

$ 2,980,927

$ 264,000

0

Areawide Grants

$ 1,940,961

$

_0--

0

Undistributed

$ 33,399

$ 33,399

0

Total

$ 5,473,247

$ 475,719

24

15. Vocational Rehabilitation

Program Direction and

Support Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 597,500

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 65,500

Travel...................................................................................................................? 25,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................? -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 6,000

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................? 3,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................? 275,000

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................? -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts............................................................................? 52,000

Grants for Nephrology Centers ........................................................................$ 185,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 1,209,000

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.....................................................................? 150,000

Agency Funds....................................................................................................? 836,900

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 222,100

Total Positions Budgeted

35

Vocational Rehabilitation - Program Direction and Support Functional Budgets

Total Funds

State Funds

Pos.

Program Direction and Support

$ 1,001,500

$ 37,100

34

Federal Funds Coordinator

$ 22,500

?

--0--

1

Nephrology

$ 185,000

? 185,000

0

Undistributed

?

--0--

?

--0--

0

Total

? 1,209,000

$ 222,100

35

1430

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

16. Vocational Rehabilitation

Facilities Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 4,066,722

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 689,650

Travel...................................................................................................................$63,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 20,650

Publications and Printing.....................................................................:...............! 2,000

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................$57,300

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals.............................................................................................$88,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..........................................................................! 535,000

Case Services .....................................................................................................$ 130,000

Mentally Retarded Offender.............................................................................$ 150,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 5,802,322

Indirect DOAS Services Funding .......................................................................$ 82,650

Agency Funds .................................................................................................$ 4,441,070

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,278,602

Total Positions Budgeted

327

Vocational Rehabilitation - Facilities Functional Budgets

Program Direction and Support

Total Funds $ 352,300

State Funds

Pos.

$ 51,900

13

Georgia Rehabilitation Center

$ 2,131,900

$ 370,000

109

Atlanta Rehabilitation Center

$ 1,141,800

$ 306,000

66

Alto Rehabilitation Center

$ 523,800

$ 104,760

34

Cave Spring Rehabilitation Center

$ 175,500

$ 35,100

13

Yarbrough Rehabilitation Center

$ 974,600

$ 194,920

66

Gracewood Rehabilitation Center

$ 233,500

$ _0_

19

Gracewood Residence

$ 53,000

$ _0_

4

Undistributed

$ 215,922

$ 215,922

3

Total

$ 5,802,322

$ 1,278,602

327

17. Georgia Warm Springs Hospital Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................$3,577,000 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,164,450 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 15,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................! 10,500 Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$2,500 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 13,650 Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$ -0Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ..........................................................................$ 265,600 Case Services .......................................................................................................$ 16,800 Capital Outlay ................................................................................................$ 2,000,000 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$7,065,500 Agency Funds .................................................................................................$ 5,065,500

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1977

1431

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,000,000

Total Positions Budgeted

354

18. Georgia Factory for the

Blind Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,098,500

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 2,256,100

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 13,100

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 45,000

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 58,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts............................................................................! 58,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,529,700

Agency Funds.................................................................................................! 3,281,700

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 248,000

Total Positions Budgeted

24

Georgia Factory for the Blind Functional Budgets

Total Funds

State Funds

Pos.

Operations

$ 3,218,100

--0--

0

Supervision

$ 232,100

232,100

19

Facility Improvement Grant

$ 30,000

6,000

1

Vocational Rehabilitation Unit

49,500

9,900

4

Undistributed

$

0

Total

$ 3,529,700

248,000

24

19. Vocational Rehabilitation

Services Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................! 9,319,500

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 788,000

Travel.................................................................................................................! 395,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 4,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................! 16,500

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals...........................................................................................! 624,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ..........................................................................$ 114,000

Case Services................................................................................................! 15,174,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................! 26,435,000

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.....................................................................! 234,450

Agency Funds...............................................................................................! 20,405,760

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$5,794,790

Total Positions Budgeted

737

20. Vocational Rehabilitation Disability Adjudication Budget:
Personal Services............................................................................................! 3,507,509 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 551,833 Travel...................................................................................................................! 84,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................! -0Publications and Printing...............................,.....................................................$ 1,050

1432

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 52,500

Computer Charges......................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals...........................................................................................$ 262,549

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ..........................................................................$ 131,250

Case Services ..................................................................................................$ 3,155,485

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 7,746,176

Agency Funds .................................................................................................$ 7,746,176

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

279

21. Public Assistance Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ -0-

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................$ -0-

Travel..........................................................................................................................$-0-

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases................................................................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing .........................................................................................$ -0-

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................! -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...................................................................................! -0-

SSI-Supplement Benefits..................................................................................! 850,000

AFDC Benefits ...........................................................................................$ 108,890,955

Total Funds Budgeted................................................................................! 109,740,955

Agency Funds ...............................................................................................$ 72,748,679

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................! 36,992,276

Total Positions Budgeted

0

Public Assistance Functional Budgets

Total Funds

State Funds

Pos.

AFDC Payments

$108,890,955

$ 36,142,276

0

SSI --Supplement Benefits

$ 850,000

$ 850,000

0

Undistributed

$

--0--

!

--0--

0

Total

$109,740,955

$ 36,992,276

0

22. 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-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...................................................................................! -0-

Local Services Benefits

Payments Grants......................................................................................! 29,900,000

Grants to Counties for

Social Services...........................................................................................$ 24,436,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................! 54,336,000

Agency Funds...............................................................................................! 33,227,000

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................! 21,109,000

Total Positions Budgeted

0

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1977

1433

Local Services - Community Services and Benefits Payments Functional Budgets

Total Funds

State Funds

Pos.

Local Services-- Benefits Payments Grants

$ 29,580,000

$ 14,790,000

0

Grants to Counties for Social Services

$ 24,436,000

$ 6,159,000

0

Undistributed

$ 320,000

$ 160,000

0

Total

$ 54,336,000

$ 21,109,000

0

23. Benefits Payments - Program

Administration and Support Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$2,926,100

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 782,660

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 196,100

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing .........................................................................................$ -0-

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 19,874

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 800,000

Real Estate Rentals...........................................................................................$ 103,900

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..........................................................................$ 774,500

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 5,603,134

Agency Funds.................................................................................................$ 2,851,317

Indirect DOAS Services Funding .....................................................................$ 350,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,401,817

Total Positions Budgeted

205

Benefits Payments - Program Administration and Support Functional Budgets

Total Funds

State Funds

Pos.

Director's Office

$ 956,400

$ 128,200

7

Standards and Procedures

$ 245,200

$ 122,600

6

Training

$ 138,000

$ 34,500

6

Postage

$ 440,000

$ 220,000

0

Statistics

$ 156,100

$ 78,050

6

Assistance Payments

$ 221,500

$ 110,750

16

Field Unit

$ 744,600

$ 372,300

46

Food Stamp Unit

$ 526,400

$ 263,200

32

P.A.R.I.S.

$ 702,700

$ 351,350

1

Quality Control -- Public Assistance
Quality Control -- Medical Assistance

$ 543,500

$ 271,750

31

$ 90,000

$ 45,000

6

Quality Control--Food Stamps

$ 493,900

$ 246,950

29

Investigative Unit

$ 157,000

$ 78,500

10

1434
Undistributed Total

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

$ 187,834

$ 78,667

9

$ 5,603,134

$ 2,401,817

205

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 63,379,667
Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................$ 11,859,398 Travel..............................................................................................................$ 2,496,020 Motor Vehicle Equipment
Purchases .........................................................................................................$ 76,150 Publications and Printing.................................................................................$229,500 Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................$ 335,233 Computer Charges..........................................................................................$ 3,503,540 Real Estate Rentals........................................................................................$ 2,432,799 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.....................................................................$ 35,063,117 Capital Outlay................................................................................................$2,310,000 Grants for Regional Prenatal
and Postnatal Care Programs.......................................................................? 150,000 Crippled Children Benefits............................................................................$3,405,000 Kidney Disease Benefits...................................................................................? 450,000 Cancer Control Benefits....................................................................................$ 772,290 Benefits for Medically Indigent
High Risk Pregnant Women and Their Infants...............................................................................................$ 2,860,000 Family Planning Benefits.................................................................................$ 223,530
Benefits for Midwifery Program ......................................................................$ 175,000 Facilities Construction Grants ......................................................................$ 8,925,000 Grants for DeKalb County
Mental Retardation Project...........................................................................? 106,646 Grants for Chatham County
Mental Retardation Project...........................................................................$ 102,464 Grant-In-Aid to Counties.............................................................................$ 10,460,000 Benefits for Supportive Living......................................................................? 1,175,000 Community Residential
Services Program...........................................................................................? 548,000 Contracts with Day Care Centers
'for the Mentally Retarded........................................................................? 26,000,000 Grants for Alcoholism Community
Treatment Programs ..................................................................................$2,492,000 Grants for Child Mental Health....................................................................? 1,175,025 Grants for Adult Mental Health ...................................................................$ 4,190,024 Foster Grandparent Program.............................................................................$87,000 Group Homes for the
Mentally Retarded......................................................................................? 1,758,000 Work Incentive Benefits ...................................................................................$ 900,000 Grants to Fulton County for 24
hour Emergency Social Services...................................................................? 130,000 Benefits for Child Care..................................................................................? 7,091,000 Chatham County Homemaker Project.............................................................? 170,760 Fulton County Homemaker Project .................................................................$ 334,895 Areawide and Community Grants ................................................................$ 1,940,961 Nutrition Grants ............................................................................................$ 2,980,927 Grants for Nephrology Centers........................................................................? 185,000 Case Services ................................................................................................$ 18,476,285 Mentally Retarded
Offender Program..........................................................................................$ 150,000 SSI-Supplement Benefits..................................................................................$850,000

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1977

1435

AFDC Benefits ...........................................................................................$ 108,890,955

Local Services Benefits

Payments Grants......................................................................................$ 29,900,000

Grants for Drug Abuse

Community Treatment Programs.................................................................$ 516,000

Grants to Counties for Social

Services......................................................................................................$ 24,436,000

Contract for the Purchase of

Clotting Factor for the

Hemophilia Program .....................................................................................$ 100,000

Total Positions Budgeted

4,770

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, $100,000 is designated and committed to operate a Hemophilia Program in the Metropolitan Atlanta Area and to operate the Hemophilia Program in Augusta.
Provided, that of the above appropriation, $437,000 is designated and committed for 12-V4% 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, $40,000 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, that of the above appropriation to the Physical Health-Community Health
Activity at least $147,000 is designated and committed for the Phenylketonuria (P.K.U.) Disease Prevention Testing.
There is hereby appropriated $36,142,276 in State funds for the purpose of making AFDC benefit payments and Child Support Recovery payments to the State Treasury.
Provided that for Fiscal 1977, the following maximum benefits and maximum standards of need shall apply:

Number in Asst. Group;

Standards of Need;

Maximum Monthly Amount:

1

106

$42

2

161

77

3

193

115

4

227

148

5

260

169

6

282

184

7

305

199

8

324

199

9

341

199

10

365

199

11

390

199

or more

Provided further that in the event the AFDC benefits appropriation for Fiscal 1977 should be insufficient to support the maximum payment schedule listed above, the Department of Human Resources is directed to reduce monthly benefit payments in suffi cient amounts to insure the adequacy of the AFDC benefits appropriation to make such payments for the entire fiscal year.

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Provided, further, that the Department of Human Resources shall not increase beyond the February, 1976 level the percentage of need used in making the monthly benefit cal culations, nor otherwise change the factors used in calculating monthly benefit payments so as to cause any increases thereof, other than mandatory changes resulting from Federal or Judicial mandate.
Provided, that of the above appropriation, $20,000 is designated and committed for a Foster Grandparent Program at Northwest Georgia Regional Hospital.
Provided, that of the above appropriation, $80,000 is designated and committed to oper ate a sheltered workshop in Floyd County.

B. Budget Unit: Mental Health and

Youth Development

Institutions........................................................................................! 128,179,543

1. Georgia Regional Hospital at

Augusta Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 5,008,691

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................,.............................$ 918,399

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 5,125

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ 3,400

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 600

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 18,555

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 70,000

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ..........................................................................$ 184,400

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$387,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 6,596,170

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.......................................................................$ 70,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$6,079,548

Total Positions Budgeted

496

2. Georgia Regional Hospital at

Atlanta Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 6,078,819

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,251,343

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 6,000

Interstate Compact Travel....................................................................................$2,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 3,800

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 15,725

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$82,000

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts............................................................................$ 65,450

Capital Outlay............................................................................................................$ -0-

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 513,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 8,018,137

Indirect DOAS Services Funding .......................................................................$ 82,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 7,329,761

Total Positions Budgeted

606

3. Georgia Regional Hospital at
Savannah Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 5,035,744 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 804,374 Travel.....................................................................................................................? 9,300 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 12,300 Publications and Printing .........................................................................................$ -0Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 12,205 Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 69,000 Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$ -0-

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Per Diem, Fees and Contracts............................................................................$ 72,000

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$500,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$6,514,923

Indirect DOAS Services Funding .......................................................................$ 69,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$5,954,231

Total Positions Budgeted

522

4. West Central Georgia Regional

Hospital Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$4,828,829

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 919,416

Travel.....................................................................................................................$9,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 750

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................$3,500

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 65,000

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$ -0-

PerDiem, Fees and Contracts............................................................................$ 25,000

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$646,500

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 6,497,995

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.......................................................................$ 65,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 6,101,929

Total Positions Budgeted

501

5. Northwest Georgia Regional Hospital

at Rome Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 6,576,413

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,369,001

Travel.....................................................................................................................$7,825

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 17,000

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,000

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................$23,535

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 75,000

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ............................................................................$ 51,050

Capital Outlay............................................................................................................$-0-

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$853,500

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 8,974,324

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.......................................................................$ 75,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 7,936,830

Total Positions Budgeted

675

6. Gracewood State School and Hospital

Budget:

Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 15,634,500

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$2,736,295

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 11,150

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ 4,600

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 750

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 17,649

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 71,000

Real Estate Rentals ...........................................V......................................................$ -0-

PerDiem, Fees and Contracts..........................................................................$ 162,063

Capital Outlay............................................................................................................$-0-

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 117,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 18,755,007

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.....................................................................$ 171,000

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 10,008,478

Total Positions Budgeted

1,618

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7. Southwestern State Hospital Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 8,176,447

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,494,239

Travel.....................................................................................................................$9,575

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 13,100

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,300

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 47,416

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 70,000

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ............................................................................^ 67,502

Capital Outlay ...................................................................................................$ 100,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 9,979,579

Indirect DOAS Services Funding .......................................................................$ 70,000

State Funds Budgeted...............................................................................:....$ 8,941,574

Total Positions Budgeted

829

8. Georgia Retardation Center Budget:

Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 10,325,661

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$2,640,163

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 10,700

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,100

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 24,334

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 102,100

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ............................................................................$ 74,233

Capital Outlay............................................................................................................$-0-

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 794,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 13,973,291

Indirect DOAS Services Funding .....................................................................$ 102,100

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$9,771,191

Total Positions Budgeted

1,030

9. Georgia Mental Health

Institute Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 7,724,773

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,680,363

Travel...................................................................................................................$21,800

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 17,300

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 750

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 22,000

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 60,810

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ..........................................................................$ 477,000

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 450,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 10,454,796

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.....................................................................$ 160,810

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$9,808,144

Total Positions Budgeted

683

10. Central State Hospital BudgetPersonal Services..........................................................................................$ 44,244,823 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 8,781,728 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 19,100 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 28,400 Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 750 Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 126,021 Computer Charges.............................................................................................$360,000

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Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..........................................................................$ 139,925

Capital Outlay............................................................................................................$ -0-

Authority Lease Rentals................................................................................$ 1,284,000

Outpatient and Aftercare

Drug Purchases..............................................................................................! 760,590

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................! 55,745,337

Indirect DOAS Services Funding .....................................................................$ 660,000

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................! 44,287,124

Total Positions Budgeted

4,634

11. State Youth Development

Centers Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................! 6,214,918

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................! 1,413,595

Travel.....................................................................................................................! 6,650

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................! 10,000

Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 425

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................! 27,200

Computer Charges.................................................................................................! 8,000

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ............................................................................$ 38,200

Capital Outlay...................................................................................................$ 210,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 7,928,988

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 7,721,636

Total Positions Budgeted

621

12. Regional Youth Development

Centers Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................! 2,423,871

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$646,227

Travel.....................................................................................................................! 6,960

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................! 4,500

Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 520

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................! 2,675

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts............................................................................! 41,175

Capital Outlay.....................................................................................................! 20,000

Reserve for Operation

of Clayton RYDC ...........................................................................................$ 243,500

Grants to County-Owned Detention

Centers...........................................................................................................! 250,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 3,639,428

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 3,539,097

Total Positions Budgeted

295

13. Regular Operating Expenses

Reserve Budget:

Regular Operating Expenses

Reserve ...........................................................................................................$ 700,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 700,000

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 700,000

Total Positions Budgeted

0

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services........................................................................................! 122,273,489 Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................! 24,655,143 Travel.................................................................................................................! 123,185

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Interstate Compact Travel....................................................................................$ 2,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases .......................................................................................................$ 110,600

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 12,745

Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 340,815

Computer Charges..........................................................................................$ 1,032,910

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.......................................................................$ 1,397,998

Capital Outlay...................................................................................................$ 330,000

Regular Operating

Expenses Reserve...........................................................................................$ 700,000

Grants to County-Owned

Detention Centers..........................................................................................$ 250,000

Authority Lease Rentals................................................................................$ 5,545,000

Outpatient and Aftercare

DrugPurchases..............................................................................................$ 760,590

Reserve for Operation

of Clayton RYDC ...........................................................................................$ 243,500

Total Positions Budgeted

12,510

Section 27. Department of Labor.

A. Budget Unit: Inspection Division ..................................................................$ 501,162

Inspection Division Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 405,419

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 17,013

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 70,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

PublicationsandPrinting.....................................................................................$ 1,500

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals...............................................................................................$ 7,230

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 501,162

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 501,162

Total Positions Budgeted

28

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 405,419

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 17,013

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 70,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

PublicationsandPrinting.....................................................................................$ 1,500

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals...............................................................................................$ 7,230

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...................................................................................$ -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

28

B. Budget Unit: Basic Employment, Work Incentive, Correctional Services, Comprehensive Employment and Training, and Unemployment Compensation Reserve Fund.........................................................................................$ 3,241,584

1. Basic Employment Security and W.I.N. Budget: Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 23,600,125

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Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 4,042,658

Travel.................................................................................................................! 605,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 21,000

Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 115,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals...........................................................................................$ 577,598

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.......................................................................$ 3,401,000

W.I.N. Grants.................................................................................................$ 1,000,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 33,362,381

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,191,649

Total Positions Budgeted

1,534

2. Comprehensive Employment

and Training Act (CETA) Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................! 4,421,204

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................! 2,029,820

Travel.................................................................................................................! 350,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 15,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................! 40,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals...........................................................................................! 144,512

Per Diem, Fees and

Contracts (CETA).......................................................................................! 2,030,000

CETA Direct Benefits................................................................................. .$43,000,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................! 52,030,536

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

356

3. Correctional Services Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 774,000

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 26,900

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 20,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing .........................................................................................! -0-

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................! -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals...............................................................................................! 7,035

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ............................................................................$ 22,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 849,935

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 849,935

Total Positions Budgeted

53

4. Unemployment Compensation Reserve Fund Budget: Unemployment Compensation Reserve Fund ..............................................................................................$ 1,200,000 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,200,000 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,200,000

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..........................................................................................! 28,795,329 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................! 6,099,378 Travel.................................................................................................................! 975,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................! -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 36,000 Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................! 155,000 Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

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Real Estate Rentals...........................................................................................$ 729,145

Per Diem, Fees and

Contracts (CETA) .......................................................................................$ 2,030,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.......................................................................! 3,423,000

W.I.N. Grants .................................................................................................$ 1,000,000

Unemployment Compensation

Reserve Fund..............................................................................................$ 1,200,000

CETA Direct Benefits..................................................................................$ 43,000,000

Total Positions Budgeted

1,943

Section 28. Department of Law.

Budget Unit: Department of Law...................................................................$ 2,364,277

Attorney General's Office Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,086,037

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 200,000

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 64,100

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 30,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 4,690

Computer Charges....................................................................................................! 250

Books for State Library.......................................................................................! 35,000

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ............................................................................$ 29,400

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 2,449,477

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 2,364,277

Total Positions Budgeted

99

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services............................................................................................! 2,086,037

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 200,000

Travel...................................................................................................................! 64,100

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 30,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................! 4,690

Computer Charges....................................................................................................! 250

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts............................................................................! 29,400

Books for State Library.......................................................................................! 35,000

Total Positions Budgeted

99

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.
Provided, however, that of the above appropriation relative to regular operating expenses, !38,000 is designated and committed for Court Reporter Fees.

Section 29. Department of
Medicaid Services. Budget Unit: Medicaid Services .................................................................$ 122,775,845 Medicaid Services Budget:
Personal Services............................................................................................! 2,931,251 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 830,334 Travel...................................................................................................................! 21,320

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Motor Vehicle Equipment

................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 35,000 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 10,000 Computer Charges..........................................................................................$ 4,950,000 Real Estate Rentals...........................................................................................! 103,032 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..........................................................................! 257,000

Medicaid Benefits..................................................,....................................! 339,459,978 Medicaid Benefits - Payables.......................................................................$ 31,000,000 Payments to Counties for
Adult Mental Health..................................................................................! 1,200,000

Payments to Counties for Child Mental Health......................................................................................! 175,000
Payments to Counties for Alcoholism......................................................................................................! 400,000
Contracts for Hospital Audits...........................................................................! 160,000

Contract with Delta Dental Plan of Georgia ..............................................................................................! 400,000
Contracts for Nursing Home and Dental Audits..........................................................................................! 600,000
Contract with Georgia Medical Care Foundation...........................................................................$ 1,200,000

Total Funds Budgeted................................................................................! 383,732,915 Indirect DOAS Services Funding..................................................................! 1,178,612

Agency Funds.............................................................................................! 259,778,458

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................! 122,775,845

Total Positions Budgeted

237

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services............................................................................................! 2,931,251

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 830,334 Travel...................................................................................................................! 21,320 Motor Vehicle Equipment
Purchases................................................................................................................! -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 35,000 Equipment Purchases ..................... ....................................................................$ 10,000 Computer Charges..........................................................................................! 4,950,000 Real Estate Rentals.. ......... ................................................................................! 103,032 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..........................................................................! 257,000 Medicaid Benefits.......................................................................................! 339,459,978 Medicaid Benefits - Payables.......................................................................! 31,000,000

Payments to Counties for

Adult Mental Health..................................................................................! 1,200,000 Payments to Counties for
Child Mental Health......................................................................................! 175,000 Payments to Counties for
Alcoholism......................................................................................................! 400,000 Contracts for Hospital Audits...........................................................................! 160,000 Contract with Delta Dental
Plan of Georgia..............................................................................................! 400,000 Contracts for Nursing Home

andDental Audits.......... ............................................................................. ...$600,000 Contract with Georgia
Medical Care Foundation.. ........ .................................................................$ 1,200,000

Total Positions Budgeted

237

Section 30. Merit System of Personnel

Administration. Budget Unit: Merit System of Personnel
Administration

Agency Assessments............................................................................$2,367,120

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1. Applicant Services Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 464,800

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 45,200

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 2,900

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 24,500

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................! 2,200

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 229,908

Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................! 850

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ............................................................................$ 20,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 790,358

Agency Assessments.........................................................................................! 790,358

Total Positions Budgeted

35

2. Classification and Compensation

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 333,000

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 11,000

Travel.....................................................................................................................! 3,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 8,900

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................! -0-

Computer Charges...............................................................................................! 84,727

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...................................................................................! -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 440,627

Agency Assessments.........................................................................................! 440,627

Total Positions Budgeted

21

3. Employee Services Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 243,300

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 10,165

Travel.....................................................................................................................! 2,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 4,250

Equipment Purchases..............................................................................................! 525

Computer Charges...............................................................................................! 60,222

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...................................................................................! -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 320,962

Agency Assessments.........................................................................................! 320,962

Total Positions Budgeted

18

4. Employee Training and

Development Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 248,200

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 18,670

Travel.....................................................................................................................$7,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 5,500

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................! 430

Computer Charges.................................................................................................! 1,000

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts............................................................................! 69,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$350,300

Agency Assessments.........................................................................................! 271,135

Total Positions Budgeted

16

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5. Health Insurance

Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................? 211,700

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 20,750

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 1,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 3,300

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,580

Computer Charges.................................................................................................? 9,687

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................? -0-

PerDiem, Fees and Contracts..........................................................................? 717,500

Health Insurance Claim Payments.............................................................$ 30,100,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................? 31,068,017

Employee and Employer

Contributions............................................................................................? 27,160,000

Total Positions Budgeted

17

6. Internal Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................? 243,293

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 13,400

Travel.....................................................................................................................? 1,650

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................? -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 5,400

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 445

Computer Charges.............................................................................................? 149,113

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................? -0-

PerDiem, Fees and Contracts..............................................................................? 2,000

Federal Sub-grants to

State and Local Agencies ..............................................................................$ 187,035

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 602,336

Agency Assessments.........................................................................................? 372,866

Total Positions Budgeted

17

7. Director Office Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................? 273,546

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 13,230

Travel...................................................................................................................? 11,600

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 3,600

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................? 2,180

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................? -0-

Real Estate Rentals...........................................................................................$ 117,172

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts............................................................................$ 14,100

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 435,428

Agency Assessments.........................................................................................? 371,172

Total Positions Budgeted

15

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................? 2,017,839 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................? 132,415 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 30,650 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................? -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................? 55,450 Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................? 9,360 Computer Charges.............................................................................................? 534,657 Real Estate Rentals...........................................................................................? 118,022 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..........................................................................? 822,600

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Federal Sub-grants to

State and Local Agencies ..............................................................................$ 187,035

Health Insurance Claim Payments.............................................................$ 30,100,000

Total Positions Budgeted

139

Provided, however, that the State Merit System of Personnel Administration is author ized to increase agency assessments up to $100,000 over the level of expenditure contem plated for this budget unit in this Appropriations Act for the purpose of implementing the recommendations of the Governor's Personnel Administration Policy Review Commit tee.

Section 31. Department of Natural

Resources.

Budget Unit: Department of Natural

Resources............................................................................................$28,063,854

1. Internal Administration Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,167,000

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 320,000

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 18,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 140,000

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................$ 1,025

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 94,000

Real Estate Rentals.............................................................................................$ 20,200

Per TAem,Fees and Contracts............................................................................$33,100

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,793,925

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,793,925

Total Positions Budgeted

83

2. Information and Education Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 466,900

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 126,000

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 12,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ 8,400

Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 305,000

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................$ 14,500

Computer Charges....................................................................................................$600

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ..............................................................................$ 6,600

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$940,000

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 791,000

Total Positions Budgeted

35

3. Planning and Research Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,049,147 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$90,000 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 38,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................$50,000 Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 600 Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 22,000 Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$ -0Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ............................................................................$ 78,000 Land and Water Conservation Grants..........................................................$ 4,900,000 Recreation Grants.............................................................................................$ 200,000 Youth Conservation Corps Grants ...................................................................$ 100,000 Capital Outlay - Heritage Trust.......................................................................$ 350,000 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$6,877,747

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BORGrants....................................................................................................$ 4,900,000

BOR Administration...........................................................................................$ 42,306

BOR Land Acquisition...............................................................................................$ -0-

Other Agency Funds .........................................................................................$ 454,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,481,441

Total Positions Budgeted

59

4. Game and Fish Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 6,422,500

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 2,142,200

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 91,100

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................$ 425,000

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 27,800

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................$515,000

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 23,123

Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................$910

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts............................................................................$ 69,705

Maintenance for the South End

of Sapelo Island ......................................................................................................$ -0-

Capital Outlay - Hatchery

Renovation .....................................................................................................$ 104,000

Capital Outlay - Repairs

and Maintenance ...........................................................................................$ 141,469

Capital Outlay...................................................................................................$ 150,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 10,112,807

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$8,122,807

Total Positions Budgeted

458

5. State Parks and Historic

Sites Operations Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$4,351,937

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 2,476,600

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 58,911

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................$ 157,250

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 42,500

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................$ 169,726

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals...............................................................................................$6,500

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts............................................................................$ 56,000

Capital Outlay.....................................................................................................$25,000

Capital Outlay - Repairs

and Maintenance...........................................................................................$ 600,000

Capital Outlay - Shop Stock .............................................................................$ 150,000

Cost of Material for Resale...............................................................................$ 577,000

Authority Lease Rentals................................................................................$ 2,533,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 11,204,424

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 7,914,424

Total Positions Budgeted

337

6. Geologic and Water Resources Research Budget:
Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 551,636 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 68,854 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 29,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 44,500 Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 22,000 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 83,400 Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................$800

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Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..............................................................................$ 6,200

Contract with U.S. Geological

Survey for Ground Water

Resources Survey...........................................................................................$ 175,000

Topographic Mapping United

States Geological Survey...............................................................................$375,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,356,890

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,086,890

Total Positions Budgeted

34

7. Environmental Protection Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 4,706,702

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$320,009

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 207,976

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$43,250

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................$43,900

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$212,000

Real Estate Rentals.............................................................................................$49,880

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..........................................................................$453,200

Solid Waste Grants.........................................................................................$ 1,000,000

Water and Sewer Grants................................................................................$ 1,073,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 8,109,917

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 5,951,117

Total Positions Budgeted

289

8. Lake Lanier Islands Development

Authority Budget:

Payments to Lake Lanier Islands

Development Authority for

Operations......................................................................................................$525,000

Payments to Lake Lanier Islands

Development Authority for

Capital Outlay ...............................................................................................$147,250

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 672,250

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$672,250

Total Positions Budgeted

0

9. Jekyll Island Authority Budget:

Payments to Jekyll Island

Authority for Operations .......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted................................................................................................$-0-

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................$-0-

Total Positions Budgeted

0

10. Herty Foundation Budget:

Grants to Herty Foundation .............................................................................$ 250,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$250,000

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$250,000

Total Positions Budgeted

0

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 18,715,822 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 5,543,663 Travel.................................................................................................................$455,487 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................$ 635,150 Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 630,550 Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................$ 828,151 Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 351,723

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1449

Real Estate Rentals.............................................................................................$ 78,290

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................,.........................................$ 703,405

Land and Water Conservation

Grants..........................................................................................................$4,900,000

Recreation Grants .............................................................................................$ 200,000

Youth Conservation Corps Grants.........................,.........................................$ 100,000

Fluoridation Grants...................................................................................................$ -0-

Water and Sewer Grants................................................................................$ 1,073,000

Solid Waste Grants.........................................................................................$ 1,000,000

Contract with U. S. Geological

Survey for Ground Water

Resources Survey...........................................................................................$ 175,000

Contract with U.S. Geological

Survey for Topographic Maps .......................................................................$ 375,000

Payments to Lake Lanier Islands

Development Authority for

Operations......................................................................................................$ 525,000

Capital Outlay - Hatchery

Renovation .....................................................................................................$ 104,000

Capital Outlay ...................................................................................................$ 175,000

Capital Outlay - Repairs

and Maintenance ...........................................................................................$ 741,469

Capital Outlay - Shop Stock .............................................................................$ 150,000

Capital Outlay - Heritage Trust.......................................................................$ 350,000

Authority Lease Rentals................................................................................$ 2,533,000

Payments to Lake Lanier Islands

Development Authority for

Capital Outlay ...............................................................................................$ 147,250

Cost of Material for Resale...............................................................................$ 577,000

Maintenance for the South End

of Sapelo Island ......................................................................................................$ -0-

Payments to Jekyll Island

Authority for Operations.......................................................................................$ -0-

Grants to Herty Foundation .............................................................................$ 250,000

Total Positions Budgeted

1,295

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 to the extent State Parks and Historic Sites receipts are realized in excess of the amount of such funds contemplated in this Act, the Department of Natural Resources is authorized and directed to use the excess receipts for repairs and mainte nance of State Parks and Historic Sites facilities.

Section 32. Department of Offender Rehabilitation.
A. Budget Unit: Department of Offender Rehabilitation......................................................................................$55,427,406
1. General Administration and Support Budget:
Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,468,688 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$321,016 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 71,000

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Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 22,000

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$21,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 12,475

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 266,765

Real Estate Rentals...........................................................................................$ 199,600

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..........................................................................$ 108,250

Mentally Retarded Offender Program......................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$3,490,794

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,490,794

Total Positions Budgeted

180

2. Georgia Training and Development

Center Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 742,000

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 177,000

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 1,100

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing .........................................................................................$ -0-

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 17,406

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$ -0-

PerDiem, Fees and Contracts............................................................................$ 22,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$959,506

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$959,506

Total Positions Budgeted

64

3. Georgia Industrial Institute

Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,565,421

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 726,860

Travel.....................................................................................................................$4,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

PublicationsandPrinting........................................................................................$ 700

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................$ 34,328

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................$31

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..............................................................................$ 6,432

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,337,772

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,337,772

Total Positions Budgeted

223

4. Georgia Diagnostic and

Classification Center Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$2,962,000

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 713,000

Travel.....................................................................................................................$2,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 28,936

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ............................................................................$ 99,931

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,807,367

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,807,367

Total Positions Budgeted

269

5. Georgia State Prison Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 5,319,280 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,614,708

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Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 4,192

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,000

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................$53,591

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ............................................................................$ 20,800

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 7,013,571

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$6,993,213

Total Positions Budgeted

476

6. Consolidated Branches Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 3,712,950

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,037,750

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 9,685

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,000

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................$ 37,765

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals.............................................................................................$ 20,400

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts............................................................................$82,700

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 4,902,250

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 4,576,250

Total Positions Budgeted

336

7. Montgomery Correctional

Institution Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 675,014

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 198,370

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 1,100

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 200

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 10,300

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ..............................................................................$ 9,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$893,984

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 878,984

Total Positions Budgeted

58

8. Walker Correctional

Institution Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 683,436

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 198,657

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 2,268

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 100

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 4,654

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ..............................................................................$ 7,500

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$896,615

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 886,615

Total Positions Budgeted

61

9. Georgia Women's Correctional Institution Budget:
Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,110,676 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$287,844

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Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 2,200

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$200

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,480

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals...............................................................................................$ 1,320

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,405,720

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,405,720

Total Positions Budgeted

107

10. West Georgia Community

Correctional Institution Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,422,000

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 336,000

Travel .....................................................................................................................$ 3,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 500

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................$ 4,000

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$ -0-

PerDiem, Fees and Contracts............................................................................$ 12,800

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,778,300

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,778,300

Total Positions Budgeted

136

11. Georgia Earned Release

Correctional Center Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$2,282,000

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................? 328,000

Travel.....................................................................................................................$3,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 400

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 5,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................$ 660

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ............................................................................$ 14,400

Payments to Central State

Hospital for Utilities .....................................................................................$ 144,100

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,778,060

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,778,060

Total Positions Budgeted

213

12. Talmadge Memorial Hospital

Unit Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 200,911

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 9,665

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 1,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing .........................................................................................$ -0-

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...................................................................................! -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 211,576

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 211,576

Total Positions Budgeted

20

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13. Food Processing and

Distribution Unit Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................? 1,004,000

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................? 2,234,000

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 3,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing .........................................................................................$ -0-

Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 128,614

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................? -0Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...................................................................................? -0Payments to Central State

Hospital for Meals .........................................................................................$ 785,000

Payments to Central State Hospital for Utilities .........................................................................................$ 6,900
Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 4,161,514

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 3,803,055

Total Positions Budgeted

101

14. Institutional Support Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................? 175,000

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 52,000

Travel................................................................................................................,..? 11,600 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................? 437,400

Publications and Printing .........................................................................................? -0Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,715

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................? -0Real Estate Rentals...............................................................................................? 5,400

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts............................................................................? 10,000 Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................? 840,000 Overtime..............................................................................................................? 30,000 Court Costs........................................................................................................? 200,000

County Subsidy.................................................... ..........................................? 2,801,010 Inmate Release Fund ........................................................................................? 450,000

Payments to Talmadge Memorial Hospital.........................................................................................? 270,000

Capital Outlay................................................................................................? 2,391,000 Central Repair Fund.........................................................................................? 518,000

Outside Health Service Purchases ...................................................................$ 338,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 8,531,125

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 8,371,125

Total Positions Budgeted

10

15. Farm Operations Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................? 259,000 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................? 1,783,000

Travel..........................................................................................................................?-0Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................? -0-

Publications and Printing .........................................................................................? -0Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................? 49,860

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................? -0Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................? -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..............................................................................$ 3,600

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 2,095,460

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 2,085,460

Total Positions Budgeted

21

16. Macon Community Correctional Center Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................? 840,625

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Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 300,000

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 6,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,000

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ..............................................................................$ 9,800

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,157,425

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,157,425

Total Positions Budgeted

128

17. Probation/Parole Operations Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$4,912,750

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 298,000

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 240,250

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 32,000

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$3,000

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................$ 28,200

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals...........................................................................................$ 124,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 5,638,200

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 5,638,200

Total Positions Budgeted

427

18. Community Centers Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,993,836

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 410,000

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 13,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 10,600

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 700

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 15,100

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals...........................................................................................! 153,100

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ............................................................................$ 40,400

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 2,636,736

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 2,616,736

Total Positions Budgeted

156

19. Andromeda Center Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 149,380

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................$ -0-

Travel..........................................................................................................................$-0-

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing .........................................................................................$ -0-

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 149,380

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 149,380

Total Positions Budgeted

17

20. Restitution Shelters Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$359,609 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 91,790 Travel.....................................................................................................................! 5,560 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

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Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 666

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,555

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals.............................................................................................$ 71,388

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts............................................................................$ 13,300

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 543,868

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 501,868

Total Positions Budgeted

32

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 33,838,576

Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................! 11,117,660

Travel.................................................................................................................? 384,955

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................? 502,000

Publications and Printing...................................................................................? 31,466

Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................? 436,979

Computer Charges.............................................................................................? 266,765

Real Estate Rentals...........................................................................................? 575,899

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..........................................................................? 460,913

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................? 840,000

Capital Outlay................................................................................................? 2,391,000

Court Costs........................................................................................................? 200,000

Inmate Release Fund ........................................................................................? 450,000

County Subsidy...............................................................................................? 2,801,010

Payments to Central State

Hospital for Meals .........................................................................................? 785,000

Payments to Central State

Hospital for Utilities .....................................................................................? 151,000

Outside Health Service Purchases...................................................................? 338,000

Payments to Talmadge

Memorial Hospital.........................................................................................? 270,000

Central Repair Fund.........................................................................................? 518,000

Overtime..............................................................................................................? 30,000

Total Positions Budgeted

3,035

Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to the Central Repair Fund, ? 100,000 is designated and committed for repairs and maintenance on the State-owned staff hous ing units located at the various correctional institutions.
Provided, that the department is hereby authorized and directed to redirect up to $280,000 from funds available to the Georgia Building Authority (Penal) to construct a new waste water treatment facility at Lee Correctional Institution.

B. Budget Unit: Board of Pardons and

Paroles...................................................................................................? 1,791,976

Board of Pardons and Paroles Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................? 1,577,824

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 80,452

Travel...................................................................................................................? 87,300

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................? -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 1,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................? 4,200

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................? -0-

Real Estate Rentals.............................................................................................? 30,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ............................................................................$ 11,200

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 1,791,976

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 1,791,976

Total Positions Budgeted

122

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Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,577,824

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 80,452

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 87,300

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,000

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................$ 4,200

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals.............................................................................................$ 30,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts............................................................................$ 11,200

Total Positions Budgeted

122

Section 33. Department of Public Safety.

Budget Unit: Department of Public

Safety .................................................................................................$ 26,839,063

1. Office of Highway Safety Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 270,300

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 24,924

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 13,900

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 7,700

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,700

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 1,000

Real Estate Rentals...............................................................................................$ 7,676

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ..............................................................................$ 1,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 328,200

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................?-0-

Total Positions Budgeted

16

2. Commissioner's Office Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 321,300

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 43,000

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 3,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 10,000

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................? -0-

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .................................................................................$ 700

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 378,000

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 378,000

Total Positions Budgeted

17

3. Staff Services Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................? 766,000

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,015,000

Travel........................................................................................................................? 900

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................? -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................? 60,000

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................? -0-

Computer Charges...............................................................................................? 22,300

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................? -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ..............................................................................$ 2,750

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 1,866,950

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 1,866,950

Total Positions Budgeted

59

4. Georgia State Patrol Budget: Personal Services..........................................................................................? 17,579,117

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Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 2,508,480

Travel.................................................................................................................? 144,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................$ 1,225,000

Publications and Printing.................................................................................? 689,010

Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 216,650

Computer Charges..........................................................................................? 1,532,373

Real Estate Rentals...............................................................................................$ 2,200

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts............................................................................? 18,000

Conviction Reports............................................................................................? 164,000

Capital Outlay .......................................................................................................$ 5,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................? 24,083,830

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.....................................................................? 600,000

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................? 23,238,198

Total Positions Budgeted

1,170

5. Mandate Training - Operations

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................? 254,794

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................? 356,225

Travel...................................................................................................................? 17,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................? -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 9,000

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................? -0-

Computer Charges....................................................................................................? 500

Real Estate Rentals.............................................................................................? 16,500

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts............................................................................? 22,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 676,019

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 335,119

Total Positions Budgeted

15

6. Police Academy:

Personal Services...............................................................................................? 290,000

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................? 125,100

Travel.....................................................................................................................? 4,200

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................? -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................? 12,000

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................? 21,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................? -0-

Real Estate Rentals .................................................,.................................................? -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts............................................................................? 17,000

Capital Outlay...................................................................................................? 230,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 699,300

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 614,800

Total Positions Budgeted

14

7. Fire Academy:

Personal Services...............................................................................................? 168,400

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 33,900

Travel...................................................................................................................? 16,600

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................? -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 2,200

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................? -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................? -0-

Real Estate Rentals.............................................................................................? 12,196

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts............................................................................? 49,500

Capital Outlay...................................................................................................$ 123,200

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 405,996

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 405,996

Total Positions Budgeted

10

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Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 19,649,911

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$4,106,629

Travel .................................................................................................................$ 199,600

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................$ 1,225,000

Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 789,910

Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 239,350

Computer Charges..........................................................................................$ 1,556,173

Real Estate Rentals.............................................................................................$ 38,572

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..........................................................................$ 110,950

Capital Outlay ...................................................................................................$ 358,200

Conviction Reports............................................................................................$ 164,000

Total Positions Budgeted

1,301

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.

Section 34. Public School Employees' Retirement System.
Budget Unit: Public School Employees' Retirement System..............................................................................$ 8,427,180
Departmental Operations Budget: Payments to Employees' Retirement System........................................................................................$ 149,000 Employer Contributions.................................................................................$ 8,278,180 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 8,427,180 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 8,427,180
Budget Unit Object Classes: Payments to Employees' Retirement System ........................................................................................$ 149,000 Employer Contributions.................................................................................$8,278,180

Section 35. Public Service Commission.

Budget Unit: Public Service

Commission..........................................................................................$ 2,426,350

1. Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 555,000

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 34,500

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 7,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

PublicationsandPrinting.....................................................................................$ 1,250

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,600

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$ -0-

PerDiem, Fees and Contracts............................................................................$ 49,200

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 649,050

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 649,050

Total Positions Budgeted

27

2. Transportation Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 606,000 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 82,500

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1459

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 28,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 38,000 Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 7,000 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,400 Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0Real Estate Rentals.............................................................................................$ 26,500

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..............................................................................$ 1,500

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 792,400

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 792,400

Total Positions Budgeted

42

3. Utilities Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 830,000 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 63,500

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 50,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 4,800

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................$ 1,600

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0Real Estate Rentals.............................................................................................$ 10,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ............................................................................$ 95,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,054,900

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 984,900

Total Positions Budgeted

53

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,991,000 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 180,500 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 86,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 38,000

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 13,050 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 5,600

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals.............................................................................................$ 36,500 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..........................................................................$ 145,700

Total Positions Budgeted

122

Section 36. Regents, University

System of Georgia.

A. Budget Unit: Resident Instruction

and University

System Institutions...........................................................................$ 285,523,535

1. Resident Instruction Budget:

Personal Services........................................................................................$258,890,000

Regular Operating Expenses,

Travel, Motor Vehicle

Equipment Purchases,

Publications and Printing,

Equipment Purchases,

Computer Charges, Per Diem

and Contracts, and Real

Estate Rentals...........................................................................................$ 91,372,851

Teachers'Retirement ...................................................................................$ 20,911,500

Capital Outlay ................................................................................................$ 1,500,000

Authority Lease Rentals..............................................................................$ 22,554,362

Total Funds Budgeted................................................................................$ 395,228,713

Indirect DOAS Services Funding ..................................................................$ 3,500,000

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................$249,220,713

Total Positions Budgeted

16,275

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Provided, that from appropriated funds in A, the amount of $22,554,362 in F.Y. 1978 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 original budget estimates of student fees by $8,000,000 shall not be available for operations unless prior approval is granted by the Fiscal Affairs Subcommittees of the House and Senate; provided, fur ther, 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...............................................................................................$ 268,788

Regular Operating Expenses,

Travel, Motor Vehicle

Equipment Purchases,

Publications and Printing,

Equipment Purchases,

Computer Charges, Per Diem

and Contracts, and Real

Estate Rentals................................................................................................$ 173,123

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 441,911

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 398,911

Total Positions Budgeted

22

3. Skidaway Institute of Oceanography Budget:
Personal Services...............................................................................................? 906,235 Regular Operating Expenses,
Travel, Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases, Publications and Printing, Equipment Purchases, Computer Charges, Per Diem and Contracts, and Real Estate Rentals................................................................................................$ 896,841 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 1,803,076

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1461

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 573,781

Total Positions Budgeted

33

4. Engineering Experiment

Station Budget:

Personal Services..........................................................................................? 11,616,071

Regular Operating Expenses,

Travel, Motor Vehicle

Equipment Purchases,

Publications and Printing,

Equipment Purchases,

Computer Charges, Per Diem

and Contracts, and Real

Estate Rentals.............................................................................................$ 3,770,754

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................? 15,386,825

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 2,364,841

Total Positions Budgeted

184

5. Engineering Extension

Division Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................? 596,785

Regular Operating Expenses,

Travel, Motor Vehicle

Equipment Purchases,

Publications and Printing,

Equipment Purchases,

Computer Charges, Per Diem

and Contracts, and Real

Estate Rentals................................................................................................$ 287,914

Total Funds Budgeted................................................................................ ......? 884,699

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$246,060

Total Positions Budgeted

46

6. Agricultural Experiment

Stations Budget:

Personal Services..........................................................................................? 10,271,976

Regular Operating Expenses,

Travel, Motor Vehicle

Equipment Purchases,

Publications and Printing,

Equipment Purchases,

Computer Charges, Per Diem

and Contracts, and Real

Estate Rentals.............................................................................................$ 5,378,617

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................? 15,650,593

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 9,759,593

Total Positions Budgeted

824

7. Cooperative Extension Service Budget:
Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 14,974,624
Regular Operating Expenses, Travel, Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases, Publications and Printing, Equipment Purchases, Computer Charges, Per Diem and Contracts, and Real Estate Rentals.............................................................................................$ 2,299,012

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Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 17,273,636

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 9,113,636

Total Positions Budgeted

955

8. Talmadge Memorial Hospital

Budget:

Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 21,859,474

Regular Operating Expenses,

Travel, Motor Vehicle

Equipment Purchases,

Publications and Printing,

Equipment Purchases,

Computer Charges, Per Diem

and Contracts, and Real

Estate Rentals...........................................................................................$ 10,883,100

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$32,742,574

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 13,320,000

Total Positions Budgeted

2,282

9. Veterinary Medicine Experiment

Station Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 365,500

Regular Operating Expenses,

Travel, Motor Vehicle

Equipment Purchases,

Publications and Printing,

Equipment Purchases,

Computer Charges, Per Diem

and Contracts, and Real

Estate Rentals................................................................................................$ 160,500

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 526,000

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 526,000

Total Positions Budgeted

28

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services........................................................................................$ 319,749,453

Regular Operating Expenses,

Travel, Motor Vehicle

Equipment Purchases,

Publications and Printing,

Equipment Purchases,

Computer Charges, Per Diem

and Contracts, and Real

Estate Rentals.........................................................................................$ 115,222,712

Teachers'Retirement...................................................................................$20,911,500

Capital Outlay................................................................................................$ 1,500,000

Authority Lease Rentals..............................................................................$ 22,554,362

Total Positions Budgeted

20,649

B. Budget Unit: Regents Central Office .........................................................$ 9,877,685 Regents Central Office Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,727,389 Regular Operating Expenses, Travel, Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases, Publications and Printing,
Equipment Purchases, Computer Charges, Per Diem and Contracts, and Real
Estate Rentals................................................................................................$ 395,846

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1463

SREB Payments .............................................................................................$ 1,181,450

Medical Scholarships.........................................................................................$ 360,000

Regents Scholarships ........................................................................................$ 200,000

Grants to Junior Colleges ..............................................................................$ 5,738,000

Family Practice

Residency Program........................................................................................$ 275,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$9,877,685

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 9,877,685

Total Positions Budgeted

98

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,727,389

Regular Operating Expenses,

Travel, Motor Vehicle

Equipment Purchases,

Publications and Printing,

Equipment Purchases,

Computer Charges, Per Diem

and Contracts, and Real

Estate Rentals................................................................................................$ 395,846

SREB Payments.............................................................................................$ 1,181,450

Medical Scholarships.........................................................................................$ 360,000

Regents Scholarships ........................................................................................$ 200,000

Grants to Junior Colleges..............................................................................? 5,738,000

Family Practice

Residency Program......,.................................................................................$ 275,000

Total Positions Budgeted

98

Section 37. Department of Revenue.

Budget Unit: Department of Revenue .........................................................$ 20,733,349

1. Executive Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 681,240

County Tax Officials/Retirement

and FICA........................................................................................................$ 485,000

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 350,961

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 7,800

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

PublicationsandPrinting.................................................................................$ 190,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 5,000

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$5,590

Real Estate Rentals...............................................................................................$ 8,300

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ............................................................................$ 18,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,751,891

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,751,891

Total Positions Budgeted

39

2. Central Processing Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................$2,646,565 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 981,921 Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 1,400 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 209,000 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 28,330 Computer Charges..........................................................................................$ 2,325,000 Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$ -0-
Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...................................................................................$ -0Motor Vehicle Tag Purchases...........................................................................$ 744,000

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Motor Vehicle Decal Purchases........................................................................$ 260,040

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 7,196,256

Indirect DOAS Services Funding ..................................................................$ 1,825,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 5,371,256

Total Positions Budgeted

256

Provided, that of the above appropriated amount relating to motor vehicle tag pur chases, $744,000 is designated and committed for use in contracting with the Department of Offender Rehabilitation for the production of at least 800,000 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 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.

3. Property Tax Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 787,000

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 27,000

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 45,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

PublicationsandPrinting...................................................................................$ 75,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,500

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 603,301

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts............................................................................$ 46,000

Loans to Counties/Property

Reevaluation ..................................................................................................$ 151,596

Grants to Counties/Appraisal

Staff.............................................................................................................$ 1,450,000

Intangible Tax

Equalization Fund..................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,186,397

Repayment of Loans to

Counties/Property Revaluation ....................................................................$ 151,596

Indirect DOAS Services Funding .....................................................................$ 603,301

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$2,431,500

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 $151,596 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...............................................................................................? 824,000 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 87,000 Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 2,600 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 82,000 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 7,200
Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 355,473 Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$ -0Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...................................................................................$ -0Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,358,273 Indirect DOAS Services Funding .....................................................................$ 355,473

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1977

1465

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,002,800

Total Positions Budgeted

76

5. Motor Fuel Taxation Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 390,000

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 6,200

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 1,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 28,000

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.............................................................................................! 107,482

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$533,182

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.....................................................................$ 100,182

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$433,000

Total Positions Budgeted

35

6. Income Taxation Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,426,000

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 230,000

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 2,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.................................................................................$220,500

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 12,000

Computer Charges..........................................................................................$ 1,300,000

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 3,191,000

Indirect DOAS Services Funding..................................................................$ 1,300,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 1,891,000

Total Positions Budgeted

115

7. Alcohol and Tobacco Taxation

Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................? 1,778,230

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 160,710

Travel...................................................................................................................? 33,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................? 100,000

Publications and Printing...................................................................................? 20,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,950

Computer Charges...............................................................................................? 53,847

Real Estate Rentals...............................................................................................? 2,500

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..............................................................................? 5,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 2,156,237

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.......................................................................? 53,847

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 2,102,390

Total Positions Budgeted

114

8. Reciprocities and Research Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................? 135,970 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 22,032 Travel.....................................................................................................................? 2,800 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................? 11,000 Equipment Purchases................................................................................................? -0Computer Charges.....................................................................................................? -0Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$ -0Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...................................................................................? -0-

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Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 171,802

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 171,802

Total Positions Budgeted

7

9. Central Audit Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,462,380

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 12,100

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 290,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 1,000

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 700

Computer Charges.................................................................................................? 2,580

Real Estate Rentals...............................................................................................? 8,900

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...................................................................................! -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,777,660

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,777,660

Total Positions Budgeted

78

10. Field Audit Services Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 3,349,348

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 83,814

Travel.................................................................................................................? 212,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................? -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................? 11,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................? 12,375

Computer Charges.................................................................................................? 8,027

Real Estate Rentals...........................................................................................? 120,186

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..............................................................................! 3,300

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 3,800,050

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 3,800,050

Total Positions Budgeted

255

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services..........................................................................................? 13,480,733

County Tax Officials/Retirement

and FICA........................................................................................................? 485,000

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,961,738

Travel.................................................................................................................? 598,600

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................? 100,000

Publications and Printing.................................................................................? 847,500

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................? 70,055

Computer Charges..........................................................................................? 4,761,300

Real Estate Rentals...........................................................................................? 139,886

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts............................................................................? 72,300

Loans to Counties/Property

Reevaluation..................................................................................................? 151,596

Grants to Counties/Appraisal

Staff.............................................................................................................? 1,450,000

Motor Vehicle Tag Purchases...........................................................................? 744,000

Motor Vehicle Decal Purchases........................................................................? 260,040

Intangible Tax Equalization Fund............................................................................? -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

1,033

Section 38. Secretary of State. A. Budget Unit: Secretary of State .................................................................$ 6,829,384
1. Occupational Certification Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................? 1,401,653 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................? 610,350

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Travel.................................................................................................................$ 110,410

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$31,350

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................? 1,500

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 14,000

Real Estate Rentals.............................................................................................? 23,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..........................................................................? 153,600

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 2,345,863

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 2,345,863

Total Positions Budgeted

115

2. Securities Regulation Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................? 249,000

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 19,900

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 14,850

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................? -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 2,500

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................? 2,500

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................? -0-

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................? -0-

PerDiem, Fees and Contracts.................................................................................? 700

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 289,450

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 284,450

Total Positions Budgeted

15

3. Corporations Regulation Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................? 281,000

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 33,700

Travel.....................................................................................................................? 5,700

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................? -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 3,500

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................? 3,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................? -0-

Real Estate Rentals.............................................................................................? 32,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...,...............................................................................? -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 358,900

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 358,900

Total Positions Budgeted

26

4. Pharmacy Regulation Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................? 249,300

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................? 9,752

Travel...................................................................................................................? 42,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................? -0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................? 300

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................? 6,700

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................? -0-

Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................? -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...................................................................................? -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 308,052

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 308,052

Total Positions Budgeted

13

5. Archives and Records Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................? 1,225,000 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................? 148,000 Travel...................................................................................................................? 35,021 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................? -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................? 22,600

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Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 18,500

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................? -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...................................................................................$ -0-

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 815,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,264,121

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,200,758

Total Positions Budgeted

93

6. General Services Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 468,700

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 79,691

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 2,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 95,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,470

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..............................................................................$ 2,500

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 651,361

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 591,361

Total Positions Budgeted

35

7. Internal Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 438,400

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 65,900

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 6,600

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 80,000

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 300

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 591,200

State Funds Budgeted......................................,................................................$ 591,200

Total Positions Budgeted

29

8. Bicentennial Commission Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................? 36,500

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 9,700

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 1,800

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,000

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...................................................................................? -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................? 50,000

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................? 50,000

Total Positions Budgeted

2

9. State Ethics Commission Personal Services........................................,........................................................? 52,900 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 13,600 Travel.....................................................................................................................? 9,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 8,000 Equipment Purchases................................................................................................? -0-
Computer Charges.....................................................................................................? -0-

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Real Estate Rentals...............................................................................................$ 3,700

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts............................................................................$ 11,600

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 98,800

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 98,800

Total Positions Budgeted

3

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 4,402,453

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 990,593

Travel .................................................................................................................$ 227,381

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 245,250

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 35,970

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 14,000

Real Estate Rentals.............................................................................................$ 58,700

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..........................................................................$ 168,400

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................? 815,000

Total Positions Budgeted

331

B. Budget Unit: State Board of

Dental Examiners ......................................................................................$ 67,000

State Board of Dental Examiners Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 25,000

Regular Operating Expenses........................................................,.....................? 18,200

Travel.....................................................................................................................$3,100

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$4,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,700

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts............................................................................$ 15,000

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 67,000

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 67,000

Total Positions Budgeted

2

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 25,000

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 18,200

Travel.....................................................................................................................$3,100

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 4,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,700

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................? -0-

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$ -0-

PerDiem, Fees and Contracts............................................................................$ 15,000

Total Positions Budgeted

2

Section 39. State Scholarship Commission Budget Unit: State Scholarship Commission........................................................................................? 10,982,165 1. Internal Administration Activity Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................? 681,827 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................? 115,801 Travel...................................................................................................................? 20,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 4,700 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,000

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Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals.............................................................................................$ 64,475

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ............................................................................$ 36,200

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 925,003

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................$-0-

Total Positions Budgeted

51

2. Higher Education Assistance

Corporation Budget:

Payment of Interest and Fees...........................................................................$ 254,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$254,000

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 132,000

Total Positions Budgeted

0

3. Higher Education Assistance

Authority Budget:

Direct Guaranteed Loans...............................................................................$ 1,935,000

Tuition Equalization Grants..........................................................................$ 7,318,703

State Student Incentive

Scholarships................................................................................................$2,551,004

North Georgia College

ROTC Grants...................................................................................................$ 60,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 11,864,707

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 10,810,165

Total Positions Budgeted

0

4. Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents

Scholarship Program Budget:

Law Enforcement Personnel

Dependents Scholarships.................................................................................$40,000

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 40,000

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 40,000

Total Positions Budgeted

0

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 681,827

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 115,801

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 20,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 4,700

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................$ 2,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals.............................................................................................$ 64,475

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts............................................................................$ 36,200

Payment of Interest and Fees...........................................................................$ 254,000

Direct Guaranteed Loans...............................................................................$ 1,935,000

Tuition Equalization Grants..........................................................................$ 7,318,703

State Student Incentive

Scholarships................................................................................................$ 2,551,004

Law Enforcement Personnel

Dependents Scholarships.................................................................................$ 40,000

North Georgia College

ROTC Grants...................................................................................................$ 60,000

Total Positions Budgeted

51

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

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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 $40,000 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 $7,318,703 is designated and committed to provide $500 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, third-year, and fourth-year undergraduate students as provided by applicable State and federal law, provided, however, that Georgia veteran students otherwise eligible and qualifying to receive a Student Incentive Scholarship shall have priority and be eligible to receive a scholarship without regard to their undergrad uate 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 eli gible 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.
Provided, that from the above appropriation related to Tuition Equalization Grants, any available funds may be utilized for payment for the summer quarter.
Provided, that from the above appropriated amount relative to the Payment of Interest and Fees, any available funds may be utilized to increase the interest subsidy paid to commercial lenders to 1.5%.

Section 40. Soil and Water Conservation

Committee.

Budget Unit: Soil and Water

Conservation Committee........................................................................$ 381,398

Soil and Water Conservation

Central Office Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 182,713

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 33,719

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 28,400

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 11,043

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,948

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals...............................................................................................$ 8,875

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..........................................................................$ 113,700

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 381,398

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 381,398

Total Positions Budgeted

11

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 182,713 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 33,719 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 28,400 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0PublicationsandPrinting...................................................................................$ 11,043 Equipment Purchases. ..........................................................................................$ 2,948

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Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals...............................................................................................$ 8,875

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ..........................................................................$ 113,700

Total Positions Budgeted

11

Section 41. Teachers' Retirement System.

Budget Unit: Teachers' Retirement

System..................................................................................................$ 1,453,000

Departmental Operations Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 827,000

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 70,000

Travel ...................................................................................................................$ 13,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

PublicationsandPrinting...................................................................................$ 12,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................! 10,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................! 350,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ............................................................................$ 80,000

Floor Fund for Local

Retirement Systems.......................................................................................! 841,000

Employer Contributions....................................................................................! 612,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 2,815,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,453,000

Total Positions Budgeted

57

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 827,000

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 70,000

Travel...................................................................................................................! 13,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 12,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................! 10,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................! 350,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts............................................................................! 80,000

Floor Fund for Local

Retirement Systems.......................................................................................! 841,000

Employer Contributions....................................................................................! 612,000

Total Positions Budgeted

57

Section 42. Department of Transportation. Budget Unit: Department of Transportation.................................................................................! 290,925,437 1. Planning and Construction Budget: Personal Services..........................................................................................! 55,197,864 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................! 3,736,072 Travel..............................................................................................................! 1,180,360 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases................................................................................................................! -0Publications and Printing.................................................................................! 233,440 Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 106,200 Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0Real Estate Rentals...........................................................................................! 183,558 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.......................................................................! 3,735,200 Capital Outlay............................................................................................! 201,703,961 State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund..........................................................................................................$-0-

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Total Funds Budgeted................................................................................$ 266,076,655

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................? 108,253,691

Total Positions Budgeted

3,417

2. Maintenance and Betterments

Budget:

Personal Services..........................................................................................? 34,758,509

Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................? 22,031,237

Travel.................................................................................................................? 201,960

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases................................................................................................................? -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 3,160

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................? -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................? -0-

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................? -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..........................................................................? 907,725

Capital Outlay..............................................................................................? 60,900,000

State of Georgia General

Obligation Debt Sinking Fund ..............................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted................................................................................? 118,802,591

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................? 117,852,591

Total Positions Budgeted

3,500

3. Authorities Budget: Authority Lease Rentals..............................................................................? 26,607,334
State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund...................................................................$ 3,744,862
Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................? 30,352,196 State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................? 30,352,196

4. Facilities and Equipment Budget: Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................? 2,300,000 Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................? 685,836 Capital Outlay ...................................................................................................$ 386,100 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 3,371,936 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 3,171,936

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............................................................................................? 5,959,382

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................? 2,780,702

Travel.................................................................................................................? 100,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................? -0-

Publications and Printing.................................................................................? 225,000

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................? -0-

Computer Charges..........................................................................................? 1,218,989

Real Estate Rentals.............................................................................................? 48,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ..........................................................................$ 230,500

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................? 10,562,573

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................? 10,562,573

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, and Grants to Coun ties, may be adjusted for any additional appropriations and/or balances appropriated and brought forward from previous years as requested by the Department of Transportation and approved by the Office of Planning and Budget.
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 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 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 Geodetic Control................................................................................................$250,000 Capital Outlay - Appalachian Highway ......................................................................................................$ 6,760,000

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Capital Outlay - Paving State Schools and Institutions ................................................................................$ 500,000
Maintenance and Betterments Capital Outlay - Resurfacing.......................................................................$ 30,000,000
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.
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...............................................................................................! 333,572 Regular Operating Expenses.. ..........................................................................$ 287,417 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 10,400 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Equipment Purchases. ..........................................................................................$ 9,000

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals... ...................................................................................................$ 1

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts. ........ ........................................................................$ 500

Total Funds Budgeted. ......................................................................................$ 641,090

State Funds Budgeted.. .....................................................................................$ 426,090

Total Positions Budgeted

17

9. Inter-Modal Transfer Facilities Budget: Personal Services.... ...........................................................................................$ 259,378 Regular Operating Expenses.............................................................................. $ 14,054
Travel. ....................................................................................................................$ 9,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing. ..................................................................................$ 15,000 Equipment Purchases................................................................................................ $ -0Computer Charges.... .............................................................................................$ 8,000 Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$ -0Per Diem, Fees and Contracts... .......................................................................$ 142,819 Capital Outlay .....................................................................................................$ 80,846 Mass Transit Grants .........................................................................................$ 392,750 Airport Operational Improvements.................................................................. $ 500,000 Total Funds Budgeted.. ..................................................................................$ 1,422,347

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State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 1,422,347

Total Positions Budgeted

16

10. Harbor Maintenance Budget: Harbor Maintenance Payments........................................................................$ 250,000 Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 250,000 State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 250,000

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services..........................................................................................? 96,508,705

Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................? 28,849,482

Travel..............................................................................................................? 1,502,220

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................? 2,300,000

Publications and Printing.................................................................................? 476,800

Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 801,036

Computer Charges..........................................................................................? 1,226,989

Real Estate Rentals...........................................................................................? 231,559

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.......................................................................? 5,016,744

Capital Outlay............................................................................................? 263,070,907

Mass Transit Grants .........................................................................................? 392,750

Grants to Municipalities................................................................................? 9,317,000

Harbor Maintenance Payments........................................................................? 250,000

Grants to Counties .........................................................................................? 9,317,013

Authority Lease Rentals..............................................................................$ 26,607,334

State of Georgia General

Obligation Debt

Sinking Fund..............................................................................................? 3,744,862

Airport Operational Improvements..................................................................? 500,000

Total Positions Budgeted

7,271

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 5% 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, 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.
Provided, that of the above appropriation related to Per Diem and Fees, ?50,000 is designated and committed for Rail Facilities Planning.

Section 43. Department of Veterans Service. Budget Unit: Department of Veterans Service..................................................................................................? 6,333,738 1. Veterans Assistance Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................? 2,028,252

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Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 121,000

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 65,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

PublicationsandPrinting...................................................................................$ 18,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 5,000

Computer Charges....................................................................................................$ 100

Real Estate Rentals.............................................................................................$ 26,975

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..............................................................................$7,500

Grants to Confederate Widows...........................................................................$ 12,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,283,827

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 2,012,679

Total Positions Budgeted

173

2. Veterans Home and Nursing Facility Milledgeville Budget:
Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,000 Operating Expenses/Payments to
Central State Hospital................................................................................$ 4,355,493 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 4,357,493 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 3,025,242

3. Veterans Nursing Home Augusta Budget: Operating Expense/Payments to Medical College of Georgia ........................................................................$ 1,909,004 Capital Outlay .....................................................................................................$ 57,500 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,966,504 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,295,817

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services............................................................................................? 2,028,252

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................? 121,000

Travel...................................................................................................................? 65,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................? -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................? 18,000

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................? 7,000

Computer Charges....................................................................................................? 100

Real Estate Rentals.............................................................................................? 26,975

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..............................................................................? 7,500

Capital Outlay.....................................................................................................? 57,500

Grants to Confederate Widows...........................................................................? 12,000

Operating Expense/Payments to

Central State Hospital................................................................................? 4,355,493

Operating Expense/Payments to

Medical College of Georgia ........................................................................? 1,909,004

Total Positions Budgeted

173

Section 44. Workmen's Compensation Board. Budget Unit: Workmen's Compensation Board. ..................................................................................................$ 2,226,128 1. Workmen's Compensation Administration Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................? 1,681,850 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................? 163,285 Travel...................................................................................................................? 29,450 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................? -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................? 16,631 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................? 7,680

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Computer Charges...............................................................................................$60,120

Real Estate Rentals...........................................................................................$ 105,230

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ............................................................................$ 29,800

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 2,094,046

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,094,046

Total Positions Budgeted

109

2. Vocational Rehabilitation Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................? 115,796

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................? 3,686

Travel...................................................................................................................? 10,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................? -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,000

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................? 600

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................? -0-

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................? -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...................................................................................? -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 132,082

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 132,082

Total Positions Budgeted

8

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services............................................................................................? 1,797,646

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................? 166,971

Travel...................................................................................................................? 39,450

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................? -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................? 18,631

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................? 8,280

Computer Charges...............................................................................................? 60,120

Real Estate Rentals...........................................................................................? 105,230

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts............................................................................? 29,800

Total Positions Budgeted

117

Section 45. State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund.
A. Budget Unit: State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund (Issued).......................................................................................$26,236,052
B. Budget Unit: State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund (New)..........................................................................................? 18,614,000
Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for State of Georgia General Obli gation Debt Sinking Fund, ?4,000,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of con structing and equipping an office building on property in Atlanta, Georgia, through the issuance of not to exceed ?40,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt.
Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for State of Georgia General Obli gation Debt Sinking Fund, ?3,439,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing a school construction program throughout the State of Georgia which shall con sist of the construction, equipping, and acquisition of school buildings and facilities, including vocational education comprehensive high schools, through the issuance of not to exceed ?34,390,000 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-

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gation Debt Sinking Fund, $611,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of Area Vocational-Technical School construction and equipping through the issuance of not to exceed $6,110,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt.
Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for State of Georgia General Obli gation Debt Sinking Fund, $405,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of con structing a Regional Youth Development Center at Fitzgerald, Georgia, Vocational Reha bilitation Centers in Dougherty and Gwinnett Counties, and for the acquisition of a Department of Human Resources facility at Albany through the issuance of not to exceed $4,050,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt.
Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for State of Georgia General Obli gation Debt Sinking Fund, $1,000,000 is specifically appropriated for the purposes of financing a new construction and major rehabilitation, remodeling or renovation program which consists of the acquisition of land (if needed); the construction of new buildings and facilities; major rehabilitation, remodeling or renovation of existing buildings and facilities 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 $10,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt. Major rehabilitation, remodeling or renovation is deemed to mean projects costing in excess of $300,000 each.
Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for State of Georgia General Obli gation Debt Sinking Fund, $5,000,000 is specifically appropriated for the advanced con struction of the interstate system through the issuance of not to exceed $50,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt.
Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for State of Georgia General Obli gation Debt Sinking Fund, $190,000 is specifically appropriated for the acquisition of historic and recreational sites through the issuance of not to exceed $1,900,000 in prin cipal amount of General Obligation Debt.
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 con structing a general cargo facility on Colonel's Island, Georgia, through the issuance of not to exceed $10,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt.
Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for State of Georgia General Obli gation Debt Sinking Fund, $1,070,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of con structing and equipping a new community correctional facility at Atlanta, Georgia, through the issuance of not to exceed $10,700,000 in principal amount of General Obli gation Debt.
Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for State of Georgia General Obli gation Debt Sinking Fund, $1,100,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of con structing and equipping a new community correctional facility at Savannah, Georgia, through the issuance of not to exceed $11,000,000 in principal amount of General Obli gation Debt.
Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for State of Georgia General Obli gation Debt Sinking Fund, $100,000 is specifically appropriated for public library con struction through the issuance of not to exceed $1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt.
Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for State of Georgia General Obli gation Debt Sinking Fund, $699,000 is specifically appropriated for an instructional build ing at Georgia Academy for the Blind, a middle school dormitory and clinic building and a food services building at Georgia School for the Deaf, and a central services building at Atlanta Area School for the Deaf through the issuance of not to exceed $6,990,000 in principal amount of Georgia Obligation Debt.

Section 46. In addition to all other appropriations for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 1978, there is hereby appropriated $191,327 for the purpose of paying communications charges due to the rate increase. Provided further that the Office of Planning and Budget shall not be authorized to transfer funds from this Section to departmental budgets with out prior approval of the Fiscal Affairs Subcommittees of the House and Senate.

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Section 47. In addition to all other appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1978, there is hereby appropriated based on five percent (5%) salary increase, with a minimum of $500, to be effective July 1, 1977, $24,346,356 for State employees, Depart ment of Audits, Supreme Court and Court of Appeals. For the University System employees, there is hereby appropriated based on a seven and one-half percent (7 Vi%) salary increase, $20,302,000, to be effective on July 1, 1977, for nonacademic personnel and fiscal year contracted personnel, and September 1, 1977, for academic contracted personnel. Two and one-half percent (2 !/2%) of the seven and one-half percent (7 Vz%) for University System employees will be distributed across-the-board to be effective on July 1, 1977, for nonacademic personnel and fiscal year contracted personnel and Septem ber 1, 1977, for academic contracted personnel. In addition, $2,000,000 is hereby appropri ated for additional salary increases for University System personnel. For teachers, other instructional and supportive personnel funded through the State Department of Edu cation, there is hereby appropriated $34,548,687 for a seven percent (7%) salary increase to be effective September 1, 1977.
Section 48. In addition to all other appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1978, there is hereby appropriated $1,138,648 to cover an increase in the State contribu tions for Employees Health Insurance.
Section 49. It is the intent of this General Assembly that each agency for which an appropriation is authorized herein shall maintain financial records in such a fashion as to enable the State Auditor to readily determine by Object Class the expenditures of each activity contained in this Appropriations Act.
Section 50. 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 51. No State appropriations authorized under this Act shall be used to continue programs currently funded by 100% Federal funds.
Section 52. 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 53. In accordance with the requirements of Article IX, 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, 1977, 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.

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Section 54. 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 1977 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 1978, 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 55. 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. 1978 submitted to the General Assembly at the 1977 regular

Section 56. 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.
Section 57. 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 58. TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS F.Y. 1978 ....................................................................................................$ 2,137,546,000.
Section 59. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.
Section 60. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.
The Speaker resolved the House into a Committee of the Whole House for the purpose of considering the Committee substitute to HB 179, designating Representative Harris of the 8th as Chairman thereof.
The Speaker called the House to order.

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The Committee of the Whole arose and through its Chairman, Representative Harris of the 8th, reported HB 179 back to the House with the recommendation that the same Do Pass, by Committee substitute.
Representative Marcus of the 26th moved that debate on HB 179 be limited to 10 minutes per speaker.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E.
Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E.
Beck, J.M. YBeckham, B. Y Benefield, J.
Birdsong, K. N Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D. N Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G.
Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. N Clark, Betty
Clark, L.
Y Clifton, A.D. Coleman, T.
Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.
Y Connell, J.
Y Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G.
Y Daugherty, J.C. Davis, B.
N Dean, D.C. Dent, R.A. Deveaux, C.
Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D.
Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W.
Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. Y Greene, J.
Y Greer, J.W. Ham, B.
Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C.
Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. N Hill, B.L.
N Holmes, Bob Home, F.

Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G.
Johnson, P.
Y Johnson, W.Rud.
Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb
Kaley. M. Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G.
Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J.
Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. N Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C.
Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

On the motion, the ayes were 142, nays 15. The motion prevailed.

Y McCollum, H. McDonald, L.
N McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G.
Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E.
Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E.
Patten, G.C.
Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G.
Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T.
Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. N Randall, W.C.
Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey
Y Russell, J. N Scott, A. N Scott, D.

Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. N Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D.
Taggart, T. Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby
N White, J. Y Whitmire, D. N Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

The following amendment was read:

Representatives Hill of the 127th, Hamilton of the 31st, Daugherty of the 33rd, Smyre of the 92nd, Canty of the 38th, Clark of the 55th, Dean of the 29th, Dent of the 85th, Glover of the 32nd, Holmes of the 39th, Lucas of the 102nd, McKinney of the 35th, Randall of the 101st, Scott of the 37th, Scott of the 123rd, Bishop of the 94th, Deveaux of the 28th, Thompson of the 93rd, White of the 132nd and Williams of the 54th move to amend the Committee substitute to HB 179 as follows:
By striking the figure "$30,000,000" on line 18, page 159, and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$26,748,889".

On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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N Adams, G. N Adams, Marvin N Anderson, W. N Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E.
Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. N Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. N Bray, C.A.
Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. N Butler, D. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. N Carrell, B. N Cason, G. N Castleberry, D.
N Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty N Clark, L.
Clifton, A.D. N Coleman, T.
N Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H.
N Connell, J. Cooper, B.

N Cox, W.E. N Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B.
N Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B. Y Dean, D.C.
Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. N Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill N Edwards, W. N Elliott, E.H. N Evans, W.D.
Felton, D. N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. N Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M.
Greene, J. N Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.
N Banner, B. N Harris, B.B.,Sr. N Harris, J.F. N Harrison, C.
Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L.
Y Holmes, Bob N Home, F.

Y Horton, G.T. Housley, E.
N Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. N Isakson, J. N Jackson, J.D.
N Jessup, Ben N Johnson, G. N Johnson, P. N Johnson, W.Rud. N Johnston, J. N Jones, B. N Jones, Herb
Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. N Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick
N Lane, W.J. N Lee, W.J.(Bill) N Lenderman, M.
Linder, J. Y Logan, H.
Long, W.K.
Looper, M. N Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. N Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. N McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. N Milford, B.
N Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L.
Mullinax, E.G. Murray, B. N Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. N Nix, K. N Noble, Bill Oldham, L. N Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Patten, G.C.
Patten, R.L. Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. N Pinkston, F.C.
N Rainey, H. N Ralston, E.
N Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. N Robinson, C. N Ross, Ben B. N Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J.
Y Scott, A. Y Scott, D.

Y Sizemore, E. N Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Steinberg, C. N Stone, R. N Swann, D. Y Taggart, T.
Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T.
N Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom N Truluck, R. N Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. N Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. N Veazey, M. N Waddle, T.W.
Walker, L. N Wall, V.
N Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H,Jr. N Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. N Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L.
N Williams, R. N Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 52, nays 101. The amendment was lost.

Representative Wilson of the 19th stated that he inadvertently voted "aye" when the roll was called on the Hill et al amendment. He intended to vote "nay" thereon.

Representative Oldham of the 14th stated that he wished the Journal to show him as voting against the adoption of the Hill et al amendment.

The following amendment was read:

Representatives Hill of the 127th, Hamilton of the 31st, Daugherty of the 33rd, Smyre of the 92nd, Canty of the 38th, Clark of the 55th, Dean of the 29th, Dent of the 85th, Glover of the 32nd, Holmes of the 39th, Lucas of the 102nd, McKinney of the 35th, Randall of the 101st, Scott of the 37th, Scott of the 123rd, Bishop of the 94th, Deveaux of the 28th, Thompson of the 93rd, White of the 132nd and Williams of the 54th move to amend the Committee substitute to HB 179 as follows:
By striking the figure "$30,000,000" on line 18, page 159, and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$26,102,800".

On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adams, G. N Adams, Marvin N Anderson, W. N Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E.

N Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E.
Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. N Benefield, J.

Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P.
Bray, C.A. Buck, T.B.

Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. Y Butler, D. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J.

Y Carnes, C. N Carrell, B.
N Cason, G.
N Castleberry, D.

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N Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty N Clark, L.
Clifton, A.D. N Coleman, T. N Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H.
NConnell, J. Cooper, B.
NCox, W.E.
N Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. N Daniel, G. Y Daughterly, J.C. Y Davis, B. Y Dean, D.C.
Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C.
Y Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill N Edwards, W. N Elliott, E.H. N Evans, W.D.
Felton, D. N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. N Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.

Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. N Greene, J. N Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. N Hanner, B. N Harris, B.B.,Sr. N Harris, J.F. N Harrison, C.
Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J.
N Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob N Home, F. Y Horton, G.T.
Housley, E. N Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J. N Irvin, R.
N Isakson, J.
N Jackson, J.D.
N Jessup, Ben
N Johnson, G.
N Johnson, P.
N Johnson, W.Rud.
N Johnston, J.
N Jones, B.

N Jones, Herb Kaley, M.
Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. N Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M.
N Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. N Lee, W.J.(Bill)
N Lenderman, M. N Linder, J. Y Logan, H.
Long, W.K.
Looper, M.
N Lord, J.
Y Lucas, D.E. NMann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. N McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. N Milford, B.
N Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L.
Mullinax, E.G.
Murray, B. N Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M.

N Nix, K. N Noble, Bill
Oldham, L. N Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E.
Patten, G.C.
Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G. N Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. N Pinkston, F.C.
N Rainey, H.
N Ralston, E. N Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. N Robinson, C. N Ross, Ben B. N Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A. Y Scott, D.
Y Sizemore, E. N Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne.Jr.
Y Steinberg, C.

N Stone, R. N Swann, D. Y Taggart, T.
Thompson, A.W.
N Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B.
Y Townsend, K.V.
N Triplett, Tom N Truluck, R. N Tucker. R.M. Y Tuten, J. N Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. N Veazey, M. N Waddle, T.W.
Walker, L. N Wall, V. N Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. N Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J.
N Whitmire, D.
Y Williams, H.L. N Williams, R. N Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 54, nays 101. The amendment was lost:

Representative Lane of the 40th stated that he inadvertently voted "aye" on the adop tion of the Hill et al amendment. He intended to vote "nay" thereon.

Representative Oldham of the 14th stated that he wished the Journal to show him as voting against the adoption of the Hill et al amendment.

Representative Murray of the 116th stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll was called on the adoption of the two Hill et al amendments but had he been present would have voted "aye" thereon.

The following amendment was read:

Representatives Horton of the 43rd and Glanton of the 66th move to amend the Committee substitute to HB 179 by removing from the State funds budgeted for the Maintenance & Betterments Activity in Section 42 relating to Fiscal Year 1977-78 the Figure $30,000,000

And by decreasing object classes as listed below:

Capital Outlay

$815,836

On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adams, G.
N Adams, Marvin N Anderson, W. N Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E.

N Battle, Joe
Y Baugh, W.E. Beck, J.M.
N Beckham, B. N Benefield, J. N Birdsong, K.

Y Bishop, S.
Y Bolster, P. Bray, C.A.
N Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J.

N Butler, D.
Y Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C. N Carrell, B. N Cason, G.

N Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty

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N Clark, L. Clifton, A.D.
N Coleman, T. N Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H. N Connell, J.
Cooper, B. N Cox, W.E.
N Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B. Y Dean, D.C.
Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C.
N Dixon, H.D.
N Dover, Bill
N Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H.
N Evans, W.D. Felton, D.
N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M.
N Greene, J.

N Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. N Hanner, B. N Harris, B.B.,Sr. N Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C. Hatcher, C.F. N Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F. Y Horton, G.T.
Housley, E.
N Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted
N Hutchinson, R.S.
N Irvin, J.
N Irvin, R.
N Isakson, J. N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben N Johnson, G.
N Johnson, P.
Y Johnson, W.Rud.
N Johnston, J. N Jones, B. N Jones, Herb
Kaley, M.

N Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R.
N Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. N Knight, N.G.
Y Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. N Lee, W.J. (Bill)
N Lenderman, M. N Linder, J.
N Logan, H.
Long, W.K.
Looper, M.
N Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. N Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, D.R.
Y McCollum, H.
Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. N Milford, B.
N Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G.
Murray, B. N Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M.
N Nix, K.

N Noble, Bill Oldham, L.
N Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E.
Patten, G.C. Patten, R.L.
Peters, E.G. N Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. N Pilewicz, G.
N Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H. N Ralston, E.
N Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. N Ross, Ben B. N Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. Y Scott, A.
Y Scott, D. N Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C.
N Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Y Steinberg, C.

N Stone, R. N Swann, D. Y Taggart, T.
Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. N Triplet!, Tom N Truluck, R. N Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. N Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. N Veazey, M.
Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. N Wall, V. N Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. N Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. N Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. N Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 48, nays 108. The amendment was lost.

The following amendment was read:

Representatives Horton of the 43rd and Glanton of the 66th move to amend the Committee substitute to HB 179 by removing from the State funds budgeted for the Maintenance and Betterments Activity in Section 42 relating to Fiscal Year 1977-78 the Figure $30,000,000

And by decreasing object classes as listed below:

Capital Outlay

$480,436

On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adams, G. N Adams, Marvin N Anderson, W. N Argo, B. Y Auten, D.
Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E.
Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. N Benefield, J. N Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. N Bray, C.A. N Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. Y Butler, D. Y Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. YCarnes, C.

N Carrell, B. N Cason, G. N Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty N Clark, L.
Clifton, A.D. N Coleman, T. N Collins, M. NColwell, C.H. N Connell, J.
Cooper, B. N Cox, W.E. N Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G. YDaugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B. YDean, D.C.
Dent, R.A.

Y Deveaux, C. N Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill N Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. N Evans, W.D.
Felton, D. N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. N Greene, J. N Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. N Hanner, B. N Harris, B.B.,Sr. N Harris, J.F. N Harrison, C.

N Hatcher, C.F.
N Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F. Y Horton, G.T.
Housley, E. N Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. N Isakson, J. N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben N Johnson, G. N Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. N Johnston, J. N Jones, B. N Jones, Herb

Kaley, M. N Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. N Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M.
Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. N Lee, W.J.(Bill) N Lenderman, M. N Linder, J. N Logan, H.
Long, W.K. Looper, M. N Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. N Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H.

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N McDonald, L.
Y McKinney, J.E. N Milford, B.
N Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G.
Murray, B. N Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. N Nix, K. N Noble, Bill N Oldham, L.
N Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E.

Patten, G.C. Patten, R.L. Peters, E.G. N Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. N Pilewicz, G. N Pinkston, F.C.
N Rainey, H. N Ralston, E. N Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E.

Y Robinson, C. N Ross, Ben B. N Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey N Russell, J.
Y Scott, A. Y Scott, D. N Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B.
Y Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Steinberg, C.
N Stone, R. N Swann, D.

N Taggart, T. Thompson, A.W.
Y Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom N Truluck, R. N Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. N Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. N Veazey, M. N Waddle, T.W.
N Walker, L.

N Wall, V. N Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. N Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. N Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L.
N Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 49, nays 111. The amendment was lost.

The following amendment was read:

Representatives Horton of the 43rd and Glanton of the 66th move to amend the Committee substitute to HB 179 by removing from the State funds budgeted for the Maintenance and Betterments Activity in Section 42 relating to Fiscal Year 1977-78 the Figure $30,000,000

And by decreasing object classes as listed below:

Capital Outlay

$335,000

On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adams, G. N Adams, Marvin N Anderson, W. N Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E.
Beck, J.M.
N Beckham, B. N Benefield, J.
N Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. N Bolster, P. N Bray, C.A. N Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. Y Butler, D. Y Canty, H. N Carlisle, J.
N Carnes, C. N Carrell, B. N Cason, G. N Castleberry, D. N Chance, G.
N Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty N Clark, L.
Clifton, A.D. N Coleman, T. N Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H. N Connell, J.
Cooper, B.

N Cox, W.E. N Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B. Y Dean, D.C.
Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. N Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill N Edwards, W.
Y Elliott, E.H. N Evans, W.D.
Felton, D. N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M.
N Greene, J. N Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. N Hanner, B. N Harris, B.B.,Sr. N Harris, J.F. N Harrison, C.
N Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob
N Home, F.

Y Horton, G.T. Housley, E.
N Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. N Isakson, J. N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. N Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. N Johnston, J. N Jones, B. N Jones, Herb
Kaley, M.
N Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. N Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M.
N Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. N Lee, W.J.(Bill)
N Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. N Logan, H.
Long, W.K.
Looper, M. N Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. N Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. N McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. N Milford, B. N Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. N Murray, B. N Nessmith, P.E. N Nichols, M.
N Nix, K. N Noble, Bill N Oldham, L. N Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E.
Patten, G.C. Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G. N Phillips, L.L.
N Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. N Pilewicz, G. N Pinkston, F.C.
N Rainey, H. N Ralston, E. N Ramsey, T.
Y Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C.
N Ross, Ben B. N Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. Y Scott, A.
Y Scott, D.

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 49, nays 113.

N Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Steinberg, C. N Stone, R. N Swann, D. N Taggart, T.
Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom N Truluck, R. N Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. N Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. N Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W.
N Walker, L. N Wall, V. N Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. N Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. N Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. N Williams, R. Y Williamson, G.
N Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

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The amendment was lost.

The following amendment was read:
Representative Stone of the 138th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 179 as follows:
By inserting between lines 20 and 21 of page 132 the following:
"Provided, that from appropriated funds in A, the amount of $150,000 in F.Y. 1978 is designated and committed to the Georgia Institute of Technology for the purpose of inaugurating and implementing a research program to develop an innovative energy system for residential dwellings."

On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adams, G. N Adams, Marvin N Anderson, W. N Argo, B. N Auten, D.
Y Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E.
Beck.J.M.
Y Beckham, B. N Benefield, J.
N Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. N Bolster, P. N Bray, C.A. NBuck.T.B.
N Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Y Canty, H.
N Carlisle, J.
N Carnes, C.
N Carrell, B.
N Cason, G. N Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. N Childs, P.
N Clark, Betty
N Clark, L. Clifton, A.D.
N Coleman, T. N Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H. N Connell, J. N Cooper, B.

N Cox, W.E.
Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. N Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.
Dean, D.C. Dent, R.A. N Deveaux, C.
Y Dixon, H.D.
N Dover, Bill N Edwards, W. N Elliott, E.H. N Evans, W.D.
Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A.
Y Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. Y Greene, J.
N Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. N Banner, B.
Y Harris, B.B ,Sr N Harris, J.F. N Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.,Jr. N Hill, B.L.
Y Holmes, Bob
N Home, F.

Y Horton, G.T. Housley, E.
N Howell, M.
N Hudson, Ted
N Hutchinson, R.S.
N Irvin, J.
N Irvin, R. N Isakson, J. N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. N Johnson, W.Rud. N Johnston, J.
N Jones, B. N Jones, Herb
Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. N Kemp, R. N Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M.
N Knight, N.G. N Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. N Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M.
Y Linder, J.
N Logan, H.
Long, W.K.
Looper, M.
N Lord, J. N Lucas, D.E. NMann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J.
N Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H.
N McDonald, L. N McKinney, J.E. N Milford, B.
Y Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. N Nessmith, P.E. N Nichols, M. NNix, K. N Noble, Bill N Oldham, L. N Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E.
Patten, G.C. Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G.
N Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. N Pinkston, F.C.
N Rainey, H. N Ralston, E. N Ramsey, T. N Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. N Robinson, C. N Ross, Ben B. N Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. Y Scott, A. N Scott, D.

N Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne,Jr. NSteinberg, C.
Y Stone, R. N Swann, D. N Taggart, T.
Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M.
N Tuten, J. N Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. N Veazey, M. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L.
N Wall, V. N Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. N Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. N Whitmire, D.
Y Williams, H.L. N Williams, R. N Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 42, nays 119. The amendment was lost.

Three amendments, offered by Representatives Hill of the 127th, Hamilton of the 31st, Daugherty of the 33rd, and others were read and ruled out of order by the Speaker.

Three amendments, offered by Representatives Horton of the 43rd and Glanton of the 66th, were read and ruled out of order by the Speaker.

The Committee substitute 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.
On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E.
Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K.
N Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L.
Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D. N Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.
Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D.
Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. N Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T.
Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B.
Y Daniel, G. N Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B. N Dean, B.C.
Dent, R.A. N Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H.
Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W.
Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom N Glover, M.
Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
N Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.
Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. N Hill, B.L. N Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.

Y Horton, G.T. Housley, E.
Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D.
Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J.
Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R.
Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy
Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Y Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
Looper, M.
Y Lord, J. N Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. N McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M.
Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. N Parham, B.E.
Patten, G.C.
Patten, R.L. Peters, E.G. Y Phillips, L.L.
Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C.
Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. N Randall, W.C.
Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. N Scott, A. N Scott, D.

Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. N Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, T.
Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. Y Whitmire, D. N Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 148, nays 21.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.

Representative Patten of the 146th stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll was called on HB 179, by substitute, but had he been present would have voted "aye" thereon.

By unanimous consent, HB 179, by substitute, was ordered immediately transmitted to the Senate.

By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the House was withdrawn from the Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs and referred to the Committee on Judiciary:

HB 873. By: Representative Carnes of the 43rd: A BILL to require that all tracts of land transferred within each county of this State having a population of not less than 400,000 according to the 1970 U.S. Decennial Census, or any future such census, shall be surveyed and shall be described by the plane coordinates of the Ga. Coordinate System, as defined by an Act approved Mar. 6, 1945; and for other purposes.

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The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate substitute thereto:

HB 553. By: Representatives Carlisle and Mostiler of the 71st: A BILL to amend an Act abolishing the fee system as the mode of compensation of certain Spalding County officers and providing in lieu thereof salaries for the compensation of such officers, approved March 17, 1960, as amended; and for other purposes.

The following Senate substitute was read:

A BILL
To amend an Act abolishing the fee system as the mode of compensation of certain Spalding County officers and providing in lieu thereof salaries for the compensation of such officers, approved March 17, 1960 (Ga. Laws 1960, p. 2756), as amended by an Act approved February 28, 1966 (Ga. Laws 1966, p. 2210), and by an Act approved April 10, 1971 (Ga. Laws 1971, p. 3985), so as to change the compensation of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Spalding County, including compensation for his services as Clerk for the State Court of Spalding County; to change the compensation of the Sheriff of Spalding County, including compensation for his services as Sheriff of the State Court of Spalding County; to change the compensation of the Judge of the Probate Court of Spalding County; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to repeal conflict ing laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. An Act abolishing the fee system as the mode of compensation of certain county officers and providing in lieu thereof salaries for the compensation of such officers, approved March 17, 1960 (Ga. Laws 1960, p. 2756), as amended by an Act approved February 28, 1966 (Ga. Laws 1966, p. 2210), and by an Act approved April 10, 1971 (Ga. Laws 1971, p. 3985), is hereby amended by striking Section 2 of said Act in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Section 2, which shall read as follows:
"Section 2. (a) From and after the first day of the month following the month in which the 1977 amendment of this Act shall become effective, the Clerk of the Superior Court of Spalding County, including his services as Clerk (or ex officio Clerk) of the State Court of Spalding County, shall be paid a salary at the rate of $15,840.00 per annum.
(b) From and after the first day of the month following the month in which the 1977 amendment of this Act shall become effective, the Sheriff of Spalding County, including his services as Sheriff of the State Court of Spalding County, shall be paid a salary at the rate of $18,000.00 per annum.
(c) Said salaries or compensation of each of the two aforesaid officers shall be appor tioned and payable for the remainder of the current year 1977 at said respective annual rates and shall be payable for all subsequent years at said respective annual rates."
Section 2. Said Act is further amended by striking Section 3 in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Section 3, which shall read as follows:
"Section 3. (a) From and after the first day of the month following the month in which the 1977 amendment of this Act shall become effective, the Judge of the Probate Court of Spalding County, formerly known and designated as the 'Ordinary of Spalding County' shall be paid a salary of $15,200.00 per annum.
(b) Said salary or compensation shall be apportioned and payable for the remainder of the current year 1977 at said respective annual rate and shall be payable for all subsequent years at said annual rate."
Section 3. Said Act is further amended by striking Section 4 in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Section 4, to read as follows:
"Section 4. In addition to the salary provided for herein for the Clerk of the Superior

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Court, Sheriff and Judge of the Probate Court, each of said officials shall be entitled to an annual sum of $150.00 for each four-year term or part of such term which he has completed."
Section 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Representative Carlisle of the 71st moved that the House agree to the Senate substi tute to HB 553.

On the motion, the ayes were 110, nays 0. The motion prevailed.

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 were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HR 217-838. By: Representatives Snow of the 1st, Murphy of the 18th, Walker of the 115th, Thompson of the 93rd, and Karrh of the 106th:

A RESOLUTION
Creating the Code Revision Commission; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the Code Revision Study Committee, which was created at the 1976 session of the General Assembly, has made its report and has recommended that a com plete revision of the Code and laws of Georgia be undertaken; and
WHEREAS, prior to the appropriation of any funds for this purpose, a multitude of details associated with an undertaking of this nature need to be resolved; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary that a Code Revision Commission be created in order to ascertain and confirm all the statistics, cost figures and other data associated with this project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that there is hereby created the Code Revision Commission to be composed of the Speaker and four members of the House of Representatives to be appointed by the Speaker, the President and four members of the Senate to be appointed by the Presi dent, and five members of the State Bar to be appointed by the President of the State Bar, one of whom shall be a Superior Court Judge and one of whom shall be a District Attorney. The Commission shall continue the work of the Code Revision Study Committee and is hereby authorized to select a publisher to conduct revision of the Code and the laws of Georgia. The Commission is authorized to formulate with the publisher all the details associated with the project and to contract with the publisher during 1977, such contract being contingent upon the General Assembly appropriating the necessary funds therefor. The Commission is authorized to seek the advice and assistance of other mem bers of the State Bar, the law schools of the State, the Office of the Attorney General, the Office of Legislative Counsel and others with expertise and interest in the project. All members of the Commission shall receive the allowances authorized by law for legis lative members of interim legislative committees. The Superior Court Judge and the Dis trict Attorney shall receive such allowances from State funds from which they are other wise compensated. The other allowances and all other funds necessary to carry out the provisions of this Resolution shall come from the funds provided for the Legislative Branch of Government. The Commission shall hold an organizational meeting within 30 days after this Resolution becomes effective for the purpose of electing a Chairman and

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such other officers as it deems advisable and to adopt procedures for its operation. A date, time and place for such first meeting shall be set by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate.

The following amendment was read:

Representative Lane of the 40th moves to amend HR 217-838 by inserting on page 1, line 26, between the words "publisher" and "all" the phrase "which shall be selected by competitive bid".

On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. N Adams, Marvin
N Anderson, W. N Argo, B. Y Auten, D.
Bargeron, E. Battle, Joe
Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. N Birdsong, K.
Bishop, S. N Bolster, P. NBray.C.A.
Buck, T.B.
Y Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Canty, H. N Carlisle, J.
Y Carnes. C.
N Carrell, B.
N Cason, G. N Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G.
N Childers, E.M. Childs, P.
N Clark, Betty N Clark, L. N Clifton. A.D.
Coleman, T. N Collins, M.
N Colwell, C.H. Connell, J.
N Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. N Crosby, T. N Culpepper, B. N Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, B.
Dean, D.C. N Dent, R.A.
N Deveaux, C.
Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill N Edwards, W. N Elliott, E.H. N Evans, W.D.
Felton, D. N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. N Galer, M. N Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. N Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. Y Greene, J.
Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. N Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Hanner, B. N Harris, B.B.,Sr. N Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F.
Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.,Jr.
Hill, B.L. N Holmes, Bob N Home, F.

Horton, G.T. Housley, E. Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J Irvin, R.
N Isakson, J.
N Jackson, J.D.
Jessup, Ben
N Johnson, G.
N Johnson, P.
Y Johnson, W.Rud.
N Johnston, J. N Jones, B.
Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. N Kemp, R.
Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. N Knight, N.G. N Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick
Y Lane, W.J.
N Lee, W.J. (Bill)
Lenderman, M.
Linder, J. Logan, H. Long, W.K.
Looper, M.
N Lord, J. N Lucas, D.E. NMann, C.C.
Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

McCollum, H. N McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. N Milford, B. N Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L.
NMullinax.E.G.
N Murray, B.
N Nessmith, P.E.
N Nichols, M.
Nix, K. Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L.
N Owens, R.D.
Parham, B.E.
N Patten, G.C. Patten, R.L. Peters, R.G. Phillips, L.L.
N Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. N Pilewicz, G.
Pinkston.F.C.
Y Rainey, H.
Y Ralston, E.
N Ramsey, T. Randall, W.C.
N Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E.
N Robinson, C.
Ross, Ben B.
N Rowland, J.R.
N Rush, Dewey N Russell, J.
Scott, A. Scott, D.

Y Sizemore, E. N Smith, V.B.
Smyre.C. N Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Steinberg, C. N Stone, R.
N Swann, D. Taggart, T. Thompson, A.W.
Y Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom N Truluck, R. N Tucker, R.M. N Tuten, J.
N Twiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R.
N Veazey, M. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. N Wall, V. N Ware, J.C.
N Watson, R.H.,Jr. N Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. N Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L.
N Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 29, nays 98. The amendment was 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:

Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D.
Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E.

Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K.
Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B.

Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B.
Y Cason, G.

Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. N Childers, E.M.
Childs, P.
Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T.

Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E.
Y Crosby, T.

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Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G.
YDaugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.
Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A.
Y Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W.
Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D.
Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M.
Y Gammage, L. Gignilliat, A.
Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J.
Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Hanner, B.
Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. YHarrison, C.

Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr.
Hill, B.L.
Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.
Horton, G.T. Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted
Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J.
Irvin, R.
Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G.
Y Johnson, P. N Johnson, VV.Rud.
Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R.
Y Kemp, R.
Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M.
Y Knight, N.G.

Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Lenderman, M. Linder, J.
Y Logan, H. Long, W.K.
Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E.
Y Mann, C.C.
Y Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, D.R.
McCollum, H. McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E.
Y Milford, B.
Y Money, J.
Y Mostiler, J.L.
Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K.
Noble, Bill N Oldham, L.
Y Owens, R.D.

Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C.
Patten, R.L. Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Y Boss, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A. Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. YSmyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R.

Y Swann, D. Taggart, T. Thompson, A.W. Tolbert, T
N Toles, E.B. Townsend, K.V.
Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby
White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 141, nays 5. The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HB 812. By: Representatives Dover of the llth, Clark, Mann and Milford of the 13th, Childs of the 51st, Phillips of the 91st, Long of the 142nd, Parham of the 109th, Robinson of the 58th, and others: A BILL creating the Georgia State Commis sion of Indian Affairs; to provide for statement of purposes; to provide for the duties of said commission; to provide for the use of funds received by said commission; to provide for the membership of said commission; and for other
purposes.

The following amendments were read and adopted:

Representatives Dover of the llth and Clark of the 13th move to amend HB 812 as follows:
By striking in Section 6 on line 6 of page 4, the following: "Council", and substituting in lieu thereof, the following: "Commission".

Representatives Dover of the llth and Clark of the 13th move to amend HB 812 as follows:
(1) By striking beginning on line 8 of page 1, the following:
"Office of Planning and Budget",
and substituting in lieu thereof, the following:
"Department of Community Affairs".
(2) By striking Section 6 beginning on line 6 of page 4 in its entirety and substitut ing in lieu thereof a new Section 6, to read as follows:
"Section 6. The Commission created by this Act is hereby assigned to the Depart-

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ment of Community Affairs for administrative purposes only, as provided in Section 3 of the Executive Reorganization Act of 1972 (Ga. Laws 1972, p. 1015), as now or hereafter amended. If a Department of Community Affairs is not created, the Commis sion is hereby assigned to the Department of Industry and Trade for administrative purposes only as provided in Section 3 of the Executive Reorganization Act of 1972 (Ga. Laws 1972, p. 1015), as now or hereafter amended, and the responsibilities of the Department of Industry and Trade under this Section are hereby assigned to the Bureau of Community Affairs in the Department of Industry and Trade."

The following amendment was read:

Representatives Connell of the 87th, Collins of the 144th, and Castleberry of the lllth move to amend HB 812 by adding the following paragraph on page 2 after line 31:
No rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to the provisions of this Act shall have the force of law unless they are approved by a joint committee composed of three members of the standing committee of the House of Representatives to which such Act was referred to be appointed by the Chairman of such committee and three members of the standing committee of the Senate to which such Act was referred to be appointed by the Chairman of such committee. In order for such rules and regulations to have the force of law, it shall be necessary that not less than four members of the joint committee affirmatively approve such rules and regulations. At least two of such four members must be Senators and at least two of such four members must be Representa tives. A report showing the action of the joint committee and signed by all the members approving such rules and regulations shall be filed with the Clerk of the House of Representatives and with the Secretary of the Senate. Such report shall be included in the Journal of the House of Representatives and the Journal of the Senate. Such approved rules and regulations shall expire at the end of the next regular session of the General Assembly following the action of the joint committee unless the report of the committee is ratified by a resolution of the General Assembly at such session.

The following amendment to the Connell et al amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Carrell of the 75th moves to amend the Connell et al amendment by adding the name "Carrell of the 75th" so that henceforth the "3C amendment" will be referred to as the "4C amendment".

The Connell et al amendment, as amended, was adopted.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to, as amended.
On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 104, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

By unanimous consent, HB 812, as amended, was ordered immediately transmitted to the Senate.

HB 813. By: Representatives Dover of the llth, Clark, Mann and Milford of the 13th, Childs of the 51st, Phillips of the 91st, Long of the 142nd, Parham of the 109th, Noble of the 48th, and others: A BILL to authorize the creation of Indian Hous ing Authorities in this State; to provide a short title ("Indian Housing Authori ties Law"); to provide for the powers, rights and functions of such Indian Hous-

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ing Authorities; to provide procedures for the creation and operation of such Indian Housing Authorities; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representatives Connell of the 87th, Collins of the 144th, Castleberry of the lllth, and Carrell of the 75th move to amend HB 813 by adding the following paragraph on page 3 after line 1:
No rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to the provisions of this Act shall have the force of law unless they are approved by a joint committee composed of three members of the standing committee of the House of Representatives to which such Act was referred to be appointed by the Chairman of such committee and three members of the standing committee of the Senate to which such Act was referred to be appointed by the Chairman of such committee. In order for such rules and regulations to have the force of law, it shall be necessary that not less than four members of the joint committee affirmatively approve such rules and regulations. At least two of such four members must be Senators and at least two of such four members must be Representa tives. A report showing the action of the joint committee and signed by all the members approving such rules and regulations shall be filed with the Clerk of the House of Representatives and with the Secretary of the Senate. Such report shall be included in the Journal of the House of Representatives and the Journal of the Senate. Such approved rules and regulations shall expire at the end of the next regular session of the General Assembly following the action of the joint committee unless the report of the committee is ratified by a resolution of the General Assembly at such session.

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 93, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

By unanimous consent, HB 813, as amended, was ordered immediately transmitted to the Senate.

HB 507. By: Representative Taggart of the 125th: A BILL to amend an Act relating to cigar and cigarette taxes, approved Feb. 28, 1955, as amended, so as to provide for refunds or credits for cigar and cigarette taxes under certain conditions; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representatives Connell of the 87th, Collins of the 144th and Castleberry of the lllth move to amend HB 507 by adding the following paragraph on page 2 after line 11:
No rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to the provisions of this Act shall have the force of law unless they are approved by a joint committee composed of three members of the standing committee of the House of Representatives to which such Act was referred to be appointed by the Chairman of such committee and three members of the standing committee of the Senate to which such Act was referred to be appointed by the Chairman of such committee. In order for such rules and regulations to have the force of law, it shall be necessary that not less than four members of the joint committee affirmatively approve such rules and regulations. At least two of such four members must be Senators and at least two of such four members must be Representa tives. A report showing the action of the joint committee and signed by all the members

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approving such rules and regulations shall be filed with the Clerk of the House of Representatives and with the Secretary of the Senate. Such report shall be included in the Journal of the House of Representatives and the Journal of the Senate. Such approved rules and regulations shall expire at the end of the next regular session of the General Assembly following the action of the joint committee unless the report of the committee is ratified by a resolution of the General Assembly at such session.

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 282. By: Representative McKinney of the 35th: A BILL to amend Code Section 58-207, relating to the seizure and condemnation of vehicles and conveyances and boats and vessels in use in this State in violation of the liquor laws of the State, as amended; and for other purposes.

The following amendments were read and adopted:

Representative Carlisle of the 71st moves to amend HB 282 by adding on line 26, page 1, between the words "to" and "judicial" the word "final".

Representative Coleman of the 118th moves to amend HB 282 by adding on page 1, line 18, after the word "agency" the word "state,".

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 96, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

HB 747. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Johnson and Glanton of the 66th, and Thompson of the 93rd: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 26-17, relating to decep tive practices, as amended, so as to prohibit fraudulent obtaining or attempting to obtain public housing, reduction in rent or subsidies; to prohibit certain false statements, failure to disclose certain information, impersonation and other fraudulent schemes or devices; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

The House Special Judiciary Committee moves to amend HB 747 as follows: Page 2 - Change Section 2 to read as follows: Section 2. Notice of this law shall be printed on the application form and shall be displayed in the office where such application is made. Then insert Section 3 to read as follows: Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Change Title of bill to reflect the addition of Section 2

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On Page 1, line 8, insert after the word "foregoing;" "to provide notice of this law;" then continue with "to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes."

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. Y Adams. Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E.
Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J.
Y Birdsong, K. Bishop, S. Bolster, P.
YBray.C.A. Buck.T.B.
Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. YCarrell.B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. YChilders, E.M.
Childs, P. N Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. YCollins, M.
Colwell, C.H. Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G. N Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B. N Dean, D.C.
N Dent, R.A. N Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H.
Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. YHam, B. N Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Banner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. N Hill, B.L. N Holmes, Bob
Home, F.

Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M.
Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J.
Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben
Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud.
Y Johnston, J. Jones, B.
Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R.
Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W.
Kilgore, T.M. Knight, N.G.
Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. YLee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J.
Y Logan, H. YLong, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. N Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C.
Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. N McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. YMullinax, E.G.
Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E.
Nichols, M. Y Nix, K.
Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E.
Y Patten, G.C. Patten, R.L.
Y Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L.
Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G.
Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. N Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E.
Y Robinson, C. Ross, Ben B.
Y Rowland, J.R.
Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. N Scott, A. N Scott, D.

Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D.
Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V.
Triplet!, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M.
YTuten.J. Y Twiggs, R.
Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.
Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 138, nays 15.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

HB 790. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Carlisle of the 71st, Battle of the 124th: A BILL to amend Code Section 91-1 lOa relating to the authority of the State Properties Commission to execute written contracts permitting the exploration of State-owned lands for indications of mineral resources, so as to provide that oil and gas leases shall provide for a primary term of not more than ten years; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

The Committee on State Institutions and Property moves to amend HB 790 as follows:
By striking on line 22 of page 2 (line 68) the words "the Director of" and by striking on line 23 of page 2 (line 69) the words "the Earth and Water Division of"; and by striking on line 32 of page 2 (line 75) the period after the word "months" and adding the following:

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", provided, however, that nothing in this Act shall be construed so as to repeal any requirement of the Oil and Gas and Deep Drilling Act of 1975."

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, as amended, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 100, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

HB 786. By: Representative Jones of the 126th: A BILL to amend an Act to provide mini mum standards for certain detention facilities within this State so as to change certain provisions relating to how often such facilities must be inspected; and for other purposes.

The report 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.

HB 692. By: Representatives Williamson of the 45th, Marcus of the 26th, Linder of the 44th, and Tolbert of the 56th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for premarital examinations for syphilis and requiring each applicant for a marriage license to provide a certificate from a licensed physician stating that the applicant was given a physical examination including a standard serologic test for syphi lis, as amended, so as to dispense with requirements for physical examinations while retaining the requirements for standard serologic tests for syphilis; and
for other purposes.

The report 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.

HR 194-774. By: Representatives Auten of the 154th, and Tuten of the 153rd: A RESO LUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain State-owned real property known as Blythe Island consisting of 976 acres, more or less, and located in Glynn County, Georgia, to the County of Glynn, Ga. for recreation and related purposes; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representatives Colwell of the 4th and Foster of the 6th move to amend HR 194-774 as follows:
By adding immediately after line 2 on page 7 thereof, the following:
"BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the conveyance authorized pursuant to this Reso lution is hereby exempted from meeting the requirements of Code Section 91-403A (b) (4) which requires a plat to be furnished to the Secretary of State's office when said property is conveyed."

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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 96, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted, as amended.

HB 665. By: Representatives Culpepper of the 98th, Evans of the 84th, Tuten of the 153rd, Parham of the 109th, and Beckham of the 89th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Child Support Recovery Act", as amended, so as to provide that parents may make wage assignments to the Dept. of Human Resources to ful fill their obligations under this Act; to provide that employers are required to comply with said assignments; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

The Committee on Judiciary moves to amend HB 665 as follows:
By deleting Section 1 (c) on line 21 of page 1 and line 1 of page 2 and renumbering subsequent subsections.

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 101, nays 1.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

HB 740. By: Representative Battle of the 124th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 84-21A, known as the "Registration of Geologists Act of 1975" as amended by an Act approved Mar. 24, 1976, so as to provide for the return of certain materials to applicants; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 95, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 704. By: Representative Clark of the 55th: A BILL to amend Code Section 27-418 relating to commitment and bail, so as to provide that no person shall be imprisoned under a felony commitment when bail has been fixed if such person tenders and offers to give bond in the amount of the bail fixed with sureties acceptable to the sheriff of the county in which the alleged offense occurred; and for other purposes.

The report 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 2.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 760. By: Representative Gignilliat of the 122nd: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Georgia Higher Education Assistance Authority, as amended, so as to

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authorize extension of the State student incentive grant or scholarship program to eligible students attending approved nonprofit institutions of higher edu cation; and for other purposes.
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. Y Adams, Marvin Y Andersen, W.
Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E.
Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K.
Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P.
Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L.
Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J.
Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B.
Y Cason, G. Castleberry, D.
Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T.
Y Collins, M. Colwell, C.H. Connell, J.
Y Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B.
Y Daniel, G. Daugherty, J.C. Davis, B. Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D.
Dover, Bill
Y Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D.
Felton, D.
Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.
Y Glanton, Tom Glover, M. Greene, J.
Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Y Banner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr.
Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob
Home, F.

Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted
Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R.
Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D.
Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud.
Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M.
Y Karrh, R. Kemp, R.
Y Keyton, J.W. Kilgore, T.M.
Y Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick
Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
Looper, M.
Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C.
Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K.
Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C.
Patten, R.L.
Y Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L.
Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R.
Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T.
Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L.
Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C.
Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A. Y Scott, D.

Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Steinberg, C.
Stone, R. Y Swann, D.
Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V.
Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R.
Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J.
Y Twiggs, R. YVaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Y Ware.J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G.
Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 143, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 604. By: Representatives Patten of the 146th, Bargeron of the 83rd, Irvin of the 23rd, Nix, Isakson and Harrison of the 20th, and Housley of the 21st: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 84-14, relating to real estate brokers and salesmen, as amended, so as to provide for certain taxes upon real estate brokers; and for
other purposes.

The following substitute, offered by Representative Lambert of the 112th, was read and adopted:

A BILL
To amend Georgia Code Ann. Chapter 84-14, relating to real estate brokers and salesmen, as amended, so as to provide that no county or municipal corporation shall buy or collect any fixed amount license, occupational or professional tax upon real estate brokers except at the place where such real estate broker shall maintain a principal or branch office; to provide that a municipality or county which levies a general occupational or business license tax which is levied based on gross receipts or on a gross receipts basis,

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shall have the power to levy and collect an occupation, license, or professional tax upon real estate brokers transacting business within the boundaries of the taxing jurisdiction, based upon gross revenue derived from transactions with respect to property located within the boundaries of the taxing jurisdiction; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Georgia Code Ann. Chapter 84-14, relating to real estate brokers and salesmen, is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof a new section, to follow the present Georgia Code Ann. Section 84-1424, to be known as Georgia Code Ann. Section 84-1425, and to read as follows:
"84-1425 Municipal and county occupation taxes. No county or municipal corporation shall levy or collect any fixed amount license, occupational or professional tax upon real estate brokers except at the place where any such real estate broker shall maintain a principal or branch office; provided, however, that a municipality or county which levies a general occupation or business license tax which is levied based on gross receipts or on a gross receipts basis shall have the power to levy and collect an occupa tional, license, or professional tax upon real estate brokers transacting business within the boundaries of the taxing jurisdiction, which tax shall be based upon gross revenue derived from transactions with respect to property located within the boundaries of the taxing jurisdictions."
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 herewith 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 111, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.

HB 724. By: Representatives Elliott of the 49th, Whitmire of the 9th, and Childs of the 51st: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways", as amended, so as to provide that drivers of motor vehicles involved in traffic accidents on the public roads and highways of this State shall be required to move such motor vehicles so as not to obstruct traffic under certain conditions; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 104, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following Resolutions of the House were read and referred to the Committee on Game, Fish and Recreation:

HR 307. By: Representatives Castleberry of the lllth, Edwards of the 110th, Hanner of the 130th, Benefield of the 72nd, Johnson of the 72nd, and others: A RESO LUTION creating the Kinchafoonee Lake Project Study Committee; and for other purposes.

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HR 308. By: Representatives Castleberry of the lllth, Carrell of the 75th, McDonald of the 12th, Phillips of the 120th, Ham of the 80th, and others: A RESOLU TION creating the Game and Fish Division Study Committee; 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 928. By: Representatives Hawkins of the 50th, Marcus of the 26th, Noble of the 48th, McCollum of the 134th, Richardson of the 52nd, and Patten of the 146th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Executive Reorganization Act of 1972", as amended, so as to provide that the full Board of Natural Resources shall, upon application of an aggrieved party or upon its own motion, review any decision of the Administrative Review Committee regarding actions of the Director of the Environmental Protection Division of the Dept. of Natural Resources; and for other purposes.

Representative Karrh of the 106th moved that HB 928 be recommitted to the Committee on Natural Resources.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin
Y Anderson, W.
Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E.
Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E.
Beck.J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. N Bolster, P.
YBray.C.A.
Y Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L.
Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. YCarnes, C. N Carrell, B. Y Cason, G.
Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. N Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D.
Coleman, T. Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.

Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C.
Davis, B. Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A. N Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D.
Felton, D.
Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M.
Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. N Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Y Hanner, B.
Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.F.
Y Harrison, C.
N Hatcher, C.F.
N Hawkins, J.
Y Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L. N Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.

Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M.
Y Hudson, Ted
Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Y Irvin, J. N Irvin, R.
Y Isakson, J.
Y Jackson, J.D.
Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. N Johnson, P.
Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M.
Y Karrh, R. Kemp, R.
Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J.
Y Lee, W.J.(Bill)
N Lenderman, M. N Linder, J.
Y Logan, H.
Y Long, W.K.
Y Looper, M.
Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C.
N Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. N McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G.
Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. N Nichols, M. Y Nix, K.
Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L.
Y Owens, R.D.
Y Parham, B.E.
Y Patten, G.C.
Patten, R.L. Peters, R.G.
Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G.
Pinkston, F.C. Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. Reaves, H.L.
N Richardson, E.
Robinson, C. N Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey
Y Russell, J.
Y Scott, A. Y Scott, D.

Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C.
Y Snow, Wayne,Jr.
N Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R.
Y Swann, D. N Taggart, T.
Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
Y Townsend, K.V.
Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M.
Y Tuten, J.
Y Twiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R.
Y Veazey, M.
Y Waddle, T.W. Walker, L.
Y Wall, V.
Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R.
Y Williamson, G.
Y Wilson, J.M.
Y Wood, J.
Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 123, nays 22. The motion prevailed.
HB 744. By: Representatives Lucas of the 102nd, Milford, Clark and Mann of the 13th, Hill of the 127th, Randall of the 101st, and Holmes of the 39th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 84-16, relating to billiard rooms, as amended, so as to

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change the provisions relating to qualification of licensees; to change the provi sions relating to hours of operation; to change the provisions relating to the age of certain persons admitted to billiard rooms; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

The House Special Judiciary Committee moves to amend HB 744 as follows:
Strike Sections 3, 4 and 5 in their entirety.
Rewrite Title of bill to read as follows:
"To amend Code Chapter 84-16, relating to billiard rooms, as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to qualification of licensees; to change the provisions relating to application for licenses; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representatives Holmes of the 39th, Marcus of the 26th and Linder of the 44th move to amend HB 744 as follows:
(1) By adding in the title before the phrase "to provide an effective date", the follow ing:
"; to change the provisions relative to the operation of billiard tables on Sunday".
(2) By adding following Section 2 a new Section, to read as follows:
"Section 3. Said Code Chapter is further amended by adding to the last sentence of Code Section 84-1610, the following:
'except in municipalities having a population of 400,000 or more, according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970, or any future such census',
so that when so amended, Code Section 84-1610 shall read as follows:
'84-1610. Hours for operation of billiard rooms; Sunday operation.--It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to operate a billiard room between the hours of 12 o'clock midnight and six o'clock A.M., or to permit any person to remain in such billiard room between said prohibited hours, except regular employees perform ing necessary labor on the premises. It shall be unlawful for any billiard room to oper ate billiard tables on Sunday except in municipalities having a population of 400,000 or more, according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970, or any future such census.'"
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:

N Adams, G. N Adams, Marvin
Andersen, W.
NArgo. B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe
N Baugh, W.E. NBeck, J.M.
Y Beckham, B.

Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K.
Y Bishop, S.
Y Bolster, P. N Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L.
Y Burton, J. Butler, D.
Canty, H.

N Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.
Y Carrell, B.
Y Cason, G. Castleberry, D.
N Chance, G. N Childers, E.M.
Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty
Clark, L.

Y Clifton, A.D. Coleman, T.
Collins, M.
Y Colwell, C.H. Connell, J. Cooper, B.
Y Cox, W.E.
N Crosby T. N Culpepper, B.
Y Daniel, G.

Daugherty, J.C. Davis, B.
Y Dean, B.C.
Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. N Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Edwards, W

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Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D.
Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M.
Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.
Y Glanton, Tom Glover, M. Greene, J.
Y Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, B.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.F.
YHarrison.C.
Y Hatcher, C.F.
Y Hawkins, J.
Y Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.
Y Horton, G.T.
Y Housley, E.

Y Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R.
Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G.
Johnson, P.
Johnson, W.Rud.
N Johnston, J.
Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M.
Karrh, R. Kemp, R,
Keyton, J.W.
Y Kilgore, T.M. Knight, N.G. Lambert, Roy
N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J.
YLee, W.J.(Bill)
Y Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J.

N Logan, H.
Long, W.K. Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. N Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, D.R. McCollum, H.
McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Milford, B.
N Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L.
Y Mullinax, E.G. Murray, B.
N Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K.
Y Noble, Bill N Oldham, L.
Y Owens, R.D.
Y Parham, B.E. N Patten, G.C.
Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G.

Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G.
Y Pinkston, F.C. Rainey, H.
N Ralston, E. Ramsey, T.
YRandall, W.C. Reaves, H.L.
Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B.
Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey
Y Russell, J.
Y Scott, A.
Y Scott, D. Sizemore, E.
N Smith, V.B.
Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. YSteinberg, C.
Stone, R.
Y Swann, D.
Y Taggart, T.

Y Thompson, A.W. Tolbert, T.
N Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V.
Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M.
Tuten, J. Twiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Waddle, T.W.
Walker, L. N Wall, V.
Ware.J.C.
Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G.
Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 95, nays 29.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

Representative Veazey of the 146th stated that he had inadvertently voted "aye" on the passage of HB 744 but intended to vote "nay" thereon.

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 233. By: Representative Adams of the 36th: A BILL to create the Georgia Board of Athletic Trainers and provide for the regulation and licensing of athletic train ers; to provide for definitions; to provide for members, officers, qualifications, duties, powers, authority, appointments, terms of office, oaths and vacancies; and for other purposes.

The following amendments were read and adopted:

The State Planning and Community Affairs Committee moves that HB 233 be amended as follows:
Line 51, Page 1: After the word "athletes" and before the comma, insert the words "on the team by which the Athletic Trainer is employed."

Representative Logan of the 62nd moves to amend HB 233 as follows:
By adding to the definition of the term "athletic trainer" in subsection (a) of Section 1, following the sentence ending on line 27 of page 1, the following:
"The term 'athletic trainer' shall not include any student, teacher or other person who serves as an athletic trainer for an elementary school or high school, either public or private, within this State.",

Representatives Connell of the 87th, Coiling of the 144th, and Castleberry of the lllth move to amend HB 233 by adding the following paragraph on page 3 after line 28:

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No rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to the provisions of this Act shall have the force of law unless they are approved by a joint committee composed of three members of the standing committee of the House of Representatives to which such Act was referred to be appointed by the Chairman of such committee and three members of the standing committee of the Senate to which such Act was referred to be appointed by the Chairman of such committee. In order for such rules and regulations to have the force of law, it shall be necessary that not less than four members of the joint committee affirmatively approve such rules and regulations. At least two of such four members must be Senators and at least two of such four members must be Representa tives. A report showing the action of the joint committee and signed by all the members approving such rules and regulations shall be filed with the Clerk of the House of Representatives and with the Secretary of the Senate. Such report shall be included in the Journal of the House of Representatives and the Journal of the Senate. Such approved rules and regulations shall expire at the end of the next regular session of the General Assembly following the action of the joint committee unless the report of the committee is ratified by a resolution of the General Assembly at such session.

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. N Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E.
Beck, J.M.
Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J.
Birdsong, K.
Bishop, S.
Y Bolster, P.
Y Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B.
Y Burruss, A.L.
N Burton, J.
Butler, D.
Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P.
Y Clark, Bettv
Y Clark, L.
Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T.
Collins, M. Colwell, C.H. Connell, J.
Y Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. N Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, B. Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D.
Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L.
Y Galer, M.
Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.
Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M.
Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. NHam, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Y Banner, B.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.F. N Harrison, C.
Hatcher, C.F.
Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr.
Hill, B.L.
Y Holmes, Bob
Y Home, F.

Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D.
Y Jessup, Ben
Y Johnson, G.
Johnson, P.
Y Johnson, W.Rud.
Y Johnston, J.
N Jones, B.
Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M.
Karrh, R. Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick
Y Lane, W.J.
Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Lenderman, M.
N Linder, J.
Y Logan, H.
Long, W.K.
Y Looper, M.
Y Lord, J.
Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. YNix, K.
Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L.
Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C.
Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R.
Y Pilewicz, G.
Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H.
N Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C.
Heaves, H.L.
Richardson, E.
Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B.
Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey
N Russell. J.
Scott, A.
Scott, D.

N Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr.
YSteinberg, C.
Stone, R.
Y Swann, D.
Y Taggart, T.
Y Thompson, A.W.
N Tolbert, T.
Y Toles, E.B. Townsend, K.V.
Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M.
Tuten, J. Twiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R.
Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W.
Walker, L. N Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. N Williams, R. Williamson, G.
Y Wilson, J.M.
Y Wood, J.
Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 115, nays 18.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

Representative Butler of the 56th stated that he had been called from the floor of

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the House when the roll was called on HB 233, as amended, but had he been present would have voted "aye" thereon.

The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate amendment thereto:

HB 359. By: Representatives Pilewicz of the 41st, Games of the 43rd, Irvin of the 23rd, Bray of the 70th, Tucker of the 73rd, Walker of the 115th, Culpepper of the 98th, Wood of the 9th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways" approved January 11, 1954, as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to when lighted lamps are required; and for other purposes.

The following Senate amendment was read:

The Senate moves to amend HB 359 by striking Section 1 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 1, to read as follows:
"Section 1. An Act known as the 'Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways', approved January 11, 1954 (Ga. Laws 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 556), as amended, par ticularly by an Act approved April 13, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 434), is hereby amended by adding in the title of Section 103 after the word lamps' the words 'and headlamps', and by adding in said Section 103 after the word 'lamps' the following:
'.including headlamps,',
so that when so amended Section 103 shall read as follows:
'Section 103. When lighted lamps and headlamps are required. Every vehicle upon a highway within this State at any time from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise and at any time when it is raining in the driving zone and at any other time when there is not sufficient visibility to render clearly discernible persons and vehicles on the highway at a distance of 500 feet ahead shall display lighted Iamps2 including headlamps, and illuminating devices as hereinafter respectively required for different classes of vehicles, subject to exceptions with respect to parked vehicles as hereinafter stated.'"

Representative Pilewicz of the 41st moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment to HB 359.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. YBeck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A. YBuck.T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Canty, H.

Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. YColeman.T. Y Collins, M. YColwell.C.H.
Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G.

Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.
Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D.
Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W.

Y Ham, B. Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr.
Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F. Y Horton, G.T.
Y Housley, E. YHowell, M.
Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J.

Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G.
Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud.
Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R.
Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G.
Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee. W.J.lBilll
Lenderman, M.

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Y Under, J. Y Logan, H.
Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C.
Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H.
McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G.

Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K.
Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E.
Patten, G.C. Patten, R.L. Y Peters, E.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C.

Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L.
Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Scott, A.
Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C.

Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. YVaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M.

Y Waddle, T.W Walker, L.
Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 152, nays 0. The motion prevailed.
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 304. By: Representative Greer of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of District Attorney Emeritus and creating a retirement fund, so as to provide for survivor's benefits and for increased payments into the retirement 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:

Adams, G. N Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. N Argo, B. N Auten, D.
Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe
Y Baugh, W.E.
Y Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B.
Benefield, J. N Birdsong, K.
Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L.
N Burton, J. N Butler, D.
Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. N Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. N Childers, E.M.
Childs, P.
N Clark, Betty
Y Clark, L.
Y Clifton, A.D. N Coleman, T.
Y Collins, M. Colwell, C.H. Connell, J.
Y Cooper, B.

Cox, W.E. N Crosby, T.
Culpepper, B. N Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B. N Dean, D.C.
N Dent, R.A. N Deveaux, C.
Y Dixon, H.D. Dover, Bill
Y Edwards, W. N Elliott, E.H.
Evans, W.D.
Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L.
Galer, M. N Gammage, L.
Y Gignilliat, A.
N Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. YHam.B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Hanner, B.
N Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Y Harris, J.F. N Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J.
N Hays, F.,Jr. N Hill, B.L.
N Holmes, Bob
Horne, F.

Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E.
Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. N Irvin, R.
Isakson, J. N Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben
N Johnson, G. Johnson, P. Johnson, W.Rud.
Y Johnston, J. N Jones, B. N Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R.
Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J.
Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M. N Linder, J.
Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. N Lord, J. N Lucas, D.E. N Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J.
Matthews, D.R.

McCollum, H. McDonald, L. McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. N Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. N Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. N Nix, K. Noble, Bill N Oldham, L.
Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. N Patten, G.C.
Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R.
Pilewicz, G. Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. N Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Ross, Ben B. N Rowland, J.R. Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. N Scott, A. Scott, D.

Sizemore, E. Smith, V.B. N Smyre, C. Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. N Swann, D. Taggart, T.
Y Thompson, A.W.
N Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V.
Triplett, Tom N Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M.
Tuten, J. Twiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R. N Veazey, M.
N Waddle, T.W.
Walker, L.
N Wall, V.
Y Ware, J.C.
N Watson, R.H., Jr.
Wheeler, Bobby
N White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L.
N Williams, R.
Williamson, G.
Y Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J.
Y Wood, J.T. Y Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 64, nays 60.

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The Bill, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.

Representative Pilewicz of the 41st wished to be recorded as voting "aye" on HB 304.

Representative Greer of the 43rd gave 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 304.

HB 746. By: Representatives Dixon of the 151st, Thompson of the 93rd, and Phillips of the 120th: A BILL to amend Code Title 58 relative to intoxicating liquors, as amended, so as to add thereto a new Code Chapter 58-8 relating to wine taxa tion; to comprehensively and exhaustively revise, supersede and consolidate laws relating to the collecting and administration of wine taxes; and for other purposes.

By unanimous consent, further consideration of HB 746 was postponed until Monday, February 28, 1977, immediately after the period of unanimous consents.

The Speaker assumed the Chair.

The Speaker announced the House in recess until 4:57 o'clock, P.M., this day.

The Speaker called the House to order.

Representative Ware of the 68th District, Chairman of the Committee on Insurance, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Insurance has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 478 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, Ware of the 68th Chairman

Representative 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 of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the follow ing recommendations:
HB 822 Do Not Pass
Respectfully submitted, Collins of the 144th Chairman
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

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HR 292. By: Representative Lane of the 40th: A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Ed Crumbley; and for other purposes.

HR 294. By: Representatives Marcus of the 26th, Hamilton of the 31st, Horton of the 43rd, Glover of the 32nd, and Bolster of the 30th: A RESOLUTION requesting a delay in the demolition of the old Atlanta Public Library building; and for other purposes.

By unanimous consent, HR 294 was ordered immediately transmitted to the Senate.

HR 297. By: Representatives Scott of the 37th, Daugherty of the 33rd, Canty of the 38th, Deveaux of the 28th, Hamilton of the 31st, and others: A RESOLUTION commending the Atlanta Daily World; and for other purposes.

HR 298. By: Representatives Scott of the 37th, Daugherty of the 33rd, Canty of the 38th, Deveaux of the 28th, Hamilton of the 31st, and others: A RESOLUTION commending Radio Station WXAP; and for other purposes.

HR 299. By: Representatives Scott of the 37th, Daugherty of the 33rd, Canty of the 38th, Deveaux of the 28th, Dean of the 29th, and others: A RESOLUTION commending Radio Station WAOK in Atlanta, Georgia; and for other purposes.
HR 300. By: Representatives Wood of the 9th, Hays of the 1st, Owens of the 77th, and Kemp of the 139th: A RESOLUTION expressing sympathy at the passing of CWO James Leroy Crowe; and for other purposes.
HR 301. By: Representatives Wood of the 9th, Hays of the 1st, Owens of the 77th, and Kemp of the 139th: A RESOLUTION expressing sympathy at the passing of Lieutenant Lyle Sheridan Pinson; and for other purposes.
HR 302. By: Representatives Wood of the 9th, Hays of the 1st, Owens of the 77th, and Kemp of the 139th: A RESOLUTION expressing sympathy at the passing of Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Lee White; and for other purposes.
HR 303. By: Representative Housley of the 21st: A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Walter Purdy Stymus; and for other purposes.
HR 304. By: Representative Chance of the 129th: A RESOLUTION congratulating Miss Kathy Sloan; and for other purposes.
HR 305. By: Representatives Davis of the 99th and Home of the 104th: A RESOLUTION commending Mr. John Henry Pittman, Sr.; and for other purposes.
HR 310. By: Representatives Milford of the 13th and Clark of the 13th: A RESOLUTION supporting and endorsing the construction of the Richard B. Russell Dam and Reservoir; and for other purposes.
HR 311. By: Representatives Swann of the 90th, Owens of the 77th, and Beckham of the 89th: A RESOLUTION urging Congress to enact such legislation as may be necessary to rename Clark Hill Lake in honor of the late Senator Richard B. Russell; and for other purposes.
HR 312. By: Representatives Lucas of the 102nd, Culpepper of the 98th, and Smyre of the 92nd: A RESOLUTION commending L. J. Lomax; and for other purposes.
Pursuant to SR 122, adopted by the House and Senate, the Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, A.M., Monday, February 28, 1977.